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But is he getting one for himself? One could certainly infer that's the case based on this GoAuto article, which reports that the Ford CEO was so blown away by the Falcon G6E Turbo he sampled at an Australian test facility that he told Trevor Worthington (Ford Australia's product-development veep), "I want one." And that brings us to the question of the day: is the head of Ford really bringing over a new Falcon for himself to drive? Because while we in the peanut gallery generally agree that the Blue Oval stuff in Europe and Australia has it all over the American-market offerings (Mustang and F-Series excluded), there would be no greater acknowledgment of this than the CEO of Ford cruising around in a desirable RHD-only Aussie sedan while we make do with the Taurus, which even the execs recently made fun of. Americans will need to wait for the arrival of the new global RWD platform that's set to underpin multiple US-market rear-drivers sometime in the early 2010s,...
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Chevrolet will join the trio of big GM crossovers with a fourth family vehicle, the Traverse . On display at the Chicago auto show , the Traverse is based on the same mechanicals as the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook. Chevrolet says it's targeting the likes of the Ford Edge, Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot with the new seven- or eight-passenger Traverse. The Traverse , which goes on sale in the fall as ewsa 2009 model, shares some of the styling themes applied to the award-winning n008 Chevrolet Malibu, GM says in a release. It's a distinct look with more crisp lines than either the Enclave or Outlook; details like the tailgate spoiler and a chromed grille surround give it a personality separate from the other big GM triplets. The Traverse's dual-cockpit design and large gauges tie it with other recent Chevrolet efforts. The Traverse will be offered in three trim levels: LS, LT, and LTZ. Each trim will be available in front- or all-wheel drive. A range of 17...
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Tucked away at the Tokyo tuner show , details on this track version of Lexus 's M3 rival remain sketchy. All we know is that it looks truly mean. The massive front aero kit and rear spoiler hint that the racing IS-F could compete in Germany's DTM series. But the word on the show floor is that the car is nothing more than the pet project of IS-F chief engineer Yukihiko Yaguchi. As pet projects go, it's a good 'un. In unrelated related news, we also hear that an IS-F will compete in this year's Super GT championship in Japan. That's the same series the awesome GT-R racer we saw earlier this month will enter, although the IS-F will compete in the GT300 class, not the Nissan's GT500 division. Best of all, the IS-F GT300 is likely to be mid-engined, a revelation that Super GT officials have described as 'crazy' and we describe as a thoroughly good idea. © Source: topgear We need your comments below >>
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(from Tommy Z Design) New from Tommy Z Design , the 2008 Motor City UAV Phantom. This plush Rolls Royce features a few upgrades for the current Phantom owners. 24" TIS or Forgiato wheel options with Michelin run flat 305/35/24 tires from Chrome Automotive Group . Other options include clear flashing corner lights , shatterproof rear glass , performance enhanced air intake and exhaust with PCM upgrade. The car is painted in a amethyst, anthracite color and features a onyx black leather interior with walnut burl accents. For entertaining, a 6 cd/dvd changer and satelite TV can be enjoyed from the rear stadium style seating. The vehicle also features veneered picnic tables in seatbacks, power assist for rear doors, 4 year unlimited warrany , 6.7 liter 48 valve v12 Rolls Royce engine with 460 horsepower. The car also features dynamic stability control and the ultimate in traction control. The mighty V12 engine produces 531 ft•lbf (720 N•m) of torque. The engine is derived from BMW's...
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(from CAV Press Release) The CAV GT is performance and power refined in a seamless body. Expect the same gut-wrenching experience and white-knuckle acceleration on road and track. Expect that, and more. It takes time and dedication to build a CAV GT. Six hundred man-hours is devoted to the development of each vehicle from the construction of the chassis to the time it leaves our factory. Our committed team shares a vision to manufacture a quality product that will provide pleasure and pride to its owners. In addition to our staff based at Westlake, Cape Town, we employ subcontractors who share our work ethic and exacting standards. To achieve the quality we strive for in every CAV GT each step of the manufacturing process is meticulously planned. Our extensive R&D has enabled us to create enhancements to the CAV GT for improved road and track performance. The perfect body is created through a specialist shaping and spraying process that is subcontracted to a team dedicated solely to...
