Archive for November, 2008
2008 Paris Motor Show: Lexus IS 250C
Lexus debuted the convertible version of its popular IS model to some rather mixed reviews. Basically, half love it and half hate it. I suppose that I belong to the latter group, not because I hate it, but because I don’t love it. All it is is an IS (wow that was awkward to write) [...]
Scion will bring three customized tC to SEMA
Scion released details on its customized cars to the SEMA Show. The line-up will include three customized tC: a Neu-Vintage Scion tC by Eddie Hahm, Scion tC by Mark Arcenal, Scion tC by John Pangilinan. The Neu-Vintage Scion tC by Eddie Hahm is taking cues from the salt flat race cars of early Bonneville, World [...]
Three customized MKS coming to SEMA
Lincoln wants to change its image and go after younger buyers. One way its showing how aggressive it wants a youth market is by encouraging customization of its new cars like the 2009 Lincoln MKS. No better place to show this off than SEMA, where three versions will show up modified by 3dCarbon, Godfather Customs [...]
New Renderings of the Pagani Zonda R
Wow, would you take a look at that. These recently released renderings of the über Zonda R supercar are stroke-inducing, simply because the thought of owning one of these insane beasts sends the blood rocketing and pulsing through the brain. Just looking at that full carbon fiber body is causing my temples to pulse. Well, [...]
Pontiac G8 ST on sale in fall 2009
The Pontiac G8 ST (Sport Truck) unveiled at the New York Auto Show will go into production in July 2009, and the first G8 STs are expected to go on sale here in the fall of 2009. Pricing for the G8 ST (V8 version) will start in the low $30k. GM will build the rear-wheel-drive [...]
Video: Nissan 370Z in Need for Speed Undercover
Yesterday we reported that the 2009 370Z is being launched as part of the new Need for Speed: Undercover. And here’s the proof. If you can’t wait for next year to take the 370Z for a test drive at the dealership, the game will be out in North America on November 18 and in Europe [...]
Saturn Vue Hybrid by R Bottom Design to debut at SEMA
GM will unveil at the SEMA Show this “Cool to be green” project created by R. Bottom Design. This Saturn Vue can be powered by either propane or gasoline fuel. Its LPG injection system is clean and efficient. Solar panels on the roof provide charging of the electric assist battery pack. Outside, the car keeps [...]
Building the Corvette ZR1’s LS9 engine
This is like Porn for the Chevy lover. Watch as we see a complete build of the Corvette ZR1’s supercharged V8 engine. This is actually footage from building a crate motor, so you can take his home for your project Chevelle. Just try to refrain from using references to inserting large pistons…
Alfa Romeo MiTo – 2009 European car of the year
The winner for the 2009 European Car of the Year will not be announced until three weeks from now, but Fiat insiders announced that the Alfa Romeo MiTo has been voted European Car of the Year 2009 by a panel of sector journalists. The Fiat group also took silver with the Lancia Delta. And proving [...]
Mercedes CLS350 by Inden Design
After last week we saw the Mercedes CLS by Job Design, today another tuner revealed its customization kit for the Mercedes CLS350. This new program includes a redesigned front and rear bumper and the new 19 inch Performance GT wheel fitted with 255/30 R19 tires in the front and 305/25 R19 on the rear.
