2010 Chevrolet Camaro coming in three trims with up to 405-hp

After being on a hiatus for several years, GM will introduce the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro next year. The concept made its debut in 2006 at the Detroit Auto Show but the production version...



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Spy Shots: 2010 Mercedes S-Class

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The current Mercedes S-Class is getting the nip/tuck treatment, and when the newer, younger looking car arrives in mid-2009 -- as a 2010 model -- it will come with an Audi-esque band of LED daytime running lights below the headlamps, and a Porsche-esque band of LEDs in the lower front fascia. Out back, the rear lamps get a much slicker treatment in basic red and white. And for the interior, SPLITVIEW will make it's split-personality entrance so that passengers can watch movies without being disturbed by all that driving going on in the next seat. Thanks for the tip, Jordan!

[Source: World Car Fans]

Spy Shots: 2010 Mercedes S-Class originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2009 Opel Insignia Officially Unveiled...It's Pretty Sexy

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After several leaks the last few days, Opel has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Insignia sedan.



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Ford's new electric van for 2010 will come from Europe

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Click above for a gallery of the Ford Transit Connect van

Ford's business plan submitted to Congress a few weeks ago indicated that the Detroit-based automaker would be offering a "full battery electric vehicle in a van-type vehicle for commercial fleet use in 2010." Up until this point, we were left to speculate on the basis for the new EV, but Ford CEO Alan Mulally has now revealed that the new Blue Oval van will be based on the European Ford Transit that's scheduled to hit U.S. shores in the summer of 2009. We expect to hear more about the upcoming electric van over the next few months, possibly at the Detroit Auto Show in January, but the fact that it'll be based on the Transit should come as little surprise. The only other cargo vehicle that the automaker has at its disposal is the full-size, rear-wheel-drive E-Series, and that platform would be much less appropriate for an urban electric vehicle than the lighter, front-wheel-drive Transit van.


[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]

Ford's new electric van for 2010 will come from Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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eBay Find of the Day: IMSA Löwenbräu 911 tribute car

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Click above for image gallery of the 1984 Porsche 911 Lowenbrau tribute car

Today's eBay Find of the Day is a special 1984 Porsche 911 RS 3.2 Tribute Car. What makes it special is its paintjob. Porsche fans will no doubt recognize the Löwenbräu livery on this 911. Löwenbräu was one of the first sponsors of Porsche's then-new 962 endurance racer when it entered IMSA GT racing back in 1984. The 962 was launched with driver Al Holbert, co-drivers Derek Bell, Chip Robinson, and Al Unser Jr., and sponsor Löwenbräu. "The Löwenbräu Car" became the most successful IMSA GTP racer in the series' history.

The actual vehicle up for bid is a "very clean" 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera with 140,000 miles on the clock, but only 40K since a complete engine rebuild. The car was completely stripped and repainted in factory Grand Prix White. It also received a new RS style interior and upgrades to the gearbox and suspension. Racing bodywork and additional touches were added to make it look like a period racer, although the car is set up for the street. Basically it's a chance to channel your inner Holbert on the road. The seller has it at a Buy It Now price of $49,990.


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eBay Find of the Day: IMSA Löwenbräu 911 tribute car originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Andy Wilman Interviewed On The Radio

From the Top Gear blog:

Here’s something for the proper Top Gear fan — our executive producer Andy Wilman at the Edinburgh Festival talking about the telly show.

It was a Five Live interview with newsreader (and former Star in a Reasonably Priced Car) Kate Silverton, covering searching topics such as secrets to the success of the show and why men like sheds.

At 13 minutes, it’s a decently long interview and is worth listening to. You can download the interview or stream it here:

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Mitsubishi to increase lightweight engine output

Mitsubishi is planning to increase output of fuel-efficient lightweight engine by 35 percent to 385,000 units a year by fall of next year. According to the Nikkei newspaper, Mitsubishi plans to spend...



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