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Chevrolet Caprice Spied In Los Angeles
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Rumors of Holden vehicles, specifically the rear-drive Commodore, coming to the U.S. have always been a fixture of the automotive media, and with the Holden-based Pontiac G8’s demise a few years ago, some of them have seemed to be more wishful thinking than anything of substance. General Motors is bringing back the larger Holden Statesman…
Chevrolet Corvette Sales On The Uptick After Years Of Downturn
Automotive News is reporting that the Chevrolet Corvette sales are on the rebound after being on a steady decline since 2006. At their peak 5 years ago, Chevrolet moved 36,518 Corvettes. By contrast, Chevrolet only sold 12,624 in 2010. The first two months of 2011 have seen a 13 percent sales increase compared to January…
Chrysler Announces Entry-Level Ram Adventurer For $23,830
There are few places in the world where you can get a 5.7-liter V8 for the price of a well-equipped Civic Hybrid. But Chrysler has appealed to cheap truck fans with the Ram Adventurer, a base-model Ram 1500 with the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 for the low, low price of $23,830. Get ’em before they’re gone,…
Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Race Car At Sebring [Video Inside]
After bringing you pictures of the Cadillac CTS-V Race Car tearing up Sebring Raceway in Florida, we finally have some video to show you. The images are cool, but what you’re really after is the noise from the LSA V8 engine at full blast, sans catalytic converters or mufflers. In case the 60 second video…
2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Gets New Transmission, Styling
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG will get some significant tweaks for 2012, with an official debut at March’s Geneva Auto Show. Arrving this summer as a 2012 model, the biggest news is the addition of Mercedes’ 7-speed MCT gearbox, used in the SL63 and other top-tier AMG cars previously. While the C63 makes 451 horsepower and…
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 To Be Produced Starting January 1, 2012
With only 352 days to go before the Chevrolet Camaro Z28 goes into production, you still have ample time to take up chewing tobacco and get acquainted with the music of Whitesnake. The information comes from a dealer who just attended a national dealer meeting where Chevrolet officials described the product in detail. The name “Z28” was…
Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG To Live Another Day
Looks like our reports of the Mercedes ML63’s death were premature, even if they were easily rationalized. The folks at Motor Trend have confirmed with M-B that the ML63 will continue on for 2011, but it still may not be long for this world. With a new ML due out for the 2012 model year,…
2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Leaked
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG has been given a mild facelift for 2011, with a new front end treatment and an updated cabin that features some revised trim pieces, a new steering wheel and redesigned seats. The 6.2L V8 carries over from the previous model, while the upcoming coupe will use AMG’s 5.5L twin turbo…
Ford Ecoboost V6 To Be Torn Down In Live Demonstration At 2011 Detroit Auto Show
After going through the equivalent of 160,000 miles worth of grueling tasks, Ford will take apart an Ecoboost V6 selected for the evaluation process, in a bid to demonstrate that the boosted V6 can be a viable alternative to traditional V8s. The V6, which was randomly pulled from the regular production line, was put into…
2011 Vauxhall VXR8 Makes Us Weep For Pontiac G8
Although the good Lord chose to take the Pontiac G8 from us far too early in its life, other countries can still enjoy GM’s Zeta platform superstar in all it’s Holden Commodore-based goodness. The United Kingdom is particularly privileged, as it gets this Vauxhall VXR8, seemingly adorned in Rape Yellow, and it comes equipped with a…
2011 Ford Territory Sketch Released
The Ford Territory is the enthusiasts idea of a dream SUV; based on a rear-drive car platform, the Territory is available with turbo six cylinder or V8 powerplants and was widely received by both private owners and government agencies looking for a rugged utility vehicle. With the Territory looking pretty much the same since its 2004 debut,…
Official: Travis Pastrana And Michael Waltrip To Tackle NASCAR
After discovering that Travis Pastrana had left Subaru and the world of rallying, the ex-rally driver has confirmed his intentions to dive into NASCAR, with a Toyota-backed entry into the NASCAR Nationwide Series in collaboration with Michael Waltrip. The plan is to enter 7 races in 2011, with an additional 20 in 2012. Pastrana will…
