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2009 LA Auto Show Preview: 2011 Ford Mustang V6 makes 305 HP, gets 30 MPG

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:15:10 -0600

It would be reasonable to expect that Ford might pass over the Mustang and instead devote more attention to its other models since it’s fresh off a comprehensive revamp for the 2010 model year. However, that’s not what is shaping up in th

Ladder: escalera y armario en uno

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:30:12 -0600

En cuestiones de almacenamiento, los diseñadores no se resignan a las salidas comunes, y cada vez es más frecuente encontrar soluciones de almacenaje que aportan un toque originalidad difícil de superar. Tal y como es el caso de Ladder, un mueble

Camaro Convertible

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:22:08 -0600

General Motors informó que a partir del primer cuarto de 2011 comenzará la producción del Camaro Convertible. GM anunció que la producción de la versión descapotable de su deportivo Camaro comenzará en 2011 en su fábrica de Oshawa, en Canadá

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible production confirmed for Q1 2011

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:17:27 -0600

Last month General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson confirmed that the Camaro Convertible will arrive as a 2012 model in the first quarter of 2011. Yesterday, GM said that the North American production of the 2011 Buick Regal sedan will take place at the

Mini John Cooper Works Cabrio Review & Road Test

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:32:29 -0600

99 per cent fat free motoring Model Tested: 2009 Mini R57 John Cooper Works Cabrio; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed manual; convertible – $56,900* Performance; personality; exhaust note; fuel economy; grippy handling Slow

Mercedes-Benz C-Class T-Model by Piecha Design

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:46:02 -0600

The T-models from Mercedes-Benz are extremely popular, since they combine luxury, sportiness and the generous passenger-compartment space of an estate car in perfection. At the same time, it is to be noted that particularly the sportiness has increa

VW buys out Karmann & plans new car.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:17:30 -0600

Karmann was of course made famous by the strange and interesting Karmann Ghia, which used Beetle underpinnings with a much prettier and more interesting body shell to create something interesting with. Of course the company went on to build other c

Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:32:42 -0600

We have just received some new images of the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder, which will make its debut at the 2009 LA Auto Show next month. We’ll be in LA live covering the show, so make sure you join us on Dec. 2 to see some live photos. Click h

ARASH AF-10, nuevos coches coupés súper deportivos

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:16:33 -0600

Arash Motor Company, la nueva marca británica que nace de la pasión por los coches deportivos de lujo y de la emoción de conducir vehículos con motores pura sangre, y que desde principios del 2006 lucha por hacerse un digno hueco en el mundo del

BMW Z4 & 6 Series revisions to hit showrooms this month

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:48:23 -0600

With the help of BMW’s EfficientDynamics, the updated 6 Series and Z4 models arriving in showrooms this month have increased performance, improved economy and reduced emissions. Both vehicles gain Brake Energy Regeneration as standard across the r

Valentino Rossi wins BMW M3 – Steals a Lap in the M3 GTS

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:52:53 -0600

Valentino Rossi picked up the BMW M Award this week for being the best qualifier over the season’s 17 Moto GP races, his prize – a brand new BMW M3 saloon which joins the four other BMWs that Rossi has won. Rossi was invited to experience some f

Lutz says “perhaps” to twin-turbo Camaro

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:37:23 -0600

If you put Bob Lutz in a room full of journalists asking questions about specific vehicles, you won’t get the industry-standard “we don’t comment on future product” line. Following Maximum Bob’s recent revelations about

Ferrari California, coche deportivo gran turismo descapotable

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:50:52 -0600

El Ferrari California es el automóvil deportivo gran turismo más reciente de los coches fabricados por la marca del Cavallino Rampante y fué presentado en el Salón del Automóvil de Paris del año pasado. Se trata de un deportivo dos puertas des

Surprisingly, it wasn’t spotted in Dubai: Chromed out Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:01:53 -0600

A chrome finish Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster has been spotted traveling the streets of London (we first thought it was Dubai as well) and turning heads everywhere it goes. Our thoughts? It’s completely hideous and should be taken off the ro

Nueva Generación de Porsche 911

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:48:05 -0600

Porsche sigue trabajando sobre la nueva generación del 911, cuya llegada se prevé para mediados del 2011. Durante muchos años los modelos de esta marca han ido evolucionado mucho en tecnología, pero no en diseño. Lo que veremos próximamente ser

