Archive for November, 2008
Sometimes Russians just have more fun…
Part Jackass / part COPS — But at least Russians don’t have to worry where their tax dollars go.
Ford Flex at SEMA
Ford announced that a dozen aftermarket designers will display their “tricked-out” interpretations of the new Flex at the SEMA Show. Despite this number, each and every Flex on display at the SEMA show is unique and different. Every model presented at the SEMA Show is going for a meaner look with redesigned the front and [...]
2008 Hamann Volcano based on the Mercedes-Benz SLR
A couple of weeks ago we got the teaser video now we got the full info and plenty of pics of the new Hamann Volcano based on the Mercedes SLR. Although the SLR is a car most of us would likely give certain parts of our anatomy for, THe people over at Hamann saw room [...]
2009 Nissan Versa lowest-priced new car in the U.S.
The Nissan Versa was never designed to impress as a sports car or a luxury car. It has always been good, cheap and reliable transportation. Nissan knows this too because they are now going for the bottom line with the 2009 Versa by making it the cheapest car in the U.S. at $9,990. This is [...]
Rinspeed Xtreme Porsche Cayenne by Toyo Tires
After we saw the Nissan GT-RR and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X, Toyo revealed another vehicle that will be presented at the SEMA Show: the Rinspeed Xtreme Porsche Cayenne. The new vehicle will be fitted with Toyo (of course) Proxes SR II tires and will feature a new suspension kit in order to improve the [...]
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Roadster to debut at SEMA
As mentioned earlier today, the SEMA Show will be all about going retro with the Camaro and Challenger, and here’s more proof: the Challenger SRT8 Roadster concept by Group Five. The car features chopped windscreen and seats only for two with the rear passenger area being hidden by a tonneau cover. On the exterior the [...]
Green Car Journal’s top 5 for 2009
Green Car Journal editors have chosen 5 cars from the 2009 new car line-up. The rules for eligibility are simple. “Vehicles using all types of technologies, fuels, and powerplants are eligible for the Green Car of the Year program. To qualify for consideration as a nominee, a vehicle must exhibit characteristics that substantially raise the [...]
NISMO tunes the 370Z?
Although we’ve only had our hands on the official pics of the new Nissan 370Z for a few days, Nissan may be trying to pull a double punch. We caught this picture going around the web of a NISMO (Nissan’s factory tuner) modified 370Z. Unfortunately we don’t have any data regarding this vehicle but we [...]
Richard Hammond’s Ferrari 550 for sale
Top Gear’s Richard Hammond seems to be a true fan of old Britain. When Jeremy Clarkson went and bought a Ford GT for a toy, Hammond ordered a Morgan Roadster. Now that Morgan has decided to make the AeroMax coupe, its time for Hammond to make room in his garage. So his loss of a [...]
Spyker will finally make D12
Spyker has been promising the D12 Peking to Paris SUV for a while now. It was unveiled back in 2006 at the Geneva Auto Show, and the D12 has been part of the Dutch company’s promotions ever since. It now seems that Spyker is making good on its promise, and the luxury SUV will go [...]
