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Chevy Corvette Z06 vs. Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 GT2 – 2

Automobile Car Blog — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:09:56 GMT

BY AARON ROBINSON, PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID DEWHURST Day 2 Second and First Place: Extremists 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 Second Place: Extremists Check it out: Black leather, red seatbelts, splashes of fuzzy Alcantara, deep-scallop buckets in glossy carbon-fiber shells, fish-gill vents, and flaring air snorkels on the wing posts. The GT2’s visual cues mix the subtle with the animal. All the [...]...(read more)

Lost and Found overflow - multilegged Toronado and caged Fiero

Hemmings Auto Blogs — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:04:27 GMT

It’s been far too long since we reached into our grab bag o’ fun Lost and Found overflow pile, but we came up with a good one today. Marty Pelker of All Starts Auto Glass and Accessories in Lincoln Park, Michigan, found two oddballs while out in his neighborhood. First, the Centipede, an Oldsmobile Toronado-based [...]...(read more)

240 Alfas set World Record at Kayalami track in South Africa

Autoblog — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:02:00 GMT

Filed under: Etc. , Alfa Romeo Click for a hi-res gallery of Alfa Romeo Kyalami Day The Alfisti in South Africa turned out in droves for Alfa Romeo Kyalami Day, setting a new world record for the most Alfas on the track at once. The record - which mirrors the one set by Ferrari at Silverstone last year - required 200 vehicles, but the organizers got no fewer than 240 Alfas to hit the Kyalami circuit (former host of the South African Grand Prix) at once. Nearly 7000 visitors (excluding staff) were...(read more)

VIDEO: Porsche Panamera caught testing in the Arctic Circle.

Autoblog — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:02:00 GMT

Filed under: Spy Photos , Sedans/Saloons , Videos , Porsche The Porsche Panamera has been caught testing in Stuttgart and on the 'Ring for some time, and now you can add the Arctic Circle to the list. The forthcoming sedan is undergoing cold weather testing in one of the world's most most inhospitable places in an effort to ensure the family man's Porsche's engine will still purr even on your worst winter morning. The car's appearance looks essentially the same as it has prior...(read more)

Suzuki SX4 Special Edition gets TRIP navigation

Autoblog — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:35:00 GMT

Filed under: Economy , Sedans/Saloons , Tech , Crossovers/CUVs , Suzuki As previously reported , Suzuki has decided to include navigation on its SX4 Sport and Crossover before you make the first mark on the options list. That will make the $15,999 car the lowest priced car in America to come standard with talking maps. And now they're set to arrive in the SX4 Special Editions that arrive in Suzuki showrooms this month. To recap, the nav system is called TRIP -- Travel, Real-time traffic, Information...(read more)

Jaguar XK Technical Specifications

Car Tuning Central — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:07:01 GMT

Jaguar XK Technical Specifications July 5th, 2008 by Shenron The Jaguar XK is a beautiful exotic car running on a 4.2 Liter V8 engine, capable of 228.6lb-ft@4100rpm / 294bhp@6000rpm. The Jaguar XK is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 5.8 s and reaches a top speed of 155 mph. This cool exotic car uses a 6-speed automatic transmission and weights 3516 lbs. If you’re looking to buy one of these, you just need to get $87,330 and the Jaguar XK is yours. Share This! These icons link to social...(read more)

RaceCraft 420S Mustang To Debut at Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach

Ford Mustang Blog - Mustang News — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:05:36 GMT

Saleen has made the RaceCraft 420S Mustang official with a press release, photos and a debut date of July 26th at Mustang Week in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mustang Week takes place from July 22nd to the 26th when the RaceCraft 420S will be unveiled at Colonial Mall on North Kings Hwy. at 4pm. Saleen is inviting everyone [...]...(read more)

Jaguar S Type R Technical Specifications

Car Tuning Central — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:05:18 GMT

Jaguar S Type R Technical Specifications July 5th, 2008 by Shenron The Jaguar S Type R is a beautiful exotic car running on a 4.2 liter 32V V-8 engine, capable of 408lb-ft@3500rpm / 400bhp@6100rpm. The Jaguar S Type R is able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 5.3 s and reaches a top speed of 155 (electronically controlled) mph. This cool exotic car uses a 6-Speed ZF Automatic transmission and weights 4046 lbs. If you’re looking to buy one of these, you just need to get $62,400 and the Jaguar...(read more)