Cadillac To Campaign CTS-V Coupe In SCCA World Challenge
Cadillac will return to racing with a two car team in the SCCA World Challenge, echoing previous efforts at LeMans and the former Speed World Challenge series. The new team will be a factory backed effort fielding two CTS-V Coupes. Drivers and other personnel haven’t been announced yet, but top drivers such as Andy Pilgrim previously piloted the CTS-V…
REPORT: 2014 Ford Mustang To Get Independent Rear Suspension, Lose Weight
With the heaviest 2011 Ford Mustang nudging 4000lbs in curb weight, Ford knows that things have to change if their iconic pony car wants to meet upcoming fuel economy regulations. Cutting weight and overall size will be the most expedient route, with lightweight materials coming into use throughout the vehicle. The Mustang is also a…
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63, S63 Priced
First, the bad news; Mercedes-Benz is phasing out their awesome 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 in the CL63 and S63. The good news is that the replacement is a 5.5L twin turbo V8 engine making even more power – 536 horsepower and 590 lb-ft to be exact. The S63 will start at $138,875 while the CL63…
Bentley Continental GT May Get Dual Clutch Gearbox
Bentley‘s new V8 powered variant of the Continental GT may get an Audi derived dual clutch gearbox. Engineers are apparently looking into solutions that will allow the Conti’s unibody structure to accept the Audi S-tronic transmission, which is sized differently than the ZF automatic used in the W12 car. While the V8 model is expected…
Lotus Esprit Heralds The Future Of Lotus Cars [Paris 2010]
Lotus unveiled an entirely new product range today, with 5 new cars that mark a complete 180 for the brand. The most significant product for the company will be their Esprit flagship, which will set the tone for future cars as they prepare to do battle with Italy’s best. With a 5.0L V8 displacing 620…
Report: Lotus Esprit To Debut At Paris Auto Show, Use Lexus IS-F V8 And LFA V10
Lotus will leverage their partnership with Toyota be equipping a variant of their new, flagship Esprit with the hand-crafted V10 used in the Lexus LFA. This exclusive version would have some stiff competition from the “base” Esprit – said to be powered by the 5.0L V8 from the Lexus IS-F. Lotus cars in the past…
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS Brochure Leaked
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS must be one of the worst kept secrets in the industry, with a raft of spy pictures leaking out from all corners of the internet. Now, the sales brochure for the ground-breaking luxury sedan has been leaked. The CLS looks quite a bit like a Hyundai Sonata, which is both a…
Classic Design Concepts Releases Camaro-Based ‘FireBreather’
When the new Chevy Camaro surfaced, ideas immediately began brewing in many enthusiasts’ head about a return of the Pontiac Firebird. With Pontiac out of the picture, thankfully there are passionate enthusiasts like those at Classic Design Concepts. Classic Design Concepts has unleashed their FireBreather at a retail price of $60,000. That gets you a…
Nostalgic HMC Hidalgo Blends Classic Styling With Modern Technology
We could hardly believe our eyes when we saw Helvetic Motor Company’s (HMC) Hidalgo. What started with a Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG has been converted to what you’re seeing now. An interesting blend of old school styling with new school technology. We’re not huge fans of the odd paint scheme, but the overall aesthetics of the…
Jaguar Recalls XF and XK Models With 5.0L Engines Over Fuel Pump Malfunction; It’s Deja Vu All Over Again
In an echo of eras past, Jaguar is recalling their XF sedan and XK coupe for a faulty fuel pump that may cause the engine to unexpectedly die. The problem occurs only on cars with the 5.0L V8, and is caused by the fuel pump not activating due to the fuel pump relay not properly…
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Spied; LSA Supercharged V8 On Deck
The 2011 Ford Mustang has upped the game with its superior driving dynamics, and the Dodge Challenger is getting more power this year to go along with its ultra-faithful retro styling. Not willing to be left behind, Chevrolet is readying the most extreme Camaro yet, the 2012 Z28. Powered by the 6.2L Supercharged V8 used in…
Roush Shelby Mustang SR-71 Official Pictures Revealed
The Roush Shelby Mustang SR-71 has finally been officially revealed, and the car looks, well, just like the concept renderings we brought you not long ago. With a supercharged 5.0L V8, full Recaro bucket seats, a custom paint job and a Ford Racing handling pack, this one-off Mustang is like nothing else ever produced. The…
