General Motors has been the largest automaker in the world for the past 77 years. The General has recorded more sales than any other car maker since 1931! That’s a feat no other car maker can touch. Still, the day has come when the once mighty GM has to be succeeded. It seems that as […]
Archive for January, 2009
Spy Shots!: Ford Fans Catch A Possible Taurus SHO In Testing
Posted in Ford, Sports cars on Jan 22nd, 2009
Ford Taurus fans are an interesting bunch. Able to find enjoyment in even the most mundane of sedans, this crowd is not what you’d call the “performance enthusiast” type. Unless the particular type of Taurus they drive has the letters SHO on the back of it. Then, you might just be looking at some sort […]
Porsche’s New GT3 RSR Takes The 911 Platform To It’s Limits
Posted in Sports cars on Jan 22nd, 2009
Porsche’s iconic 911 has been one of the few remaining automotive staples over the past 50 years. People have raced them, traveled in them, and ultimately, fallen in love with this amazing sports car. Even though over the years countless auto tuners have boosted the 911’s performance, nothing came close to the magic you could […]
The Identity Of Top Gear’s “The Stig” Is Revealed!
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 20th, 2009
The British television show Top Gear has been on the BBC for several seasons now. With its combination of awesome cars, gorgeous cinematography, and wacky antics the show has become a cult phenomenon all over the world. One of the shows most interesting aspects is that they have a prefixed road course where they test […]
Subaru Gives Us A Look At The Next Legacy Its Newest Concept Car
Posted in Automotive, Future Cars on Jan 20th, 2009
Subaru’s Legacy has sold relatively well here in the states, and for good reason. With its standard all-wheel drive, great build quality, and impressive reliability, the Legacy has left a deep impression with many past owners. Still, the styling has always been a bit behind to some competitors. Though the latest Legacy is ultimately a […]
Bentley’s Iconic V8 Engine Turns 50 Years Old…
Posted in Automotive, Luxury vehicles, Technology on Jan 20th, 2009
When people think of old classic V8 engines their thoughts usually tend to go towards older American V8’s from the likes of Chevy, Ford, or Chrysler. Still, few people realize there is a older and more classic eight cylinder powerplant that is still in production today, and it’s not American! British marque Bentley has been […]
RECALL: 214,500 Lexus Vehicles Recalled Over Possible Fuel Leak
Posted in Lexus, Luxury vehicles, Recalls, Safety, Toyota on Jan 20th, 2009
Toyota Motor Corp has just announced that they will recall about 214,500 Lexus luxury cars sold in the United States. The reason for the recall is that corrosion in a pipe that delivers fuel to the engine could lead to leaks over time. Toyota launched the recall program along with the National Highway Traffic and […]
Fiat Announces A 35% Stake In Chrysler
Posted in Chrysler, Uncategorized on Jan 20th, 2009
Italian auto giant Fiat S.p.A has announced that it will take a 35% ownership stake in Chrysler LLC according to reports coming out. The 35% stake is only the beginning as Fiat, Chrysler and Chrysler’s majority shareholder Cerberus Capital Management L.P have signed “a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance.” While also […]
New Toyota Prius Introduced In Detroit
Posted in Hybrids, Technology, Toyota on Jan 13th, 2009
The third installment of Toyota’s landmark Prius series broke cover recently at the Detroit Auto Show. The new Prius uses the newest version of Toyota’s Synergy-Drive system. Over 90% of the system is new or redesigned with a reduction in weight being the main focus. Toyota claims its efforts have resulted in a system that […]
VW Sues Former Lambo Dealership For The “Outright Theft” Of $12 Million
Posted in Sports cars, Uncategorized, Volkswagen on Jan 13th, 2009
It has come to light that German automaker Volkswagen has sued one of its Lamborghini dealerships, Lamborghini of Orange County. Last November the former “worlds largest Lamborghini dealer” closed its doors for good. The closing came rather abrubptly according to some reports, and the reason has remained a mystery until court documents were released showing […]
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