Yearly Archives: 2008
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 and SL65 AMG Officially Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the 2009 SL 63 and SL 65 AMG models. The SL 63 and SL 65 get many of the changes that the rest of the SL line recieved for the new year. New for 2009 is the more powerful SL 65 which is powered by a V12 engine that puts out 604 horsepower and 738 lb-ft...
Restyled 2009 Hyundai Sonata Starts at $18,795
The restyled 2009 Hyundai Sonata was officially unveiled this week at the Chicago Auto Show. Hyundai has announced that it will start at $18,795 when it reaches dealerships later this month. The 2009 Sonata recieved many upgrades for the new year including a new front fascia, a new instrument panel, upgraded engines and more features. Related Stories: Chicago 2008 Preview:...
VIDEO: 2008 Dodge Challenger Hits the Track Plus Even More Photos!
The 2008 Dodge Challenger has been officially unveiled. Here's a video and even more photos of the new Challenger. Enjoy! Here's all the info: Chicago 2008: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Finally Officially Unveiled! ...
Chicago 2008: 2009 Suzuki Equator Pickup Unveiled
Suzuki officially unveiled the 2009 Equator pickup at the Chicago Auto Show today. Developed with Nissan, the Equator pickup is largely based on the Nissan Frontier. When the Equator hits dealerships this fall it will be offered with the choice of two engines, a 152 HP 2.5L 4-cyl and a 261 HP 4.0L V6. A five-speed automatic is available for...
More Spy Photos of the 2009 Acura TSX
The 2009 Acura TSX/ Euro Honda Accord has been caught again. This time it was caught completely undisguised on a Japanese transporter. These photos further prove that the 2009 TSX does not vere far from the current generation. We'll have to wait a little longer until the car is officially unveiled in Geneva next month. Outside Honda Headquarters: Teaser Images: ...
Chicago 2008: Restyled 2009 Acura RL Unveiled…Does it Look Any Better?
Acura has unveiled the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show. It's no secret that the current RL has failed to meet expectations, largely due to its bland styling. For 2009 Acura has given the RL a new face and rear. According to Honda Sales EVP Dick Colliver, the new face is going to be spread across the Acura...
Chicago 2008: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Finally Officially Unveiled!
After so many spy photos and teaser images the time has come for Dodge to officially unveil the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8. The all-new Challenger is powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in the low five second range. The limited edition 2008 Challenger SRT8...
Chicago 2008: 2009 Chevy Traverse Unveiled…Chevy Gets a New Crossover
GM has officially unveiled the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse crossover, which is the fourth Lambda-platform crossover from GM. Most of the Traverse's stats we are familiar with thanks to the Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook, which are all built on the same platform. According to GM, the Traverse borrows styling cues from the recently introduced 2008 Malibu. Buyers have...
Chicago 2008 Preview: 2009 Volkswagen Routan Minivan Unveiled
Volkswagen is going to officially unveil the 2009 Routan minivan at the Chicago Auto Show. If parts of the Routan look familiar to you its because the minivan shares most of its structure with the recently introduced Chrysler and Dodge minivans. If you look closely pretty much everything between the A and D pillars is exactly the same as the...
2008 Dodge Challenger Interior Photos Leaked!
We now have our first official look at the interior of the upcoming 2008 Dodge Challenger thanks to the Allpar forums. The Challenger is going to be officially unveiled this week. Stay tuned for more details. Official Teaser Images: Brochure Images: Full Story: Allpar Related Stories: Dodge Sells 6,000 2008 Challengers in 3 days and Releases...
