Archive for the ‘News’ Category

Stuttgart Porsche Museum

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

A lot of Porsche customer, and especially those from Western Europe and the Middle East including members of royal families and other dignitaries, prefer to pick up their new Porsche directly from the factory in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen or in Leipzig. So, if you will be traveling to Germany this month or if you are close to [...]

2012 Jaguar F-Type

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Ratan Tata, the soft-spoken urbane boss of the Indian giant conglomerate that has acquired Jaguar and Land Rover for $2.3 billion, decided to launch a new sports car.
A new, smaller sports car along the lines of the F-Type now seems to be set to arrive, perhaps as soon as 2012. Unlike the concept that looked [...]

The New 2009 Cars From Nissan

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

The Tokyo-based company has quietly been working on the next-generations Z and GT-R.
2009 Nissan 370Z
Nissan has announced several months ago that the 350Z would undergo a significant makeover, and now Mag X, Japan’s leading car spy magazine, uncovered key elements in the upcoming Z’s styling along with providing vital information.

The headlights are an odd “V” [...]

Subaru introduces new Impreza 2.5 GT

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Subaru’s Impreza lineup for this year consists of the Impreza WRX, Impreza WRX STI, Impreza 2.5i and the all-new Impreza 2.5GT. Horsepower ranges from 170 (2.5i) on the low end to 305 horses on the high end (WRX STI).

Subaru introduced the Impreza last year as all-new, with more sophisticated styling, two additional body styles, more [...]

Urban Wheel Awards Presented the Best of 2008

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

Held during press week of the North American International Auto Show, the 13th Annual Urban Wheel Awards event, honoring pioneering automotive industry leaders and serving as an educational vehicle to increase awareness among minority audiences about the importance of diversity to the industry, was held Tuesday January 13 at the Detroit Opera House. Awards were [...]

Lincoln launched Concept C at 2009 Detroit show

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Lincoln surprised everyone at the 2009 Detroit auto show with an ultramodern Concept C much shorter than any Lincoln ever created. Said to be underpinned by the next generation Ford Focus platform, the small four-door concept C could easily be mistaken for a luxury vehicle that you might find in Europe.
“It’s inevitable that a younger [...]

GM and Ford to auction at Barrett-Jackson

Monday, January 12th, 2009

General Motors is auctioning the rights to the first 2010 Chevy Camaro, and Ford is selling the rights to the first 2010 Shelby GT500 at the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction January 11-18 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson specializes in providing products and services to classic and collector [...]

The Awesome New Ford Fusion For 2010

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Despite the international financial crisis, Ford has already announced pricing for the entire range of Ford Fusion for 2010. Submitted to a facelift, the new Ford Fusion will look like a completely new model. The edgy grille continues Ford’s “three-bar” chrome design cue in what’s bound to be a polarizing expansion of the theme. Under [...]

The Best Cars Of 2008

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Auto buyers faced this year a worldwide fact - financial crisis and a higher unemployment rate. Therefore, extravagance was out. Most car buyers and I’m not speaking about those who bought second-hand cars, just wanted a pleasant car at a good price. The car shoppers made few but safe, practical purchases that will hold up [...]

Chrysler Shuts Down North American Plants

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Chrysler announced on Wednesday that all North American plants will be shut down at the end of production on Friday, December 19. “Impacted employees” won’t return to work before Jan. 19, according to a statement on the company’s Web site.
“Chrysler dealers confirmed to the company at a recent meeting at its headquarters, that they have [...]