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By Kwame Owusu on 09 Feb 2010
Porsche announced that a new 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S will join its lineup. The 911 Turbo S uses an updated version of the normal 911 Turbo’s 3.8L 6-cylinder, adding two exhaust gas turbochargers to produce an additional 30hp for a total 530hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It uses the company’s 7-speed Double-Clutch Gearbox [Read More]
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By Tim Howard on 08 Feb 2010
The Chevrolet Cruze is currently roaming the streets of Europe. However, in market that has liking to hatchbacks and wagons, the Cruze, which is currently only offered in a sedan version, is at a disadvantaged when paired against the likes of the VW Golf and Ford Focus, both which are available in hatchback trims. What’s [Read More]
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By Tim Howard on 08 Feb 2010
With the 2011 Ford Mustang V6 and 2011 Mustang GT receiving updates for the new year, the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 follows up with its own updates. It receives a 5.4L supercharged V8 that is 102 pounds lighter and that produces 550hp — a boost of 10hp — and 510 lb-ft of torque. As to [Read More]
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By Kwame Owusu on 08 Feb 2010
The Europeans will be get their own special edition of the Nissan 370Z. Dubbed the “Black Edition”, this “special” 370Z celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Nissan Z, and packs most of the same features offered in another special edition offered to North American buyers. In other words, the 370Z Black Edition gets darkened 19-inch [Read More]
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By Kwame Owusu on 08 Feb 2010
All eyes are on Haiti, even in the automotive industry. With GM donating 30 Sierra pick-up trucks to the devastated country’s relief efforts, Penske Corporation wasn’t far behind with its own donation of over $1 million worth of diesel-powered flatbed trucks to the cause.
“I’m pleased the Penske Corporation has stepped up to donate more than [Read More]
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By Tim Howard on 08 Feb 2010
Sure the Super Bowl is over, and the underdog team — the Saints — came up on top, but Super Bowl commercials are more everlasting. In particular, Chrysler’s Dodge Charger commercial will have you thinking for a while (not much, though). Check it out after the jump and let us know what you think.
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By Kwame Owusu on 08 Feb 2010
In addition to releasing pricing details on it 2011 X5 and millions of pictures, BMW has released a video of its updated CUV in action in the snow. Check it out after the jump…
Refresher: The xDrive35i is now powered by the same single turbocharged N55 six-cylinder available in most of the BMW range. It can [Read More]
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By Kwame Owusu on 08 Feb 2010
A refreshed Volvo S80 (2010 model year) with the latest generation D5 Twin-Turbo diesel engine was launched in India just recently. The diesel engine produces 205hp and 420 Nm of torque and has several advanced technical features. It already complies with Euro 5 exhaust emission requirements.
The 2010 Volvo S80 is priced at Rs. 37 lakhs. [Read More]