http://www.automobilesreview.com Car News, Car Reviews, Auto Shows, Car Photos, Car Videos Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:57:28 +0000 http://www.automobilesreview.com/feed_logo.gif http://www.automobilesreview.com http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/volkswagen-high-efficient-golfs/15722/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/volkswagen-high-efficient-golfs/15722/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:24:33 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15722 Following the launch of the standard sixth generation Golf and the GTI and GTD performance models, Volkswagen is pleased to announce the ‘economy’ range, based on a new 1.6-litre common rail diesel engine, and which includes a BlueMotion variant. All the new Golf models with this engine and five-speed manual gearbox achieve CO2 emissions of [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/volkswagen-high-efficient-golfs/15722/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/honda-civic-type-r-mugen-prototype/15718/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/honda-civic-type-r-mugen-prototype/15718/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:57:59 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15718 Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan.]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/honda-civic-type-r-mugen-prototype/15718/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/videos/prior-design-mercedes-slr-230-styling-kit/15714/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/videos/prior-design-mercedes-slr-230-styling-kit/15714/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:16:13 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15714 ]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/videos/prior-design-mercedes-slr-230-styling-kit/15714/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mazda-refresh-mazda5/15709/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mazda-refresh-mazda5/15709/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:13:18 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15709 Mazda Motor Corporation has announced upgrades to its Premacy (known as the Mazda5 in overseas markets) compact minivan in Japan. Popular due to its sporty styling and driving performance, the freshened Premacy goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (including sales tax) for front-wheel [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mazda-refresh-mazda5/15709/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/prior-design-audi-tt-aerodynamic-kit/15705/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/prior-design-audi-tt-aerodynamic-kit/15705/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:01:50 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15705 Prior-Design styling kits originates from the idea of combining the sporty and aggressive design of NTC with sheer elegance. The new Prior-Design aerodynamic kit for the Audi TT prove that affirmation. With no doubt the look of the new aero kit reminds us for Audi’s R8 super car. Now the last generation Audi TT can [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/prior-design-audi-tt-aerodynamic-kit/15705/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/yamaha-riders-hemi-challenger-srt8/15701/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/yamaha-riders-hemi-challenger-srt8/15701/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:09:25 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15701 MotoGP Fiat Yamaha Team riders former World Champion Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo switched gears to the 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI engine of the Dodge Challenger SRT8 as they prepare for the MotoGP Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix races in Laguna Seca, California. While it’s not as nimble as their MotoGP bikes, the modern version of [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/yamaha-riders-hemi-challenger-srt8/15701/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/porsche-goodwood-2009/15694/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/porsche-goodwood-2009/15694/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:50:37 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15694 With an unbeaten record of 16 victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours race, the reputation of Porsche has been founded on success in the high speed, high pressure motor sport environment. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 917, the first Porsche to win Le Mans outright, and it is therefore appropriate [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/porsche-goodwood-2009/15694/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/senner-audi-a5-carlsson-evo-ds/15692/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/senner-audi-a5-carlsson-evo-ds/15692/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:35:27 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15692 The Senner Tuning specialists has released a new styling package for the 2009 Audi A5 with various improvement options which includes both exterior and interior enhancements. The Senner Audi A5 sits on 21'' 1/5 Evo DS Carlsson alloy wheels with high performance tires.]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/senner-audi-a5-carlsson-evo-ds/15692/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/nissan-370z-yellow/15645/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/nissan-370z-yellow/15645/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:21:54 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15645 It’s already the one bright spot in the affordable sports car market, but now Nissan is going for gold with a special version of the storming 370Z coupe. Not for shrinking violets, the new 370Z Yellow lives up to its name in spectacular fashion. Ultimate Yellow is the paint job and it signals a 370Z with [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/nissan-370z-yellow/15645/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/hurst-competition-plus-challenger/15636/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/hurst-competition-plus-challenger/15636/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:59:33 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15636 Hurst Performance Vehicles, one of the most recognized and revered names in automobile history, kicked off its highly-anticipated Competition/PLUS series with the Hurst Competition/PLUS Challenger at the NHRA Museum’s Twilight Cruise Wednesday, July 1, 2009.]