New video’s released of BMW M3 GTS

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:24 -0600

BMW has released two new videos featuring the new, hardcore version of the M3 – the GTS. Unveiled last week, the BMW M3 GTS will become available in showrooms in the spring next year, with a price tag that has not been announced yet. The BMW M3

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder Preview

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:53:09 -0600

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder • What is it? A lighter and more hardcore version of the Boxster S • The basics: 10 extra horsepower and 176 less pounds • On sale: February 2010, with a public showing at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show • Price: $

SEMA Motor Show 2009: Lexus F-Sports sitting in the sun

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:44:25 -0600

It’s tempting to dismiss Lexus‘ F-Sport as a direct Audi S-Line rip off. But unlike Audi’s visual-only appearance upgrades, F-Sport actually offers some performance (intake, exhaust, brakes, etc.), handling and exterior body mods

Video: 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder in Action

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:38 -0600

Earlier this morning we saw the lightest model available in Porsche’s lineup – the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder. We now have a video of it in action – check it out after the jump. Click here to view our original post on the 2011 Por

AVUS Performance Black Arrow based on Audi A4 Avant

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:31:29 -0600

About 70 per cent of all Audi A4s are sold as an Avant – that may be the reason why beautifulwagons are Avants. Unsurprisingly the new project car from AVUS PERFORMANCE is an AVANT with the 2.7L TDI engine and its 8 gear multitronic gearbox. B

Video: Sporty BMW M3 GTS Coupe Version Unveiled

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:34:03 -0600

BMW M GmbH now offers a truly outstanding performer based on the BMW M3 Coupe also ideal for Clubsport events – exactly the right car for the truly discerning customer demanding the very utmost in terms of power and performance. The BMW M3 GTS is l

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder coming to LA, prices start at $61,200

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:26:52 -0600

The 2009 LA Auto Show is just weeks away and we’ll be on hand providing you live coverage. One of things we are now looking forward to is the “lightest Porsche” available – the 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder. The model is the ne

Chevrolet Camaro Synergy, Dusk, Chroma and Jay Leno models unveiled

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:43:42 -0600

Chevrolet unveiled five dramatic Camaro concepts at the annual automotive aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA Convention, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance. The Camaro concept vehicles include: A r

Quick Take Test Drive: 2010 Lexus IS 350 C F-Sport

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:03:00 -0600

Sometimes you get lucky. And sometimes you get really lucky. We’ve been looking forward to testing the new Lexus IS C retractable hardtop convertible for a long time. Aimed squarely at competitors... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster - November 2009 Car of the Month

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:54:00 -0600

Let’s get right to it! No cruising down Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) comments with the sun basking in my face and my hair blowing in the wind. That would be the easy way to describe the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster. I think I hav

2010 Renault Megane CC spy pics

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:19:51 -0600

Though we don’t know a great deal about next year’s Renault Megane CC, these renderings, received this morning, point to a stylish newcomer set to challenge rivals such as VW’s Eos and BMW’s 1 Series. The Renault Megane CC wi

2010 Hennessey HP700 Camaro to debut at SEMA

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:28:23 -0600

Hennessey Performance Engineering is set to debut the company’s limited edition, Corvette ZR1 inspired, 2010 HPE700 LS9 Camaro at this years SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Powered by Hennessey’s tweaked LS9 engine, the supercharged HPE700 Camar

BMW made a convertible M5 20 years ago, release pics now

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:53:44 -0500

BMW confirmed yesterday that it had developed an M5 convertible 20 years ago, but cancelled plans to produce it a week before it was to be launched at the Geneva Motor Show. The E34 M5 Convertible was shown to a select group of journalists at an eve

Toyota and Subaru planning convertible versions of their RWD coupes

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:39:35 -0500

We’re pretty sure that by now you’ve heard enough about the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru 086A. Both cars are a new rear-wheel-drive sports car developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru and will go on sale sometime in early 2011. According to

Hot: VizualTech ALMS Style 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Wallpapers

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:32:59 -0500

Swedish designer Bo Zolland from VizualTech has created amazing renderings of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro based racer for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). As always, he has done a fantastic job showing off the disign featuring a widebody kit and hu