Archive for July, 2008

All-new 2009 Porsche 911 Targa unveiled

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008


Porsche released details about new variants for their latest 911. The 911 Targa 4 and the 911 Targa 4S, so named due to their glass tops and standard all-wheel-drive, will hit showroom in October this year. (more…)

Honda OSM concept may hint at future S2000

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008


Honda is displaying the OSM concept sports car at the latest British Auto Show. OSM stands for “Open Study Model,” and it is supposed to be an idea for a low-emissions roadster, and a possible replacement for the S2000. (more…)

Renault Megane sets new FWD ‘Ring record

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008


This French Renault Megane R26.R is a track-ready version of the Megane hatchback. The R26.R will only be available in Europe, and it uses weight-savings to become the quickest front-driver to lap the Nurburgring. (more…)

Ford shows off 2010 Mustang at Road America

Monday, July 21st, 2008


Considering all the hoopla over the debut of the 2010 Camaro, Ford brought out its fully-censored 2010 Mustang at a Road America event. (more…)

2010 Chevrolet Camaro due on July 21

Friday, July 18th, 2008


The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which looks almost like the prototype, is going to be revealed on July 21, and these are the first images. Powered by a 296 hp 3.6L V6 or a 416 hp 6.2L V8, and riding on a shortened rear-driven platform with four-wheel independent suspension, the new Camaro already makes the Mustang seem outdated by four decades. (more…)

Mitsubishi Montero Sport lives on in Russia

Thursday, July 17th, 2008


Mitsubishi is planning to unveil the 2009 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at the Moscow Auto Show, which has become a haven for SUV-loving new-money flamboyance. The Pajero Sport is just another name for the truck-based Mitsubishi Montero Sport that was discontinued in the United States. (more…)

Details about all-new Lotus Eagle emerge

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008


British rag CAR has gotten hold of an image of the upcoming 2010 Lotus Eagle. Powered by, of all things, a 3.5L Toyota V6 mounted behind the seats, it is supposed to a luxury cruiser alternative to the bare Elise and barely-known Europa. (more…)

Peugeot 308 CC hardtop-convertible revealed

Sunday, July 13th, 2008


French carmaker Peugeot has released images of the new Peugeot 308 CC hardtop-convertible, ahead of its official launch at the 2008 Paris Auto Show this October. (more…)

Farewell with Mercedes-Benz SLR Speedster

Saturday, July 12th, 2008


The SLR McLaren is being discontinued soon, as AMG and McLaren branch off to make brand new supercars of their own. To give the aging SLR a final farewell, an SLR Speedster is being developed. The funny part is, these “spy photos” were deliberately leaked by Mercedes-Benz themselves. (more…)

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Edition for America

Friday, July 11th, 2008


While the overdone SLR McLaren is finally going out of production, Mercedes-Benz is putting out the SL65 AMG Black Edition to take its place for a while. Powered by a twin-turbo 6.0L V12, it is one serious performance machine, even with an automatic transmission. (more…)

BMW 3-Series sedan gets facelift for 2009

Thursday, July 10th, 2008


The BMW 3-Series sedan has been facelifted mildly for 2009, if you can even notice what has been changed. These are first images of the car, and it is set to launch at the Paris Auto Show. It looks like engines will remain the same, although there are rumors of a dual-clutch gearbox, like in the M3. (more…)

New face for 2009 Kia Sportage

Thursday, July 10th, 2008


The Kia Sportage will receive a minor facelift for 2009. It is due to be launched this summer. Incidentally, this new version has already been on sale in China for a while now. (more…)

2010 Chevrolet Cruze to replace Cobalt

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008


General Motors has announced that a new compact car called the Chevrolet Cruze will replace the Cobalt for 2010. The fact that it will be launched at the Paris Auto Show in October, and that it will also be available in the United States, hints at its “world” car status. The car has already been spotted undergoing testing. (more…)

Turbocharged 2009 Ford Focus RS for Europe

Friday, July 4th, 2008


Ford has revealed the 2009 Focus RS that they’re going to launch at this month’s London Motor Show. Along with all the body-kit pieces you see in the photos, the car will pack a 295 hp 2.5L turbo 5-cylinder, using 302 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels, good for 0-60 mph runs under 6 seconds. (more…)

New Black Edition kit for Bentley by Project Kahn

Friday, July 4th, 2008


Euro-based tuner Project Kahn has come up with the ‘Black Edition’ kit for the Bentley Continental GT. It has an eight-piece body consisting of a three piece rear valance, two side skirts, a two piece front valance and a rear trunk spoiler. Optional are seriously-cool 22-inch wheels. (more…)

Early images of 2009 BMW 7-Series leaked

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008


Images of the redesigned 2009 BMW 7-Series have hit the web before its upcoming official launch. The new model looks strikingly better than the outgoing one. (more…)

2009 Kia Forte breaks cover, replacing Spectra

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008


The Kia Spectra can be considered a bit of a flop. Not a bad car, but it just couldn’t compete with the usual Japanese nameplates. So Kia has completely redesigned their new compact offering, calling it the Forte. (more…)

Dacia Logan gets new face and insides

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008


The Romanian-built Dacia Logan was introduced in 2004, under the ownership of Renault, as a cheap car for Eastern Europe, which later became popular in places like Brazil, Iran and even Western Europe. While it will never reach the United States, the original European version has been given a facelift. (more…)