Seen here is the first ever unmasked photo of the 2008 Nissan Skyline GT-R, as revealed prematurely by Motor Trend magazine. We haven’t seen the magazine, but they revealed a handful of performance specs along with this picture. (more…)
Americans are forced to feel content with the 360 hp Pontiac-badged G8 sedan, but its Australian maker is really having some fun with it for their domestic market. The 400 hp HSV versions of the Commodore (aka G8) sedan were released a year ago in Australia, but this is the first time they have unveiled the HSV version of this Holden Ute pickup derivative, named the HSV Maloo R8. (more…)
The Jaguar X-Type has always been considered a joke since the day it debuted. It drives well enough, looks great, and even improved its reliability record over the years. But its price combined with the fact that it is simply a reworked Ford was enough to spell disaster for what was supposed to be Jaguar’s volume model. Unlike the XF transformation, the X-Type gets a minor refresh to keep it going until it is euthanized eventually. (more…)
Subaru has unveiled the latest STI version of the new Impreza WRX. It is powered by a 2.0L boxer-4 with a twin-scroll turbo mated to a 6-speed manual. SI-DRIVE, multi-mode Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) are also standard. (more…)
Lexus has released the 2008 IS F supersedan in Japan. The IS F’s 5.0L V8 engine is derived from the Lexus LS600h engine, and makes 417 hp at 6600 rpm and 372 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm. It also has the 8-speed automatic transmission from the LS, but programmed to shift quicker, taking as little as 100 ms to shift gears using the paddle shifters. (more…)
Already revealed as a coupe, the BMW M3 was known to have a sedan and convertible bodystyle in the works too. And now, the 414 hp M3 sedan has just been unveiled. (more…)
Mitsubishi has officially launched the Lancer Evolution X for the Japanese market. The two trims announced are the standard GSR model and the stripper RS model. (more…)