Saab is to re-start production lines and the deadline for bids for Saab has been dropped, according to Saab and Spyker’s Victor Muller. I’m not sure whether to call the sale or not of Saab by GM as a debacle or a soap opera. But it certainly seems to be a huge mess and it […]
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Mazda RX-7 launch in 2011 – RX-8 dropped, RX-9 to come?
It’s being reported that Mazda are to launch a new RX-7 in 2011 and drop the slow-selling RX-8 altogether. Mazda have persisted with the rotary engine despite the path being a lone furrow. And it would appear they’re not about to give up on the Wankel lump, but they may be about to give up […]
Lexus GS-F to get LF-A V10
Lexus are rumoured to be developing a GS-F with the V10 engine out of the Lexus LF-A to take on the M5 and E63. There have been rumours that Lexus are going to produce a range-topping GS-F for some time. But with car makers looking at downsizing and trying their best to stick smaller and […]
Enzo Spyder Prototype – the Greek version!
An enterprising Greek has created what he calls a ‘Ferrari Enzo Spyder Prototype’ and shoved it up on Ebay. All the talk of late about Ferrari Supercars has been on the replacement for the Enzo – the F70/FX70 – which we recently reported will feature a turbo V8 instead of a V12. But it would […]
2010 Saab 9-5 to become a Buick
Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri is reporting that GM plan to take the 2010 Saab 9-5 and turn it in to a new Buick – the 2011 Buick LaCrosse? The rumours and accusations continue to grow in the row over the fate of the Saab brand. As we reported over Christmas we’ve been convinced for a […]
MINI E – Poor cold weather performance
Testers of the MINI E in the US are reporting cold weather range of a little over 50 miles and poor cold weather traction and handling. We’ve had our moans about BMW using public Guinea Pigs to develop the MINI E. We understand that bringing a new technology to market takes time and a huge […]
Audi Q5 Hybrid in 2011
Audi is to release a Q5 Hybrid in 2011, together with a total of 8 new models in the next five years, including the A1, A2, A7, Q3, Q1 and R8 Spyder. Audi is one of the few car makers managing to keep doing good business during the downturn in car sales worldwide. The quality […]
Save Saab campaign hits the web – I won’t buy from GM!
The internet campaign to save Saab from GM’s clutches is now in full swing. We have a video and links to ‘I won’t buy from GM’. We ran a report the other day on what we see as GM trying NOT to sell Saab. It seems as if they are intent on NOT agreeing a […]
Radical SR8LM Nurburgring Record – The Video
The Radical SR8LM broke the Nurburgring record back in August after driving to the ‘Ring from the UK. This is video of that record run. Back in August we reported that the Radical SR8LM had taken the Nurburgring record for a production car, just a week after Gumpert had claimed the record for themselves. Not […]
2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Press Release
THE 5.0-LITER IS BACK: 2011 FORD MUSTANG GT LEADS CLASS WITH 412 HP, FUEL EFFICIENCY, CHASSIS DYNAMICS * The new Mustang GT continues Ford’s powertrain offensive with an all-new 5.0-liter V-8, which uses advanced technology to deliver 412 horsepower and projected unsurpassed highway mileage of 25 mpg * For 2011, Mustang GT adds specially tuned […]