Archive | November, 2009
Video: Crash testing the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Video: Crash testing the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

What could be more fun than crashing a six-figure supercar that isn’t even on the market yet? Yes, the little things in life happen to be the most pleasing. Click here for more Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG news. Refresher: Power comes from a 6.2L V8 making 563-hp with a maximum torque of 479 lb-ft. Mated to an [...]

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Surprisingly, it wasn’t spotted in Dubai: Chromed out Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster

Surprisingly, it wasn’t spotted in Dubai: Chromed out Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster

A chrome finish Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster has been spotted traveling the streets of London (we first thought it was Dubai as well) and turning heads everywhere it goes. Our thoughts? It’s completely hideous and should be taken off the roads. Your thoughts would be appreciated in the comments section below. – By: Omar Rana Source: [...]

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Ford Work Solutions and SYNC pick up CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards

Ford Work Solutions and SYNC pick up CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards

Ford will be picking up two awards at the International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2010 Innovations Design and Engineering Awards for its Ford Work Solutions and SYNC system. “Our customers want the latest in connectivity and technology ““ making their drive experience more enjoyable and convenient,” said Mark Fields, president, The Americas, Ford Motor Company. “We’re [...]

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Ford confirms Crown Victoria Police Interceptor replacement next year

Ford confirms Crown Victoria Police Interceptor replacement next year

Hoping not to lose market share to GM’s new 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle, Ford announced today that it will produce an all-new Police Interceptor that will be designed and engineered to replace the Ford Crown Victoria. The Crown Victoria ends production in late 2011. Ford, which controls around 75 percent of the police [...]

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Infiniti celebrates 20 years in the U.S., offers special leasing and finance offers

Infiniti celebrates 20 years in the U.S., offers special leasing and finance offers

Celebrating its 20th anniversary of sales in North America, Infiniti today announced its new “Limited Engagement Winter Event” with special leasing and finance offers. Available finance offers include 0% APR financing (up to 36 months, for qualified buyers) on the complete lineup of Infiniti performance luxury vehicles (except for the Infiniti G37 Convertible). Sample lease [...]

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Video: Behind the scenes of the McLaren MP4-12C development

Video: Behind the scenes of the McLaren MP4-12C development

The much-anticipated McLaren MP4-12C will go on sale in Spring 2011; but what exactly is the process that McLaren Automotive goes through to get the MP4-12C on the road? Check out this new video that shows the challenges and the comprehensive development program involved to produce the McLaren MP4-12C. The process includes simulation programs, Formula 1 [...]

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Arash AF-10: A $533,066 British supercar, company planning 1,001-hp version as well

Arash AF-10: A $533,066 British supercar, company planning 1,001-hp version as well

Say hello to a new British supercar that will run you a whopping £320,000 ($533,066 USD) – the Arash AF-10. Power comes from GM’s 7.0L V8 found under the hood of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 that has been retuned to produce 505-hp with a maximum torque of 475 lb-ft. The engine is mated to a [...]

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Report: Mercedes-Benz to offer small luxury car in the U.S. by 2012

Report: Mercedes-Benz to offer small luxury car in the U.S. by 2012

Daimler AG’s CEO Dieter Zetsche told The Wall Street Journal that Mercedes-Benz is planning on bringing a new small luxury car to the United Stated by 2012 in an effort to compete with the Audi A3, BMW 1-Series and the Mini Cooper. “We believe the future customer will continue to want to show some statement” [...]

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Obama pay czar open to raising salary caps for new hires

Obama pay czar open to raising salary caps for new hires

Kenneth Feinberg, the Obama administration pay czar, said that he is concerned that the pay cuts ordered for bailed out companies could be troublesome for them when they try to retain or hire new talent. He said that the administration would consider offers to hire new executives at competitive industry rates. Last month, Feinberg, ordered [...]

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Mercedes-Benz will decide by January on C-Class production in Alabama

Mercedes-Benz will decide by January on C-Class production in Alabama

According Automotive News, Daimler AG will decided by January 2010 whether or not to shift some of its Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan production to its U.S. factory in Vance, Alabama. Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said today that the decision would be based on the currency rates and whether or not the dollar will remain weak against [...]

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