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Main > Car Makers News > Mercedes-Benz > In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG [w/VIDEO] Click above for high-res gallery of the AMG S63There was a time when what we might call super-sedans were largely the province of a dedicated cadre of aftermarket tuners. Companies like Brabus, Alpina and, of course, AMG would generally start with mid-sized German sedans and transform them into something truly special. AMG in particular came to the forefront in 1987 after two decades of building special Mercs when they unleashed the Hammer. They had been building cars for two decades already, but the... Full article... Article added: 2008-08-08 07:30:18 Article Views Rating: 227 Main > Auto Shows > Other > Lightning GT all-electric sports car revealed March 27, 2008 It seems a transatlantic battle is brewing in the high-performance electric sportscar market. As America's Tesla moves into the production phase with its 130+mph Roadster, Britain's Lightning GT is hot on its heels, with prototypes expected to hit the road later this year. The Lightning's power figures are very impressive - 700 horsepower, and 4 second 0-60mph times to almost rival the Tesla's 3.7 seconds. But it's the GT's revolutionary battery technology that might give it the upper... Full article... Article added: 2008-07-21 11:07:03 Article Views Rating: 752 Main > Car Makers News > Aston Martin > Comparison - 2008 Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano and 2008 Aston Martin DBS In your dreams, you celebrate Spring Break in Maranello, Italy. You check out two of the finest stallions from Ferrari's stable, race an Aston Martin DBS similar to the one James Bond rolled seven times in Casino Royale, dine at glam restaurants, relax at a palace adjoining Ferrari's backyard. Then a dramatic miscue jolts you from your reverie and dots your forehead with icy bullets of sweat.The dream turns into a nightmare as the day's drive ends with two hot, tired V-12-powered GTs ready for a rubdown... Full article... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:48 Article Views Rating: 220 Main > Car Makers News > Other > Shelby Supercars promises breakthrough EV, delivers a lot of hyperbole Shelby Supercars has just issued its second release this week about its miraculous new project, the Ultimate Aero EV. As we read the announcement, it was obvious that it was exactly the same release from just a few days ago and the hyperbole was in no way toned down. They are promising to deliver a working prototype by February of next year, followed by full production examples by the fourth quarter of 2009. That, in and of itself, is highly improbable, but it just gets better from there. The... Full article... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:42 Article Views Rating: 127 Main > Car Makers News > Toyota > Toyota Builds a New Plant in Brazil The gas prices grow everywhere and the compact car manufacturers are enjoying their success. The high cost fuel problem hit South America too and due to the big demand on fuel efficient vehicles, Toyota is making arrangements to build a new assembly plant in Brazil. The economy of the country is quickly growing as well as personal income. These factors help to increase vehicle sales even more. The people want to purchase new cars and Toyota is ready to give them this opportunity. The car manufacturer... Full article... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:32 Article Views Rating: 176 Main > Car Makers News > Other > 2009 Forester: Fun, roomy and practical It has been brought to my attention that there are places in the United States where it snows. I was, at first, incredulous. Well, fine, says I. That may be. But why would anyone live in a place where ordinary water turns to a slick, frozen and uncooperative substance that collapses roofs and makes important body parts turn blue, especially when there are so many nice overpasses to live under here in Southern California? I mean, snow, right? You can ski on it. And yet -- I have this on good authority --... Full article... Article added: 2008-07-21 08:44:25 Article Views Rating: 112 Main > Car Makers News > Pontiac > Pontiac G8 sport truck The G8 sport truck blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck.Pontiac says the 2010 G8 sport truck is "creating an all-new segment in the North American market." Has it forgotten GM's own Chevy El Camino and Ford's Ranchero that was produced in various forms from the 1950s through the '80s? Officials went on to say the G8 sport truck "blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-27 07:53:53 Article Views Rating: 386 Main > Car Makers News > Koenigsegg > Koenigsegg CCXR Christian von Koenigsegg lines up his latest creation, the 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR Edition, at the start of his personal airstrip. It's a wide, finely grained blanket of asphalt located only 100 yards from the converted fighter-jet hangars in Angelhom, Sweden, where his company builds its cars. He eases out the clutch, gets the car rolling, selects 2nd gear, then 3rd, then nails the throttle. As you'd expect with more than 1,000 horsepower and a dry weight of 2,822 pounds, the CCXR's initial kick is... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-25 06:31:36 Article Views Rating: 464 Main > Car Makers News > Volkswagen > Volkswagen Zero Emission Tiguan Debut US Volkswagen of America, Inc. is showcasing its broad range of near-term and future fuel-efficient powertrain technologies with the all-new 2.0 liter TSI Tiguan, the upcoming 2.0 liter Jetta TDI and the North American debut of the Tiguan HyMotion Fuel Cell Concept.Originally shown at the Shanghai Motor Show and the 2007 Michelin Challenge Bibendum, the Tiguan HyMotion highlights the current state of Volkswagen’s hydrogen fuel cell research and development. The Tiguan HyMotion features a hydrogen fuel... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-14 06:16:31 Article Views Rating: 203 Main > Car Makers News > Volkswagen > Volkswagen debuts zero-emission Tiguan HyMotion in the U.S. Click above for a high-res gallery of the Tiguan HyMotion Volkswagen has shown off its Tiguan HyMotion Fuel Cell Concept for the first time in California. The five-passenger SUV, based on the Volkswagen Tiguan, features a hydrogen fuel cell powering an electric motor. The electric motor may also pull power from a 6.8 Ampere-hour lithium-ion battery that is recharged by recuperating braking energy. The VW hybrid generates 107 horsepower under normal conditions. With assist from its auxiliary energy... Full article... Article added: 2008-06-14 06:16:27 Article Views Rating: 249 |
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