Car Cooling System. Part 2

Auto Tips & Advice — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:25:05 GMT

Cars can have different problems connected with cooling system. Let’s have a look at them. 1. Broken hose . Hoses can wear out which results in leakage. This leads to engine’s overheating as when the coolant leaves the system it cannot cool the engine any more. 2. Broken fan belt . As we have already mentioned through the fan belt the engine drives the water pump. Broken belt stops the pump and coolant cannot circulate around the system. 3. Defective radiator cap . A certain pressure in the cooling...(read more)

Saleen makes new value-oriented Racecraft brand official

Autoblog — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:30:00 GMT

Filed under: Aftermarket , Tuners , Sports/GTs , Saleen Click above for a high resolution image We got wind of Saleen's new value-oriented brand last week, and they made it official with a press release introducing Racecraft and its first product, the 420S. The sub-$40,000 Mustang will have a focus on pure performance and offers up a supercharged V8 with 420 horsepower as well as an upgraded suspension, lightweight wheels, exterior graphics, and a few interior accents. If buyers want a little...(read more)

Gibbs may expand to four teams in 2009

AutoRacingSport.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:21:45 GMT

Will Joe and J. D. Gibbs have four Cup teams in 2009? It’s looking good. “I wouldn’t rule it out….but we’re in no hurry,” J. D. Gibbs says. “If everything lines up well, great. But if you don’t have all the parts there, don’t do it. “We’ve done this before. We’ve got the key guys [...]...(read more)

Martin announces 2 year deal with Hendrick in the No 5 Chevy

AutoRacingSport.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:18:11 GMT

Mark Martin has signed a two-year agreement to drive for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2009. Martin will race the full 2009 Sprint Cup schedule in the #5 Kellogg’s/CARQUEST Chevy, becoming teammates with #24-Jeff Gordon, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. It will mark his first full season of Cup competition since 2006, when he finished [...]...(read more)

Reports: Menard maybe looking to move to Yates?

AutoRacingSport.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:16:16 GMT

John Menard, the wealthy businessman (Menards, the privately owned home improvements company), may be losing interest in NASCAR racing after so many years, according to sources. Menard, whose son #15-Paul is driving for DEI, is reportedly in negotiations with Ford’s Jack Roush, perhaps to help fellow owner Doug Yates keep afloat in this sport, which would [...]...(read more)

Truex furious with DEI over impounded car

AutoRacingSport.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:14:14 GMT

Martin Truex Jr. was furious with his Dale Earnhardt Inc. team Thursday after was car was seized by NASCAR officials because it failed to fit the critical roof templates, which are keys to the aerodynamic performance of the car. The immediate effects were obvious enough: Truex was forced to go to a backup after his primary [...]...(read more)

Oh, Say Does That Car-Spangled Banner Yet Wave Over Jalopnik's Day Of Auto Flag-Elation? [Jalopnik Auto Flag-Elation]

Jalopnik — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Thanks to graverobber , we've got one more reminder for why America is so great before this station goes off the air for the day. We'll be back a little bit throughout the remainder of this long weekend, but if you're not, then have a great Fourth of July weekend. See the rest of our Jalopnik Auto Flag-Elation here and check out our pre-Fourth Jalopnik Automotive Amerigasm here ....(read more)

Officially Official: 2009 BMW 7 Series

Autoblog — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:45:00 GMT

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons , BMW Click above for a high-res gallery of the new 7 Series BMW has officially announced the details pertaining to the 5th generation 7 Series, so let's cut right to the chase. In Europe, there are five models arriving on the market in November of this year: the 730d; the 740i and Li; and the 750i and Li. The latter two are powered by the same twin-turbo 4.4L V8 that debuted in the X6. In the U.S.-market 7 Series, the turbo eight is rated at 400 horsepower and 450...(read more)

PCH, Red, White, And Blue Flames Edition: Austin America Or Rambler American? [Project Car Hell]

Jalopnik — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:20:00 GMT

For the first time, a single car part beat an entire car in a Project Car Hell matchup, according to the results of our most recent Choose Your Eternity poll . Today we're going to celebrate the Fourth of July, but not by getting all liquored up and firing large-caliber handguns into the sky. No, we're going to celebrate our freedoms by sentencing ourselves to years of thankless labor in the garage, on vehicles so patriotic that they're literally named after America. You superpatriots...(read more)

