MPU 300x600
MPU 300x600 - 2
TechArt singlehandedly creates Porsche Panamera aftermarket.
TechArt adds panache to the Porsche Panamera. If the rather unique look of the Porsche Panamera is not enough for you, maybe you should look into the range of aftermarket goodies TechArt is offering. The Leonberg, Germany based company claims their body kits are of OE quality and we would have to agree. The new […]
Read More »North America Finally Gets the Goods With 2012 Ford Focus
The Euro-spec Focus comes stateside early 2011 For many years lucky Europeans got the ‘good’ version of the Ford Focus, but starting in 2011, American car buyers will finally get to buy the real thing. The 2012 Ford Focus unveiled at this year’s North American International Auto Show is nothing like the dull econo-box we […]
Read More »2010 Acura TSX V6 Review – The veritable TSX gets an engine upgrade for 2010
The Acura brand has been around for over 20 years now but it’s not top of mind when thinking about Japanese luxury vehicles. Lexus and Infiniti always seemed to gather the most attention, which probably attests more to marketing efforts than the vehicles themselves.
Read More »Toyota Halts Sale of 8 Models
Updated Jan. 28 Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. is telling dealers to suspend sales of eight models, and halting production of those models, after a recall to correct a problem that could cause the accelerator pedal to stick. The Japanese automaker said the sales suspension includes the following models: 2005-2010 Avalon 2007-2010 Camry 2007-2010 Tundra […]
Read More »First Impressions: 2010 BMW X6 M
BMW calls the X6 a “sports activity vehicle”, distancing itself from the dowdy “sUv” as in “utility” moniker. And this particular X6 has the vaunted “M” classification, which means “motorsport” for BMW’s racing program. But what it should stand for is “Monster”.
Read More »MINI Unveils Countryman Crossover
BMW announced last week that a forth car is going to be added to MINI’s line up in early 2011. The new model is named the Countryman and it will be a crossover with optional all wheel drive.
Read More »2010 Audi S4 Quattro Review – A sophisticated performer with flair
When I first heard that the S4 was to be my next tester, the 4.2-liter V8 in a small package came to mind. But Audi has altered their S4 strategy and went with a supercharged direct-injection 3.0-liter V6 instead. The new car has 7 fewer horses than the previous generation,
Read More »Yokohama introduces first eco-friendly race tire.
Nano-Power rubber uses orange peels to go fast Normally racing and the environment are not mutually exclusive terms, but Yokohama wishes to change that with a line of eco-friendly line of tires for the SCORE, SNORE and the American Le Mans Series. Much like the Yokohama dB Super E-spec tires that we covered in the […]
Read More »2011 Chevy Aveo: Woo Hoo? or Daewoo?
Continuing my focus on the American automakers’ efforts at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), I want to look at one of Daewoo’s descendents, the 5-door, 5-passenger, Chevy Aveo.
Read More »The Americans are coming! The Americans are coming! Chevy goes mini with "Spark"
As I wrote in my Camaro Synergy Green Special Edition article, the Americans are trying to put their best feet forward at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
Read More »