Porsche tuner TechArt has unveiled a new customization kit for the new 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman models. The kit consists of two Aerokits, daytime running lights, a set of sport springs and a carbon fiber interior trim. The Aerokit I and II adds a new front spoiler, a lip spoiler that matches the body-color, [...]
As far as electric-vehicle news coming out of Japan goes, we’ve already seen Nissan’s LEAF and have heard that Toyota is working on very powerful lithium-ion batteries – but what about Japan’s No.2 automaker Honda Motor Co.? According to a report by Nikkei business daily, Honda is planning to produce an electric-car to debut in [...]
The new 2010 Maserati GranCabrio, a four-seater convertible version of the GranTurismo, will make its world debut on September 15 at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The soft-top convertible now completes Maserati’s product line-up that now consists of three different families of models: Quattroporte, GranTurismo, GranCabrio. “The GranCabrio represents the very essence of Maserati in terms [...]
General Motors today revealed the first image of the new 2010 Chevrolet Agile for the Brazilian market. Sales in Brazil will begin in October later this year with a 1.0L 4-cylinder engine under the hood. “The Agile goes beyond a traditional hatchback. Our task was to conduct a vehicle for a demanding client. Great design, [...]
As you can see by the title, we came across a bunch of random things on the Internet today – so let’s get started. Traders keep buying old GM stock: Even though GM and the government have warned that the old General Motors’ stock will someday be worthless, traders continue to purchase it hoping they”ll profit [...]
There is no doubt that the government’s Cash for Clunkers program has provided a boost to U.S. auto sales. According to J.D. Power and Associates, U.S. monthly auto sales will rise above the 1 million unit mark for the first time this year in August. Based on data gathered from 10,000 dealers across the country [...]
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Chrysler’s Deputy CEO Jim Press is planning on leaving the company by the end of 2009. Sources told the publications that Press, 62, will leave before the end of December. Chrysler spokesman Gualberto Ranieri declined to comment on the report. When Fiat took control of Chrysler Group [...]
Mini USA has introduced a new free app for Mini owners that will allow them to access roadside assistance with their BlackBerry or iPhone. The app connects Mini owners to roadside assistance with a touch of a button and provides the service provided with relevant information including the vehicle’s exact location. The Mini Road Assist [...]
Before you read any further – we just want to tell you that this car isn’t going to be coming to the United States anytime soon (or ever). BMW announced today that it will unveil its new BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition at next month’s 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition is powered [...]
We’ve been hearing about a drop-top version of the Lamborghini Reventon since March. In fact, just last month, it was reported that the Reventon Roadster was revealed to a select few; most likely clients with very deep pockets. It is now rumored that Lamborghini will show the Reventon Roadster at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show [...]
