Archive | August, 2009
2010 Acura ZDX gets 16/22 mpg EPA fuel-economy rating (w/ new high-res photos)

2010 Acura ZDX gets 16/22 mpg EPA fuel-economy rating (w/ new high-res photos)

When Acura revealed the first images and details of the production 2010 Acura ZDX, it gave us three pictures and a short press release. Today, however, Acura dropped a bunch of high-res photos along with a lengthy press release giving us more info on the upcoming dramatic crossover from Honda’s luxury brand. As we already [...]

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Scion iQ hitting dealerships in fall 2010

Scion iQ hitting dealerships in fall 2010

Looking to expand its current model lineup, dealers have confirmed that the production Scion iQ will begin selling in the fall of 2010. The vice president of the division, Jack Hollis, says that he’s fighting for the car, but dealers say it’s a done deal. “Jack told us it’s coming next September or October,”  a [...]

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Lexus teases Premium Compact Concept before Frankfurt debut

Lexus teases Premium Compact Concept before Frankfurt debut

Here it is – the first look at Lexus’ upcoming BMW 1-Series and Audi A3 rival. Lexus has just released this sketch with a tiny press release detailing which hall the concept will make its debut next month at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. “The concept will demonstrate a mix of technical innovation and ground-breaking [...]

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Porsche sells 10% stake to Qatar Holding

Porsche sells 10% stake to Qatar Holding

Porsche was recently forced to sell a 10% voting stake to Qatar Holding LLC in order to bolster their financial position. This transaction marks the end of an era for Porsche, as up until now all control of the business had been in the hands of the founder’s family since the brand was conceived in [...]

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2010 Bentley Mulsanne is the New Grand Bentley, aka Arnage replacement

2010 Bentley Mulsanne is the New Grand Bentley, aka Arnage replacement

Bentley today unveiled its new Mulsanne, what we’ve come to known as the “New Grand Bentley,” at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. What you’re seeing here is basically the new Arnage – but the only thing is – there is nothing Arnage about it, even the name. Even during a time [...]

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2011 Infiniti M will get 400-hp 5.6L V8, hybrid variant coming in late 2010

2011 Infiniti M will get 400-hp 5.6L V8, hybrid variant coming in late 2010

Last night, Nissan “virtually” took the wraps off of its 2011 Infiniti M. While we were a bit disappointed that no ‘actual’ debut of the 2011 M was made, the information released has us very excited for what is to come from this new Infiniti sedan. Besides the visual upgrades and minor interior enhancements, the [...]

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Lexus IS-F gets new standard equipment for 2010

Lexus IS-F gets new standard equipment for 2010

Lexus has added some new goodies to its 2010 IS-F Sedan, upgrading its first production model to wear the “F” badge. The 2010 model now features several technology options and new equipment as standard such as Limited slip differential, a new 19-inch wheel design and foldable rear headrests. Other standard features now include iPod/USB connectivity, streaming [...]

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Video: Jay Leno drives the Porsche Panamera at Pebble Beach

Video: Jay Leno drives the Porsche Panamera at Pebble Beach

One of the biggest car enthusiast and the former host of the Tonight Show, Jay Leno, stopped by at the Porsche Zentrum located at the Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley California to take the new 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo for a spin. Leno took a little test-drive joined by old friend David Donohue, son of racing legend [...]

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2011 Infiniti M unveiled in Pebble Beach… virtually

2011 Infiniti M unveiled in Pebble Beach… virtually

Infiniti today provided a virtual launch of the new 2011 Infiniti M at the 2009 59th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The redesigned third-generation model will be the first Infiniti M sedan to be sold in all of the brand’s 32 markets, including Western Europe. The 2011 M design is inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept, giving [...]

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu unveiled at Pebble Beach

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu unveiled at Pebble Beach

While you were probably waiting to see the new Bugatti Royale or Bordeaux, the supercar manufacturer today celebrated its 100th anniversary with a one-off special-edition version of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, called the Sang Bleu. The model made its debut at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Instead of going with another two-tone paint color [...]

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