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/hurst-competition-plus-challenger/15636/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/fiat-500c-uk/15629/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/fiat-500c-uk/15629/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:01:49 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15629 Having made its international public debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in March, the new Fiat 500 C, a convertible version of the iconic Fiat 500, goes on sale in the UK on Thursday 2 July – with the UK being the first market in the world to receive the vehicle. The stylish new Fiat [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/fiat-500c-uk/15629/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mini-one-d-a-mixture-between-power-and-economy/15625/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mini-one-d-a-mixture-between-power-and-economy/15625/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:36:44 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15625 The MINI model family is set to welcome another new arrival. A new entry-level diesel model will be launched in September 2009 and promises to deliver exceptionally economical driving fun. The MINI One D showcases the qualities of its state-of-the-art diesel engine as part of an attractive entry-level package. The drive system is based on [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mini-one-d-a-mixture-between-power-and-economy/15625/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/bmw-x1/15610/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/bmw-x1/15610/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:14:00 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15610 It was confirmed today that the BMW X1 is planned to debut in the United States in calendar year 2011. The X1 has been conceived with the flexibility to offer traditional rear-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive configurations, as well as a wide variety of gasoline and diesel powertrain choices. In light of rapidly evolving [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/bmw-x1/15610/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/alfa-romeo-celebrates-99th-birthday-goodwood/15616/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/alfa-romeo-celebrates-99th-birthday-goodwood/15616/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:38:29 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15616 A year shy of the Italian sporting marque’s 100th birthday, Alfa Romeo will be preparing for next year’s Centenary with an historic hill climb by the first 8C Spider production car to be seen on the move in Britain, at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. A firm favourite at last year’s British Motor Show, the [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/alfa-romeo-celebrates-99th-birthday-goodwood/15616/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/spr1-t80-858bhp-porsche-997/15608/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/spr1-t80-858bhp-porsche-997/15608/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:19:25 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15608 Swiss automotive tuner SPORTEC, famed for its ultra high performance SPR1 range of 997 based supercars, is proud to announce the latest addition to its range, the T80. Conceived, designed and constructed in Switzerland by SPORTEC’s technical team, the new version of the SPR1 offers unrivalled supercar performance and exclusivity. The T80 builds upon the performance [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/spr1-t80-858bhp-porsche-997/15608/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/toyota-prius-batteries-recyclable/15598/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/toyota-prius-batteries-recyclable/15598/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:01:05 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15598 Long before the first new Prius reached the showroom, Toyota had plans in place to ensure that when the car reaches the end of its useful life it can be disposed of in an environmentally responsible fashion. When its driving duties are done, more than 85 per cent of new Prius’s can be recycled and more [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/toyota-prius-batteries-recyclable/15598/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/bloodhound-ssc-goodwood/15597/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/bloodhound-ssc-goodwood/15597/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:48:55 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15597 STP, founder sponsor of the BLOODHOUND SSC 1,000mph World Land Speed Record bid, in co-operation with Goodwood, is hosting a dramatic display at this weekend’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, July 3-5. A full-size model of the mighty BLOODHOUND SSC (Super Sonic Car) will be on show for the first time, in the centre of the exhibition [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/bloodhound-ssc-goodwood/15597/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/vw-passat-cc-2/15593/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/vw-passat-cc-2/15593/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:03:18 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15593 International panels of design experts have chosen their winners and one Volkswagen model has made an exceptional impression: the Passat CC. Last night in Essen, Germany, Volkswagen’s four-door coupé was presented with the “red dot Design Award 2009 – Best of the Best”, once again highlighting Volkswagen’s first-class and attractive design concept. The elegant model [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/vw-passat-cc-2/15593/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/vauxhall-corsa-skates/15590/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/vauxhall-corsa-skates/15590/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:43:25 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15590 London’s ultimate roller disco is finally here. With Carl Barat, Remi Nicole, Alfie Allen & Smash and Grab’s very own DJ duo Queens of Noize providing the soundtrack of the evening and none other than ‘Shoreditch’s ringmaster’ Jonny Woo hosting a car-aoke – complete with dress-up props galore – time to get your skates on [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/vauxhall-corsa-skates/15590/feed/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mercedes-benz-concept-bluezero/15585/ http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mercedes-benz-concept-bluezero/15585/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:22:37 +0000 AutomobilesReview.com http://www.automobilesreview.com/?p=15585 Adistinctive radiator grille with a large star in the middle. Dynamic lateral lines on the flanks. A metallic-painted body that exudes power and excitement. There is no debating that with this car, the Concept BlueZERO, Mercedes-Benz is redefining its familiar design idiom. What’s more, the dynamic exterior design symbolizes innovative forms of mobility that will [...]]]> http://www.automobilesreview.com/auto-news/mercedes-benz-concept-bluezero/15585/feed/