Archive for April, 2009

Nissan announces 2010 Armada pricing and new Murano 360 value package

he economy sucks, so no one’s buying new cars. Gas prices are low, though, so filling up the cars you have isn’t the ritual blood sacrifice that took place every time you pulled up to the pump last summer. Under normal financial circumstances, this actually wouldn’t be a bad time to release the latest […]

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Aston Martin Returns to Nurburgring 24-hour race with New V12 Vantage

Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez may sound like a mere suit to some but the passion of his brand gushes through his veins. On May 23 at the 37th ADAC Nürburgring 24-hour race the good doctor will line up against rivals for the fourth time in a row to compete in the new […]

Monday, April 27th, 2009

First Test: 2010 Porsche 911 GT3

It’s the sound that hits you first. Roll into the throttle at 2000 rpm and rising above the raspy whir behind is a single sonorous wail — like the bass notes belted out by the Wagner tubas of Der Ring des Nibelungen.
This Wagnerian tone lasts for only a second as the rapidly soaring engine speed […]

Monday, April 27th, 2009

First Drive: 2009 Chrysler Sebring

For 2009, the Sebring sedan and convertible are mechanically unchanged, but receive numerous changes to their list of standard and optional features. Most notable is the deletion of all-wheel drive, previously available as an option on the Limited model; all Sebring models are now front-wheel drive only. The base vinyl convertible roof has also been […]

Monday, April 27th, 2009

2010 Mercedes E63 AMG Unleashed

Official information regarding the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG sedan has been released along with the first batch of official photos. The E63 AMG now makes 518bhp (386kW) and 465lb ft (630Nm) of maximum torque compared to the current car’s 507bhp (378kW) and the same amount of torque. Mercedes-Benz is sticking AMG’s 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 […]

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Arrival: 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD

For 2009, Acura made drastic changes inside and out to its fourth-generation Acura TL. With edgy, albeit polarizing exterior styling and a sporty, tech-laden interior, the new TL shows no signs of getting lost in the entry-luxury crowd. Long Acura’s best-selling model, the TL is now available in either front- or all-wheel-drive configuration, with the […]

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Chevrolet Camaro spotted with full-on OEM body kit

The 2010 Camaro looks good in any trim, but the return of the Bow Tie pony car is bound to be a boon for the aftermarket. With all that money on the table, General Motors has no choice but to add its own pricey parts into the mix.
Camaro5 forum member Casey Porter ran into a […]

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009