Yearly Archives: 2009
Lexus is Working on an IS-F Convertible and a Softtop Replacement for the SC430
Lexus just released the IS C convertible and now reports are surfacing that Lexus is working on an IS F version for release in early 2011. The IS F convertible would be powered by the same 5.0L V8 that powers the sedan version and will be aimed squarely at the BMW M3 convertible. The SC430, which was expected to...
Lotus Elise SC Joins Hertz Italian Rental Car Fleet
Hertz Italiana has just announced that the Lotus Elise SC is joining the Italian rental fleet. "I am delighted that Lotus Cars has entered into this agreement with Hertz, giving us the opportunity to make our stunning world class sportscars available to the rental market," Mr. Michael J. Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus said. "The iconic and multi...
2012 Hyundai Veloster to Get 140 HP and Drive Like a 4-Pass Honda CRX
It has been previously announced that Hyundai is working on a replacement for the Tiburon that will be sold alongside the rear-wheel-drive Genesis. In a recent interview with Inside Line, Hyundai's President and CEO John Krafcik gave more details about the upcoming coupe. According to Krafcik the final version will look 70-80 percent like the Veloster concept and will feature...
Rumor: Mazda RX-7 Concept Headed to Tokyo Show in October?
According to BestCar, there is a 55 percent chance that Mazda is going to finally unveil a RX-7 Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show this October. If Mazda is in fact working on a new RX-7 it is expected to relieve the RX-8 of its flagship duties by becoming Mazda's flagship rotary powered car. Although the concept is expected...
The Arrival of the BMW 5 Series GT May Signal the End of the 5 Series Wagon
Once the BMW 5 Series GT hits the US, it may jeopardize the existence of the 5 Series wagon in the US according to some BMW officials. The BMW 5 Series wagon barely registers a blip on the radar and once the Gran Turismo is released the little demand for the wagon may be gone. No official decision has been...
2010 Volvo XC60 R-Design Debuts
Volvo has announced, as expected, the introduction of the XC60 R-Design, which adds more "sport" to the exterior and chassis. On the exterior the R-Design package adds door mirror housings, trim moldings and décor trim in matte silk metal finish, skid-plates and twin chrome tailpipes. The five-spoke Cratus aluminum wheels are also unique and are available in either 18-inch or...
2010 Porsche Panamera Gets U.S. Debut at Pebble Beach
The upcoming 2010 Porsche Panamera is set to have its U.S. debut at the 2009 Pebble Beach Conours d'Elegance, which runs from August 9-16. Porsche's first four-door sedan is expected in showrooms in October with pricing ranging from $89,800-$132,600. Related Stories: 2010 Porsche Panamera Pricing to Range from $89,800-$132,600
Suzuki Announces Free Gas For Summer on the SX4 Sedan and Crossover
Following on the heels of Hyundai's gas promotion, Suzuki has announced its own promotion that will run for three months on the 2009 SX4 sedan and crossover models. The program that runs from July 1st - Aug 31st provides free gas by giving buyers a prepaid gas card that should provide enough money to buy gas for up to three...
Diesels Account for 40 Percent of VW Jetta and 81 percent of SportWagen Sales
VW has released its sales totals for the month of June 2009 and although VW sales were down 18 percent compared to the same month in 2008, VW has announced strong sales of its diesel powered models. Diesel powered versions of the Jetta, Jetta SportWagen and Touareg totaled 5,072 units, which accounted for 26 percent of VW's total sales...
BMW Confirms the X1 for the US in 2011
After all the photo leaks yesterday, BMW has officially released more photos of the X1 and released a brief press release which states that the X1 will be offered in the US, sometime in 2011. The X1 will debut this fall in Europe with a choice of either three diesel engines or a gas engine. It will also be available...
