Archive for the 'Car Models' Category

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class

Don’t be deceived, this is not an all-new model. It’s called the CLC, which is new, but this model, in spite of the name, is just a facelift of the seven-year-old SC model.
Mercedes has upped its game and is flying high with its new C-Class saloon. Finally, the brand has what it takes to challenge […]

Friday, April 25th, 2008

New Car Review: Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

The C63 is the entry-level AMG vehicle in the North American marketplace, specially tuned by the German manufacturer’s go-fast gurus. The 6.2 liter V8 engine installed makes 451 horsepower in this application, bettering the output of competition like the Audi RS4, BMW M3 and upcoming Lexus IS-F. It cranks the rear wheels through a seven-speed […]

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Toyota Prius hybrid compact car

A Toyota Prius hybrid compact car is exhibited at the Tokyo Motor Show in Makuhari, east of Tokyo, in this Oct. 19, 2005, file photo. Toyota Motor Corp. on Wednesday April 2, 2008, denied it had received any funding from the Japanese government to develop its hit Prius gas-electric hybrid car. Japan’s top automaker rejected […]

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

BMW’s Hydrogen 7 goes all-hydrogen with mono-fuel version

Way back in 2006 we reported on the debut of BMW’s Hydrogen 7 (pictured), a combined gasoline/hydrogen powered version of the German automaker’s luxury 7 Series sedan. A total of 100 examples were built and made available on lease to people of distinction — celebrities, politicians, socialites and the like (BMW just handed over a […]

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Monaco Prince receives Hydrogen BMW

Prince Albert II has been given a BMW Hydrogen 7 at the opening of the EVER MONACO environment exhibition.
The donation comes as part of the “Sustainable Environmental Protection” programme, which is one of the cornerstones of policy in the Principality.
The handover comes as BMW announces its latest milestone in its pursuit of the hydrogen future, […]

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

2009 Nissan Maxima in Green Program

For Nissan, the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) represents a major event. Over the last few years, the Big Apple served as the launch pad for significant new Nissan products. Last year, for instance, the Infiniti EX premium crossover was introduced to the world.
The 2008 edition of the NYIAS is no exception to this […]

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Automotive journalists look over the 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe as it is shown at the 2008 New York International Auto Show

Monday, March 24th, 2008

The 2008 Ford Mustang V-6

The 2008 Ford Mustang V-6 is shown at the 2008 New York International Auto Show

Monday, March 24th, 2008

The 2009 Honda Fit

The 2009 Honda Fit is shown at the 2008 New York International Auto Show

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Suzuki to Show Third Kizashi Concept

The third installment in the Suzuki Kizashi series has just been announced. The midsize sedan, the in-house penned replacement to the GMDAT-designed Verona will make its concept debut in New York in two weeks. The original Kizashi was shown in Frankfurt last September, and the Kizashi 2 was introduced to Japanese audiences in Tokyo later […]

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008