Archive for June, 2009

  • Rolls-Royce Might Create A Family Of Ghost Models
    Rolls-Royce has said that the Ghost will enter production later this year, but this might not be the only variant of the Ghost which we will see. It’s been reported by exterior designer, Andreas Thurner, that the Rolls-Royce Ghost might come in family of variants. “The Ghost was designed in a way to make other body styles,” Thurner said. “We have to build up...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • Video: Top Gear – Season 13 Trailer – Season Starts On 21 June
    Top Gear has released the new Season 13 teaser trailer which features a young Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May and The Stig sitting around talking about their futures. The new season will start on the 21st of June.
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • Hennessey’s New HPE700 Package For The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
    Hennessey’s latest performance package for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will include a new motor which will boost out about 705-horsepower. The new HPE700 package will feature a LS9 Supercharged engine with a V8 layout which comes out of the Corvette ZR1. The engine will have 717lb-ft of torque, and it will cost $39,500 more than the initial price of the Camaro. It...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • Lexus RX And Toyota Venza SUVs For 2010 Score Top Pick Award In IIHS Tests
    The 2010 Lexus RX and the 2009 Toyota Venza SUV’s have both scored very good results in the latest Insurance Institute of Highway Safety for 2009. These two models have been awarded the 2009 Top Safety Pick award. For cars to qualify for a Top Safety pick the models must score the highest rating in front, side and rear tests, and then also have standard features...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • Porsche Cayenne Modified By Russian Tuning Firm, Status Design
    A Russian tuner called Status Design seemed to have gone a bit over the top with their latest proposal for the new Porsche Cayenne. The project is still in the works, but there are a few renderings unveiled which show the car in its ‘promising’ new state. The Russian tuner has decided to go for a very unique look which will boast new side skirts,...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • UK Pricing For The Infiniti EX37 SUV Unveiled
    Infiniti has released the latest pricing on their UK bound models which will arrive in dealerships during the month of September. The new EX SUV will be available in two trips, the EX37 and the EX37 GT where the prices will be set at £35,200 and £36,500 OTR respectively. Both of these EX models from Infiniti will have all-wheel-drive systems with 320-horsepower...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe – The Facelift With Two New Engines
    Hyundai have unveiled their new facelifted 2010 Santa Fe in South Korea. The model will be introduced in 2010, where it will have some cosmetic and powertrain upgrades. There will be a new pair of turbocharged diesel engines, and they will power the newly modified Santa Fe. Changes on the front include a new bumper and grille, a reshaped exterior mirror set...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • Kia Picanto/Morning Facelift Unveiled In South Korea
    The Hyundai-Kia Group has unveiled a new 2010 Kia Morning citycar for the South Korean market. The new Morning from Kia is known around the world as the Picanto, and it will be the second facelift for this model. The new changes include a range of differences which include reshaped front and rear bumpers, new side skirts and revised tail lights with a new altered front...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 07:06 am
  • Chrysler Restart Their Dodge Viper Plant In Detroit
    The new Chrysler Group LLC has restarted one of their Detroit assembly plants on Monday, where it was shut down for almost two months. The Conner Avenue plant is the one responsible for the Dodge Viper sports car. The re-activation of the plant confirms the emerge from bankruptcy which took place on the 9th of June. Chrysler recently tried to sell off their Dodge...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 06:06 am
  • General Motors And Koenigsegg Reach A Deal Regarding Saab
    General Motors have announced that they have reached a preliminary agreement to sell their Saab brand to another Swedish automaker called, Koenigsegg. The Saab brand will be sold to Koenigsegg by the third quarter of this year, where there will be about $600 million in funding commitment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). GM has not released and specific...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 06:06 am
  • Rumour: Jagaur Might Unveil A New Hybrid Sports Car
    It’s been rumoured that the XE roadster from Jaguar has been moved to the front of the production line as the future relies on shiny, and also new products. The XE has been awarded a 2011 release date, where it will feature new engines and technology from the Tata-owned company. It’s been said that there will be a new petrol-electric system which...
    by Dean at June 17th, 2009 at 06:06 am
  • Volkswagen Unveil The Golf Plus BiFuel
    Volkswagen’s new Golf Plus BiFuel has been unveiled where it can run on liquified petroleum gas and also conventional petrol. The new Golf Plus BiFuel will feature a factory-installed LPG system that will cut down emissions by about 10 percent. The new LPG Golf Plus will have 97-horsepower with a fuel economy of 7.5-litres of petrol per 100km, or 9.8-litres...
    by Dean at June 16th, 2009 at 05:06 am
  • Hamann Have Tuned The Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG
    Hamann have unveiled their new Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG-based Typhoon. The latest Hamann Typhoon features 441kW with 782 Nm of torque, which all comes from a HM600 powerkit which features a new set of electronics and a beefier belt pulley system. There is a new revised transmission with it’s own oil cooler as well. Expect a 0-100km/h time of 5.1 seconds with a top speed...
    by Dean at June 16th, 2009 at 05:06 am
  • Peugeot Have Won The 24 Hours Of Le Mans – Bye Bye Audi!
    The 24 hours of Le Mans turned out to be something completely new and different as Audi’s long domination was ended by Peugeot’s 308 Prototyped which scored a 1-2 victory, while Audi’s R15 TDI’s only managed third place. The #9 Peugeot that won was driven by Marc Gene, David Brabham and Alexander Wurz, while the #8 car was driven by Sébastien...
    by Dean at June 16th, 2009 at 05:06 am
  • Wald’s new Land Cruiser Sports Line Black Bison Edition
    Wald International have unveiled a new body kit for the Land Cruiser, which now allows it to fall into the company’s Black Bison portfolio. The new Wald 200 Land Cruiser Sports Line Black Bison Edition will be the first non-minivan Toyota vehicle modified by the Japanese tuner. The new Wald Land Cruiser will be available on the Russian and Eastern European market,...
    by Dean at June 16th, 2009 at 04:06 am