Lexus Debuts Revised LS 460 with New Styling, Telematics
New Exterior Styling Includes Revised Front Fascia, Headlamps and Taillamps
New Optional Sport Package For RWD Models Combines Sport Tuned Air Suspension, Brembo Brakes, 19-inch Forged Wheels with Aero Body Design Elements and Exclusive Interior Features
New Audio and Telematics Technology Adds Convenience
The Lexus LS 460 flagship luxury sedans debut revised styling, new electronics and a new optional performance-tuned Sport Package for 2010. Lexus continues to offer the LS 460 and long-wheelbase LS 460 L, both available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. [click to continue...]
The Miami Auto Show begins this Friday Oct 23 and one very eagerly anticipated vehicle will be there: the all new for 2010 Jaguar XJ. The new XJ is not only significant because its luxury maker has a storied past and tremendous cachet, but also because its maker is going through troubling times and this car needs to be successful if Jaguar is to be around for much longer. [click to continue...]
In markets across Europe and the US, Lexus has always been a luxury brand without a real performance heritage, and therefore, without a soul. The cars have always been very well built and appropriately luxurious but they never really appealed to buyers that trend towards the driver’s car/performance end of the spectrum. They are upscale Toyotas after all, a maker that has smartly, business-wise at least, focused on the everyday and the reliable. But that is all about to change…somewhat. [click to continue...]
The 1990s have been long gone for a while now, and unfortunately, so has Mazda’s RX-7. Having been effectively replaced by the RX-8 in the market, enthusiast’s hearts and minds have remained another matter entirely. Ever since the low slung two-seater was replaced by a larger half door-backseat toting sibling, wishful thinking has been rampant ever since about when a real RX-7 would come back. [click to continue...]
The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo was introduced over the summer and is just now making the rounds with reviewers. This Turbo brings together many technologies that have been in various Porsche race and road cars such as the GT2 and GT3. The engine is based on the newer 3.8-liter unit from the Carrera S but features variable turbine geometry, direct-injection, integrated dry-sump lubrication, dynamic engine mounts, and a new intake that effectively cools the air before entering the turbos.
One very welcome change is with the 7-speed dual-clutch PDK, gone are the awkward thumb buttons to change gears, it now features much more natural feeling paddles behind the steering wheel. [click to continue...]
The 2009 Miami Auto Show starts this Friday, Oct 23 and runs until Nov 1. That means nine days and tens of thousands of square feet of beautiful models showing off the tight lines and curves in all the colors Miami is known for… and yeah, of course there’s cars there too! But seriously, check out the show this weekend and next and make sure to print up your discount tickets here or drop by any McDonalds and pick up a few coupons.
Expect to see some debuts from Volvo and Jaguar at least, along with the always pleasing Million Dollar Alley, Memory Lane, and motorcycle exhibits. Regular ticket prices are $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-12.
Remember Russell Crowe in Gladiator? There’s a scene towards the end of the movie where the wimpy and deranged emperor plans a gladiator style fight to the death in the Colosseum against big, beefy “commander of the armies of the north” Maximus, and in turn win over the people’s favor. Ordinarily, you’d have to be crazy to bet against Maximus, there’s no way in hell he could lose to a wimpy wannabe like the emperor. But we soon learn why the Emperor thinks he has a chance. Just before the fight, the Emperor visits a tied up Maximus and proceeds to mortally stab him in the side. Ahh, nothing like showing the world you truly can beat down a Roman General…. as long as he has a deep, blood gushing stab wound. Remember the scene? Apparently, Ford does too. [click to continue...]
The National Geographic channel is serving up a few more episodes of their Ultimate Factories series where they take a one hour tour of some of the world’s most awesome factories, bless their little hearts! Last season took viewers inside the Ferrari factory showing how a 599 is born, from turning molten metal into a mighty V12 and everything in between up to where it leaves the factory under its own power. This season takes a similar route by visiting some of your other favorite supercar makers. [click to continue...]
Auto sites across the web have been almost universally coming down on Chrysler CEO Peter Fong’s revelation to Business Week that they will be positioning the brand as a true luxury make, his exact words being “a notch above Lincoln, a notch above Cadillac”. Regardless of who is giving Business Week the interview, its clear that Chrysler’s new bosses at Fiat are starting off down the same road that previous owner Daimler AG did: come up with a luxury image as opposed to a luxury car. [click to continue...]
The new Camaro has been a hit for GM since they started selling it this past spring, even outselling the Mustang every month so far. But while Ford has the 540hp GT500 to brag about, GM has had to make do with the its regular V8 SS model that puts out only 426hp. This, as you can see, puts the new Chevy at a disadvantage in the eyes of car mags, spec-sheet racers, and school boys everywhere. But according to GM’s very own Ed Wellburn, thats about to change shortly. [click to continue...]