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A trio of bright yellow Dr. Suess-mobiles are being displayed by the Chinese company in the basement of COBO. As you might imagine, Chinese cars don't necessarily get that much respect here in Detroit, but when they look like these three Disneyland rejects, showgoers can't help but smile. Or laugh. And they don't even have the decency to run on dead dino juice, so that just makes them even more comical here in Motor City. Each of these three "neighborhood electric vehicles" has its own charms, but we tend to like the amphibious one above the best. And what better customer to espouse your product than the "Renowned environmentalists - President Bush..." © Source: autoblog We need your comments below >>
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The destined-for-production model unveiled at Volkswagen's Detroit show stand undeniably has more than a little extra dash of panache compared to the Passat sedan. The so-called 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC not only bears the name of one of one of America's most popular on-a-budget family sedans; it has a similar size overall, too. Just a little bit of utility is sacrificed for a lot more style and flair, along with a host of high-tech features, to create a product that promises to be more desirable and exclusive. Having learned its lesson with the big, expensive Phaeton, VW looks to be reaching upscale from the Passat with a new, more incremental strategy as it bolsters its product line with products like the upcoming Tiguan. The swoopy, "four-door coupe" design is supported with details that maintain the car's luster up close and do set it apart from the mainstream Passat, like frameless doors and a contrasting mix of smooth transitions, such as that from the back window...
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If you've got an '02 Mazda Protege , is it enough to add turbocharging and nitrous? No? How about a lurid green-and-orange paint job? Sorry, but you need to have a truck bed on your turbocharged, nitrous-enhanced Protege before you've earned any bragging rights. Fortunately, such a vehicle is available right now on eBay Motors, with a Buy It Now price just under 20 grand. We figure this truckcar should be called a Protegechero rather than a Protegamino due to Mazda's long relationship with Ford, but we're willing to listen to arguments from the pro-Protegamino faction. Let's hope LeMons-winning Team Red Meat and Poontang takes the hint and adds a truck bed to their race car ASAP! © Source: jalopnik We need your comments below >>
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Brammo , the makers of the Ariel Atom have decided to go green with their latest super-car . Instead of the original gas guzzling V12 engine, the Enertia GT will now sport a completely electric engine. The car will be just as quick off the line, however top speed may suffer. The price of the Ariel Atom is $40,000 ( $90,000 with all upgrades). There is no word on how much the electric Enertia GT will cost, the electric motor shouldn’t offset the price too much. That is a sport car! © Source: luxurich We need your comments below >>
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For those who have a penchant for everything most expensive, the Natalia SLS 2 from DiMora Motorcar is the next big thing. The hotly awaited $2 million super-sedan is in the works for now and the latest news from the company is that the luxury car will come equipped with the HeatFlexx electrically-heated frameless windshield wiper. The Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan is the world’s most expensive production automobile. The electrically-heated HeatFlexx windshield wiper speedily melts ice and snow. The frameless design of the all-season blade offers incessant even pressure to the windshield, thereby reducing streaks while reducing wind lift at speeds up to 150 mph. The new HeatFlexx system, which is designed by Von Stach Products, is considered to be one of the most novel inventions in the automotive industry this year. Other powerful specs of the luxury coupe include variable-cylinder, aluminum DiMora Volcano V16 engine pumping out 1200 horsepower, aerodynamic construction with stylish...