Drifters upset with Formula D rule book

Autoblog — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Filed under: Motorsports , Tuners , Nissan Professional drifting series, Formula D, is trying to quickly win over fans and competitors in order to become one of the top forms of motorsport in the United States. As folks have learned in the markets this past year, though, rapid growth does not come without some giant bumps in the road. It looks like Formula D has now slid into a wall with a few of its teams. Confusion surrounding the series rule book has come to a head in discussions at Drifting.com...(read more)

Hyundai-Kia pass Honda to become world's 5th largest automaker

Autoblog — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:02:00 GMT

Filed under: Car Buying , Plants/Manufacturing , Hyundai , Kia Less than a decade ago, the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group was ranked 11th in the world in total sales volume. According to the latest publishing of the Automotive News 2008 Global Data Book, the automaker has impressively passed Honda to take 5th position. To climb six positions in just eight years isn't a simple accomplishment as it required stepping over such global automakers as Fiat, Chrysler, PSA/Peugeot, Nissan, and Honda. Last...(read more)

Uday Is Gone, But Baghdad Car Freaks Still Have It Rough [Offbeat News]

Jalopnik — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Saddam Hussein's son Uday used to confiscate any cool car that caught his eye on the streets of Baghdad, so in those days it was best to drive the Kadett and leave the BMW stashed away. Those days are gone, but new dangers lurk for the brave Iraqi who wants to customize his ride. The LA Times has a story on three young Iraqis who have done their best under the circumstances; yes, we might cringe in horror at the sight of a pimped-out M3 or a Mustang convertible with a huge TURBO emblem on the...(read more)

2008 Ford Focus RS unveiled

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:20:55 GMT

2008 Ford Focus RS unveiled Published by admin on Tagged Released The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is returning in the shape of the exciting new Ford Focus RS, which will be previewed on July 22 at the 2008 London International Motor Show. The new Focus RS will go on sale in early 2009 and is being created by a small team of dedicated engineers, under the direction of Jost Capito, Ford of Europe’s Vehicle Line Director for Performance Vehicles. For performance road car enthusiasts, the...(read more)

BMW 5 Series Interior Spied

Advance auto zone blog about fast cars and auto trader — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:07:08 GMT

Spy photographers have caught the interior in clear view of the new BMW 5 Series for first time. Even with a significant amount of specially cut foam padding used to disguise the instrument panel and center console from prying eyes, we can still make out some new details. The i-Drive controller is placed on the right side of the gear lever, and similar to Audi's MMI interface, there are additional navigation/function buttons surrounding the controller. Also similar to Audi are the new buttons...(read more)

2009 Bmw 7-Series breaks cover

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:00:32 GMT

2009 Bmw 7-Series breaks cover Published by admin on Tagged Released Fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series; a completely new interpretation of style, luxury and driving pleasure. The market will receive the 750i and, with its wheelbase extended by 140 mm/5.5 in., the 750Li. • The attributes of these vehicles are expressed visually by their design, which radiates a natural presence, inherent sportiness and an elegance born of precision in concept and execution. A whole new generation of V-8 engine...(read more)

The Shriner's Parade Is At 3PM [Jalopnik Auto Flag-Elation]

Jalopnik — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

It's hard to tell from the angle...and the perspective, but we think this is a little hot-rod go-kart with a five-horse Briggs & Stratton behind the seat. Or it could be a kid's pedal toy. Either way, with its patriot paint it's ready for parade duty anywhere with white picket fences. [ American Legion Post 207 ] See the rest of our Jalopnik Auto Flag-Elation here and check out our pre-Fourth Jalopnik Automotive Amerigasm here ....(read more)

Seat Ibiza SportCoupe – review

Advance auto zone blog about fast cars and auto trader — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:57:52 GMT

New Seat Ibiza hatchback hasn’t even gone on sale in the UK, and already the Spanish car maker is showing off the three-door version- the Seat Ibiza SportCoupe. The Seat Ibiza SportCoupe has a unique profile – designed under the watchful eye of ex-Lamborghini design chief Luc Donckerwolke – and the first application of the VW Group's seven-speed DSG semi-automatic gearbox. The Seat Bocanegra was one of the stars of the 2008 Geneva motor show - but even so, few expected the Spanish manufacturer...(read more)