Archive | September, 2009
Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept showcases weight reduction technology, no plans to build it

Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept showcases weight reduction technology, no plans to build it

For 20 years, Mazda has been focused on reducing weight, which has become a tradition with the Mazda MX-5. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Mazda will build on that philosophy with the unveiling of the Mazda MX-5 Superlight Concept.” There are no plans to build this car, but it demonstrates how individual [...]

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2009 Ford F-150 being sold with a $4,500 cash back incentive

2009 Ford F-150 being sold with a $4,500 cash back incentive

If you missed out on the government’s Cash for Clunkers incentive – don’t feel so bad. Some car companies continue to offer hefty incentives since they aren’t getting any help from the Obama administration. KickingTires is reporting that Ford is offering $4,500 cash back on the 2009 Ford F-150 through October 5. The same amount [...]

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Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita sparkles like a million diamonds

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita sparkles like a million diamonds

In the midst of a Saab takeover, Koenigsegg had time to prepare something for next week’s 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Swedish supercar manufacturer will be unveiling the new Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, which they say “sparkles like millions of silvery white diamonds infused inside the visible carbon fiber weave bodywork.” The Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita (which [...]

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2010 Ford Grand C-Max leaked ahead of Frankfurt debut

2010 Ford Grand C-Max leaked ahead of Frankfurt debut

Joining the 2010 Ford C-Max at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next week will be the new 2010 Ford Grand C-Max, a larger, seven-seater version of the minivan. Images of the larger C-Max were leaked on to the web earlier today. Design wise, the Grand C-Max looks very similar to the regular C-Max but longer. [...]

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Video: Mini’s Untamed Two teaser no.2 released, more awkward than teaser no.1

Video: Mini’s Untamed Two teaser no.2 released, more awkward than teaser no.1

About two days ago, we brought you a teaser for the Mini Coupe Concept and the upcoming Mini Roadster Concept, both of which will make their world debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next week. If you though teaser no.1 was awkward and freakish, wait until you see teaser no.2 called ‘Same.’ The series [...]

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Videos: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Action

Videos: 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Action

You’ve seen pictures of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and you’ve read (or skimmed) through the massive press release. Well, now it’s time for you to check out the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in action. We have just uploaded three videos of Mercedes-Benz’s new supercar taking on the track and everyday roads. Click here to read [...]

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Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar gets 400-hp for racing needs

Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar gets 400-hp for racing needs

The 276-hp road-going Lotus Evora has become a well respected sports car in the auto industry. Lotus is now introducing the next step in the Evora lineup – the Lotus Evora Type 124 Endurance Racecar. The car will make its debut at the ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hour race. Based on the road-going Evora, the Evora [...]

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Must Read: GM launches ‘May the Best Car Win’ campaign, previews new vehicles in TV spot

Must Read: GM launches ‘May the Best Car Win’ campaign, previews new vehicles in TV spot

There is a huge change coming to General Motors Company, and we feel its one we can believe in – and no that’s not General Motors talking that’s us here at egmCarTech that have driven the new 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and spent a couple of minutes behind the new 2010 Cadillac SRX. Leading the change [...]

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Video: McLaren executives talk about the new McLaren MP4-12C

Video: McLaren executives talk about the new McLaren MP4-12C

One of the most significant debuts at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show next week will be the new McLaren MP4-12C. McLaren Automotive have just dropped to videos of their two top executives talking about their new supercar. Watch as McLaren Automotive Chairman Ron Dennis and Managing Director Antony Sheriff take us around the new MP4-12C. [...]

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Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid revealed, will go on sale in 2010

Toyota Auris HSD Full Hybrid revealed, will go on sale in 2010

It’s been quite sometime that we’ve been hearing that Toyota is working on a hybrid that is smaller than the Toyota Prius. It was first reported that Toyota is working on a hybrid variant of the Yaris, which the company eventually denied. However, it did confirm that a smaller hybrid is on the way. Well, [...]

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