Congress expecting more sacrifices from automakers

November 27th, 2008

A list of job cuts, shuttered factories, canceled bonuses and commitments to fuel-efficient cars won’t be enough next week when U.S. automakers get another shot to persuade Congress to give them $25 billion in loans.
Through the Thanksgiving weekend, teams will be tagging more meat to throw at skeptical lawmakers who vilified the automakers’ top executives [...]

2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

November 22nd, 2008
2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

The new Raptor is a high-performance truck built for the offroad enthusiast. Features include industry-first internal bypass shocks by Fox Racing Shox to provide a smooth ride while preventing the truck from bottoming out. Ford, the definitive leader in tough trucks, is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver [...]

2009 Brabus Widestar based on Mercedes-Benz GLK

November 22nd, 2008
2009 Brabus Widestar based on Mercedes-Benz GLK

There was absolutely no doubt in the mind of Professor Bodo Buschmann, President of Mercedes customization specialist BRABUS, “Even in the face of the extreme rework that characterizes the vehicles at SEMA, we were going to stick firmly to our principles and go for a more practicable solution. Our GLKWidestar grabs attention with its stunning [...]

2009 ART Mercedes-Benz GL Mammut

November 22nd, 2008
2009 ART Mercedes-Benz GL Mammut

Among the big and powerful, A.R.T. is accompanying the new GL from Mercedes-Benz on its triumphal march. The Nuremberg tuning specialists have developed a still wider program of components for upgrading this luxury vehicle. The program is named after that behemoth of yore, the mammoth.
Dreams of strength and atavistic instincts are conjured up by the [...]

2009 Hamann Volcano Mercedes-Benz SLR

November 22nd, 2008
2009 Hamann Volcano Mercedes-Benz SLR

This extreme SLR-derived supercar features extensive external use of carbon fiber throughout its comprehensive aerodynamic package, as well as increased power (700 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque) leading to a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 216 mph.

2009 Nissan Cube

November 22nd, 2008
2009 Nissan Cube

2009 NISSAN CUBE SET FOR SPRING U.S. DEBUT; NEW ENTRY-LEVEL COMPACT COMBINES FASHION WITH FUNCTIONALITY. Small But Substantial, Spirited But Economical, All-New Third Generation Cube’s Asymmetrical Design and Lounge-Style Interior Provide Unexpected Charm and Utility

2008 Honda FC Sport Design Study

November 22nd, 2008
2008 Honda FC Sport Design Study

Honda revealed the Honda FC Sport design study model, a hydrogen-powered, three-seat sports car concept, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show.