Yearly Archives: 2008
Chevy Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 Unveiled
Chevy has unveiled the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06, alimited edition model that pays homage to the Stingray models of the 1960's. The 427 designation refers to the cubic-inch displacement of the highest performance engines offered between 1966-1969. The Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 is painted in a Crystal Red Tintcoat and it also has graphics on the front fascia...
2009 VW Passat CC is Going to Start Below $27,000
Volkswagen officially took the wraps off the 2009 Passat CC at the Detroit Auto Show last month. Now according to CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Stefan Jacoby, the Passat CC is going to start below $27,000. This is good news since it was originally rumored that the CC version of the Passat was going to be priced above the...
Full Details for the All-New 2009 Acura TSX Leaked!
Thanks to the VWvortex Forums we have the full press release for the 2009 Acura TSX that is set to be officially unveiled next month at the New York Auto Show. From these details it looks like the 2009 TSX grows in size (2.4 inches longer and 3.0 inches wider) but it doesn't get an increase in power. The 2009...
More Images of the 2008 BMW 135i Released…Enjoy!
We've got more photos of BMW's new 300 horsepower 135i. The 230 horsepower 128i is going to starts at $28,600 and the 135i starts at $34,900. The 128i Convertible will start at $33,875 and the 135i Convertible will start at $39,875. Full Story: edbmw Related Stories: BMW 1-Series Convertible Will Be Released in the US Next April Starting Around $40K BMW Releases Full...
465 Horsepower Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Unveiled
Porsche has unveiled its revised GT3 RSR. The GT3 RSR produces 465 horsepower from its 3.8L flat six and has a redline of 9400 rpm. the engine carries over from the last version, but improvements were made to the transmission, aerodynamics and suspension. The GT3 RSR now has the same sequential six-speed transmission from the RS Spyder sports prototype. To improve...
Geneva 2008 Preview: Production Ready Toyota iQ and Urban Cruiser Unveiled
At this year's Geneva Auto Show, Toyota is going to officially unveil its production version of the iQ microcar that was shown in Frankfurt last year for the European market. The iQ measures less than three meters and seats up to three adult passengers with room left over for a small child or luggage. The iQ is going to...
Geneva 2008 Preview: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550 will be Unveiled with 550HP
Lamborghini is going to unveil a revised version of its Gallardo at the Geneva Auto Show next month. In addition to a revised Gallardo, Lamborghini is also going to unveil a new flagship Gallardo dubbed the LP550. According to Edmunds the LP550 will feature a 5.2L V10 with direct-injection technology that puts out 550 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque....
The Pontiac Trans Am is Not Going to Return…Pontiac's Future is Questioned
The upcoming re-introduction of the Chevy Camaro has had some people speculating that a Pontiac Trans Am version could be in the future. Pontiac has also been lobbying for a version of the Camaro, but GM has rejected it. Dealers were hoping that Pontiac would get a version of the car to drive traffic into the Buick, Pontiac and GMC...
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Euro Honda Accord (TSX) Officially Unveiled
Honda just officially released the first image of the 2009 Acura TSX, that will be unveiled in New York next month and now the automaker has released several photos of the European Accord, which is essentially the same car. The 2009 Euro Honda Accord is powered by three different engines: a 2.2L i-DTEC diesel with 148 horsepower and 258...
New York 2008 Preview: First Official 2009 Acura TSX Photo Released!
After releasing teaser images of the 2009 European Accord and several spy photos of the Acura TSX, Honda has finally released the first official photo of the 2009 TSX. The 2009 Acura TSX, which is essentially the same car as the European Honda Accord (different grille) is going to be officially unveiled next month at the New York Auto Show....
