Archive for March, 2009
Volkswagen GTI-R gets AWD, Goes to Frankfurt
Since we got no sight on the new Scirocco R20T in Geneva, the Brits from CAR reported that the Germans are preparing to show off their Volkswagen GTI-R in September at the Motor Show in Frankfurt. Although it doesn’t look as fun, you can be sure this one just as hot. Housing an Audi S3 [...]
New E-Class Tuning Package from Kicherer
If you were thinking one of those upcoming Mercedes E-Class, Kicherer has plans for you. They recently announced a tuning package (based on the new E-Class AMG sports package) that includes carbon fiber body paneling, front and rear spoilers, side mirror covers and rear bumper that adds to its sportiness. But there’s more to it. [...]
Arden AJ14 Noble Cat for Jaguar XJ 358
The wicked folks from Arden came out with an exquisite styling package that will transform the Jaguar XJ from an elegant saloon into an eye catching sedan that stuns with its sporty performances. Dubbed the Arden AJ14 Noble Cat, it includes a new front bumper with two small spoiler lips, twin LED lights, a new [...]
Ultima Spyder rolls and burns after collision with a Lamborghini
The head of Ericsson Southern Africa’s marketing unit was killed when his Ultima Spyder, reported to be a British-manufactured kit car, burst into flames after colliding with a Lamborghini on Sandton’s William Nicol Drive. The Spyder burst through a fence, rolled, came to a standstill in the veld and burst into flames.
Tata PR1MA Concept, Unveiled in Geneva
With the success of the Nano, the Indians from Tata are planning to “infest” the auto industry with their cheap vehicles. Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying these are low quality cars, lacking in security or design. No, you can really see that Tata is progessing. And to be honest somehow, I really [...]
Protoscar LAMPO All-wheel-drive EV Concept
Geneva has been great this year. With accents on green vehicles and luxurious rides, we’re know you’d have badmouth us for not telling you more about the Protoscar Lampo. Announced in February, the Swiss went live with it a few days ago, and we managed to find more details. Powered by two special BRUSA getting [...]
Frazer-Nash Namir by Giugiaro
Renowned for building sports cars in the past, the Brits from Frazer-Nash shifted their interest by putting all their efforts into developing hybrid drive systems. And although they’re not building cars anymore, together with the Italian designers from Giugiaro the new Namir was born. Fast and agile as a tiger (Namir in Arabic), the concept [...]
Should Machinists Be Worried That Electric Cars Will Cost Them Their Jobs?
Or at least that’s what AutoBlogGreen recently asked, vis-à-vis the impact of electric cars on manufacturing jobs, and car repair facilities everywhere. It’s a good question to be sure, but they seem to be off in a few respects. For starters, they say ” … the thousand of individuals that make their livings devising and [...]
The New Camaros Are Here! The New Camaros Are Here!
The New Camaros Are Here! Or at least they’ll be in showrooms pretty darn soon, and it’s about time. GM’s updated Camaro, one of the most highly anticipated cars for years, and one that has been rumored and dissected and hyped on the net for what seems like decades, is finally going to make it [...]
1st Images of Lamborghini Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster
Even though things are going les than smoothly for Lamborghini at the moment (for example, they just lost their Orange County dealership), that hasn’t prevented them from moving full steam ahead with new model rollouts. In this case, we’re talking about the new, and highly anticipated Murciélago LP 650-4 Roadster. So, here are the official [...]
