04 November 2008, 11:17 AM
Forty years after its debut, a legend of drag racing is back.
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the release of the first Ford Cobra Jet Mustang in 1968, Ford Racing is introducing the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang, now available for customers to race in NHRA sportsmen classes during the 2009 season.
The new Mustang FR500CJ is officially being launched at the Ford press conference Nov. 4, as part of the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
For decades,
04 November 2008, 10:50 AM
Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly will see his brand new customized 2009 Ford Flex for the first time today when the vehicle is unveiled on the Ford stand at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas.
The 34-year-old rapper, singer and actor says Ford’s newest crossover caught his eye for the first time in July when it was on display at a Ford-sponsored event in Atlanta.
“When I saw it, I said ‘Yo, that’s hot! How can I get one of those?’” he recalled. “I though
04 November 2008, 10:38 AM
Ford, the definitive leader in tough trucks, is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute.
“Ford trucks have been a mainstay on the off-road racing scene for more that 20 years because of our long history of capability and durability,” s
04 November 2008, 09:45 AM
The new Volkswagen Scirocco has been honoured at the Scottish Car of the Year awards where it was crowned ‘Sporting Car of the Year’.
Against tough competition the new Scirocco was commended for its mix of style, dynamic ability and value.
Commenting on the win, Chris Craft, Director of Volkswagen UK said: ‘Thi
04 November 2008, 09:02 AM
Following its debut at the Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen has announced a number of revisions to the Phaeton luxury saloon with new features being added to the model range. Prices for the revised model, fitted with a 3.0-litre V6 TDI 240 PS engine, start at £44,235 RRP on the road.
Inside, new touchscreen satellite na
03 November 2008, 05:39 PM
The all-new Ford Fiesta has been named "Scottish Car of the Year 2008" at the 11th annual Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW) awards dinner in St Andrew's, Scotland.
A jury of 17 Scottish automotive journalists reviewed every new car available and, in an exhaustive selection process, short-listed eight
03 November 2008, 04:25 PM
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll see at the Scion booth this week. We’re located near the north side front entrance of Central Hall, #20703. See you in Vegas!
RUTHLESS CARTELL SCION xD by DRAG CARTEL INDUSTRIES
Background
The Ruthless Cartel xD, by Jeremy Lookofsky and Drag Cartel, brings back the open air look of the 1960s with a new twist of technology and body lines. By chopping the top four-inches, and removing the B-pillars
03 November 2008, 03:38 PM
The new SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE has been awarded the “ECOBEST 2008” distinction for the best ecological car of the year. This prize is given every year by the AUTOBEST organisation, and is great news for SEAT in its commitment to preserving the environment by manufacturing vehicles with reduced CO2 emissions.
The Ibiza ECOMOTIVE is the first homologated vehicle to register an emissions figure of only 98 g/km, featuring a five-door body and air-co
03 November 2008, 03:29 PM
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced a new 2009 Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 model, which features a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $9,990* (excluding Destination and Handling). The new Versa focuses squarely on value and fuel economy, with its standard 107-horsepower DOHC 16-valve 1.6-liter
03 November 2008, 01:31 PM
Innovation No3: the Flat Under-floor Fuel Tank
The third instalment in Toyota’s series of cut-paste-and-print guides to the ground-breaking design and engineering features behind the new iQ reveals details of the car’s flat under-floor fuel tank.
The usual place for a car’s fuel tank is beneath the rear seats, but in the compact interior of the iQ this would make it impossible for Toyota to achieve its goal of a sub-three-metre long car with four seats. The solution was to create a flat fuel tank, positioned
03 November 2008, 12:45 PM
The customised version of the Rexton, shown on the SsangYong stand at this year’s British International Motor Show, is now an additional model in the SsangYong range, priced at £29,995 on-the-road.
The SsangYong Rexton R-Line was so enthusiastically received by visitors to the SsangYong motor show stand, that distributors Koelliker UK, had no hesitation in adding it to the range.
Differing only in detail from the show car, the Rexton R-Line is the work of celebrated designer Afzal Kahn, wh
03 November 2008, 12:12 PM
The nimble, dynamic and ingenious C1 is easy to live with and a practical all-round performer. The city car's innovative compact design, economy and environmental respect underline Citroen’s creative approach. The C1 earned the highest mark in the “essential car” category in a 2008 survey conducted by JD Power and L’Automobile Magazine on customer satisfaction in France.
Since launch in June 2005, Citroen has sold 310,000 C1s worldwide. The Ma
