Mercedes-Benz officially unveils CLC-Class
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled a new compact addition to their line-up. It is called the CLC-Class, and if the car seems too familiar to you, that’s because it already existed long before the CLC badge was created. Continue reading »
Hummer H3T offroad truck revealed
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. Continue reading »
Early photos of 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8
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. Continue reading »
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class images leaked
These here are the first images of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Basically a facelift with a new front end, a resculpted rear bumper and updated interior trim, the car tries to look like a contorted version of the racecar-derived 1950s SL. Continue reading »
Toyota Venza joins lineup for 2009
The 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit played host to the unveiling of the all-new 2009 Toyota Venza crossover. Toyota calls it a “crossover sedan” that will compete with the Murano and the Edge, but we are not sure Toyota needs yet another fake SUV in its range alongside the RAV-4 and the Highlander. Continue reading »
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart debuts at Detroit
The new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart debuted at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The new Lancer Ralliart can be called an entry-level version of the upcoming Evolution, with a turbocharged engine and all-wheel-drive. Continue reading »
2009 VW Passat CC touted at Detroit show
The 2008 Detroit Auto Show is in full swing, and one of the first launches include the 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC, a so-called “coupe” that still looks like a frigging four-door sedan. Continue reading »
Production 2009 Chevy Camaro in the flesh
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. Continue reading »
Cheapest new car ever: Tata Nano unveiled
Tata had vowed some time ago to release a “1-lakh” car, essentially a car that costs 100,000 Indian rupees, or US$2,500. It has just been launched in India a few hours ago, as the Tata Nano. Continue reading »
European Skoda Superb gets redo for 2009
Skoda is not sold in the United States, but they still manage to sell more than a handful of cars in Europe. The Superb, which is based on a stretched version of the Volkswagen Passat platform, has been fully redesigned. So instead of looking like a cheap copy of the Passat, it now has a bit of brand identity, no matter how dull it may be. Continue reading »
2009 Cadillac CTS-V coming to Detroit Show
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. Continue reading »
Hyundai Genesis coming to America for 2009
The 2009 Hyundai Genesis has been officially unveiled for the American market. The full-size rear-wheel-drive car is designed to challange the likes of Lexus and Infiniti, if not also the Germans. But pricing is expected to be around $30,000. Continue reading »
Fullsize Kia Borrego heading for showrooms
At a time when gas prices are going up, Kia has decided to launch a fullsize SUV with a truck-style body-on-frame structure, with a choice of V6 and V8 engines. Depending on market, it will be called Borrego or Mohave. Continue reading »
Mercedes Benz shows GLK in concept form
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to offer a new compact softroader dubbed the GLK for 2009. To show it off early, Merc is displaying this lightly-disguised concept, called the Vision GLK Freeside, although there isn’t much here to show off with. Continue reading »
