Posts Tagged ‘coupe model’
Volkswagen is working hard to make the up! a reality, but the technological challenges of a rear engine, RWD car are proving to be more daunting than expected. The VW engineering team is reportedly having trouble conjuring up a low cost rear-engine layout. The problem has been trying to accommodate ......
Mercedes-Benz shows off 2009 G 55 AMG
Friday, June 6th, 2008
click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMGHot on the heels of its revisions to the uber-brick known as the G-Class for 2009, Mercedes-Benz has released the first batch of pics showing the hotted-up AMG version, the G 55 AMG. Like its lesser brick siblings, the big box on whe......
Spy Shots: Ferrari F149 spotted, sans butt-camo
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
Click above for a gallery of Ferrari's Project F149.With the debut of the Ferrari 149 GT California (or something like that) just around the corner, new shots of the Ferrari mule have surfaced at Autogespot, revealing a few more details about the entry-level Fezza. Unlike some spy pics we've seen th......
Volkswagen Chinese jetta the Bora
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Volkwagen showcased its new Jetta for China at the ongoing Beijing Auto Show. The new VW Bora (Jetta in China) is the second is based on the 5th generation European VW Jetta. Volkswagen jointly developed the new jetta (Bora) with its second local partner the FAW (first being the Shanghai Automotive)......
Snakes on a Neiman Marcus catalog: the Hennessey Venom 700 NM Viper
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Click above to enlargeThe Neiman Marcus catalog is always full of superfluous luxury goods like hover crafts or special edition Lexus models. The 2008 Spring Men's catalog is no exception. Its special seasonal offering happens to be a half dozen and one venomous snakes. Even though they are endanger......
Yamaha YZF R15 150cc - Pictorial Preview
Thursday, February 28th, 2008
Daemon is back! Yamaha’s YZF R15 has already became the most expected machine of 2008. As expectations hit the roof, in this preview, we try to give our readers some unheard information along with some exciting pictures.1) Yamaha YZF R15 150cc: While the R1 is inspired from M1, Yamaha’s YZF R15 ......
Geneva Preview: Fiat 500 convertible cometh
Thursday, November 15th, 2007
You knew it was strictly a matter of time. AutoExpress is reporting that Fiat intends to bring a convertible version of its popular 500 micro-car to Geneva in March. The only vehicle that has the potential of challenging the MINI's cuteness and flickability will come with a soft-top that will attemp......
Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R Pictorial Review 2
Sunday, August 12th, 2007
1) Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R -178hp engine is lubricated by 3300ml engine oil and it is water cooled. Thumbnail photos shows the radiator and four exhaust pipes very unusual for a bike 2) Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R left arm & right arm controls and instrument panel. Thanks to Bajaj and TVS the co......
Pontiac planning Solstice Targa?
Monday, July 30th, 2007
According to what are being described as "well placed sources," General Motors is planning to introduce a Targa version of the Pontiac Solstice in the first half of 2009. Known internally as the GMX627, the Solstice Targa would sport two removable roof sections that will somehow be stored within tha......
Chevy cancels Cobalt SS Supercharged for 2008
Friday, April 6th, 2007
It's been a little while since we talked about the Cobalt SS Supercharged and maybe that's part of the problem. Although this sporty version of the econo-minded Cobalt and one step up from the non-blown Cobalt SS has won its share of accolades from sporting organizations and publications, it hasn't ......