Archive for July 10th, 2008

In a surprise this evening, Honda’s decided to drop the embargo on the new 2009 Acura TL after so many teasing spy photos. Unfortunately, instead of the photo, they should have dropped the height of their front wheel arches. Yup, those suckers are higher than a Cheech & Chong movie. But, the good news is… »

Filed under: Diesel, Mitsubishi, Frankfurt Motor Show, European Union, UK
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Concept-cX
Mitsubishi wanted the world to see that it had plenty of green intentions at least year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Thankfully, those hopes and dreams appear to be turning into reality, as the Concept-cX crossover has now been approved… »

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors

In case you haven’t been paying close attention, things at Tesla Motors have been in a bit of an upheaval of sorts as of late. We’ve been following the story of the Silicon Valley startup since its inception and have seen the roller coaster ride make its various ups and downs… »

We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn… »

We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn… »

We have seen the future of Sport-Coupe-Utility-Crossover-Vehicles, and it is not pretty. Do not shield your eyes. Look at it! Surely the future of segment-bending crossovers will result in abominations such as this. As the vulgarity burns into your retinas, let it be a lesson to all of us. This thing is here to warn… »

If there was truly justice in this world, people who could afford the hassle of car theft would be the main victims of car theft. Unfortunately, the reality is that most cars stolen are of the cheaper, more common variety. People who can afford the hassle can also afford parts not sold in the back… »

With the demise of the Viper looming, Hennessey Performance is setting itself up to continue providing tuning services well into the future. Surprisingly, Hennessey will be working on the 2009 Corvette ZR1, a car that the company acknowledged as the Viper’s enemy. They’re also working on offering a kit for the Lexus IS-F, set to… »

For some of you, the images of the “Project ANGRIER” 1969 Dodge Daytona replica will forever be etched on your subconscious, filed under “badass.” Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out as planned for the Daytona with the run ending way early due to a busted wheel. After the wheel was replaced with a Ford Fusion, the… »

Vintage Racer continues to send in his excellent photos of old race cars (the last one being the ‘54 Mercedes-Benz 300SL), and today we’re going to check out this one-of-a-kind ‘65 Iso Rivolta Daytona. Powered by a Weber-ized Corvette V8, the Daytona was a one-off prototype similar to the ‘64 Iso Rivolta Le Mans cars;… »