Hyundai Genesis and Equus to get 10 speed gearbox
Published By Lupica G. On Friday, September 30th 2011. Under Hyundai Tags: 10 speed, efficiency, fuel economy, gearbox, Hyundai, transmission
As one of the most modern "breakthroughs" of the fuel economy and efficiency wars that rage on throughout the automotive industry, drivetrain solutions are popping up with more and more additions.
The Koreans at Hyundai, even though trailing a bit when compared to some of their more established rivals have managed ... read more
2012 Toyota Tacoma goes limited with TRD T|X Baja edition
Published By Lupica G. On Friday, September 30th 2011. Under Toyota Tags: 2012, Baja, limited edition, off road, Tacoma, Toyota, TRD
Following in the steps of the brilliant and still market leading Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, the Japanese have scrambled and brought out a serious off-road truck out of their Tacoma pickup.
Just unveiled at the Texas State Fair, the 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD T|X Baja edition is basically as much Baja ... read more
The Skoda for 2012 is the new Citigo
Published By Lupica G. On Thursday, September 29th 2011. Under Skoda Tags: 2012, Citigo, Skoda, small car, small engine, unveiled, VW Up
Shortly after Skoda tells us they're not making a new sports car, not even tiny one they unveil a new product, one that's their version of the Volkswagen Up!.
This new model is called the Skoda Citigo, which to be honest doesn't sound that smart but then again, the Czech company ... read more
Cadillac decides against ATS convertible
Published By Lupica G. On Thursday, September 29th 2011. Under Cadillac Tags: ATS, Cadillac, cancelled, convertible, development, sedan
Cadillac is well into their brand revival and since they've decided to push in this direction things have been pretty much going their way. Sometimes however, everybody gets ahead of themselves.
In terms of the iconic luxury American brand it is related to their upcoming compact ATS model. They are going ... read more
Stillen tunes up Nissan 370Z and Infiniti G37
Published By Lupica G. On Wednesday, September 28th 2011. Under Nissan Tags: 370Z, G35, Infiniti, Nissan, Stillen, supercharged, tuning
Specialist Nissan tuner decided it's about time to unveil a brand new way of flexing its muscle. Actually, their flexing the muscles of the Nissan 370Z.
And while they're at it, they've decided to give a bit of a tune to the Nissan 370Z's rich cousin, the Infiniti G37 which, by ... read more
BMW’s 2012 M5 to get even more
Published By Lupica G. On Wednesday, September 28th 2011. Under BMW Tags: 2012, BMW, brakes, carbon, ceramic, M5, performance
Just in case you're the sort of chap who thought that the 2012 BMW M5 wasn't good enough or didn't have plenty of toys on it, the Bavarians are going to be adding something new to the mix.
Well, not exactly new, but still a considerable improvement possible on top of ... read more
2011 Porsche 911 Turbo done up by Techart
Published By Lupica G. On Tuesday, September 27th 2011. Under Porsche Tags: 911, german, Porsche, Techart, tuning, Turbo
Every time I hear about somebody going out and tuning the Porsche 911 Turbo I feel like they're almost wastefully doing something with their time.
It almost always escapes my understanding, it's already one of the fastest cars out there, why not just let it be? Simply because the Germans at ... read more
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 fetches 250.000 dollars at auction
Published By Lupica G. On Tuesday, September 27th 2011. Under Chevrolet Tags: auction, Barret Jackson, Camaro, Chevrolet, pony car, YMCA, ZL1
A 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 just registered a very interesting record for its "breed", especially in the case of a new car that is soon to be available for a lot less.
Sure, it's the fastest version of the Camaro ever and it may well be one of the fastest ... read more
2013 Opel Junior spied
Published By Lupica G. On Monday, September 26th 2011. Under Opel Tags: 2013, Junior, Opel, spied, spyshots, supermini
If you're in the automotive business, in trouble and looking for a way out, the supermini is exactly it, your only chance at making it out alive.
Perhaps it's a bit of an overstatement but in the case of the Germans at Opel, the 2013 Junior supermini is going to be ... read more
Carlsson CK63 RS is unveiled as one nasty AMG
Published By Lupica G. On Monday, September 26th 2011. Under Mercedes Tags: AMG, Carlsson, CK63 RS, CLS 63 AMG, German tuner, Mercedes, sleeper, tuning
It's not really a general rule, but most AMG prepped Mercedes models can easily be labeled as over-powered in most circumstances.
The recently unveiled Mercedes CLS 63 AMG is no exception to this rule but, as ever, that's not stopping any German tuner from putting more power under its bonnet.
The fine ... read more









