The production version of the Spyker C8 Aileron has made its world debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. As with all previous Spyker vehicles, the new C8 Aileron was inspired by the company’s aviation heritage. The name Aileron pays tribute to that heritage. That’s great, so what’s this car all about? The Spyker C8 [...]
Even after being questioned for its American Top Picks in 2008, Consumer Reports has once again revealed its American Top Picks for 2009. The company feels that some new cars feel strongly about buying an American-made vehicle and that means they look for the best product for their needs. To qualify for a Top Pick, [...]
You’ve checked out all the photos of all the cars unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. While browsing, you may have come across some gorgeous European beauties so we felt that it was only right that we wrap up the coverage with a post dedicated to the 2009 Geneva Motor Show booth professionals - aka models. [...]
Alpina has taken the wraps off of its latest creation – the BMW Alpina B7 B-Turbo. The fourth-generation model is based on the new 2009 BMW 7-Series and gets an aggressive new body kit along with a powerful 4.4L V8. That engine gives the BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo a total of 507-hp with a maximum [...]
Oh yes, here it is, the big beefy V12 powered Aston Martin Vantage. The fastest most agile Aston Martin has been unveiled here in Geneva and apparently it won’t be coming to the United States. Why? Apparently, the front of the car has some huge problems with passing U.S. regulations. Nonetheless, you can get your [...]
You’ve seen prototypes of the upcoming BMW X5 M and the X6 M. BMW has now launched a minisite counting down to the unveiling of the two new M models. According to the site, there are only 30 days until we see the first ever ‘M’ BMW SUVs. Power for the X5 M and the [...]
It seems like Zagato and Perana Performance Group have done everything they can to attract some attention to their new Z-one. If the 440-hp 6.2L V8 doesn’t do it for you, then the 0 to 62 mph time of 4 second should. If the performance doesn’t do it for you, how about this price tag [...]
According to AutoCar, Ford has said that its high-performance Fiesta, known as the Fiesta ST, has been delayed and may never even make it to production. The 200-hp Ford Fiesta ST was expected to join the Fiesta hatchback lineup later this year but ford has put a hold on the project due to it current [...]
According to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today, General Motors’ CEO Rick Wagoner was paid a total of $5.5 million in 2008. Wagoner received a salary of $2.1 million and earned no bonuses last year. His total 2008 compensation is down from his $14.1 million compensation in 2007, and 2009 isn’t looking any [...]
Lotus is showing off the 2010 Lotus Exige S here in Geneva. The facelift to the Exige S consists of slightly restyled front-end and a new rear wing. The restyled front end gives the Exige S larger air intakes to allow more air through the radiator while the new rear wing reduces drag and maintains downforce. [...]
