SEMA 2008 Preview: Lexus Project Cars Flex Their Muscles
We recently posted another SEMA 2008 show preview of a Lexus IS F by Fox Marketing/Artisan Performance but that was just a tip of the iceberg that Lexus is rolling out on the floor of this year’s SEMA show.
(images and more info after the jump)
AUTO-Biographical: The State of the American Automotive Industry
October 30, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, News
It seems as if every day there’s a new story about a major automaker having trouble because of the state of the economy, not just in the United States, but worldwide as events build and effects cascade.
- Toyota’s worldwide production is down by 1.3% for the first half of their fiscal year which likely means profits have slumped a little, though they’re still stronger than much of their competition.
- Honda is also feeling the strain. Their North American operating profit dropped 80.6 percent during the third quarter of 2008, and they’ve responded by cutting their outlook for the year.
- Alfa Romeo had planned to bring Alfas to the U.S. in 2010, but has pushed that back to 2011, with planned cars being for the 2012 model year (this marks the third delay – originally the cars were due on these shores in 2005, which then got pushed back to 2007).
Taken separately, these items are unpleasant. Taken together there is cause for alarm, and a sincere wish for some kind of cheap car insurance equivalent available for automobile companies.
Transporter 3: One Condition – I Drive My Own Car
We posted a movie trailer for Transporter 3 a while back but it was not so “car focused” as the newest movie trailer for Transporter 3. The movie, obviously is the 3rd installment of the Transporter and Transporter 2 movies where each included a bad-ass sports sedan. In the first Transporter it was a BMW 7 series (735) and in Transporter 2 it was an Audi A8 W12. The Audi A W12 makes a return in the newestest installment of Transporter, Transporter 3. We want to make a correction to our earlier post: “New Movie Transporter 3 Weapon of Choice New Audi S8“, it is an Audi A8 W12, not the S8.
Nissan 370Z Fully Exposed: 2010 Nissan 370Z Official Images
October 29, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Featured, News, Nissan
You all may have seen plenty of posts and images of what the new 2010 Nissan 370Z would look like but now it is official. Here are photos of the new Nissan 370Z. Do not feel shameful as it is not a sin to look at this beauty in naked form. Today the Nissan 370Z gets exposed.
We should get even more details and photos at the time of the upcoming LA Auto Show.
Enjoy the images and let us know what you think about the way it looks? Love it or hate it?!?!?!
(click for hi-res image of the new Nissan 370Z)
Ferrari California Test Drive: AutoCar’s Ferrari California Test Drive Video
October 28, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Ferrari, Video
0-60 in less than 4 seconds, 460 horsepower 4.3L V8 and a 7-speed dual clutch tranny. Did we mention the engine is in the front of this new Ferrari? This Ferrari is a bit more plushy than the normal. Laced with some extra luxury accents and luxury features this new Ferrari is still able to push you up to 193mph. You still get the best of both worlds in a hard top convertible that retracts in about 14 seconds. Time for another Ferris Bueller!… OH YEA!!!
Enjoy the images and video after the jump!
2009 Infiniti FX50 Sport Test Drive
October 20, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Featured, Infiniti, Test Drives
On The Cutting Edge of Performance and Luxury
The all-new 2009 Infiniti FX50 stands at the top of the performance luxury sport utility segment. I can say that because after my first drive, I was so impressed with the added power, handling, the luxurious appointments, high-tech gear, and the multitude of safety systems that also includes more sensors than you can shake a stick at. My only disappointment was that there is no power liftgate available. No big deal but it could come in handy when you are carrying cargo to the rear with both arms.
Electric Mini Cooper – Is it the Real Deal?
Speculations have been made about BMW’s development of a full electric Mini to be produced but it has actually been confirmed and a spy shot of the new electric Mini was taken on the streets of Germany. Experts believe this is a test mule of the soon-to-come electric Mini.
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Test Drive
October 13, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Pontiac, Test Drives
2008 Pontiac G8 GT Sedan: Bringing Back Pontiac Excitement!
With the all-new 2008 G8 GT, Pontiac is once again offering real high-performance thrills for the whole family. Unlike the two-door GTO coupe that lasted only two model years, the all-new G8 GT offers a thrilling ride with more comfort and safety for the whole family at a very reasonable price.
