Archive for June, 2009

Jaguar reveals all-new XF Supercharged model for North America

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Jaguar

2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged - Click above for an image gallery
When Jaguar dropped the supercharged 4.2-liter V8 XF for the 2010 model year, it left a sizable hole in its line-up between the all-new, 385 hp 5.0-liter V8 model and the 510 hp, M5-hunting XFR. But starting this October, Jaguar will fill […]

Brain Power: Toyota develops thought-controlled wheelchair

Filed under: Tech, Toyota, Lifestyle

Toyota Brain Machine Interface Wheelchair - Click above for high-res image gallery
You shouldn’t need Professor X-style telekinetic powers to move a wheelchair using only your mind, at least not according to Toyota. The World’s Largest Automaker is busily developing its Brain Machine Interface, which uses thought-control and brain wave analysis technologies […]

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible

Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Spy Photos, Convertibles, Mercedes-Benz

2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible - Click above for a high-res image gallery
The engineers at Mercedes-Benz are working tirelessly to get the all-new E-Class cabrio ready for its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. So much so that they appear to be bringing dates along for a ride […]

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 6.29.09

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REPORT: Scion iQ headed for America by early 2011 with a few changes

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Hatchbacks, Scion, Toyota

Scion iQ Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
As expected, Toyota’s youthful Scion division will indeed get a version of the diminutive iQ for the North American market, possibly by either the end of 2010 as an ‘11 model or in early 2011 as a ‘12 model. According […]

Spy Shots: Ford Fiesta sedan caught in The D

Filed under: Spy Photos, Economy, Sedans/Saloons, Ford
It shouldn’t be entirely uncommon to run across a Ford Fiesta here in the United States now that the Blue Oval has handed the keys to a hundred of ‘em to various “agents” all across the country as part of its Fiesta Movement program. What is unusual, though, is […]

Hummer buyer to start talks with Chinese gov’t to win sale?

Filed under: SUVs, Trucks/Pickups, China, Government/Legal, HUMMER, Earnings/Financials

China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery, the company that recently surfaced as the top bidder for Hummer, is about to start talks with Chinese regulators to secure the deal. While General Motors has a tentative agreement with Tengzhong, the two companies have yet to receive the state’s blessing, […]

First Drive: 2010 Subaru Legacy improves commercial appeal, retains character

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Subaru, First Drive

2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT - Click above for high-res image gallery
For one reason or another, we’ve always thought that if you delved deep enough into the history of Subaru, you’d discover the Japanese automaker is, in fact, Swedish. One can imagine rifling through the company’s dusty archives, only to discover […]

VIDEO: The Superest of Supercar Shootouts: Bugatti Veyron vs. McLaren F1 on Top Gear

Filed under: Videos, Supercars, Bugatti

Bugatti Veyron vs. McLaren F1 - Click above to watch video after the jump
Episode 2 of Top Gear’s 13th season aired last night in the UK, and the main event was a one-mile drag race between the McLaren F1 and the Bugatti Veyron. Notice that we didn’t say a McLaren F1 […]

Wink, Wink: GM officials reportedly coyly confirms Camaro Z28… but it isn’t coming soon

Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Chevrolet, GM, Rumormill

According to the well-connected boys over at Camaro5, General Motors will indeed produce a Chevrolet Camaro Z28 after all… and they’ve even scored some details on the hi-po offering.
According to Camaro5 user Hiney1 who attended a special question and answer session at the Carlisle Nationals this weekend (seen […]