Archive: June 2009

 
2010 Opel Astra interior

Opel shows off interior for new Astra

After months of previews, teasers and small official photos, the 2010 Opel (Vauxhall) Astra has finally been let out of the bag. The hatch has been revealed in high-res photos and for the first time we get a look at the upcoming car’s stylish new interior. The new Astra is crucial for Opel as...

June 18, 2009 by  5
 
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'5.0' Fender Badge Returns for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT

The "5.0" fender badge was first introduced on the 1979 Ford Mustang and it was used to designate the vehicles 5-liter 302 cubic-inch Ford small block V-8.  From 1979 - 1993... June 18, 2009 by  1


 
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'G5 Posey Challenger' Making Appearance at 2009 LX & Beyond Nationals

We first saw the G5 Posey Challenger which was built by Group Five Ltd. at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas.  The G5 Posey Challenger was built as a tribute to Dodge and... June 18, 2009 by 


 
2009 Dodge Challenger 2-door Coupe SRT8 Gear Shift

Video: Hurst Shifter Install on 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Have you ever bought an aftermarket product for your car and wondered how the installation would go or if you had the know how to do it yourself.  Well if you answered yes... June 18, 2009 by 


 
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Ford working on Kuga Coupe?

Reports are starting to fly that Ford may be working on a dramatic new segment-starter in the form of a three-door Kuga Coupe. Laying the groundwork for yet another segment... June 17, 2009 by  3


 
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Fornasari announces 610hp Racing Buggy for series production

It's hard to pin down the qualities of the 'ultimate' vehicle, but the new Racing Buggy from Fornasari looks to be a fair attempt. Its design, however, is as extreme as its... June 17, 2009 by  1


 
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BMW hands out flyers to employees telling them to buy its cars

BMW may be topping the luxury sales charts here in the U.S. but over in Germany things aren’t so peachy and the automaker is resorting to some drastic actions to help... June 17, 2009 by  3


 
2011 Jaguar XJ official teaser

Jaguar planning SV8 and XJR performance models for 2011 XJ range

Jaguar’s most powerful engine at the moment is the supercharged version of the Gen III AJ-series 5.0L V8, which develops a peak output of 510hp (380kW) and 461lb-ft... June 17, 2009 by  5


 
2010 Ford Mustang glass roof

Ford Mustang’s glass roof option reappears for 2010, joined by GT Convertible

Just in time for summer, Ford has added its panoramic glass roof option to its restyled 2010 Mustang Coupe alongside the convertible version of the V8-powered Mustang GT... June 17, 2009 by  3


 
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Saab's new buyers want to re-awaken the carmaker's 'soul'

Many gearheads remember fondly the days when something like a first-gen Saab 900 Turbo might rumble past, sounding vaguely like the airplanes that were its ancestors and... June 17, 2009 by  1


 
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Brabus electric Smart car features electronic exhaust noise simulator

It's often cited as an advantage of electric cars, but it's also one of the biggest potential danger zones: silence. It makes for peaceful - if somewhat eerie - cruising at... June 17, 2009 by  2


 
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Lexus bringing LF-A, IS-F race cars to Goodwood Festival of Speed

For the true enthusiast, there are few events that satisfy as completely as the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Both concourse and racing event, Goodwood offers the best of both... June 17, 2009 by  3


 
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Report: Audi nixes V8-powered R8 Spyder, delays A8 Sedan

While many carmakers adjust their product lineups and launch schedules to accommodate the worst global economy in recent memory, Audi is adjusting too - but to take... June 17, 2009 by  1


 
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Study: High-end cars don't attract women

Whether it's a mid-life crisis, a teenage dream or just a personal milestone, many people, especially men, mark their life changes with a car - often an expensive one. But... June 17, 2009 by  7


 
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edo Competition unveils custom 500hp Ferrari California

Unless you live in Maranello, it's not every day that you see a Ferrari on the street, much less a heavily tuned and modified one, but the carefully created black-on-black... June 17, 2009 by  3


 
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Porsche: Cayenne Hybrid on the streets by late 2010

It's no secret that Porsche's planning a range of production Cayenne hybrids, but today Porsche board member Wolfgang Dürheimer told the German daily Rheinische Post that... June 17, 2009 by  9


 

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