Lamborghini is releasing what has to be the umpteenth variation of the Gallardo, this one called the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. The answer to the first part of your question — why LP 550-2? is easy. The car sports 550 horsepower and two wheel drive.Answering the second part of your question — who the hell is Valentino Balboni? — will...
July 3, 2009
Did you know the CC is actually a sports car wrapped in a luxury sedan? It's an anti-anxiety attack. Meet Volkswagen CC. The most talked about VW in years.
July 3, 2009
COSTA MESA, Calif., June 30 -- Since its introduction earlier this year, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid has garnered an impressive list of accolades, including the title "Most Fuel Efficient Mid-Size Car in America." Today, the Fusion Hybrid receives another honor as it is named the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" for June. With its long list of...
July 1, 2009
As the Muscle Car Wars continue, GM's struggling to meet demand for the new Chevy Camaro, with some buyers paying heavy premiums on sticker prices. Now GM even thinks it may catch Ford's new 2010 Mustang in monthly sales.According to the General, the new Camaro is creating enough buzz to play a key role in GM's turnaround. It's obviously...
July 1, 2009
DARTFORD, UNITED KINGDOM – June 30, 2009: The refreshed 2009 Mazda MX-5 soft top and Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe arrives in showrooms, armed with exciting new styling, a cleaner and greener line-up of powerplants, higher levels of standard equipment, a raft of enhancements to the cabin architecture and the option of the new PowerShift six-speed...
July 1, 2009
The class leading quality of Nissan's British built models has once again been recognised by the car buying public in the J.D. Power Vehicle Owners Satisfaction Study.Earlier this month Nissan was celebrating an 11th place overall ranking for the Nissan Qashqai in the J.D. Power/What Car? 2009 UK study, and now this achievement has been...
July 1, 2009
SINCE THE ARRIVAL of Volkswagen’s Bluesport Concept in January, speculation has been rife that the mid-engined platform could be used to spin off a new smaller, lighter, cheaper entry-level car for Porsche. In fact, just last month, the new model looked set to go ahead.Porsche however has now driven a nail into the Speedster’s coffin,...
June 28, 2009
Forget the outrageous fighting Decepticons and the ridiculously gorgeous close-ups of Megan Fox. This second installment, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, is all about the sweet rides.Courtesy of Chevrolet, I had the privilege of attending an advanced sneak preview of the movie at NorthPark last evening. Chevy was a fantastic host,...
June 25, 2009
The first production-intent Chevrolet Volt is fitted with a lithium-ion battery pack at the General Motors Pre-Production Operations (PPO) building in Warren, Michigan Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The battery pack is a technologically-advanced component of the vehicle with more than 200 lithium-ion cells, sophisticated computer controls, liquid...
June 25, 2009
HIROSHIMA - June 25, 2009: Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. Mazda’s updated, mid-sized tall ‘high-roof’ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Autozam and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including sales tax)...
June 25, 2009
