- Old MX-5 Miatas Recycled into New Kit Cars by Westfield
Westfield’s most recent creation is essentially one of its Lotus 7-style sports cars, but rather than sourcing expensive new parts to underpin the new frame and bodywork, it uses first generation (1989-1995) Mazda MX-5 components.
When it was launched back in 1989, Mazda's MX-5 revolutionized the sports car industry by providing a modernized version of ...
in Public bookmarks - Pirelli Debuts New 30-inch Tires at New York Auto Show
Do you think 22- or 24-inch diameter tires are large? Pirelli recently unveiled the world’s first 30-inch, ultra-high-performance production tire, designed specifically for light trucks and SUVs.
Do you think 22- or 24-inch diameter tires are large? Pirelli recently unveiled the world's first 30-inch, ultra-high-performance production tire, ...
in Public bookmarks - Porsche Adds Base Cayman to Lineup This Summer
When Porsche launched the Cayman S last autumn, we all knew that the base model was coming; it was just a matter of when.
When Porsche launched the Cayman S last autumn, we all knew that the base model was coming; it was just ...
in Public bookmarks - Porsche Adds Targa Roof to All-Wheel Drive 911 Models
The 911 Targa will be available with less selection than the standard 911 Coupe or Convertible in that it only comes with all-wheel drive, and the extra-wide rear track that measures 44 mm (1.73 in) wider than the non-AWD car.
As far as Porsche is concerned, having wide, open blue skies above and fresh air flowing through the cabin shouldn't ...
in Public bookmarks - Quality Issues May Delay New Toyota Introductions
Toyota has always seemed immune to the massive recalls that the Big 3 and many German automakers have suffered through, that is until recently. Now, a barrage of rather large recalls has caused Japan’s number one brand to take a look inward, and for the
It's not a figment of the imagination. There really are more recalls now that ever before. Why? It's not because ...
in Public bookmarks - Resurrection of the Boss Mustang
Having reportedly commenced last year, the current Boss project is nearing completion and is rumoured to be on schedule for an ‘07 launch. Based on the aforementioned Shelby, the Boss should inherit the GT500’s almost flawless suspension setup, with t
Ford has had some good luck as of late. Beginning with the rebirth of the Ford GT; the pace car ...
in Public bookmarks - Rolls Royce To Build Ultra-Exclusive Phantom Black
Big, powerful, and incredibly opulent, they’re the chosen transportation of royalty the world over, and as such Rolls-Royce has been known to produce a choice few special editions attainable only to those with either a crown on their head or a company n
No matter how you slice it, Rolls Royce was, is, and quite possibly will forever be the ruler by which ...
in Public bookmarks - Smart Gains Ground in Canada, Loses Everywhere Else
Last month DaimlerChrysler reported that worldwide, smart sales are down by almost a quarter. That equated to a worldwide total of only 9,500 smart cars sold last month, with the year to date figure being a paltry 38,500.
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few months, you've probably heard of a book and/or movie ...
in Public bookmarks - smart Goes Electric with fortwo ev
Starting later this year, smart announced that it would be doing a 200 unit trial run of the pure-electric smart ev. It is to Europe what the GM EV1 was to North America; a real, mass-market production electric automobile.
The smart fortwo, a truly iconic machine known around the world for its diminutive size, has slowly been changing the ...
in Public bookmarks - Telsa Motors Makes the Electric Sports Car a Reality
Gas is expensive; there’s simply no way around it. And with prices continuing to climb, it’s not a particularly good time to own a large displacement sports car; in fact with gas well into the $1.00 range, it’s not a good time to own a sports car, p
Gas is expensive; there's simply no way around it. And with prices continuing to climb, it's not a particularly good ...
in Public bookmarks - Ten 'Sexiest Cars' for 2006 May Surprise You
Sometimes it’s more interesting to hear what non-automotive professionals think about cars than those that are neck-deep into the industry, always looking to the next model year or beyond for something to stimulate the senses.
Sometimes it's more interesting to hear what non-automotive professionals think about cars than those that are neck-deep into the industry, ...
in Public bookmarks - Toyota Blows Away Chicago Showgoers with All-new Full-Size 2007 Tundra Pickup
In what might be the “biggest” launch of the year, Toyota unveiled its all-new Tundra full-sized pickup at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show. This 2007 model has finally stepped into the big leagues with its larger, more powerful, and more capable design. Wi
In what might be the biggest launch of the year, Toyota unveiled its all-new Tundra full-sized pickup at the 2006 ...
in Public bookmarks - Volkswagen Lets Consumers Vote For Name of New Compact SUV
Could something as subjective as a car have its name chosen by the general public? Well, Volkswagen decided to hold a vote to decide on the name for its first compact sport utility vehicle, to be based off of the PQ45 architecture.
Off the top of your head, how many things can you name, that were chosen by the public in a ...
in Public bookmarks - Volkswagen Quadruples its Net Profit for Q1 2006
Just because some automakers are forecasting dark wintry days ahead despite summer being just around the corner, doesn't mean all ...
in Public bookmarks - Volvo Creates Prototype V70 Powered by Five Different Fuels
The goal of the Volvo V70 Multi Fuel Prototype is to make the vehicle efficiently run on five different types of fuel; standard gasoline, E85 (bioethanol), natural gas, biomethane, and hythane.
For a carmaker that was once only associated with safety and ninety-degree bodywork, Volvo has taken on quite a number ...
in Public bookmarks - Volvo Revamps XC90 for New York
This 2007 model-year XC90 features one of the mildest facelifts ever attempted on any vehicle getting a mid-cycle upgrade. While there are new bi-xenon headlamps that swivel up to 15 degrees to illuminate around corners, the changes are near-impossible to
In 2003, the Volvo XC90 took the premium SUV market by storm. Prior to its launch, few thought that such ...
in Public bookmarks - Volvo Shows a Sportier Side for 2007 S60
Volvo is back at it again preparing another update, but this time around it’s only for the S60, and the emphasis is on creating a visual promotion to the car’s performance and athletic nature.
Two years ago, Volvo gave the S60 and its station wagon siblings, the V70 and XC70 a mild facelift. It ...
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