Posts Tagged ‘147’
Click above for hi-res gallery of the Nissan Shiraz ConceptDesign student Miguel Ángel Iranzo Sánchez created the vehicle you see above, and he describes it as "a mix between a[n] SUV and a sportscar infused with Nissan brand DNA." For his efforts, which took an entire summer, he won a scholarshi......
The heat IS on: Lexus planning IS cabrio, lightweight IS-F
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Lexus IS-F
The higher-ups at Toyota may have decided to axe the replacement for the Lexus SC convertible, but don't get too used to the idea of a world without a wind-in-your-hair Lexus. Word has it they've given the green light to a convertible version of the......
Moscow 2008: Mazda Kazamai concept officially unveiled
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Mazda Kazamai concept.Mazda pulled out all the awkwardly executed stops for the reveal of the Kazamai concept, including four sets of dancers, guys in neon-pink shorts on roller skates and a 40-man Russian singing troop in Soviet-style dress. We couldn't mak......
Stillborn: 1989 BMW M5 convertible
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
Click above for hi-res gallery of the '89 BMW M5 cabrio
These days BMW's M division is pretty busy, cranking out all manner of sport-tuned models in every form. You can get an M3 as a coupe, convertible or sedan, the M5 in sedan or wagon form, and the M6 as either a coupe or a convertible, in addit......
Spy Shots: 2010 Mazda3
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
New spy shots of the refreshed Mazda3 have surfaced, lending credence to the future-Mazda images we've seen oozing out of places like an EU harmonization office, and a Japanese toymaker. It looks like the doors remain largely unchanged, with the nose and tail receiving the bulk of the work. The fron......
Maruti 800 Uniq - Pictorial Review
Saturday, August 9th, 2008
Maruti has upgraded / facelifted its decade old work horse 800 and named it as 800 uniq. Some see this as preparation of Maruti to suit the upcoming Tata’s Nano (will be out in september or october). Others believe this move by Maruti as a bid to extend the life of the 800 till the mandatory crash......
Analyst: GM ‘In a battle for their life’
Monday, August 4th, 2008
According to the Center of Automotive Research (CAR), General Motors is the trauma patient with doctors gathered around the gurney giving their all to save it -- and just outside the ER doors, nurses are holding back concerned parties and shouting "It's better that you don't see!" CAR Chairman Dave ......
Ford, GM considering joint engine development
Monday, August 4th, 2008
In a move that will help both ailing automakers, General Motors and Ford are holding discussions about sharing engine and powertrain technologies. Although neither company will officially acknowledge the liaisons, the meetings have been going on for more than a month, according to sources. Engine a......
Spy Shots: McLaren SLR Speedster hits the ‘Ring
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Click above for a hi-res gallery of the SLR Speedster.The shutterbugs at KGP have captured the forthcoming McLaren SLR Speedster as it hits the Nordschleife for some testing. The car's expected to be lighter but just as powerful as the standard SLR and SLR Roadster, meaning it could conceivably be a......
VIDEO: Garage419 split-screens the ZR-1 and GT-R ‘Ring laps
Friday, July 11th, 2008
The Nurburgring is the most famous and grueling track on the planet. In the past, the 'Ring didn't get much attention aside from track day hoons and the occasional manufacturer test, but lately the big test has been to get around the circuit with the best time possible. Nissan's GT-R lapped the 'Rin......