Archive for the ‘American Cars’ Category

Europe gets Ford Kuga at Geneva Auto Show

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

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Ford will be pulling the wraps off its first crossover SUV in Europe next month in Geneva. Based on a previous concept, the Kuga is European equivalent of the niche filled by the Escape in North America. (more…)

2009 Ford Fiesta for Geneve Auto Show

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

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The fiesty Ford Fiesta is somewhat popular in Europe, and the 2009 all-new model is about to debut at the Geneva Auto Show soon. (more…)

VW peddles Chrysler minivan as Routan

Friday, February 8th, 2008

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Volkswagen is so desperate to make a few bucks that they simply facelifted the latest Chrysler Grand Voyager, upgraded the interior a bit, and renamed it the VW Routan. It is their attempt to cheaply add a conventional minivan to their range, cashing in on the blind faith that some people have on the VW badge. (more…)

Limited run for Dodge Challenger in 2008

Friday, February 8th, 2008

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The overshadowed 2008 Chicago Auto Show is underway, and their main exhibit seems to be the new Dodge Challenger SRT-8, dubbed as a limited-edition 2008 model. Official specs and performance figures have finally been revealed. (more…)

Hummer H3T offroad truck revealed

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

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The bedded version of the Hummer H3 has been revealed by General Motors. The new off-road truck, dubbed the Hummer H3T, features four doors and a proper bed long enough to fit a small dirtbike apparently. (more…)

Early photos of 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8

Friday, January 25th, 2008

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Till now, Dodge has only revealed teaser shots of their 2009 Challenger SRT-8, but now some photos of the entire car have been leaked onto the internet. (more…)

Production 2009 Chevy Camaro in the flesh

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

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The top dog at General Motors figured that the camo on their upcoming Chevrolet Camaro was affecting their aerodynamics tests, so they decided to drive around their prototype without any dressing any more. These photos, released by GM themselves, show the actual production-version exterior trim of the all-new 2009 Camaro. (more…)

2009 Cadillac CTS-V coming to Detroit Show

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

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The 2008 Detroit Auto Show will highlight the new high-performance Cadillac CTS-V. The 2009 CTS-V outdoes its chief competitors, namely the BMW M5 et al, by utilising GM’s new LSA supercharged V8, derived from the LS9 in the new Corvette ZR1. (more…)

2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 back for Detroit

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

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The new Corvette variant that was spotted over the last few years in testing has now been officially designated as the ZR1. Chevrolet has revived the ZR1 badge for the first time since the C4-based original faded away in 1995. And it is a monster. (more…)

2008 Ford Mustang gets optional glass top

Friday, December 14th, 2007

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Sales of the retro Ford Mustang is down 19% this year. The pony car is becoming boring as everyone seems to have one. To spruce up interest, Ford is offering a US$ 1,995 glass roof option for the 2008 model. (more…)

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt debuts at LA

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

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The limited-production 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month. The Mustang Bullitt, named after the 1960s cult movie Bullitt, is available in green like the original Mustang in the movie, but it can also be had in black. (more…)

2009 Lincoln MKS unveiled at LA Auto Show

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

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This is the 2009 Lincoln MKS, Ford’s attempt at rejuvenating the dying Lincoln brand, unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show currently running this November. It is a full-size luxury car based on the Ford Five Hundred platform, which itself is a derivation of the Volvo S80 platform. In other words, it is a front-wheel-drive barge competing in a world of rear-driven luxo-powerhouses. (more…)

2009 Dodge Tourney to save the company

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

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Dodge is desperate for a new hit since the Charger. So they came up with the Tourney crossover, styled so damn safe that it can disappear in the background even though it is brand new. (more…)

2008 Chevy HHR SS debuts at Dream Cruise

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

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During the so-called Woodward Dream Cruise show, Chevrolet introduced the 2008 HHR SS. It is the turbo version of the standard car, with 260 hp on tap. (more…)

2008 Chevy Aveo a total nightmare

Tuesday, August 14th, 2007

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The Chevy Aveo sedan was redesigned some time ago to sport a total facelift. While not exactly beautiful, it gave the sedan a much better look, but GM left the hatchback alone, continuing in its older form. Well, the hatchback finally gets its facelift, and it is disturbing. (more…)

Ford Model T beats Hummer H2

Monday, July 30th, 2007

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In an expected, or unexpected(?), outcome, a 2003 Hummer H2 was beaten by a 1921 Ford Model T Speedster at a road-going hill-climb event in America. (more…)

Auburn Speedster rides again, sort of

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

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The Auburn Speedster was a powerful American sports car built from 1929 to 1937, before disappearing decades ago. They were available with a variety of big engines, such as a supercharged inline-8 and even a V12. A new company called Speedster Motorcars is putting these cars on the road again. (more…)

Startech tunes Dodge Caliber and Jeep Wrangler

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

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German tuner Startech has unveiled appearance packages for Austrian-built Chrysler models, namely the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The kits include body add-ons, larger alloy wheels, exhaust systems and small interior bits. (more…)

Roush tunes F-150 to a real Nitemare

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

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Roush is betting on a 100-truck limited run of the Nitemare, a supercharged F-150 4×2 Styleside that spits out 450 hp from a modified 5.4L V8. (more…)

Jeep JT Concept does tricks in public

Thursday, May 24th, 2007

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DaimlerChrysler might now be Cerberus-owned now, but that hasn’t stopped Jeep from playing around with ideas. The JT Concept, essentially a pickup version of the Wrangler, is quietly creating a buzz in USA. (more…)