Archive: June 2008

 
Honda to back American F1 team - reports

Honda to back American F1 team - reports

Following Super Aguri's demise, Honda may soon have another satellite formula one team up and racing. Reports from Portugal claim that Ken Anderson, a well-known US engineer who has worked in prominent F1 roles, is in promising talks about setting up an American outfit. The reports said that while...

June 16, 2008 by  2
 
Update: Volkswagen reveals European Scirocco pricing and specs

Update: Volkswagen reveals European Scirocco pricing and specs

Updated: Volkswagen has announced that its new Scirocco coupe will go on sale in Europe this August with prices starting at £20,500 (approximately US$40,258) for the base... June 16, 2008 by  19


 
Legendary Lancia Stratos could make a comeback

Legendary Lancia Stratos could make a comeback

The new Lancia Delta has just entered production but the stylish hatchback is just the first of a handful of new upmarket models planned for the Italian brand. Already... June 16, 2008 by  5


 
Mazda to show new concept car at Moscow International Automobile Salon

Mazda to show new concept car at Moscow International Automobile Salon

Mazda has announced it will show a new concept car at this year’s Moscow auto show that previews a sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the Russian... June 16, 2008 by  1


 
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The First Supercharged Challenger SRT8 Hits The Dyno

It looks like Speedfactory gets the golf clap for building the first supercharged Challenger SRT8. With owners around the country taking delivery of their 2008 Challengers... June 16, 2008 by 


 
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Ford To Bring Back Mustang Cobra Jet Factory Drag Racer

Ford will be resurrecting the Mustang Cobra Jet nameplate for a return this summer as a modern day factory drag racer. The new Cobra Jet will be powered by the Romeo 605 5.4L... June 16, 2008 by 


 
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Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth and Greg Biffle pick up their new Shelby GT500KR's

Ford NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth and Greg Biffle pose for a photo with their new 2008 Shelby GT500KR's in front of Ford World Headquarters in... June 16, 2008 by 


 
Mercedes reveals strategies for greener future

Mercedes reveals strategies for greener future

Every major carmaker in the world has had its attention drawn, forcibly in some cases, to the issues of fuel efficiency, carbon emissions and sustainability. As the industry... June 15, 2008 by  4


 
First batch of Nissan GT-Rs reach U.S. shores

First batch of Nissan GT-Rs reach U.S. shores

One of the first shipments of the newest Japanese supercar to hit U.S. shores has arrived at the Florida port of Jacksonville. Still dressed in protective cladding and lined... June 15, 2008 by 


 
New details on Renault's revival of the Alpine sports car

New details on Renault's revival of the Alpine sports car

Renault announced late last year that it is planning a new Alpine sports car as part of its target of introducing 26 new models to its lineup. The latest word on the car's... June 15, 2008 by  3


 
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2009 & 2010 Mustang Pages Have Been Updated

The 2009 and 2010 Mustang links at the top taking you to the model year pages have been updated. I took a few minutes the other day to add what information I know about the... June 15, 2008 by 


 
Mazda starts research project to develop advanced eco-plastics

Mazda starts research project to develop advanced eco-plastics

Mazda has signed a collaborative research agreement with Hiroshima University to launch a new ‘bioplastic’ research project with the aim to develop plastics... June 14, 2008 by 


 
Ford holds meeting with UAW, plans more job cuts

Ford holds meeting with UAW, plans more job cuts

Ford held talks with more than 300 plant managers and UAW officials in Detroit on Friday to discuss the future of manufacturing in North America and the shift from trucks and... June 14, 2008 by 


 
Renntech Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series

Renntech Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series

Straight out of the box the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series is already one of the most extreme production cars on the planet. With a full DTM-style wide-bodykit... June 14, 2008 by  1


 
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Video: Craig Jackson and Jay Leno Picking up Challenger #1 & #2

We got ahold of some video of Craig Jackson and Jay Leno picking up the first two 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8's off the assembly line at Valley Dodge in Van Nuys, California... June 14, 2008 by  1


 
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 update

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 update

The Chevrolet Corvette was given a major overhaul for the 2008 model year, receiving a more powerful LS3 V8 engine, a new exhaust system and improved gearboxes, but for the... June 13, 2008 by  11


 

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