Archive: May 2009
Custom Q5 highlights Audi stand at 2009 Wörthersee Tour
For a few days in May the town of Reifnitz, Austria is overrun with a plethora of Audi and Volkswagen models as fans of both marques attend the world’s largest Volkswagen Group gathering. Known as the Worthersee Tour, the event has been running for almost 30 years and this year Audi decided...
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All But Confirmed: 2011 Mustang GT to get 5.0-liter 'Coyote' V8
I know it's only May of 2009 but rumors are flying around again about the return of the 5.0-liter motor for the 2011 Ford Mustang GT. This time the rumors may actual pan... May 18, 2009 by Matt Rigney 5
Ford Mustang scores 5-star NHTSA safety rating
The 2010 Ford Mustang (Coupe only) has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 5-star rating in the agency's latest round of testing, cementing the Blue... May 18, 2009 by Jeremy Weber
Nick Heidfeld nabs Schumacher's record for most Grands Prix completed in a row
To finish first, you must first finish. It is an adage as old as racing, but it is no less true for the passage of time. And Nick Heidfeld has apparently taken it to heart... May 18, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Fiat not planning to close plants in Europe as result of Opel deal
Fiat and Magna are still working with the German government on the takeover of Opel from General Motors' European operations, but Fiat is already being forced to quell... May 18, 2009 by Kenneth Hall 2
Chrysler dealers fire back at proposed franchise rejections
Just a couple weeks into the nascent Fiat-Chrysler partnership, trouble is already brewing. The American carmaker's 3,188 dealers, upon hearing that 789 of their number will... May 18, 2009 by Nelson Ireson 5
Last Mercury Sable to roll off line Thursday
As General Motors sacrifices and sells off about half of its brand portfolio and Chrysler downsizes through bankruptcy, Ford has stayed above the fray. But with the end of... May 18, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 2
Gotham Dream Cars gives access to five Lamborghinis for $1,500
A New York car rental company has come out with a fairly interesting proposition - for the relatively small sum of $1,495, the Gotham Dream Cars company will offer members of... May 18, 2009 by James Martinez
Geiger Corvette Z06 biTURBO: 890hp, 7.6L monster
The overall capability of the modern Corvette platform is simply amazing. Available in stock trim from tame to insane, the car adapts easily to modification, generating... May 18, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 5
New E-Class Coupe sits on older, cheaper C-Class platform
Mercedes Benz surprised many by offering its new E-Class Coupe for less money than the E-Class Sedan, with which it shares its styling, interior and positioning. After all... May 18, 2009 by Jeremy Weber 2
Chinese-built Chevrolet Spark, Aveo and Lova could hit U.S. showrooms by 2011
Just a few days ago we brought you a story about General Motors considering bringing small cars from China to the U.S. in order to bolster its sales in the segment... May 18, 2009 by James Martinez 2
Hamann adds BMW 7-series to arsenal
German tuner Hamann usually specializes in tuning exotic sports cars but occasionally the firm lends its expertise to more sedate segments in the car world. Now, Hamann has... May 18, 2009 by Alex Kaufmann 1
Ford exec confirms development of 5.0L ‘Coyote’ V8
Ford’s iconic Mustang was given an update for the 2010 model year to keep it fresh alongside strong new competitors such as the Dodge Challenger, upcoming Chevrolet... May 18, 2009 by Ralph Hanson 14
Video: Hennessey Performance's HPE550 2010 Camaro First in the 11's
Hennessey Performance's HPE550 2010 Camaro SS has the official title of the First Camaro in the 11's. Their run of 11.67 @ 121 mph earned them the title. Getting the HPE550... May 18, 2009 by Matt Rigney 2
Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel for 2010 Camaro
It's always good to be the first to market for certain parts and that is what DSVcustoms has done with their Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel for the 2010 Camaro. DSVcustoms has... May 18, 2009 by Matt Rigney 1
Report: Magna considers using Opel to build cars for other brands
Bidding for General Motors’ Opel division has intensified recently, with the German government revealing late last week that only two parties remain in the bidding war... May 17, 2009 by Jeremy Weber 3
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