Archive for September, 2009

Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 9.29.09

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Risky Business: MV Agusta updates Brutale line for 2010 [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: Performance, Motorcycle

2010 MV Agusta Brutale 1090RR - Click above for high-res image gallery
Updating an icon is always a risky proposition. It’s hard to believe that it has been nearly a decade since the MV Agusta Brutale burst onto the scene, but a quick check confirms that the naked Italian was first introduced back […]

From the Prancing Horse’s Mouth: Montezemolo reportedly confirms Ferrari 458 Spider

Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Ferrari

Ferrari 458 Spider rendered by Jon Sibal - Click above for high-res image

Ever since the introduction of the 348 Spider back in 1993 and on through the 355 Spider, 360 Spider and F430 Spider - to say nothing of the targa variants that came before - Ferrari has always produced droptop […]

Autoblog Podcast #147

Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM, Hyundai, Toyota, Rumormill
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Episode #147 of the Autoblog Podcast is ready for your consumption. Chris calls in to Sam and Dan, and the trio bites into a few timely topics. BMW’s move to put its […]

Tokyo Preview: Subaru WRX STI Carbon doesn’t make sense

Filed under: Performance, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchback, Subaru

Subaru WRX STI Carbon - Click above for high-res image gallery
Subaru has announced a new version of the WRXSTI that will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. We’ve looked at this one six ways ’til Sunday (maybe seven) and we still can’t make sense of it. But, […]

Tokyo Preview: Honda Skydeck concept van achieves door Nirvana - scissors AND sliders

Filed under: Concept Cars, Hybrid, Minivan/Van, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Honda

2009 Honda Skydeck Concept - Click above for hi-res image gallery
This is the Tokyo Motor Show-bound Honda Skydeck concept, a minivan that is, essentially, a perfect storm of non-standard-hinged door technology. Those doors lead to a passenger cabin featuring center-mounted floating seats that are stackable […]

Spy Shots: Lamborghini Estoque takin’ it to the streets

Filed under: Concept Cars, Spy Photos, Sedan, Europe, Lamborghini
Lamborghini has been hemming and hawing over the production prospects of the Estoque concept ever since it was unveiled last year at the Paris show. With a front-engine, four-door layout, the family-sized Lambo wouldn’t be able to share much with either of the company’s current models. But […]

Toyota recalling 3.8M vehicles over floormats, its largest ever in U.S.

Filed under: Government/Legal, Safety, Lexus, Toyota

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has just issued a safety alert to owners of particular Toyota and Lexus models from 2004-2010 (see list below) that will soon involve a full recall of some 3.8 million vehicles. The issue involves a nagging problem Toyota has had with floor mats […]

GM issues service bulletins for 2010 Chevy Camaro

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet

Owners of the 2010 Chevy Camaro may want to swing by their local dealer between stop light drags. General Motors has issued a service bulletin for its reborn pony cars that affects three issues that may become problems for some owners. The first issue involves reprogramming the HVAC module, which will […]

Rumormill: Nissan to debut exclusive luxury-oriented GT-R SpecM in Tokyo?

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan, Rumormill, Luxury

The development of an Infiniti version of the Nissan GT-R has been more on-again, off-again than couple on an NBC sitcom. But while the jury deliberates over that project, fresh rumors from Japan once again suggest that Nissan is planning to unveil a […]