Z06-engined Holden ready for combat
Holden, the Australian division of General Motors that gave us the Pontiac GTO and G8, have cooked up a new car based on the same underpinnings. To be shown at the Melbourne Auto Show today, the tentatively-named HSV Commodore is a new super-expensive offering with the 505 hp Corvette Z06 engine. Continue reading »
Posted: February 28th, 2008
at 9:45pm by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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2009 Volkswagen Scirocco to debut in Geneva
The 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco was supposed to be unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show this March, but photos of the new hatchback have already been leaked. While the car does not have the usual corporate grille design, poor VW doesn’t seem to understand that yet another similar car is going to cut into sales of their own GTI and Audi A3. Having a bunch of overlapping cars so similar to each other is what put them in financial trouble, among other things. Continue reading »
Mitsubishi to show Lancer Sportback concept
To be shown at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show, and probably reserved only for the hatchback-loving European market, Mitsubishi is going to show a “concept” hatchack version of the new Lancer. Seen here are leaked early images. Continue reading »
2009 Volvo XC60 headed Stateside after Geneva
The 2008 Geneva Auto Show is near, but Volvo jumped the gun and revealed their all-new XC60 compact 4WD softroader. The 2009 XC60 is admittedly aiming for a small niche market among Volvo fanboys, with almost half its yearly production numbers destined for the United States. Continue reading »
Australia gets new Ford Falcon models
Ford has redesigned their limited-to-Australia Falcon, calling it the FG series. While it looks great, it really looks like more of a minor update on an outdated car. But with rear-wheel-drive and insanely powerful engine, who cares. Continue reading »
Posted: February 20th, 2008
at 5:22pm by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, Australian Cars
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Europe gets Ford Kuga at Geneva Auto Show
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. Continue reading »
Posted: February 16th, 2008
at 11:10pm by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, European Cars
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Rinspeed sQuba makes Elise go underwater
Based on the Lotus Elise, the Rinspeed sQuba concept, to be shown at the Geneva Auto Show soon, is an all-electric vehicle with three motors, one to drive the car on land and two to power a pair of screw-drives for underwater movement. These are aided by two Seabob jet-drives that “breathe” through rotating louvers mounted on the car’s fenders and appear to give the car its maneuverability underwater. Continue reading »
Posted: February 16th, 2008
at 4:44pm by The Editor
Categories: European Cars, Modified Cars
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2009 Ford Fiesta for Geneve Auto Show
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. Continue reading »
Posted: February 16th, 2008
at 1:15pm by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, European Cars
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Toyota iQ ready for streets of Europe
The production-ready Toyota iQ will be shown for the first time at the upcoming 2008 Geneva Auto Show. Based on an earlier concept, details are still sketchy about this European-market car. Continue reading »
2009 Acura TSX and Euro Honda Accord unveiled
Acura has released a teaser shot of their upcoming 2009 TSX, facelifted to give it Acura’s new corporate face, a new rear, a better interior and some mechanical enhancements. The car is based on the European-market Honda Accord, which itself has received a similar makeover, and has already been unveiled. Continue reading »
VW peddles Chrysler minivan as Routan
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. Continue reading »
Posted: February 8th, 2008
at 8:27pm by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, European Cars
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Limited run for Dodge Challenger in 2008
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. Continue reading »
2009 Acura RL breaks cover at Chicago
The 2008 Chicago Auto Show played host to the 2009 Acura RL. The anonymous-looking current RL will soon be replaced by this one, while other Acura models will get this new nose. Continue reading »
Facelifted 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse at Chicago
The existing Mitsubishi Eclipse gets a facelift for the 2009 model year to make it look like the new Lancer Evolution. Except that the Evolution remains the true sports car of the range. Continue reading »
2009 Hyundai Sonata to show up at Chicago
The 2009 Hyundai Sonata will be shown at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, with a new face, a small increase in power, and a totally revised interior. Continue reading »
2009 Mitsubishi Galant reveal at Chicago show
Mitsubishi is readying a facelifted replacement for their sleepy Galant, to be shown at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show next week. The front gets a minor facelift, but the rear is completely changed. Continue reading »
