08 January 2009, 10:02 AM
Now in its second generation, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 engine has once again earned a place on Ward’s distinguished "2009 10 Best Engines" list. Relentlessly delivering powertrain excellence, Chrysler LLC has earned Ward's "10 Best" award six times in the last seven years with the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI engine.
"The HEMI earns the honor not on pure emotion or brute force but with advanced new technology such as variable valve timing, w
07 January 2009, 04:17 PM
Caterham Cars will be attending the Autosport International Racing Car show at Birmingham’s NEC this weekend (January 10-11).
BBC Top Gear’s ‘Car of the Year’, the Superlight R500, will take centre stage of the British manufacturer’s stand. The most extreme Seven spectacularly lapped the Top Gear test track fast enough to embarrass cars costing over ten times its price, and will flaunt its credentials at the show by having the all-time Top Gear leader board displayed next to it.
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07 January 2009, 01:38 PM
The Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) has invited Lord Drayson, Minister of State for Science and Innovation and bio fuel Aston Martin racer, to use the platform of the Autosport International Show at the NEC, Birmingham (January 8-12) to champion the 1,000mph BLOODHOUND SSC World Land Speed Record project. He will
07 January 2009, 11:53 AM
Autodelta will be present at the PistonHeads Performance Car Show in Birmingham later this week (January 8-11) with two contrasting members of its bespoke range: the numbingly-powerful Autodelta 147 GTA AM 3.7 Super, the ultimate expression of dynamic ability and track prowess, and the luxurious Autodelta 159 J4 2.2 C,
07 January 2009, 11:39 AM
Volvo Cars is now introducing an entirely new 2.4-litre 5-cylinder diesel engine in the Volvo S80. It is in principle just the D5 badge and the five-cylinder configuration that it shares with the previous generation. The new engine is certified according to Euro 5 and is significantly more efficient that its predecessor.
With high-tech solutions such as sequential twin turbochargers, ceramic glow-plugs and piezoelectric fuel injectors, Volvo's
07 January 2009, 11:16 AM
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. together with AUTECH Japan and Nissan Motorsports International Co. Ltd. will present 15 exciting models equipped with the latest custom and after-market parts in the upcoming "Tokyo Auto Salon 2009 with NAPAC" (Japan Car Parts and Aftermarket Promotion Association), to be held from January 9-11 at Makuhari Messe, and the "Osaka Auto Messe 2009" from February 13-15 at Intex, Osaka.
Nissan will showcase its range of standa
07 January 2009, 10:39 AM
The game-changing all-new 2009 Dodge Ram continues to win praise by consumers and media. The all-new Dodge Ram was named 2009 Truck of the Year in the current issue of Truckin’ magazine.
“It’s an honor to have Truckin’ magazine recognize our all-new 2009 Dodge Ram with this significant award,” said Scott Kunselman, Vice-President Jeep®/Truck Product Team, Chrysler LLC. “This award speaks loudly about the design and capability of our Dodge Ram
07 January 2009, 10:19 AM
Poised to lead its market segment once again, the 2009 BMW Z4 Roadster will make its world debut at the North American International Auto Show on January 11. The world's most successful purveyor of premium automobiles will exhibit the new Z4 alongside an array of models that are beginning to arrive at BMW Centers, from the refreshed 3 Series to Advanced Diesels to the new fifth-generation 7 Series. Joining them on the show floor will be the BMW C
06 January 2009, 12:12 PM
Since its debut in 2006, the Continental GTC has enjoyed sales success in over 50 countries across the globe, attracting younger buyers to the Bentley marque. Customers are attracted to its sleek design, interior craftsmanship, refined performance and agile handling.
Now, the introduction of the new GTC range builds on this success with a subtle evolution of its distinctive style and a range of technical and feature enhancements benefiting comfort and customer choice. The appeal of the GTC is further strengt
06 January 2009, 10:41 AM
The Holden Commodore is Australia’s favourite passenger car for the 13th consecutive year after finishing 2008 as the nation’s best-seller. The result continues Commodore’s unbroken record from 1996 as the country’s leading passenger car range, extending its run as one of the modern automotive world’s longest consecuti
06 January 2009, 10:14 AM
The beat goes on. For the 32nd year in a row, Ford’s award-winning F-Series is America’s best-selling truck with 2008 sales of 515,513. F-series outsold its nearest truck rival by more than 50,000 units.
In addition, for the 27th year in a row, F-Series is once again America’s best-selling vehicle of any type – car, crossover, SUV, truck or van.
“Our thanks go out to our customers, our dealers and, of course, the Ford employees and supplier
05 January 2009, 03:26 PM
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will be presenting the new Panamera to the public for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2009 in China from 20 – 28 April. Porsche’s unique, four-door Gran Turismo will be making its world debut at a press conference on 19 April and will be entering the market in late summer 2009.
The four-door Panamera combines a wide range of features seemingly contradictory at first sight, and offering a unique synthesis quite unparalleled in the premium segment: The Pa
