2009 SEMA Show: Exclusive Car Preview

We mentioned in an earlier post that November is a busy month for auto shows; the first show to kick the month off is the 2009 SEMA Show. The show will begin on November 3 and will run until the 6th, but unlike the San Francisco International Auto Show at the end of the month, it is not open to the public. Read more

Nissan Recalls Altima and Maxima: Suspension Strut Issue

The auto industry already has so much to deal with without news of yet another recall. The vehicles affected by this latest recall are the 2009 and 2010 Nissan Altima and Maxima because of a problem with their suspension. Some cars could develop an issue with their upper front strut insulators; these could crack as they do not meet specified tolerances. Read more

2010 Ford F-150 Raptor: Developed by Ford’s SVT

The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is one of the most unique cars you’ll ever see come out of Detroit. While still being marketed as a mainstream vehicle, it looks more like it should belong on a racing track. Read more

BMW 7 Series High Security: 760Li

BMW have recently manufacturer two new 7 series cars, these cars have been design with security in mind and are called the BMW 760Li High Security and the 750Li High Security.

Obviously part of being a secure car also means you need to get away quickly, so BMW have provided both cars with huge engines, the BMW 750Li High Security has a 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8 engine which provides the car with 407 hp and 433lb-ft of torque. Read more

Ford Fiesta R2 Rally Car Kit: Price and Full Specs

If you are looking to make your Ford Fiesta look even better than it does, then how about this R2 Rally Car Kit from M-Sport. The company has announced the full specs as well as the price for the conversion kit, just hope you have deep pockets. Read more

Foxconn agrees to compensation for iPhone Worker Suicide

Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturer for the iPhone, has agreed to pay out compensation to the family of an iPhone worker who commited suicide after being interrogated over a missing iPhone prototype. Read more

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE: Looking good

The first time that we laid eyes on the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano HGTE was at the Geneva Motor Show, and although it is not the best name in the world for a Ferrari, one thing is certain it is looking good. Let us hope that Maranello have it right with this car, unlike its 2009 F1 car. Read more

Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3

The Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition 3 is much like the Boxster S Design Edition 2 and the Porsche Cayman S Design Edition 1, as they are showing us that they can take an already good performing car and make it even better. Read more

Leipzig Motor Show: Audi TT-RS Roadster

A couple of weeks ago those who attended the Geneva Motor Show were treated to a preview of the fixed-head version of the Audi TT-RS, but a topless version was nowhere to be seen. Autoblog has reported that Audi did have a good reason for this; they will be showing Audi TT-RS Roadster at the Leipzig AMI show in Germany this weekend. Read more

VW GTI W12 body kit: what does it offer?

Back in 2007 while at the Wörthersee show in Austria, VAG had two concepts on show, the Audi (NSU) TT Clubsport Quattro and the VW (VOW) Golf GTI W12 650. The TT roadster went from concept to limited production model, this upset VW Golf fans, but fear not as a body kit has been made available. Read more

Blockbuster Bankruptcy: Shares collapse, will they go bankrupt?

We have some surprising news today, as movie giant Blockbuster are seeking advice on bankruptcy due to the recent trading suspension by the New York Stock Exchange. Read more

Alfa Romeo Mito GTA: First images

The new Alfa Romeo Mito GTA will be on show at next week’s Geneva motor show, and thanks to AutoCar, we have the first official images. Not much is known about this ‘production-ready’ concept, but we do know that it will come with a 1.8-litre turbocharged Fiat engine, which will produce 240hp. Read more

Tesla Motors Inc. offers up more powerful Roadster Sport

If you thought the standard Tesla Roadster was fast, then you will be shocked to learn that Tesla Motors Inc. has launched the Roadster Sport, which is more powerful. The new model does 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds, compared to 3.9 for the standard Roadster. Read more

2009 Covini C6W: 6 wheeler Italian two-seat, two-door supercar

The 2009 Covini C6W is short for Covini 6 Wheeler and is an Italian two-seater, two-door sports car, which also comes with a removable roof section. The car was first thought up around 30 years ago by Ferruccio Covini, but did not get to see the light of day. Read more

BMW Performance Accessories Online: Awesome Video

Now this is heaven, I actually thought my BMW 530 Turbo Diesel M Sport was good looking with the sports kit and sports suspension and pure power but the video below shows something very special indeed. Read more

New VW diesel-powered Touareg TDI Baja Trophy Truck

When it comes to off-roading, nothing comes close to the Baja Trophy Truck series. These vehicles are truly awesome, and with 20 inches of suspension travel, they eat anything thing that gets in their way. Now VW wants to better their older vehicles and are developing a diesel-powered Touareg TDI Baja Truck.

The new Volkswagen contender will have a 5.5L V12 turbocharged diesel engine, and will produce 550 horsepower, as well as a massive 625 lb-ft of torque. The new Touareg will have more than enough power to threaten the competition.

The new VW Touareg TDI will be the first diesel to compete in the Baja 1000 in the Trophy Truck class. VeeDub will unveil the truck on November 19th, just before the start of the 41st the big race.

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Ford unveils F-150 2010 SVT Raptor at SEMA 2008

Ford has officially unveiled their F-150 2010 SVT Raptor at SEMA 2008. This new off-road truck is just as happy on the sand dunes, as it is driving to your local store. There are a number of differences with the new Raptor over the standard F-150; these include a unique grille and functional hood extractors. Read more

Dodge Super Challenger and Cuda coming to SEMA

Tuners are going made with offering up their version for the new Dodge Challenger, this has to be one of the hottest platforms to work with. In just a few short weeks, there will be different variation of the Challenger on show at SEMA. Read more

2009 Cadillac CTS-V: An American car that Jeremy Clarkson likes

If you have ever watched an episode of the British version of Top Gear on the BBC, then you will know that Jeremy Clarkson has never been a fan of American cars. He has always said that they do not have any character and that they do not handle well, on one car he said that the suspension was like treacle. Read more

Alfa Romeo Brera Ti at Paris 2008

The hottest car from the Alfa Romeo range has to be the MiTo, but there is one other model that we have forgotten about, the Brera. The great news is there is a hotter version of this great car, the Brera Ti.

The new version is a lot like the older Brera, but has a number of Read more

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