Thursday, March 11, 2010

Official details: Bugatti Veyron ‘Bleu Centenaire’ 100th anniversary special

March 5, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News, Future Cars

Bugatti is no stranger to limited editions of its Veyron, with the Sang Noir, Pur Sang, Hermès, Pegaso and Grand Sport (pictured) to name just a few. Now a new model has been added to the list: the Bleu Centenaire, in celebration of Bugatti’s 100th anniversary.
Early reports suggested the special edition model could have an [...]

Lamborghini Mucielago LP650-4 Roadster leaked

February 17, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News, Future Cars

Lamborghini’s Superveloce LP670-4 was spied just last week, and today an image of the upcoming Lamborghini Murcielago LP650-4 Roadster leaked, with all the over-the-top flair you’d expect from a limited-edition Lambo.
The car’s powertrain is still under wraps, but it’s expected to get a 650hp (485kW) V12 mill like that found in the Reventon. Typically ridiculous [...]

Fiat unveils 500C convertible ahead of Geneva Motor Show debut

February 17, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News, Future Cars

Fiat’s 500 minicar has been a smash hit since its debut, winning car of the year awards from numerous publications and organizations. Now, it’s set to be joined by a convertible variant called the 500C and scheduled to debut at next month at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new convertible is distinguished by an automated sliding [...]

Ford Fusion Hybrid qualifies for maximum tax credit of $3,400

January 28, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News

Tax credits designed to give buyers incentives to buy more efficient cars are anything but new - the Toyota Prius has benefited from similar schemes for several years. Now Ford’s Fusion Hybrid, as well as the Mercury Milan Hybrid, qualify for the maximum tax credit as well, giving buyers a $3,400 break on the purchase [...]

Report: Peugeot may join Fiat-Chrysler alliance

January 24, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News

Fiat Group, Chrysler and its parent company Cerberus Capital Management last week released a joint statement announcing they had signed a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance. The alliance, to be a key element of Chrysler’s viability plan, would provide the American carmaker with access to competitive, fuel-efficient vehicle platforms, new powertrains, [...]

Report: Ford Mustang GT to adopt 400hp-plus 5.0L V8

January 20, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News

Ford’s iconic Mustang was given an update for the 2010 model year to keep it fresh alongside strong new competitors such as the Dodge Challenger, upcoming Chevrolet Camaro, and even Nissan’s all-new 370Z, but unfortunately the update didn’t entail any serious changes to the car’s powertrain lineup. Despite reports claiming that Ford’s EcoBoost V6 [...]

Fiat confirms plan to acquire 35% of Chrysler

January 20, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News, Future Cars

Fiat Group, Chrysler and its parent company Cerberus Capital Management have released a joint statement announcing they have signed a non-binding term sheet to establish a global strategic alliance. The alliance, to be a key element of Chrysler’s viability plan, would provide the American carmaker with access to competitive, fuel-efficient vehicle platforms, new powertrains, and [...]

McLaren reveals MP4-24 2009 F1 race car, Dennis to step down

January 16, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News

After one of the closest finishes imaginable to the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, won by Vodafone McLaren Mercedes on the final lap, by a single point, the 2009 season’s challenges have the potential to truly shake things up. Mercedes, on the other hand, is working to keep things the same, and thinks it [...]

Preview: 2010 Volkswagen Polo MPV

January 14, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News

In 1996 Volkswagen introduced the Typ 9K Caddy light van based on the existing Polo small car platform. The van was designed by VW’s Seat subsidiary, manufactured in Spain, and built right up until 2005 when it was replaced by the Golf-based Typ 2K Caddy. VW is expected to release a new version of the [...]

Cadillac reveals Converj plug-in hybrid coupe concept

January 12, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News, Future Cars

General Motors unveiled a further glimpse at the potential of electric propulsion today, this time in the form the Cadillac Converj Concept. The new show car was developed as an upmarket GT with a bold design and a bevy of advanced powertrain technology.
The four-passenger Converj concept is intended to show how GM’s electric propulsion technology [...]

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