According to sources at AMG, the next-generation Black Series super-coupe will be based on the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe; however, there will be little concentration on increasing the output on one of the most powerful Mercedes-Benz models on the roads. Insiders say that AMG engineers will focus their attention more on weight-saving techniques and [...]
While we have sympathy for Ferrari Formula One injured driver Felipe Massa, we are very exited to see 7-time world champion Michael Schumacher return to the race track. According to reports coming out of Germany, Schumacher is to get almost $1 million per race. In addition to the $1 million, Schumacher is to get the same [...]
General Motors Company says that powertrain enhancements to the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and the GMC Sierra have helped the two pickups achieve best-in-class fuel-economy based on EPA estimates. Both models with a 5.3L V8 now achieve an EPA-estimated fuel-economy of 15/21 mpg (city/highway), as compared to 14/20 mpg from their previous models. The Extra Fuel Economy [...]
It comes as no surprise that the Cash for Clunkers (aka Cars Allowance Rebate System) provided a boost for July auto sales. It helped FoMoCo report 118,197 retail sales in July, up 9 percent versus a year ago. However, the incentive also provided a huge boost for the hybrid market (also no surprise). According to [...]
What you’re looking at here is the Mazda MX-5 Superlight concept, scheduled to debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The model is a MX-5 speedster that has been stripped of weight and a windscreen. Mazda says that the MX5 Superlight concept features lightweight technology that improves performance, handling, fuel economy and reduces CO2 [...]
Ferrari 430 Scuderia wrecked: A new Ferrari 430 Scuderia was wrecked during the GTPolonia event in Sweden when the car lost control while braking. Do we love people that can’t drive exotic cars? For laughter purposes – yes we do. – Check out WreckedExotics for more pictures of the crash. Inventor uses Mountain Dew for fuel: [...]
FoMoCo has cut its capital costs for vehicle-building equipment and factories by 50 percent over the past two years. According to Ford’s executive director of manufacturing engineering Bruce Hettle, Ford achieved the cut by standardizing manufacturing processes globally, reports Automotive News. Hettle said that the new Ford Fiesta compact car is the best example of the company’s [...]
Yesterday, we posted Top Gear’s review of the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage by Jeremy Clarkson. Apparently, the calm and sad review of the most outstanding supercars on the market was seen as the end of the Top Gear series. Rumors started on Twitter that Clarkson wasn’t sad about the end of V12 wonders due [...]
When a new car shopper trades in his/her clunker for a rebate from the government, dealerships have to destroy the engine of the ‘clunker’ under the Cars Allowance Rebate System. Wondering how all that works? Check out this short video that shows a Ford Ranger going through the engine-killing procedure. – By: Omar Rana Source: [...]
Senators Diane Feinstein, D-Calif. and Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced that each would support a $2 billion extension of the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program, after initially criticizing the original program. Both Senators are known for their pro-environment views, have changed their minds after a Transportation Department analysis showed that cars sold under the program through August [...]
