Posted in Sports cars, Uncategorized on Dec 14th, 2008
The Goodwood Festival Of Speed is a cannot-miss event to anyone who calls themselves a true motorsports enthusiast. Known simply as the Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom (FoS for short), the annual festival consists of a hill-climb event featuring historic motor racing vehicles. The festival is held in the grounds of the Goodwood […]
What’s with Toyota and making boring cars?!? Seriously, we all know that the Japanese auto giant can make some sweet cars, just look at the Supra and MR-2 Coupe. But when it comes to regular cars Toyota seems to lean a bit too much toward ruthless efficiency, and not enough towards, um, a pulse. Easily […]
Posted in Nissan, SUV, Uncategorized on Dec 14th, 2008
In what appeared to be a surprising move, Nissan Motor Co. announced that they would be considering the future of their full-size SUV lineup. The company has stated the usual economic excuses, but there is more to this tale than meets the eye. The SUV’s being considered for execution are the Nissan Armada and the […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 14th, 2008
It seems that this is the American auto companies last hope for survival. After pleading with the House of Representatives, only to get a bill passed that the Senate shot down, it seems that companies like GM and Chrysler might be in real trouble. Their only hope now, lies within the walls of the White […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 14th, 2008
American fans of the British automotive television show Top Gear were dealt some bad news earlier this week. The cult hit show, which has been airing on British television station BBC for over a decade, was scheduled to make it’s U.S. debut with its own version of the show made just for U.S. television audiences. […]
Posted in Automotive, Uncategorized on Dec 14th, 2008
Every year car magazines compile together all the cars they’ve driven and then puts together a list of what the ten best cars to drive were that year. One of the magazines that has been doing this for a long time is Car and Driver. This year’s “10-Best” list sees some new faces, along with […]
Posted in Honda, Sports cars on Dec 14th, 2008
The NSX was a seminal car for Honda. First all-aluminum space frame chassis, first use of variable valve timing (V-Tech) in a production car, and so on. This was a car that really showed just how bad Italian and British exotics could be once you got past the performance and looks. Unlike those cars the […]
Posted in BMW, Diesel, Luxury vehicles on Dec 14th, 2008
BMW’s new &-Series is already out in Europe and besides the almost one year head start the Europeans also get an engine option we cant get here in the states, a diesel. The new 730d utilizes the newest and latest in turbo-diesel technology. BMW’s new 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-six provides 245hp and a healthy 398ft-lbs of […]
Posted in Luxury vehicles, Sports cars on Dec 14th, 2008
Most people will point out the 911 as the best handling Porsche road car. That’s because the 911 is Porsche down to its very core, but as far as handling is concerned, is it the best Porsche? The answer is, well, no. That is because that honor goes to the smaller (and much cheaper) mid-engine […]
Posted in Ford, Technology on Dec 14th, 2008
Ford needs EcoBoost to work. The all-American automotive manufacture can no longer rely on its classic lineup of engines to make it through the future. With the implementation of EcoBoost technology into its current range of cars and trucks Ford can save big in many ways. The idea is basically downsizing. EcoBoost refers to Ford’s […]
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