We’ve been hearing rumors about the lightweight version of the Lamborghini Murcielago since May 2007 (and maybe even earlier). Recently more details of the Lamborghini Murcielago SV (or Superveloce) have popped up online. Sources say that the special-edition Murcielago LP670-4 SV will produce 30-hp more than the base LP640 for a total of 661-hp. That [...]
While the auto industry was hit with depressing sales during 2008, Audi AG announced today that it reached its objective of selling more than one million cars in 2008 for the first time in its history. Audi said that its unit sales jumped by 4.1 percent over 2007 – for a total of 1,003,400 vehicles [...]
Shares of Mitsubishi Motors Corp jumped 5 percent today after Japanese business daily Nikkei reported that the company will start supplying France’s PSA Peugeot Citroen Group with a version of its i MiEV electric-car. It has been previously reported that the Japanese and French automaker will team up to develop electric powertrains for use in [...]
Watch out Tesla and Fisker – at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March, a Swiss design company Protoscar will unveil its Lampo concept car. Protoscar says that the production Lampo will be powered by two electric motors – one at the front optimized for regenerative braking and one at the rear for maximizing acceleration. The [...]
“¢ 2010 LaCrosse gives the Lincoln MKZ something to worry about. “¢ Available with two V6 direct-injection engines. “¢ Mated to Hydra-Matic 6T70 6-speed automatic. “¢ Available in front wheel or all-wheel-drive. GM has released the details and images of the 2010 Buick LaCrosse prior to its world debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. As [...]
After all the spy shots and leaked details Nissan today has finally dropped the info on the new Nissan GT-R SpecV which goes on sale at seven Nissan dealers in Japan on February 2. Nissan says that the GT-R SpecV is designed for drivers “who desire race car-level performance in a street-legal vehicle.” Nissan wasn’t [...]
After raking up the 2009 Motor Trend Truck of the Year of award, the 2009 Ford F-150 today reestablished its leadership in the pickup segment after the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded it 5-stars in crash-test ratings. Ford says that the 2009 Ford F-150 features more standard safety features than any other half-ton truck. [...]
Scion today announced that it will show its first limited-production car at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. The new Scion xB Release Series 6.0 will make its world debut next week and will be available at dealers starting next month. The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes in an [...]
Of course good news like this only comes for the Europeans. Volvo is introducing a new 2.4L 5-cylinder diesel engine for its S80 sedan. The new D5 engine will be available in the UK starting mid-2009 and Volvo will soon release pricing and further specification closer to launch. What we do know right now is [...]
Honda Access Corp. has released details and images of the concepts it will show at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon later this week. Honda Access will feature two new Modlulo 2 concept – one based on the Honda S2000 convertible roadster and one based on the Fit RS. Both models represent the new value that [...]
