Archive for May, 2009

  • Teaser: Hamann Modifies The Rolls-Royce Phantom
    Hamann are one tuner that work on cars which they see fit. They don’t feel that they should compromise good performance for something pretty like “we only work on so and so cars”. With this being said we can now share Hamann’s new Rolls-Royce package which are modified Phantom and Drophead variants. The two cars received Hamann treatment in the...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 03:05 pm
  • BMW And Daimler Team Up For A New Anti-Collision Radar System
    Two very well known car automakers from Germany have decided that it’s time to team up. BMW and Daimler are the companies we’re talking about as they have teamed up with Bosch, Continental and Infineon Technologies to form an alliance that will increase anti-collision systems inside of automobiles. The joint project is called Radar on Chip or Cars...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • Audi A8 To Grace The 2010 Geneva Motor Show
    German automotive magazine, Auto Motor und Sport has said that the next-generation Audi A8 will make its debut next year at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It’s been reported that the A8 will then go on sale after the Geneva show, where it will be 10 cm longer than the current-generation A8 model. We can expect a 5.15 meter long Audi A8 that will boast a bigger...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • General Motors Will Benefit From Another $30bn In Government Funds
    It’s been confirmed that General Motors will receive more cash from the government. The amount they will receive this time around will total up to $30 billion and this means that the soon-to-be bankrupt company will be reformed with a good capital. The reports have said that the GM will only have to pay $8 billion back to the government as the difference...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • Chrysler Sale To Be Completed Today – Friday The 29th
    Today is the day that Bob Nardelli from Chrysler steps down from the high-horse. It was reported that all of the regulatory approvals will be finalised today and this means that plans for the reformation of Chrysler can begin on Monday morning. Bob said that he will return to his original post at Cerberus Capital Management. Mr Nardelli also said that he was...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • Video: Lexus LF-A Catches Fire In Germany
    We’ve recently revealed details on the Lexus LF-A supercar where we said that the model will make its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this year. This is all good and well, but if things go as bad as they did in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring would you really want the LF-A? We’re actually commenting on the situation that occurred when the LF-A caught fire...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • Spy Video: Opel’s Turbocharged 1.6 Astra On The Track
    The Opel department from General Motors has released new footage on the development of their new five-door hatchback featuring a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. What car are we talking about? Well, it’s the 180-hp Astra Turbo of course! Below is a film of the Astra in action on Opel’s test Track center in Germany. [s:carscoop]
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • Koenigsegg Are Also After The Saab Brand
    Reports have said that Swedish supercar maker, Koenigsegg, are actually interested in the Saab brand from General Motors. Other companies have also made a bid for the Saab brand, and those companies include Fiat, which are after the Opel brand as well, while the other company is the Renco Group. The Renco Group is a New York City based company that is controlled...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • Spy Shots: MINI Crossman On The Road
    MINI’s new Crossman was recently caught testing on the roads where spy photographers caught the prototype in action. The prototypes are boasting the full on psycho-camouflage from BMW, but despite this we can still see a good view of the car. We can see various changes from the original Crossover that was at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Such changes on the new model...
    by Dean at May 29th, 2009 at 02:05 pm
  • Photo Gallery: Audi TT RS Coupe And Roadster
    Audi’s hottest TT ever has just undergone a serious photo shoot where they released 80 new images of the RS in both action and pose. The latest Audi TT RS was unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Show in March and it featured a 2.5-litre direct injection five-cylinder engine with a turbocharger for a total of 340-hp with 450Nm of torque. There will be a four-wheel-drive system...
    by Dean at May 28th, 2009 at 11:05 pm