Archive: august 20, 2008

Lies, damn lies and HP ratings: C&D dynos five Nissan GT-Rs

Lies, damn lies and HP ratings: <i>C&D</i> dynos five Nissan GT-Rs

Filed under: Tech, Supercars, Nissan
From the beginning, the Nissan GT-R's performance figures seemed too good to be true. Weighing in at over 3,800 pounds and packing a claimed 480 hp, the 3.5-second sprint to 60 and 11.8-second quarter-mile time just didn't add up. And then the tests began...Buff book... Read more

Let there be victory: Hyundai Genesis trumps Lexus GS 350 in comparo

Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Hyundai, Lifestyle
InsideLine, no strangers to luxury, recently put the Hyundai Genesis up against the kind of competition the Korean automaker wants to be associated with: the Lexus GS 350. The GS 300 first came out in 1993 and had the luxury re-defining LS and ES for siblings;... Read more

Spoon to recreate NSX Type-R in LHD trim for U.S.

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Japan, Supercars, Acura, Honda
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Honda NSX-R.Honda's decision to only offer one Type-R model in the U.S. - the DC2 Integra - is still considered a crime among Hondaphiles. And of all the models that could have benefited from a seriou... Read more

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Aug 20 Rumormill: Mercedes BLK on the way

Filed under: Crossovers/CUVs, Mercedes-Benz, Rumormill
While there is a mad rush for automakers to make smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles for the U.S. market, many of the vehicles we crave are already...

Aug 20 Q would be proud: Aston Martin and Jaeger LeCoultre release their second DBS transponder watch

Q would be proud: Aston Martin and Jaeger LeCoultre release their <i>second</i> DBS transponder watch

Filed under: Gadgets, Aston Martin
With a 510 hp V12 under-hood, you wouldn't need any extra motivation to buy an Aston Martin DBS, but the James Bond factor certainly doesn't hurt. So if you're going to...

Aug 20 Gilles: Chrysler done with 'Edge' look, going 'Organic'

Filed under: Time Warp, Trends, Chrysler, LLC.
We're already encouraged by the fact that Ralph Gilles has ascended to the top of Chrysler's design department, as the past vehicles penned under his supervision...

Aug 19 GM adds 12-month/12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty on certified used vehicles

Filed under: Car Buying, Maintenance, GM
Now that leasing seems to be going through a slow phase-out, shoppers looking for a good deal on a newish vehicle may take a harder gander at certified pre-owned...

Aug 19 Mechanic arrested for not giving up vehicle to angry customer

Filed under: Maintenance, Carsumer Advocacy, Humor
Remember last week when we told you about a tuner shop in Florida that got stuck holding a $16,000 bill after customizing some broke guy's Toyota Celica...

Aug 19 Spy Shots: Maserati Gran Turismo Spyder

Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, Paris Motor Show, Maserati
Never underestimate a car guy on holiday. That's the lesson to be learned by Maserati, which apparently left a Gran Turismo Spyder mule...

Aug 19 Detroit automakers take hit in U of M satisfaction study

Filed under: Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM
After years of incremental improvement in customer satisfaction, a study from the University of Michigan shows that overall, Detroit automakers have declined versu...

Aug 19 GM brings back employee pricing to sell remaining 2008 models

Filed under: Car Buying, Marketing/Advertising, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, HUMMER, Saab, Saturn
It is no secret that the automotive industry is hurting for sales to close out 2008. Over the past...

Aug 18 Alfa Romeo's return to America comes into focus

Filed under: Alfa Romeo
Be patient. In the inherently fast-paced automotive industry, it's quite a thing to ask. But that's exactly what Alfa Romeo has demanded of the eager legions of its fans in the United...