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The Mazda Premacy Cool Style concept car will be showcased at next year's Tokyo Auto Salon. The Mazda Premacy Cool Style concept is a customized version of the Premacy with its exterior painted in a luminescent black and chrome parts which appear to sparkle in one focused point on the front and rear. The Mazda Premacy Cool Style also features a black leather interior. © Source: zercustoms We need your comments below >>
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The 2008 Nissan Fuga features two new engines: the VQ35HR and VQ25HR. The 2008 Nissan Fuga is also the first vehicle to be equipped with Nissan's Distance Control Assist (Intelligent Pedal) System. The 2008 Nissan Fuga price ranges from 3,969,000 yen to 6,279,000 yen . The new Fuga features a revised model lineup, a redesigned exterior and interior, Nissan's new VQ35HR and VQ25HR engines and the world's first*1 Distance Control Assist (Intelligent Pedal) System*2, among other refinements, the combination of which further advances the car's all-around qualities as a premium sports sedan. Living up to its marketing tagline of “SHIFT_luxury,” Fuga transforms the traditional notion of a luxury car. Fuga is available in three grades (GT, GT Type S and GT Type P) for three engine variations (V6 2.5-liter, V6 3.6-liter and V8 4.5-liter). 4WD version is available for 350GT. A Responsive Driveline Fuga showcases the latest in Nissan engine technology with its choice of 3.5-liter...
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Base price: $15,000 (est.) Engine: 1.8-liter four, 132 hp/128 lb-ft; XRS: 2.4-liter four, 158 hp/162 lb-ft Transmission: Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic (base models); five-speed manual or five-speed automatic (XRS); front-wheel drive Length x width x height: 178.7 x 69.3 x 57.7 in Wheelbase: 102.4 in Curb weight: 2,723-2,965 lb Fuel economy (EPA city/hwy): 27/35 mpg (1.8-liter); 22/29 mpg (manual 2.4-liter), 22/30 mpg (automatic 2.4-liter) Safety features: Dual front, side and curtain airbags anti-lock brakes; stability control standard on XRS Major standard features: Air conditioning; power steering; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; 60/40 split folding rear seat; AM/FM/CD (XM satellite ready) radio; outside temperature gauge; two 12-volt power outlets; driver vertical seat height adjuster Warranty: Three years/36,000 miles For starters, we think this new Corolla is far better looking than the near-invisible car it replaces early next year. And it steps up in power and torque...
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Introduction If Costco's Kirkland Signature brand were to sell a car it would probably be a lot like the 2008 Suzuki XL7 . Like the many Kirkland items, the XL7 is bulk-sized, with lots of features at a low price and an overall quality that slightly trails that of big-name brands. While you may not strive to own a Kirkland product or a Suzuki , it's hard to argue with the family-friendly value that each provides. The second-generation XL7 is the largest SUV Suzuki has ever produced, dipping generously into partner GM's parts bin to create a mostly unique end product. Under the skin is a stretched platform shared with the Chevy Equinox and Pontiac Torrent twins, but the XL7 boasts its own distinctive styling (check out those funky headlights) and a 3.6-liter V6 engine designed by General Motors, but built by Suzuki in Japan. Even though it's equipped with only five seats, the base XL7 provides more maximum cargo capacity than a Honda Pilot at a price that rivals the Honda...
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(from Aptera Press Release) The Aptera was designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle, and later as an extended range electric vehicle. After building the proof-of-concept Mk-0, we hired the automotive design firm, 'eleven', to help us further develop the concept vehicle. The 'eleven' team, led by Jason Hill and Nathan Armstrong, made great strides in the development of the Aptera's body styling, interior design, and structural engineering. Meanwhile, we refined the Aptera's shape to maximize efficiency using CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), developed and built advanced suspension and drivetrain components, and integrated a strong yet lightweight composite shell. Our entire process has been developed in-house exclusively by Aptera for the Aptera Typ-1 . Our structural elements have undergone countless revisions of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to be lightweight, robust, and manufacturable. Based on our wheel layout and our weight, the Aptera Typ-1 is registered...
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