Archive for March, 2009
Test Drive: 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6 V8
“One of the better cars I’ve ever driven,” is how Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh describes the V8-powered Hyundai Genesis. It has a strong engine, nice ride and exceptional interior, but will it sell well under its traditionally lower-priced nameplate?
(No Ratings Yet)What’s New: 2009 Lexus SC 430
What’s New: 2009 Lexus SC 430For 2009, the Lexus SC 430 hardtop convertible coupe is unchanged, with the exception of integrated turn signals in the mirrors, and colour changes. The 2009 Pebble Beach edition has also been added.
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(No Ratings Yet)Book Review: Grand Prix Racers – Portraits of Speed
This book about Formula One focuses on the men behind the wheel and includes an incredible collection of beautiful, black-and-white portraits captured by legendary French photojournalist Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri, says reviewer Russell Purcell.
(No Ratings Yet)Acura to unveil ZDX luxury coupe in New York
Acura has announced it will debut a prototype of the all-new ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe at the New York International Auto Show in April.
(No Ratings Yet)U.S. debut of new VW Golf to be at New York Show
Volkswagen of America has announced the sixth-generation Golf will have its U.S. debut at the 2009 New York International Auto Show.
(No Ratings Yet)Chrysler, Fiat achieve alliance “framework”
Chrysler, Fiat and Cerberus have reached agreement on a framework of a global alliance, the automaker has announced. The Obama Administration has made a government-approved partnership of Chrysler and Fiat a requirement of its willingness to support the company with US$6 billion in further funding in the face of the economic crisis.
(No Ratings Yet)Detroit Electric plans battery vehicles by 2010
Electric vehicle drive company Detroit Electric Holdings has announced a strategic partnership with Proton Holdings Berhad to produce pure electric vehicles in the U.S., U.K., European Union and China, beginning in 2010.
(No Ratings Yet)Honda Fit named MOTORING’s Car of the Year
Canadian television show MOTORING has named the Honda Fit as its 2009 Car of the Year.
(No Ratings Yet)European directive specifies “clean” vehicles
The European Council of Ministers has adopted a new directive that will require clean, energy-efficient road transport vehicles for use by public authorities.
(No Ratings Yet)Japanese production drops 56.2 per cent
Automobile production in Japan dropped by 56.2 per cent in February 2009, compared with February 2008, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). It was the fifth consecutive month of production decrease.
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