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  • Tesla Model S Update

    Tesla will unveil its Model S prototype sedan March 26 at the Tesla design studio inside the SpaceX rocket factory, in Hawthorne, Calif. This is going to be a historic event for car enthusiasts; the Model S will likely be the world’s first mass-produced, highway-capable EV when it rolls off the assembly line in late 2011. (more…)

  • Ford Looks Forward to 45th Anniversary of Mustang

    A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners. (more…)

  • 2010 ROUSH 427R Mustang

    The ROUSH 2010 427R™ Mustang will be the first in the lineup of new ROUSH® 2010 Mustangs to have a ROUSHcharger® installed which boosts the horsepower to 435 and offers 400 lb.-ft. of torque. (more…)

  • 2010 Lincoln MKZ: More Standard Luxury and Segment-Exclusive Safety, Starts Under $35,000

    The 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers customers more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features for their money, with a starting price of $34,965, including destination and delivery. (more…)

  • The SEAT Ibiza design is given the prestigious “Red Dot Award”

    The new SEAT Ibiza has begun 2009 just like it finished last year, by winning awards and distinctions that praise its quality, precision and innovative design. Precisely with regard to the design aspect, the Ibiza excelled over its rivals and was given the prestigious “Red Dot Award” in Germany in the Product Design 2009 category. (more…)

  • Thermal coating enhances turbo efficiency on Litchfield Impreza

    Zircotec ceramic thermal coating helps twinscroll turbo spool up 500-750rpm sooner on new Subaru Impreza based Litchfield Type-20

    An importer and modifier of Japanese performance cars has been so impressed with a zirconia-based thermal coating that it has returned for more. Following the success of its Type-25, Litchfield’s new Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 is the latest to benefit from Zircotec’s thermal coating, with the enhanced heat management helping the cars twinscroll turbo spool up to speed 500-750rpm sooner than normal. (more…)

  • Two New Chassis Offer Improved Ride And Handling In The New Volvo S80

    The driving dynamics and ride of the new Volvo S80 have been updated and improved by the introduction of two new chassis – the Lowered Dynamic Chassis and the Comfort Chassis.

    Due for launch in the new Volvo S80 in summer 2009, the Lowered Dynamic Chassis will be offered as standard on the SE and SE Lux models with the opportunity to specify the Comfort Chassis as a no cost option. The Comfort Chassis will be the only chassis available on the Executive trim level. (more…)

  • Five Innovations in Technology making their World Debut in the Porsche Panamera

    Porsche is proudly presenting the key technologies of the new Panamera prior to the world debut of this truly outstanding Gran Turismo in Shanghai, among them no less than five innovations in technology to be admired for the first time in a production car in the luxury performance range and therefore marking world debuts themselves. (more…)

  • Kia wins a 2009 ‘red dot’ Design Award

    Kia’s stylish and fun urban cross-over car, the Soul, has become the first Korean car ever to receive the prestigious recognition of a design award from the world renowned ‘red dot’ awards at the 2009 product design competition held in Germany. (more…)

  • SsangYong at the Seoul Motor Show

    Ssangyong will be showing an almost production-ready example of its new C200 crossover utility car at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea, opening on April 2.
    The company says that the C200 unveiled at the show will closely resemble the production C200 scheduled to be launched later this year. SsangYong will also show a new diesel hybrid version of the Kyron. (more…)

  • 25th Anniversary Edition Chrysler and Dodge Minivans

    While Trivial Pursuit was the gaming craze in 1984, nothing about Chrysler’s invention—the minivan—was trivial. With more minivan-first innovations than any other minivan on the market—ever, Chrysler and Dodge minivans continue to be the best vehicles to haul families and their belongings. (more…)

  • Freelander 2 TD4_e – Land Rover’s Most Fuel-Efficient Car

    The first official Freelander 2 TD4_e was produced at the Jaguar Land Rover assembly facility at Halewood today. The new vehicle is Land Rover’s most fuel-efficient to date and is the world’s first SUV to feature an intelligent Stop-Start system. (more…)