2009 Seat Ibiza first video
Seat revealed yesterday first images and information of the 2009 Ibiza. The new SEAT Ibiza will be making its debut motor show appearance in Madrid on May 22, 2008, after which it will receive its European market launch.Debuting with a range of potent, proven powerplants, the Ibiza five-door promises both strong performance and outstanding economy. Beneath the bonnet, this front-wheel drive motor will initially offer three petrol engine options: either a characterful 1.2-litre three cylinder 70 hp...

Alonso denies “get out” clause
The BBC is reporting that Fernando Alonso has played down speculation that he will move to Ferrari at the end of the season.The move will do little to quell such speculation as he is reported to be on a release clause with Renault and the story looks set to continue for the entire season or at least until he signs a contract for someone.When asked if he had a get out clause he replied “No” and later added “I do not remember that clause” but continued "as we saw last year contracts are always...

April Fool's Day in brief
April 1st was a very interesting day regarding automotive news. We can’t tell you for sure if the things are for real or not, but we will let you be the judge of that! It all started with the Kia KEE_wii, a concept that incorporates a new, dynamic and more involving drive system, called Dynamic On-Road Kinetics.And then it was the Smart Two tuning kit by RENNTECH. It is powered by two 2 1000cc, 3 cyl. Smart engines, each mated to its own 5-speed, automated transmission. The end result is a...

Bmw confirms tii models
BMW Serie 1 tii concept In a recent interview, Bmw chief Norbert Reithofer unveiled the fact that the Bavarian manufacturer’s tii models are on their way. The tii models are based on the Concept 1-Series tii that was unveiled last year at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The concept points out the philosophy Bmw develops: performance kits for the 1-Series coupe and hatchback, an aero package, carbon fiber details, fatter wheels and tyres, sports and instruments.Bmw plans to apply the tii badge on other...

Carroll Shelby sued by Unique Performance customers
The liquidation of the Texan company, Unique Performance, brought nothing but trouble to Carroll Shelby, because he is now being sued by the former clients of the shady car customizer. Although his only involvement in the Unique Performance was to give the license for the use of the Shelby brand for some models the plaintiffs sustain that he is in fact guilty for their loss.There are around 140 people with claims who paid for the desired car but never got to see it. More than sixty-one cars were seized...

De Tomaso Panthera coming back; and being based on Gallardo
The first time we heard about De Tomaso Panthera’s revival was at the middle of 2007. Now it seems that things are getting a bit closer to reality. If the designer Stefan Schulze manages to sell his idea to any investor, the Panthera will go into production and will cost around $100,000.De Tomaso Pantera was the first super-sport model produced between 1971 until 1996. In its 25 years only 720 units were made.The De Tomaso Panthera Concept is a project based on the Lamborghini Gallardo’s...

EBay bid of the day: 1999 Vector M12
A very rare supercar is now for sale o eBay: the 1999 Vector M12. Current bid: $100.000. "This 1999 Vector M12 is beautiful with a silver exterior and blue leather interior reflecting its superior power and performance. This is a one of a kind rare vehicle with a 5.7 liters 12 cylinders engine pushing out close to 500 HP."The Vector M12 is powered by a a 5707 cc Lamborghini V12 engine, which produced 492 PS 362 kW and 425 ft-lbf 576 N-m of torque at 5200 rpm. With this power, the car was able to...

Gemballa GTR 550 TARGA
Gemballa released a new tuning kit based on the 997 Targa. Called GTR 550 TARGA, the new tuning kit features new AVALANCHE-Chassis, Front Bonnet GT / GT EVO, Front Skirt AVALANCHE, Front Spoiler Lip GT2 EVO Carbon, Rear Skirt GTR EVO, Rear Spoiler GT and RACING 20" BLACK EDITION. [source]

GTA Concept: The 800 hp supercar
Be ready to admire a brand new special supercar, the GTA Concept. The Spanish automaker GTA Motor is planning to sell almost 98 units of the 800-horsepower monster in 2008! It hasn’ t been revealed a price for this car but if we think that the production is limited and if we analyse the target audience we shouldn’t expect a small bill at all.The GTA Concept uses super light materials such as carbon, kevlar and titanium and it is a completely handbuilt car. One of the attractions which Concept brings...

I Can Buy A Corvette for That!!!!!!
$48,000.That’s the price that TopSpeed.com reported, earlier today, will be the possible list for the Chevy Volt at its introduction.That’s above the sticker for a moderately well-equipped C6 Corvette. Hell, it’s above what you’ve gotta pay for a Cadillac DTS or a V-6 CTS or STS.About two weeks ago, when Bob Lutz was talking to the Volt acolytes at the New York Auto Show and told the assembled multitude that GM would lose money on every one of them, we put up a post suggesting that GM ought to...