Archive for June, 2008
Ferrari announce new Official Magazine
The Official Ferrari Magazine, the new publication for Ferrari clients worldwide, opens with a truly unique interview. Produced in collaboration with world lifestyle publications leader, Condè Nast, the first issue of the magazine sees Ferrari President and Fiat Group Chairman Luca di Montezemolo being interviewed by Michael Schumacher. One of the many questions posed by [...]
Preview of Chrysler’s UConnect Web In-car Internet Access
The revelation that Chrysler would offer in-vehicle internet access with the new UConnect Web system garnered some buzz in both automotive and IT circles this morning, but we were curious about how it all works. Luckily, we had been invited to Chrysler’s proving grounds for the day, where we were given the opportunity to take [...]
Audi announced new 3.0 TFSI V6 engine , car news and reviews.
Powerful, spontaneous and ultra-efficient: this is the new top version in Audi’s V6 engine range. The 3.0 TFSI develops 290 hp and a huge 309.78 lb-ft of torque. It combines two state-of-the-art technologies in perfect style – gasoline direct injection and compressor supercharging. The hi-tech V6 will go into production later in the year. The [...]
Test drive: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, car news and reviews.
It took a while, but I finally got my hands on the new-for-2008 version of Subaru’s hottest hot-rod, the Impreza WRX STI. Our short-review template does not allow for subtitles, but if it did, the one for this review probably would have been “You Tried To Kill Me, But I Still Love You”.
Gemballa GT550 Aero 3 based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo
For all the Porsche Cayenne fans, we presents you the Gemballa GT 550 Aero 3 package. Featuring a 550 hp engine, the SUV sprints from 0-100 km/h in less than 5 seconds and has a top speed of 250+ km/h. Based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the body kit of the car consists in a [...]
Mopar launches industry-first uconnect web , car news and reviews.
Mopar® announced today that it will launch uconnect web™, Chrysler LLC’s in-vehicle wireless Internet connectivity for Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge consumers in the U.S. uconnect web, powered by Autonet Mobile, delivers continuous Internet connectivity to all vehicle passengers for entertainment and real-time information access on the go.
Ferrari F430 Scuderia by Novitec, car news and reviews.
Although the Ferrari F430 Scuderia is already a powerful car, with a 510 hp engine capable to push it up to 320 km/h, for those who want better performance Novitec released its performance package for the Italian sports car. Featuring a high performance mechanical supercharger and a generously dimensioned water-cooled intercooler, the car develops 717 [...]
BMW M3 CSL renderings , car news and reviews.
Almost a year after Gerhard Richter, M division vice-president, confirmed that BMW will unveil the long-waited M3 CSL, AutoZeitung revealed the first photoshop with the future model. According to the German magazine the M3 CSL will feature not only an improved design, with carbon fiber body and a new front bumper, but will be completely [...]
Mio Knight Rider GPS , car news and reviews.
TomTom who? Watch out! Mio is about to give you a hard lesson! The unveiled the new Mio Knight Rider, a GPS with authentic KITT voice that features a clean, touch-screen interface, turn-by-turn directions, pre-loaded maps of the United States or Canada, and over four million different points of interest. It’s the first time since [...]
Alfa Romeo 159 Sedan Spotted in the U.S., car news and reviews.
We spotted this euro-spec Alfa Romeo 159 sedan on a flatbed traveling down I-94 in Michigan. It’s anyone’s guess what it’s doing here, but we do know that Alfa plans to bring a revised 159 (and several other models) to the U.S. beginning in 2009. The model seen here is fitted with Alfa’s 150-hp, 1.9-liter [...]
