2010
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With Opel’s new Astra now out in the open, attention can turn to variants other than the regular five-door Hatchback that’s been plastered all over the web in recent months. While a new Wagon and sporty Coupe are almost certain, latest reports indicate that a stylish Cabrio model will also resurface for the sixth-generation Astra. Sitting as the flagship model in the Astra range, the new Cabrio will replace the current Astra TwinTop but will be touted as a much sportier model. The new Astra Cabrio will feature just two seats and go up against premium roadsters expected from Mini...
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Full Details For Facelifted Mercedes-Benz S63 And S65 AMG SaloonsExecutive limo accommodations, supercar power and sleeper-no-more looks are the key ingredients to Mercedes Benz's newly facelifted pair of S-Class AMG sedans. Photos and details released today reveal the S63 and S65 AMG sedans, both of which are now even more appealing thanks to a series of subtle...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford Mustang father Lee Iacocca unveils 45th anniversary special editionForty-five years after he introduced the original Ford Mustang at the 1964 New York World's Fair, auto industry stalwart Lee Iacocca today announced a new version of the famous muscle car – the Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang. Featuring a unique Mustang fastback look...
Ralph Hanson -
Chevrolet releases full specs and pricing for 2010 Corvette Z06The 638hp (476kW) ZR1 and brand new Grand Sport models may be getting all the limelight but the race-bred Corvette Z06 supercar is still tearing up pavements around the country and like the rest of the Corvette range has been updated for the 2010 model year. The 505hp (377kW) Z06 remains one of the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Mercedes updates the G-Class for 30th birthdayAdding value to a successful design that's been essentially unchanged for 30 years might seem like an unecessary fix, but Mercedes has seen fit to add a few interior updates to its G-Class for its 30th year on the road. The updates include a new set of 'ergonomically optimized' front seats which...
Ralph Hanson -
Reed Speed teams up with Artisan to create 700hp Ford MustangHot on the heels of the 700hp (522kW) tuned Camaro SS from Artisan Performance comes another hotted up version of the 2010 Ford Mustang that's set to do battle on the black top this June. The latest tuned Mustang is based on the V8-powered Mustang GT and picks up a pair of GTK350 turbochargers for...
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Subaru has been curiously unaffected - or nearly so - by the tremors shaking the foundations of so many other carmakers' sales figures. And despite the 2010 Legacy's not-so-adorable face, it's developing its own following already. Today, that following will have a fairly tough pill to swallow with the release of the EPA's fuel economy figures. It's not all bad news, as the Legacy 2.5i with CVT transmission manages 23mpg in the city, 31mpg on the highway and 26mpg combined, putting it solidly in the upper half of its class, especially considering the sedan's size, power, and AWD capability. In...
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Mustang '5.0' fender badge to return with new 5.0L V8 for 2011?The Mustang is not just an iconic pony car or a retro-modern throw-back to simpler times. It's a fan-favorite performance vehicle that has a rabid and enthusiastic base of drivers, tuners and manufacturers behind it. So news of the return of the '5.0' badge to the front fender of the 2011 Mustang...
Ralph Hanson -
Hennessey drops new photos of 562hp HPE550 Chevrolet CamaroTexas-based tuning firm Hennessey Performance Engineering (HPE) has already announced plans for a highly modified 705hp (526kW) version of the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which it plans to launch early next year, but if over 700 horses under your hood seems a bit extreme Hennessey also sells a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Opel shows off interior for new AstraAfter 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...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford Mustang’s glass roof option reappears for 2010, joined by GT ConvertibleJust 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, both of which are now on sale in showrooms across the country. The glass roof is made of tinted privacy glass and features a...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Ford releases new high-res Taurus SHO photos, configurator alongside launch eventThe 2010 Ford Taurus SHO launch event is currently underway, and driving impressions are still under wraps for a few days yet but Ford has seen fit to let our eyes feast on a new set of high-res photos of the forced-induction family sedan with a mean streak. The AWD, twin-turbo 365hp EcoBoost V6...
Alex Kaufmann -
Californian tuner Techco has just unveiled a new twin-screw supercharger kit that will have owners of C6 Corvettes salivating when they hear the horsepower gains that their cars will be capable of achieving. The Techco kit is compatible with all C6 Chevrolet Corvettes that have an LS2, LS3 or even the LS7 V8 engine. Featuring a large displacement blower and a dual-stage intercooler system, the 3.0L supercharger can pump close to 50% more air into each cylinder during every intake stroke. This is enough to boost the base Corvette’s 430hp (321kW) to a much more enticing 600hp (448kW) with...
