Archive for November, 2008

Brabham BMW M3 Unveiled at Essen Motor Show

Brabham Racing from Germany is making its return to the upper ground, after going underground back in 1992. ‘Underground’ means bankrupt for our purposes. At Essen, Brabham aims to show the world that it’s still alive and well, kicking even, starting with this combative-looking BMW M3 which is dubbed BT 92, ‘92 referencing that […]

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Test Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS XFE

Ottawa, Ontario - It’s common for automobile manufacturers to “refresh” a model that’s been on the market for a few years since its last major redesign. This gives the company something new to promote, even if the changes to the car or truck are relatively minor. In these uncertain financial times, what better way […]

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

GT3-spec Audi R8 LMS formally unveiled at Essen

The Essen Motor Show is now underway, and one of the bigger manufacturer unveilings was Audi’s official presentation of the Audi R8 LMS, the new GT3-spec racing car aimed at privateer teams. It’s seen as one of Audi’s so-called “three pillars” of motorsport. The automaker will not field a factory effort in the car, but […]

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

2009 Mini Cooper Cabrio unveiled! Detroit debut, hits showrooms in March

Well, here’s one car we’ll all be able to cover in Detroit come January. BMW has officially announced that the second-generation MINI Cabrio will make its debut at the North American International Auto Show. No need to wait to place orders; you can do that now. The Cooper ragtop is priced at $24,550 while the […]

Sunday, November 30th, 2008

Carlsson Present Noble RS-design Kit for Mercedes S-Class

An exclusive tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available from specialist Carlsson. The new RS kit consists of several key elements which include four additional high quality lights made up of a fog set and high beams. Just to the middle of that is an integrated front apron and front spoiler lips to make […]

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Pics Aplenty: 2009 Chevrolet C3R Retro Corvette Stingray

Might it be possible that the General would consider going retro for its next Corvette? It’s worked wonders for the current crop of remade pony cars, with Chevy’s own Camaro being a prime example. Some might argue, though, that the modern ‘Vette has never really strayed from its core ethos of offering big performance for […]

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

CAR gets way early first drive of Mazda MX-5

CAR magazine has gotten an opportunity to try out the refresh of the Mazda MX-5, which has left them impressed enough to say it’s “still the best car Mazda makes.” There’s nothing revelatory coming for 2009, just more consistent refinement of a winning formula. The biggest change is a bit of rhinoplasty that adds more […]

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008