Shelby GT500 and Camaro SS: Muscle Car Showdown in 2009
Motor Trend’s 2009 comparison put Ford’s Shelby GT500 against Chevrolet’s Camaro SS, highlighting the performance gulf and the thinking behind each American muscle car.
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Motor Trend’s 2009 comparison put Ford’s Shelby GT500 against Chevrolet’s Camaro SS, highlighting the performance gulf and the thinking behind each American muscle car.
RUF Automobile has officially introduced its first electric sports car, a converted Porsche 911, featuring a 150kW motor and a claimed range of up to 320km.
German tuner ABT has revealed its performance and styling package for the Audi Q5, offering up to 310hp and a full aerodynamics kit ahead of its Essen Motor Show debut.
Swiss tuner Sportec extracts 200hp and 300Nm from Volkswagen’s 1.4 TSI Golf, matching the output of the GTI with understated looks and improved acceleration.
Audi has released an official teaser image of the 2010 A8, offering the first look at its new flagship saloon ahead of production early next year.
Early photos of the RR4 prototype show a more compact Rolls-Royce saloon, set to rival the Bentley Continental Flying Spur in 2010.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May take the Porsche Panamera on a cross-country challenge and pit the Ford Focus RS against Renault’s Mégane R26.R.
Ford’s 2010 Fusion Hybrid secured the NADAguides.com Car of the Month title for June, highlighting its fuel economy, technology, and position in the hybrid saloon segment.
Jaguar’s XJ 2.7 Diesel has again topped the Environmental Transport Association’s 2009 Car Buyers’ Guide, recognised for its low emissions and fuel efficiency among luxury models.
Jaguar’s 2010 XJ saloon arrives with aluminium construction, a panoramic roof and a choice of V6 diesel or V8 petrol power, with UK prices from £52,500.
BMW Z4 and Nissan 370Z go head-to-head on the track, while the presenters take on a classic car rally across Spain with pre-1982 bargains.
Japanese Performance magazine puts the 403bhp Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 through its paces, highlighting its performance and £50,000 price tag.
Alfa Romeo has cancelled plans to produce the MiTo GTA, citing economic pressures and uncertainty over the business case for the high-performance hatch.
The Mercedes-Benz Folding Bike, designed for urban commuters, features an eight-speed sequential transmission, full suspension and a patented folding mechanism for easy storage.
German tuner Hamann has launched a customisation programme for the BMW 7 Series F01 and F02, offering aerodynamic enhancements, larger wheels, and interior upgrades.
The opening episode of Top Gear’s third series features the Ford GT’s highly anticipated test, a divisive new BMW 5-Series, and a wet lap for the Porsche 911 GT3.
Mitsubishi has unveiled the production i-MiEV, its compact electric car, with sales to Japanese corporate customers beginning in July 2009 and individual sales planned for 2010.
Audi’s upcoming RS5, powered by a 4.2-litre V8 producing over 450hp, has been filmed during mountain testing, revealing its engine note and hinting at future model plans.
Unofficial computer-generated images offer a glimpse of BMW’s future 3 Series, with speculation around new turbocharged engines and a possible 2012 production start.
With 403bhp and a 0-62mph time of 3.8 seconds, the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution FQ-400 became the most powerful and accelerative Evo ever sold by the brand.
The 2010 Ford Mustang made its debut ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show, introducing revised styling, new technology and powertrain enhancements for both V6 and GT models.
BMW has introduced the 316d ES Saloon, pairing a 1,995cc diesel with class-leading economy and low emissions, targeting business and private buyers from September 2009.
The first episode of Top Gear’s thirteenth series aired in June 2009, featuring a Ferrari FXX test, a Lotus Evora review and Michael Schumacher as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.
Acura’s 2010 TSX introduces a 3.5-litre V6 alongside the existing four-cylinder, bringing more power, revised suspension and fresh features to the entry-premium saloon.