While we’re huge fans of Top Gear, once in a while we love ourselves some Fifth Gear. The UK TV program recently got around to testing the new 2010 Aston Martin V12 Vantage hosted by none other than Tiff Needell. Refresher: Power comes from a 6.0L V12 engine that makes 510-hp with a maximum torque of [...]
The most powerful BMW 7-Series, the 760i and the 760Li, made their debut earlier this year in Europe. The United States will now be getting the high-performing sedan but will only get one variant as they did with the last model year – the 2009 760Li. Power comes from a 6.0L V12 with BMW’s TwinPower [...]
Earlier this year, Mini Vice President Jim McDowell, confirmed that the BMW Group brand is considering a diesel engine for the U.S. market by 2010 or 2011. He said that the diesels that Mini currently offers in other markets do not meet U.S. clean-air regulations so Americans will have to wait until the brand comes out with [...]
The new Cash for Clunkers program is bringing in some heavy traffic into Chrysler Group LLC dealerships, reports Automotive News. Chrysler had a jump start on the CARS program by offering its own incentive to match the government’s rebate last week. Chrysler’s “Double CA$H For Your Old Car” incentive program gives those with an eligible [...]
When Toyota unveiled the FT-EV Concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, it confirmed that it will launch a full battery-electric vehicle by 2012. According to a report by AutoCar, Toyota’s iQ-based electric car is now scheduled to be launched as early as next year. However, instead of looking like the iQ, the model will [...]
Ford Racing announced today that the Mustang, which hasn’t competed in NASCAR, will race in the Nationwide series when Ford begins a limited rollout of its new car in 2010. “We had been talking with NASCAR for some time about Mustang as part of its vision for a ‘muscle car’ rollout for the Nationwide Series. [...]
What you’re looking at here is Chevrolet Agile that will make its debut in the last quarter of 2009 for the South American market. “The Agile goes beyond a traditional hatchback. Our task was to conduct a vehicle for a demanding client. Great design, interior space and a crossover, ie a car transpired versatility to attract [...]
American citizens have purchased more than 4,000 new vehicles under the new $1 billion Cars Allowance Rebate System (CARS aka ‘Cash for Clunkers’), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said earlier today. A total of 4,026 drivers have scrapped their cars to use a total of $17,035,500 million from the program. After $50 million administrative [...]
As we come close to wrap up the day, it’s time for our Miscellaneous Thoughts post with some of random findings and our update of the 2009 Nissan 370Z that we’re test driving this week. 2009 Nissan 370Z Test-Drive Update: We’ve had the 2009 Nissan 370Z for 4 days now and we have absolutely fallen [...]
Acura has updated its MDX luxury SUV for the 2010 model year. The 2010 Acura MDX gets a slightly upgraded exterior, revised powertrain options including a new 6-speed automatic transmission, chassis refinements, more comfort, improved interior technology and an all-new Advance Package. Outside, the 2010 Acura MDX gets a little more aggressive with new front [...]