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Mercedes Benz offers new Special Edition trim for C-Class rangeMercedes Benz is set to expand its C-Class range with the addition of the new Special Edition line, a new range-topping model with exclusive styling and a host of standard equipment. Available in both the Sedan and Estate bodystyles, as well as the complete C-Class engine range, the new Special...
Alex Kaufmann -
GM bumps price of 2010 Corvette ZR1 up $2,910 to $107,830Supercar performance from a 638hp supercharged V8 engine, carbon fiber bodywork and sharp styling should all add up to a price tag in the $200,000+ range if you look to the competition, but the Corvette ZR1's unmatched value put its sticker price at just $104,920 for 2009. That price will be going...
Ralph Hanson -
Report: Ford to put new Duratec V6, 400hp V8 into 2011 MustangDespite all the excitement over Ford's EcoBoost twin-turbo six-cylinder engine lineup, the company has yet to drop it into the most likely candidate: the Mustang. That's still the case, but at least a new 3.7L V6 is being tipped to replace the aging 4.0L V6 currently in use. Despite its...
Ralph Hanson -
Report: Buick to get two-mode hybrid for new crossoverIf the rumors are true, General Motors may be in the process of developing a new Buick crossover - with a new two-mode plug-in hybrid engine that should take the alternative fuels fight to its competitors. GM, Daimler, Chrysler and BMW have been jointly developing the two-mode hybrid for some time...
Alex Kaufmann -
Lexus RX crossover awarded IIHS Top Safety PickAnyone in the market for the new 2010 Lexus RX can rest assure they are buying one of the safest crossovers available as the vehicle has just earned the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Along with the 2009 Toyota Venza, the new RX receives the...
Ralph Hanson -
Just two months ago the new 2010 Lexus IS Convertible went on sale in Japan, and with it came talk of a coupe version as well. That started rumors that Lexus could make IS-F versions of both, and a new report today confirms those plans. The report also includes hints of a possible soft-top variant of the Lexus SC. According to Car and Driver, inside sources at Lexus have revealed that the IS-F convertible will reach production by early 2011. The SC soft-top won't be available until the next gen-car arrives. A convertible and/or coupe version of the IS-F would almost certainly be welcomed by...
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Mustang GT gets Track Pack, FR3 Handling package upgradesThe 2010 Ford Mustang is already in dealer lots, but now Ford is releasing a few new options to help enthusiasts get even more bang for their buck. A Track Pack upgrade from the factory promises to boost grip, while those that have already ordered or bought their 'Stangs can have a the even hotter...
Nelson Ireson -
Preview: Abt Sportsline turns up the wick on Audi's Q7 V12 oil burner to 560hpNot much is yet known about Abt Sportsline's latest take on the Audi Q7 V12 TDI, but the numbers are enough to pique any enthusiast's interest: 560hp (412kW), 886lb-ft (1,200Nm) of torque and sports-car-like 0-62mph (100km/h) times of just 5.5 seconds. How Abt boosted the big V12 diesel from its...
Alex Kaufmann -
G-Power one of the first to tune BMW’s new Z4 RoadsterThe all-new 2010 BMW Z4 is still on its way to most showrooms around the globe but the guys at G-Power have already had one in their workshop for some time now and have managed to develop several new mods for the car. When it comes to extreme performance mods for BMW cars, G-Power is one of the...
Alex Kaufmann -
Spy shots: 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost in whiteRolls-Royce is currently developing a brand new model positioned below the Phantom for launch in early 2010, with the new car expected to double the number of vehicles built by the ultra-luxury automaker each year. The car will be called the Ghost and these latest spy shots confirm that it will be...
Alex Kaufmann -
Ford Racing prepping new 2010 Mustang Cobra JetFord's re-packaging of the Mustang into its 2010 model-year form factor has pleased the critics with a sleeker look, but now Ford Racing is getting ready to please the folks that live only to see quick ETs with the 2010 Mustang Cobra Jet (2008 model pictured). The 2010 car will wear the FR500CJ...
Nelson Ireson