All Entries Tagged With: "cars"
Chevy’s Stingray from all angles
American muscle cars. There simply aren’t enough over on our fair shores, so to make up for this woeful shortfall, we thought we’d treat you to a gallery of Chevrolet’s 50th birthday present to the Corvette Stingray, first unveiled to the public in 1959. And as would be expected, the 2009 version has more in [...]
20 fuel-saving tips from Shell
Get some smart advice on driving more efficiently and using less petrol – direct from the fuel experts. TIPS FOR YOU AND YOUR CAR Service your engine – Did you know a poorly maintained engine can increase your fuel consumption by up to 50%? Just replacing dirty spark plugs can improve your fuel consumption by [...]
Nissan EV moves electric car closer to reality
It’s called the Leaf in Japan, and whether or not Nissan’s production electric car carries that name in the United States, the company insists that the car will be on the road before the end of 2010. Slightly larger than the familiar Versa subcompact, the zero-emissions Leaf was unveiled Aug. 2 at a dedication ceremony [...]
Ford creates one-off, aviation-inspired ‘Dearborn Doll’ Mustang
Some versions of the 2010 Mustang feel fast enough to get airborne. And with that in mind, Ford tricked out one of its pony cars with an over-the-top aviation theme and will auction it for charity July 30. It’s called the AV-X10, or “Dearborn Doll,” and is based on a Mustang GT. There is just [...]
GM’s Turnaround Rides on a Successful Chevy
With General Motors leaving bankruptcy, can its core brand churn out cars and crossover SUVs that stand up to Toyotas, Hondas, and Fords? As General Motors emerges from bankruptcy reorganization to launch a new era, it is no exaggeration to say that as goes Chevrolet, so goes General Motors. The Chevrolet brand has always been [...]
The New Infiniti G37 prices announced
The new Infiniti G37 range will cost from £30,300 when it goes on sale in the UK from September. Three bodystyles will be offered – saloon, coupe and convertible – with a choice of four-wheel or rear-wheel drive. There is one engine option, a 315bhp 3.7-litre V6, which is mated to either a six-speed manual [...]
Renault strengthens China links
Renault is set to strengthen its links with China, despite the sale of several of its cars being banned there following claimed safety and technical problems. The French firm has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Chinese manufacturer Great Wall to carry out a feasibility study on building cars together to be sold in [...]
The New Vauxhall Astra interior revealed
These are the first offical pictures of the interior of the new Vauxhall Astra. The new Vauxhall Astra is scheduled to go on sale in December, after being shown in the metal for the first time at September’s Frankfurt motor show. Vauxhall says the interior ‘marks a major shift towards premium design and quality’. Taking [...]
Bentley earns green credentials with Geneva show car
The revised Continental will have to make more than 600 hp from its 6.0-liter twin-turbo W12 and is likely to have a top speed of more than 200 mph–the figures achieved by the current fastest Bentley, the Continental Speed. “Delivering supercar performance, this new model is very much the extreme Bentley,” says the company. Bentley [...]
60,000 take up car scrappage cash
More than 60,000 orders for cars under the UK’s scrappage subsidy scheme have been placed since the initiative was announced, new government figures show. Car buyers are given a £2,000 discount on a new car if they scrap one that is at least 10 years old. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said the scheme had given [...]
Jaguar XJ: Dramatic design marks the next Big Cat
Jaguar’s next-generation XJ luxury sedan will incorporate design features from the C-XF concept first shown at Detroit, AutoWeek has learned. Although prototypes captured by spy photographers are disguised with BMW-style grilles, the face of the new 2010 XJ will feature Jag’s gaping square grille and a curvaceous body with a rakish, coupelike rear window. The [...]
Formula One teams are on the 2010 entry list released Friday
All the current Formula One teams are on the 2010 entry list released Friday, but five of their entries are subject to conditions being met and a deal being agreed upon by next Friday at Silverstone. Meanwhile, U.S. F1, Campos Grand Prix and Manor Grand Prix are the new teams selected to compete next year. [...]
Take a look at the new Chrysler
Chrysler’s union with Fiat is complete. Here’s a look at the new company and some of the products, like the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee, that it’ll offer. Chrysler took its first steps with Italy’s Fiat Wednesday, signing a deal and unveiling the new leadership in charge of bringing the company out of bankruptcy and into [...]
The Fast and the Frugal
Sports cars need not be expensive (or impractical) — here are 10 for less than $35,000. Tradition says pure sports cars are equipped with “nothing that doesn’t make them go faster.” Long ago, that meant roll-up side windows and a heater were extravagances. Today, however, they are both sports car norms, along with power-folding convertible [...]
Lincoln MKS Review
This 2009 review is representative of model years 2009 to 2010. Rating: 8.2 Bottom Line: The Lincoln MKS offers exceptional luxury and loads of technology for the dollar. If targeted younger buyers can get past Lincoln’s stodgy image of being an “old man’s car,” the nameplate has a good chance of being resurrected. Pros: Luxurious [...]
Detroit Could Lose Auto Show
A city steeped in uncertainty surrounding the bankruptcy of General Motors has something else to worry about: loss of the North American International Auto Show. Detroit has been the premier international show for vehicle debuts, but if the debate over the ownership and renovation of Cobo Center, where the show is held, is not resolved [...]
A Rolls-Royce Knock-Off From China
While Rolls-Royce did have some news at the Shanghai auto show, it was largely overshadowed by the debut of a Chinese automaker’s interpretation of a Rolls, the Geely GE. If and when the GE comes to market in China, it would be sold under Geely’s Englon luxury marque. By all accounts the limo is a [...]
Toyota F1 Team Sells Parts Online
Forget about a boring baseball cap, a tacky polo shirt or a chintzy key ring. There are better ways to show your affection for Toyota’s Formula One team. For example, consider the purchase of a rear wing from one of Toyota F1’s racecars. Or perhaps a genuine front-nose piece. Both are available at Toyota F1’s [...]
Bargain Hunting on General Motors and Chrysler Lots
Because of the Chrysler and General Motors bankruptcies, people looking for car bargains might find a few treasures. But they have to be prepared to act quickly and forgo considerations like resale value and vehicle reliability, and also ignore the uncertainties around warranty repairs and the availability of spare parts. Feeling lucky? A good place [...]
GM says May U.S. sales best so far in 2009
DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors Corp on Tuesday reported U.S. sales for May. Highlights: * says U.S. sales are down 29.6 percent in May. * says U.S. May sales total 191,875 vehicles * says U.S. May sales best monthly performance so far in 2009 * reports total truck sales (including crossovers) of 110,866, down 22 [...]
GM Steams Ahead in China; Half Year Sales Up 38%
Ferrari Enzo succeeds a hybrid be.
Heico SPORTIV aggression added new Volvo S60 [w/video]
Mercedes menace: SLR Stirling Moss lives up to the hype
Koenigsegg Is Saab’s White Knight