July 2nd, 2009
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Last week we brought you news of Alfa Romeo’s plans for the U.S. and the support and enthusiasm that’s growing over Alfa’s attractive designs. This week there’s news of cars going the other way across the Atlantic, this time Dodges to be re-branded as Alfa Romeos for Europe.
It’s not the only brand-switcharoo planned for Fiat and Chrysler, but it might be the most significant for Americans. Finding a way to meet Alfa Romeo’s needs with re-purposed Dodge vehicles could help reinvigorate U.S. production and supply chains.
Dodge Viper SRT 10 ACR
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July 2nd, 2009
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Though it’s often overshadowed by the fantastic E30, the E36 M3 has become a favorite of aficionados, and no color showed off that M3’s pavement prowess as well as the brilliant Dakar Yellow. Now IND Distribution has taken that familiar color and laid it over the newest M3, and it’s sure to stir a nostalgic feeling in every Bimmer-lover’s hearts.
But IND doesn’t stop with the color. To ensure the new Dakar Yellow M3 - the first in North America - gets the respect it commands with its loud visual presence, IND added up-rated Brembo racing brakes, 18in HRE Monoblock racing wheels, a software upgrade from AA, a front, side and rear body kit, new mirror caps, and painted or tinted lights and reflectors.
IND Distribution Dakar Yellow E92 M3
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July 2nd, 2009
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Steeda carries a strong reputation within the Ford community as a builder and innovator of original custom parts and equipment. Nowhere is that rep stronger than amongst the Mustang crowd, and today Steeda has released some of the details on its upcoming 2010 version of its Q Series tuning program for the Ford Mustang.
Though the vehicle was still under testing at Sebring as recently as June (see video below), the car will follow on in Q Series tradition with computer-designed and track-proven parts.
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July 1st, 2009
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In-car access to real-time information is already available in some formats - traffic alerts are a prime example. But now real-time weather, fuel prices and stock indices will all be available to new BMW owners.
BMW’s ConnectedDrive continues to push the boundary of in-car data technology in the U.S., following on its introduction of online data connectivity last September. Expanding access to a broader information set than the Google Maps database offers many more opportunities for driver and passenger alike, however.
Weather, for example, provides the latest forecast for the next three days, including advisories and warnings for the area.
BMW ConnectedDrive intros real-time weather and fuel prices
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July 1st, 2009
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Lamborghini used the Los Angeles Auto Show to debut a brand new convertible version of its Gallardo LP560-4 supercar, but until today only a limited selection of high-res official pictures were available. That’s now remedied, so read on for the mega-gallery.
Picking up the ‘Spyder’ name, the new open-top model faithfully copies the profile of the coupe despite feature an automatic folding soft-top.
The roof mechanism uses a hydraulic pump and six-cylinders as well as an electric motor to lift or lower the roof, which takes about 20 seconds.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
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June 30th, 2009
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The Pontiac G8 - and its entire brand - are nearly extinct, but there’s time for one last hurrah at Hurst. The historic hot rod company has plans to build 52 special-edition Hurst/Pontiac H.O versions of the G8 as well as a G6 convertible.
Like the Hurst Challengers released late last year, the H.O. - High Output - G8 is intended to be a modern-day interpretation of George Hurst’s ‘Executive Hot Rod’ concept. Each of the 52 cars will be hand-built and numbered to reflect their limited-edition status.
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June 28th, 2009
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The Saab 9-5 is long overdue for an overhaul, with the current model first hitting streets as far back as 1997. A totally redesigned model was rumoured to make an appearance last year but its release was pushed back due to limited resources at Saab and the introduction of the facelifted 9-3, not to mention the company’s current ownership limbo.
We can now confirm that the new model will make its world debut at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show but today the first official images of both the Sedan and Wagon have leaked online.
2010 Saab 9-5 spy shots
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June 27th, 2009
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The Lotus Challenge Series was begun in 2008 by long-time Lotus enthusiast Jim Navarro along with support from fellow Lotus enthusiasts Jack Fried and Robb Bonanno. To help expand the Lotus Challenge Series to the East Coast and continually improve the series, Jim recently took on a fellow racer as a partner in the series – Tom Hughes. Furthermore, Lotus’s American arm has also agreed to become the title sponsor for the 2009 season.
The inaugural year of the Lotus Challenge Series in 2008 was comprised of eight events with six at various California tracks and two events at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada.
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June 26th, 2009
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Fans of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have already placed orders for over 25,000 vehicles, only half of which have been filled since the car went on sale. Demand hasn’t let up even a little bit despite the overall downturn in the economy and market, with the average Camaro leaving the lot in a new owner’s hands in a matter of days.
Prices are staying high due to the demand, too, reports Bloomberg. While most of the cars on the market have some sort of financing or cash-back incentive on them - both from American and import carmakers - the Camaro has none.
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Official Photos
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