Mazda's New CX-5 Crossover may Share its Platform with the MX-5 (Miata)
It was rumored a while ago that Mazda is working on yet another small crossover to add to its existing lineup, the CX-5. Well it was originally thought that the CX-5 would share its platform with the Mazda3, but now according to new information from the guys over at Pistonheads, Mazda may be looking at a rear-wheel-drive platform for the...
Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder Limited Edition Unveiled
Porsche has unveiled the limited edition Boxster RS60 Spyder ahead of its official unveiling at the Bologna Motor Show in Italy next week. The Boxster RS60 Spyder takes inspiration from Porsche's race cars of the 1960's, specifically the Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder. Porsche engineers and designers started with the Boxster S and added GT Silver Metallic paint with...
2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 6.2L LS9 V8 Leaked!
Final details on the upcoming Corvette ZR1 weren't expected until January at the Detroit Auto Show, but Jalopnik has already received official photos of the LS9 V8 that will power the 2009 ZR1. The images prove that the LS9 is a supercharged version of the 6.2L LS3 V8. The engine also features a unique integrated twin intercooler that sits atop...
Nissan is Going to Start Taking Orders for the GT-R on Jan 1, 2008
According to the Los Angeles Times, Nissan is going to start taking orders for the 480 horsepower GT-R on January 1, 2008 and deliveries will start in June 2008. Nissan is only going to send 1,500 of the GT-R's to the US in its first year and pricing will start at $69,850 and $71,900 for the premium model. You can...
The First Jaguar XF Rolls off the Production Line
The first Jaguar XF has rolled off the production line at the automaker's Castle Bromwich plant. The first XF produced was a 4.2 liter SV8 featured in Vapour Grey paint. Although the XF is now rolling out of plant, the US will not get the car until March 2008. There will be two versions that are both powered by the...
Subaru Releases a Teaser Image of the All-New 2009 Forester
Subaru has released a single teaser image of the upcoming Forester, which is very similar to the teaser images that the automaker released the last few weeks before the STI was unveiled. Details on the new Forester are scarce and this image doesn't provide much more info either. Expect the new Forester to be unveiled late next month. Full Story: Subaru Related...
VIDEO: Top Gear Takes the All-New Aston Martin DBS to the Track!
Here is an episode of Top Gear in which Jeremy Clarkson takes the awesome Aston Martin DBS to the track. Related Stories: Full Specs and Photos of the 2008 Aston Martin DBS...It's Nothing Short of Spectacular! Aston Martin DBS is Sold Out for...
Is Nissan Working on a RWD Replacement for the 240SX/ Silvia?
It seems like everyone is jumping on the RWD bandwagon. Hyundai just unveiled its RWD Genesis coupe and now there are rumors that Nissan is working on rear-wheel-drive replacement for the 240SX a.k.a Silvia in Japan. Rumors have been circulating about the RWD coupe since last year and now Rocket Punch Auto Blog is claiming that a new 240SX/ Silvia...
Lotus Elise S 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Unveiled
To celebrate its 40th anniversary of producing cars at its production plant in Hethel, Lotus has released the Elise S 40th Anniversary Limited Edition just for the European market. The special anniversary edition comes colored in burnt orange, features painted rear diffuser and wheels, leather seats with orange stitching, colored brake calipers and a 40th commemorative letter signed by the...
BRABUS Tunes the All-New 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon
BRABUS has already developed tuning packages for the latest C-Class sedan. Just in time for the C-Class wagon's introduction, BRABUS has unveiled its exclusive tuning package for the new model. BRABUS is going to offer specific tuning packages for diesel and gas powered models. For the CDI models BRABUS is offering its PowerXtra kits which will add 39 more horsepower...
