LA Preview: Saab Celebrates 25 Years with a Special Edition 9-3 Convertible
Yesterday it was reported that GM has canceled all of its press events and major intros at the LA Auto Show, which leaves the automaker with very little to show off. Since there isn't much to show, Saab is going to quietly debut its 25th anniversary edition of the 9-3 convertible. The 2nd limited edition 9-3 convertible is available in...
LA Preview: Bentley Azure T Unveiled with 500 HP
Bentley is going to officially unveil the Bentley Azure T at the LA Auto Show next week. The Azure T is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6¾-liter V8 that puts out 500 horsepower and 737 lb-ft. of torque. This is an 11 percent improvement in horsepower and 14 percent improvement in torque over the lesser powered Azure. 0-60 mph...
ROUSH Unveils the 2009 P-51B Mustang Starting at $65,800
ROUSH has unveiled the 2009 P-51B Mustang, which is based on the 2009 Ford Mustang chassis. The P-51B Mustang is powered by Ford's 4.6L V8 that puts out 510 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. of torque. In order to get this much power ROUSH engineers replaced many of the engine's components with stronger parts. ROUSH also upgraded the clutch. 6-piston brakes,...
Next-Gen Scion tC Will be the RWD Coupe Developed by Toyota and Subaru
It's already been confirmed that Toyota and Subaru are working on a new RWD coupe that will be sold both as a Subaru and Toyota. Well now reports are surfacing that Toyota's version of the RWD coupe will actually be sold under the Scion brand as the replacement for the current tC. Scion definitely needs some new models to renew...
AUTOMOBILE Magazine Names the 2009 Nissan GT-R Automobile of the Year
AUTOMOBILE Magazine has given the 2009 Nissan GT-R the "2009 Automobile of the Year" award. The magazine's editors applauded the GT-R for "delivering high-intensity fun and astonishing performance". They also claim that the Nissan GT-R is the first Japanese supercar to seriously threaten the other supercars in the world with its neck-snapping acceleration, super-accurate steering, and incredible value. The magazine also...
2009 BMW 335d BluePerformance Starts at $44,725
Along with the announcement of the 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance pricing, BMW has also announced the pricing for the 2009 BMW 335d BluePerformance. The diesel powered 3 Series starts at $44,725. It is powered by the same 3.0L inline-six diesel engine in the X5 that puts out 265 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2009 335d can reach...
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance Starts at $52,025
BMW has announced the pricing for its diesel powered X5 that will be for sale in all 50 states by the end of the month. The 2009 X5 xDrive35d BluePerformance starts at $52,025. The diesel powered X5 is powered by a 3.0L inline-six diesel engine that puts out 265 horsepower and 425 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine allows the X5...
GM Cancels LA Auto Show Press Coverage!
These past few weeks have been really bad for GM and now comes news that the automaker has canceled all of its press events at the LA Auto Show next week. It's already been reported that GM canceled plans to unveil the new Buick LaCrosse and the production version of the CTS Coupe at the show. GM spokesman Scott Fosgard...
More Info on the New Lexus Hybrid…Dubbed the HS250h?
Lexus is going to unveil a concept version of a new dedicated hybrid model at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in January. We're now getting more info about the new model thanks to Japanese magazine, Mag-X. Mag-X claims that the new Lexus hybrid is going to be dubbed the HS250h and that the car is going to be a sedan....
2009 Nissan 370Z Officially Puts out 332 HP
Nissan is going to officially unveil the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z at the LA Auto Show next week, but some of the specs been trickling out. Thanks to the LA Auto Show website we now know that the final horsepower rating for the 3.7L V6 is 332 horsepower. The engine can either be mated to a new 7-speed automatic transmission...
