We honestly can’t get enough of the new Toyota FT-86 Concept and we’re pretty sure that there’s a part of you that can’t either. We have now come across some images of the FT-86 in flesh posted on the ft86club forums. The outstanding photos give us a closer and more detailed look at Toyota’s upcoming rear-wheel-drive [...]
The renderings you see here are from Emil Baddal, an Iranian artist that is proposing design for a new Porsche-branded supercar. Unfortunately, Baddal did not name the concept nor did he provide any technical details as to what kind of powertrain would run the car. Like it, love it or hate it? Let us know [...]
Daimler Financial Services announced today that it will start offering auto financing in Middle Eastern countries that confirms with the strict regulations of Islamic law, better know as Sharia. The Sharia law does not allow financial institutions to charge interest on loans. Daimler launched to new companies known as Mercedes-Benz Finance Middle East and Mercedes-Benz [...]
Forty years ago on Oct. 20, 1969, the Datsun 240Z arrived in North America as an affordable sports car that could be driven by anyone with $3,626. Nissan today is celebrating the 40 years of sports car leadership with the new limited edition 370Z “40th Anniversary” model; of course, pricing is no longer set at [...]
FoMoCo announced today that its hybrid vehicle sales are up 73 percent this year as industry hybrid sales fall 14 percent. Ford said that through September, it has sold 26,016 hybrid vehicles, up 73 percent versus the same period in 2008. Furthermore, Ford said that more than 60 percent of the sales of the 2010 [...]
Subaru of America announced today that its 2010 Subaru Outback has won the Motor Trend’s 2010 SUV of Year award. That’s two consecutive wins for Subaru, which also won the Motor Trend’s 2009 SUV of Year with its Forester model. “The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and value,” said Motor [...]
Lee Noble, creator of the Noble M12, has revealed plans for a new mid-engined two-seater supercar that will go on sale as early as next year. Noble left his self-named company in 2006 and is now working on a new project that is currently being developed in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. His team consists of the [...]
Japanese-based kit car makers Suzusho will be unveiling its Supasse V at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show later this week. The car (or supercar if you will) looks like a mix between a Ferrari Enzo and a Pagani Zonda but competes with the Lotus Exige in terms of size. Power for the Supasse V comes [...]
While we have yet to see the production version of the Audi A1, series production of the new compact car from Audi will kick off later this month. According to a report by Car Magazine, who recently spoke with Audi executives, the A1 will also be available as a convertible (cabriolet) and as an estate. [...]
General Motors Co. is gunning for the Asian market; big-time. According to freep.com, GM’s sales in China for the period covering January – September surged 55% over the previous year, with nearly 1.3 million units moved. The overall market growth in China this year has been 34%, with a total of 9.6 million vehicles sold [...]
