Even though Lamborghini sales in the U.S. fell in 2008, the automaker reported a record year worldwide. According to CEO Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini balanced out its sales in the Middle East, China and Southeast Asia. Lamborghini said that it sold a total of 741 units in the U.S. in 2008 – down 20.3 percent from [...]
The 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed made its world debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show as the fastest Bentley convertible ever with the ability to travel 195 mph with the roof down. Under the hood of the new Bentley Continental GTC Speed is a 6.0L W12 that pumps out 600-hp with a maximum torque [...]
Jaguar announced that during a secret speed trial at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, a Jaguar XFR prototype recorded a top speed of 225.675 mph, making it the fastest Jaguar ever – of course as you can see from the picture the running prototype had some minor aerodynamic and safety modifications to meet the [...]
Let’s take a moment away from reading about the 2009 Detroit Auto Show and check out this new picture of the 2010 HPE700 Camaro showing off its rear. Yes – it’s the best of both worlds and it’s the Camaro that we would purchase if we had the money – $109,500 to be exact. Refresher: [...]
Usually it’s us on the stateside getting angry at Europe for getting all the cool cars. Well, this time we can point the finger and laugh. The new 2010 Lexus HS 250h, which was unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, will not be making its way to Europe – at least for now. “The [...]
The 2009 Tokyo Motor Show may be canceled this year. Japan Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (JAMA) said that the organization is debating whether or not to cancel the show since a number of non-Japanese automakers have decided not to take part in the October show. Even some Japanese exhibitors are also proposing that the show be canceled this year. [...]
Tesla announced today that it has started taking orders for the Roadster Sport, a high-performance version of the all-electric Tesla Roadster. What does the ‘Sport’ badge signify? The Roadster Sport comes with an hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque. Performance upgrades include an improved suspension, adjustable dampers, anti-roll [...]
Last we heard anything on Chrysler and GM merger talks, it was reported that Chrysler LLC’s owner Cerberus Capital Management had restarted talks for the two Detroit automakers to join forces. Speaking at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli said that the company is not looking for any buyers or mergers and [...]
According to Mark LaNeve, GM’s sales chief for North America, General Motors plans to re-enter the vehicle lease business early this year. The leasing business could see about 5 percent of its U.S. sales said LaNeve. “We’re looking to re-enter the leasing business on at least a limited basis at some point in 2009,” GM’s [...]
During the unveiling of the 2010 Prius at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, Toyota said that although BEVs and small-vehicles like the iQ will be a key component to the company’s sustainable mobility strategy, the conventional gas-electric hybrid will be Toyota’s long-term core powertrain technology focus. Toyota plans on selling more than one-million gas-electric hybrids [...]
