Yearly Archives: 2008
Spy Photos: 2010 BMW Z4 Caught Driving Around in LA
Today on my way into my day job, I happened to come across a 2010 BMW Z4 being driven around Santa Monica. Unfortunately as many of you know, LA traffic is horrible so these are the best shots I could get before I slammed into the other cars in front of me. They were also taken with my iPhone..so of...
Chrysler has No Plans for a Dodge Challenger Convertible
Both Ford and Chevy will have convertible versions of their new muscle cars (Mustang and Camaro) next year, but Chrysler will not. Originally Chrysler planned on producing a Challenger convertible that would have been introduced for the 2010 model year, but according to Mike Accavitti, director of Dodge brand marketing those plans have been cancelled. “We considered a convertible when...
False Rumor: The Corvette ZR1 is Not Dead… Rumors are "Not True"
Yesterday DigitalCorvettes started a rumor that GM had stopped production of the Corvette ZR1 and that the car had been killed. Well today those rumors have been put to rest by Terry Rhadigan ), Chevrolet’s manager for global communications. Rhadigan recently told Autoblog that the rumors were "Not True." GM still has orders for the ZR1 and production is...
Ford Releases a Second Dashboard Teaser Photo of the 2010 Mustang
In just over a month Ford is going to officially unveil the 2010 Ford Mustang, but for now Ford has released another teaser photo of the dashboard. The overall shape of the dashboard is similar to that of the 2009 model. We're still waiting to see what changes have been made to the center console. Stay tuned. Related...
Neiman Marcus Sells a Limited-Edition 2009 BMW 7 Series for $160,000
BMW and Neiman Marcus have announced that the all-new 2009 BMW 7 Series will be offered in this year's Neiman Marcus Christmas Book. The limited edition 7 Series is going to be offered at $160,000 and only 31 of them will be offered. What is special is that 31 Neiman Marcus customers will be able to purchase the car before...
More Pics of the 2009 Ferrari California Speeding Around in California
We've already seen countless photos of Ferrari's newest model, the California. But these newest photos were actually taken in California (note the pics of the car on the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge). The Ferrari California is powered by a 460 horsepower 4.3L V8 that is mated to 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The car reaches 0-60 mph in less...
Ford's new MyKey System Gives Parents Control of Their Kids Cars
Ford has announced the MyKey system that helps parents ensure that teens drive safer. Ford's new MyKey system allows parents to limit the speed and audio volume of their teen's car to make them drive safer. The system will debut as standard equipment on the 2010 Ford Focus and will eventually be added to other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models. PRESS...
Consumer Reports Places the Ford Flex and Mazda CX-9 in Top 5 Three-Row SUVs
Yesterday Ford announced that the slow-selling 2009 Ford Flex would have an available $2,500 rebate to help move them off the lots. The Mazda CX-9 has also failed to reach the top in sales either, but Consumer Reports has announced that both vehicles are one of the top five three-row SUVs they tested. “Ford’s new Flex wraps a versatile, cavernous...
Audi and Toyota Considering New Small (Very Small) Cars for the US
Toyota and Audi recently showed off their iQ and A1 small cars at the Paris Motor Show last week. Originally both automakers had not planned on introducing either car to the US market, but as everyone is now witnessing...small cars are in. Audi's worldwide sales and marketing boss, Peter Schwarzenbauer recently stated, " A year ago, I would have said...
Ford May Bring the Ka Subcompact to the US
Ford introduced the world to the all-new Ka subcompact at the 2008 Paris Motor Show last week. At first Ford said that there were no plans to bring the Ka to the US, but the increased demand for small cars has forced Ford to rethink that decision. The all-new Ka features Ford's European Kinetic Design that is similar to the...
