General Motors may build Chevy Spark in idle factory
Ailing automaker General Motors just announced plans to build a future small car in the United States, utilizing an idled UAW-GM factory. This new sub-compact model will slot in under the upcoming Chevrolet Cruze. Continue reading »
2010 Honda CrossTour surfaces in U.S.
A member of the VWVortex forums, M. Balisky, can be credited with snapping photos of an all-new Honda model when he was vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Continue reading »
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate wagon debuts
The latest 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is turning out to be a bestseller around the world, even with its fat-assed looks. Of course, no one expected the new-generation model’s Estate wagon version to look any better either. But the wagon is now out in Europe, and it should sell well there. Continue reading »
ZR1-powered ’69 Camaro by GM engineer
General Motors engineer Mark Stielow was originally part of GM’s High Performance Vehicle Group, but after that was disbanded in the bankruptcy-hit company, he has moved to the hybrid vehicle division. Obviously he is bored out of his mind, as he has been working on his own ZR1-powered killer-Camaro in his spare time. Continue reading »
Rally Ford Fiesta to go up Pikes Peak with Gronholm
Two Ford Fiesta hatchbacks have been given a serious overhaul to make thrm capable of tackling Pikes Peak in the hands of Marcus Gronholm and Andreas Eriksson. Continue reading »
VW Eos White Night in shining armor
Volkswagen has outdone itself with the release of this special-edition Eos in Europe. Dubbed the Eos White Night, it supposedly “embraces the contrast of black and white” with its white body and black-painted elements. It almost smacks of racism, but in reality it is just trying to appeal to the gay crowd. Continue reading »
2009 BMW M3 special editions revealed
BMW is releasing a new version of their popular M3. The BMW M3 Edition Model will be available beginning this summer with several cosmetic changes and a dropped suspension. Continue reading »
History of the BMW Roadster 1934-2010
BMW announced their first roadster in 1934. This first concept, with its six-cylinder power and two-seater body, started a model line that extends all the way to the latest BMW Z4. Continue reading »
2010 Lexus LF-A burns up on ‘Ring outing
The Lexus LF-A is still rumored to be heading for a launch by the end of the year, despite other stories suggesting that the supercar has been canceled. And yet, Lexus continues to run the car in motorsports trim, this time complete with full livery at the 24-hour Nurburgring endurance race this week. They campaigned two cars. One finished 87th. The other one didn’t. Continue reading »
Tesla Roadster and Lotus Elise recalls
Lotus and Tesla are both recalling their 2009 roadsters manufactured from January 14 through May 5, 2009. This was to be expected, considering the Tesla Roadster is based on the Lotus Elise. Lotus is recalling 27 Elise and Exige models, while Tesla is recalling all of their 345 Roadsters. Continue reading »