Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Coupes, Mercedes-Benz
The next CLK Cabriolet — or E-Class Coupe Cabriolet depending on Mercedes’ choice of nomenclature — is out and about, wearing lots of camouflage. While this rendering looks like it could still be pretty accurate, the front fog lights have given way to LED’s, which are lit in this […]
Nissan released its first images of the 370Z. The car will be debuted at Los Angeles Auto Show.
This is the most important revise to Z-car line as it was re-launched in 2002 as the 2003 model.
The upgraded engine of the car will be powered by the 3.7L edition of Nissan VQ 6-cylinder (presently used […]
Techart has done best again and presented a tuned package of the 997 Porsche 911 Turbo, increasing output of a twin-turbo flat six to 660 horsepower (485 kW) and 634 lbft (860 Nm) of the torque.
The revised intercoolers, double new turbos, bigger carbon fiber inlet pipes and fresh exhaust mated to improved manifold, all […]
Filed under: Motorsports, Sports/GTs, Euro, Supercars, Lamborghini
Click above for a gallery of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo racer
Ferrari does it. Porsche does it. And now, Lamborghini is going to do it, too. “It” is a single-make race series, and Lambo’s will showcase a competition-spec Gallardo LP560-4 dubbed the Super Trofeo. Each race will feature 30 of […]
Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Ford
It is one of the most loved and hated cars on Autoblog.com - the Ford Mustang, particularly the latest generation produced from 2005-2009 known as the S197. Its proponents rave about its bang for the buck and handsome retro looks, while retractors nag about the ancient solid rear axle and cheap […]
Filed under: Concept Cars, SEMA, Trucks/Pickups, Green, Ford
Ford and PML Flightlink — the same company that created the Volvo ReCharge concept — will be showing off a plug-in hybrid electric F-150 pickup truck at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas. Like the ReCharge, the F-150 will be a series hybrid, so the truck should […]
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing, BMW, Mercedes-Benz
BMW, the Munich-based German automaker, is reportedly in discussion with other automakers — rivals in some cases — to sell their engines and transmissions. Klaus Draeger, BMW’s head of development, told Auto Motor und Sport that the automaker is in advanced talks with Mercedes-Benz about licensing engines to its Stuttgart-based competitor.
Specifics […]
Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Audi
Click above for a high-res gallery of ABT’s line of wraps
Last month, Autoblog’s long-term fleet (AKA our daily drivers) grew by one when we picked up a thoroughly reworked, late-model German sedan. It’s a masterpiece of modern engineering, complete with the amenities our spouses have we’ve grown accustomed to (heated seats) […]
Filed under: Gadgets, Tech, BMW
Automakers have been adding electronic gizmos to vehicles for decades, and operating systems have been developed to allow each system communicate with one another. The OSs are different from one brand to the next, but BMW wants to help develop a system using an open-source Linux platform it’s helping to create […]
Filed under: LA Auto Show, Spy Photos, Crossovers/CUVs, Lexus, Toyota
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-xh concept
The Lexus RX is one of the most successful luxury crossovers of the past decade, with sales doubling or even tripling that of its competition. Remarkably, the RX has achieved its considerable success without a major […]