Archive for March, 2009

2010 Subaru Legacy to hit NY auto show

It looks like Subaru will take another shot at increasing their numbers on the streets of New York, and indeed the rest of the world, by unveiling a new iteration of the Legacy. Dubbed the “roomiest Legacy sedan ever with new levels of comfort and refinement,” it seems to have given up its handsome looks to gain a practical image. Continue reading »

Heico Sportiv offers body kit for Volvo XC60

As if the Volvo XC60’s styling isn’t to your liking, Euro-tuner Heico is offering a complete styling package for the compact SUV that includes front and rear bumpers, side skirts and steel steps, exhaust system, wheels and lowered suspension. Continue reading »

Newcomers Brawn win Australian F1 GP

Jenson Button won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, giving all-new Brawn GP a victory in its first ever Formula One race. Continue reading »

2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 turns into Brabus 6.1

Side-by-side with the launch of the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class W212, BRABUS is introducing an exclusive tuning program for the new sedan. Continue reading »

Wald Black Bison kit for Toyota Land Cruiser

This is a body kit for the Toyota Land Cruiser by Japanese tuner Wald. Called the BLACK BISON package, it is nothing more than a styling package. Continue reading »

Tesla Model S sports sedan concept rocks America

Tesla broke into the scene with the promise of an all-electric sports car that was extremely quick and required no petrol whatsoever. They recently fulfilled that promise with the showroom-ready Tesla Roadster, which are already on their way to early buyers. Their latest plan is to offer a more practical car, but with the same ideas of sportiness and efficiency as the Roadster. That new car is the Tesla Model S, and its first prototype was publicly shown in the United States. Continue reading »

G-Power Typhoon kit beefs up BMW X5

European tuner G-Power is now offering a beef-up package for the X5, calling it the G-Power TYPHOON, complete with a massive power upgrade that makes it the manliest X5 around. Continue reading »

JE Design creates Progressor body-kit for Porsche Cayenne

European kit-maker JE Design claims they have created the “most masculine Porsche” in the world! So if you are a pussy with more money than manhood, say hello to the Cayenne PROGRESSOR. Continue reading »

IIHS crash-tests small SUVs for roof strength

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has launched a new roof strength rating system to help consumers pick vehicles that will help protect them in rollover crashes. Twelve small SUVs — or CUVs or crossovers or whatever they are called now — were the first to be put to the test. Only 4 earn the top rating of good. The Subaru Forester and even the Jeep Patriot, among others, have the strongest rated roofs, while the Kia Sportage has the weakest among the 2008-2009 models evaluated. Continue reading »

2010 Lincoln MKZ American pricing released

Pricing for the redesigned 2010 Lincoln MKZ has been released. Standard features include a 263 hp 3.5-litre V6 with 249 lb-ft of torque, mated to a new 6-speed SelectShift automatic, with front-wheel-drive or optional all-wheel-drive. Ford expects the MKZ to compete with Cadillac and Lexus on value alone. Continue reading »

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 650-4 Roadster revealed

Adding to the ever-longer list of Murcielago variants, Lamborghini has unveiled the limited edition Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster, with a targa roof and an upgraded engine. Continue reading »

Tata Nano Europa is cheapest car at Geneva show

Tata always had plans to sell a “decent” version of the barebones Nano in European countries. The fact that the upgraded version actually looks decent too is always a good sign that it might sell well. Continue reading »

2009 Peugeot 206+ facelifted and continues to live

The striking Peugeot 206 first debuted sometime back in 1999. While it never reached American shores, it did well in Europe. The solid-handling hatchback looked good then and it still looks good today. Its replacement, the 207, was launched more than a year ago, but Peugeot decided to continue 206 production side-by-side since it continued to be popular. In a sign that the 206 is not going away anytime soon, Peugeot has done the unthinkable, facelifting an obsolete model. It is now called the Peugeot 206+, and it debuted at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. Continue reading »

Mazda CX-7 gets facelift and new engine

The stylish Mazda CX-7 has already reached the point where it needed a facelift to stay fresh, so the 2010 model gets a smiley new face to go with a new engine choice. Continue reading »

Lagonda SUV by Aston Martin in the works

Aston Martin made a big deal out of reviving their dormant Lagonda nameplate, to be slapped onto a new set of luxury models. At the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, it turns out their first model will be a crossover SUV, as hinted by this concept. While no one ever asked for an Aston Martin SUV, it looks set to become a hall-of-shame debutant alongside the likes of the Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X6. Continue reading »

Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 unveiled in Geneva

Lamborghini has revealed yet another variation of the Murcielago to an unsuspecting rich public. The Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce packs more power and is set to rock the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. Continue reading »

New VW Polo breaks cover in Europe, coming to USA

Volkswagen is unveiling the 2010 version of their Polo sub-compact hatchback at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show. It is a complete redesign, although the exterior and interior will be very familiar to any VW owner. The most prominent feature is the undistinguished new corporate face. And news is it will come to America in 2010. Continue reading »

European gets own Volt with Opel Ampera

Opel, GM’s European arm, has revealed its own version of the Chevy Volt, calling it the Opel Ampera. While the play on the name is hilarious, what is more interesting is the Ampera, just like the Volt, claims an electric-only range of 37 miles, with a total range of 310 miles aided by a small petrol engine. Continue reading »

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to return with gullwings

Mercedes-Benz has revealed that they are working on a new supercar called the SLS AMG. Announced at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show, the German manufacturer has confirmed that the new model will feature gullwing doors similar to the classic 300SL. Continue reading »