Posts Tagged ‘swoops’

Audi RS4 and RS5 to keep V8s

Monday, July 28th, 2008
There have been countless conflicting reports about what will power the next generation Audi RS4 and the forthcoming RS5. Fourtitude had heard the rumors and decided to go straight to its sources for clarification. While the four-ringed obessesives weren't able to divulge the identity of their insid......

Insignia will come to U.S. as a Saturn, with new sheetmetal, interior

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Opel Insignia.Despite repeated rumblings from industry sources (including Lutz himself) that the Opel Insignia's transformation into a Saturn model was on hold, Bob Lutz now indicates that work is indeed proceeding on making that model ready for the American......

Rendered Speculation? 2010 Porsche Cayman leaked

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Click above for more renderings of the 2010 Porsche Cayman SWe're already smitten by the current-generation Porsche Cayman and its older brother, the Boxster, and it now appears as if the iconic German automaker is poised to improve the breed even further. What first began with forum rumblings now a......

GM and Chrysler say bankruptcy not in the cards

Friday, July 11th, 2008
Despite recent rumblings to the contrary, both General Motors and Chrysler claim that they will not be going bankrupt any time soon. Still, as much as the two American automakers would love to quell fears of unsustainable liquidity, questions remain, especially as the pickup market in the United Sta......

2010 Mazda MX-5 is coming with Mazda6 cues

Friday, April 25th, 2008
According to an attendee at a recent Mazda dealer meeting, we'll be seeing a refreshed version of the MX-5 late next year as a 2010 model. After catching a brief glimpse of the new MX-5, a forum member at Miata.net posted that the 2010 model will be sporting headlamps and taillights similar to those......

VW diesel-hybrid is DOA

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the VW Golf TDI conceptThe word came down yesterday from Auto Motor und Sport that the Volkswagen TDI hybrid Golf concept that debuted in Geneva wouldn't make the transition to production. According to the print edition of the German rag (translation courtesy of......

BMW and Mercedes talk to Magna about Mila

Saturday, April 12th, 2008
The Magna MILA Alpin concept car shown in Geneva has gotten the attention of both Mercedes and BMW. The button-cute 4-wheeler rode on a flexible platform, could utilize a variety of fuel sources, climb 45-degree angles, and get up to 120 mph. Those capabilities, and the ability to be easily rebodied......

De Tomaso Pantera revival could be based on the Gallardo

Monday, March 31st, 2008
click on the pic above for a gallery of 11 shotsWe've heard rumblings of a De Tomaso Pantera revival for the last year or so, and now reports are appearing that suggest that the new car, if it ever sees the light of day at all, may not be the same Ford-powered mid-engined supercar that we've come to......

Lexus IS revealed

Monday, May 2nd, 2005
Finally all the official pictures are available. The new IS is definitely more attractive than the last generation. It now can compete with the Infiniti G and Acura TSX. We're still looking for more information on engine options for the U.S. More prettty pictures at the link.Notice the swoops in the......