Skip to content

News

You looked for...

and found 283 items

Hide Categories

Matches found in News

Featured item image

Car makers shun Detroit show NAIAS 2009

Rated 4 out of 5

Simon Stiel, 27 November 2008 11:28

The number of car makers pulling out of Detroit's major auto show, the North American International Auto Show 2009, is growing. The very survival of Detroit is being questioned as Congress debates the $25 billion aid package to save GM, Ford and Chrysler – and now it looks as if the NAIAS is under threat too. In the past weeks, ...

Results 1 - 10 of 283

Leading article image

Car makers shun Detroit show NAIAS 2009

Rated 4 out of 5

Simon Stiel, 27 November 2008 11:28

The number of car makers pulling out of Detroit's major auto show, the North American International Auto Show 2009, is growing. The very survival of Detroit is being questioned as Congress debates the $25 billion aid package to save GM, Ford and Chrysler – and now it looks as if the NAIAS is under threat too. In the past weeks, ...

Leading article image

Los Angeles Auto Show 2008: A-Z of every new car

Rated 4 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 23 November 2008 16:07

CAR is reporting live from the Los Angeles Auto Show 2008. >> Click here for Gavin Green's LA show analysis>> Click here for CAR's live blog filed from the show floor>> Click on our A-Z links for news on each car:• Bentley Azure T  • Ford Mustang• Honda FC Sport• Infiniti G37 Convertible• Lamborghini Gallardo 560-4 Spyder• Lexus RX450h hybrid• ...

Leading article image

Lexus RX450h hybrid unveiled at LA Auto Show

Rated 3 out of 5

Digby Fullam, 20 November 2008 16:14

Lexus showed off the new RX450h hybrid at the LA Auto Show – and when the car comes to the UK in 2009, it will be a hybrid only range with not a smokey petrol-only model in sight. Are you sure you haven’t been tricked? The 'new' RX looks the same to me! While the looks of the latest version ...

Leading article image

Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 unveiled at LA Auto Show

Rated 4 out of 5

Digby Fullam, 20 November 2008 16:04

Spyker whisked the covers off a new special-edition, Le Mans-inspired model at the LA Auto Show. The striking orange colour of the C8 Laviolette LM85 is designed to ape the livery of the firm’s GT2 Le Mans cars. The LM85 nameplate refers to the race car’s starting numbers.OK, it's got a special paint job, but what else?Underneath the novel paint, ...

Leading article image

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder unveiled at LA Auto Show

Rated 3.5 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 19 November 2008 23:00

This is the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder, unveiled today in Los Angeles as part of the company’s promise to reveal one new model at every major motor show. Suddenly that Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M has a homegrown rival, and we're left wondering if the Scud is really so tempting after all… So is this new Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder an ...

Leading article image

Honda FC Sport concept unveiled at LA Auto Show

Rated 4 out of 5

Tim Pollard, 19 November 2008 19:45

Honda surprised everyone by unveiling this radical fuel-cell supercar concept at the LA Auto Show. The FC Sport is a three-seater sports car using the same tech as the FCX Clarity production fuel-cell – Honda calls it 'a glimpse at how supercars of the future may look'. Why is this significant? Because fuel-cell tech frees up the design in several ...

Leading article image

Nissan 370Z unveiled at LA Auto Show

Rated 4 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 19 November 2008 17:10

Nissan pulled the wraps of its new 370Z coupe at today’s LA Auto Show, and confirmed that a Roadster version will arrive within the next 12 months. Topping the list of 370Z talking points are a shorter wheelbase, a larger engine, a seven-speed automatic and the world’s first rev-matching six-speed manual gearbox. A rev-matching manual? So I won’t need to ...

Leading article image

Mazda 3 saloon unveiled at LA Auto Show

Rated 3 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 19 November 2008 17:00

Mazda has officially unveiled its new 3 four-door saloon at the LA Auto Show today, revealing the car in full and releasing more technical details. A five-door hatchback (favoured in Europe) will be shown at the Bologna motor show in December 2008, and form the basis of a hot MPS model. The current 3 is Mazda’s best-selling vehicle, accounting for ...

Leading article image

Ford Mustang unveiled at LA Auto Show

Rated 4.5 out of 5

Ben Pulman, 19 November 2008 15:50

This is Ford’s facelifted Mustang, or as it’s known Stateside, the 2010 Mustang. Unveiled today at the LA Auto Show, it’s a significantly revised version of today’s car with more V8 power, sharper looks, and still that live rear axle. Tell me about the Ford Mustang’s new looks Even the badge is redesigned on the new ‘Stang. So while the ...

Leading article image

Nurburgring redesign plans unveiled

Rated 4 out of 5

Ben Barry, 13 November 2008 09:19

Anyone who’s been to the Nurburgring recently will have seen building work on a massive scale. So what’s going on? It’s all part of a €215 million investment that’ll see Europe’s most famous race track build on its uber track day reputation to become what marketing boss Stephan Cimbal describes as a motorsport theme park that’s open 365 days a ...

Results

of 29

Tools