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Nissan plans nine debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon including Leaf Aero Style concept
In the eyes of international automotive media, the Tokyo Auto Salon tends to be overlooked, mostly due to its proximity to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Nonetheless, there’s still quite a bit to see at Tokyo’s aftermarket extravaganza, and Nissan, together with Autech Japan and the automaker’s Nismo performance division, will be [...] -
How I Made It: Hot-rod designer Chip Foose
Considered by many to be the world’s top hot-rod designer, Foose credits his ferocious work ethic and passion for cars to his dad, Sam. The gig: Chip Foose is considered by many to be the world’s top hot-rod designer. His Huntington Beach company, Foose Design, modifies collector cars and builds custom cars. A hand-built creation can take up to six years and [...]
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Shell – Ferrari Spot
Here’s a Shell commercial shown in Europe. Ostensibly, they’re selling gasoline, but the cars used in the video steal the show. Ferrari pulled several of their race cars from various ages out of storage, flew them around the world, and filmed them running through the streets of Rome, Rio, New York, Hong Kong, Honolulu, and [...] -
2010 BMW X5 — Flash Drive
The BMW X5 sport-utility vehicle has evolved into a highly desired yuppie SUV that never goes off the concrete. It does everything well, and looks good doing it, with a bold grille, sharp-looking rims and attractive lines. The X5 we tested had a twin-turbo V8 engine. While tremendously fast, it was also horribly inefficient; I [...] -
2011 Chrysler 300 Revamped: 2011 Detroit Auto Show
AUBURN HILLS, Michigan — Chrysler has extensively reworked its flagship sedan, the 2011 Chrysler 300, which makes its public debut next month at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show and begins reaching U.S. dealers in the first quarter. As Chrysler aims to reposition the 300 sedan a bit higher in U.S. buyers’ minds, corporate master Fiat [...] -
Nissan plans nine debuts at Tokyo Auto Salon including Leaf Aero Style concept
In the eyes of international automotive media, the Tokyo Auto Salon tends to be overlooked, mostly due to its proximity to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Nonetheless, there’s still quite a bit to see at Tokyo’s aftermarket extravaganza, and Nissan, together with Autech Japan and the automaker’s Nismo performance division, will be [...] -
How I Made It: Hot-rod designer Chip Foose
Considered by many to be the world’s top hot-rod designer, Foose credits his ferocious work ethic and passion for cars to his dad, Sam. The gig: Chip Foose is considered by many to be the world’s top hot-rod designer. His Huntington Beach company, Foose Design, modifies collector cars and builds custom cars. A hand-built creation can take up to six years and [...] -
Pulse Jet Board Racer Bicycle
Ever had one of those moments where you’re having a few drinks with friends and you come up with a great idea? You know the kind – usually they involve movie scripts or fast food creations. My dad says “everyone has a brilliant idea now and then, but it’s the people that do something about them that matter.” [...] -
Aston Martin DB5 1964
Yes. This is the Aston Martin Sean Connery drove as James Bond in the movies Goldfinger and Thunderball. This iconic Aston Martin DB4 1964 will be up for auction in London at RM Auctions’ Automobiles on October 27. It is expected to go as high as $5 million because if its rarity. It is only [...] -
Spyker Cars pays off GM for Saab purchase ahead of schedule
Spyker has announced that the Dutch supercar manufacturer has completely paid General Motors for the purchase of Saab. The purchase was split into two payments, the last of which was due on July 15, but Spyker opted to send the full $24 million to Detroit ahead of time. The builder of the C8 Aileron says that the funds [...] -
DeBoers to bring first Leafs to valley
When the Nissan Leaf goes on sale late this year, Lithia Motors Chairman and CEO Sid DeBoer and his wife, Karen, will be in the driver’s seats of the first mass-produced, all-electric cars to hit Southern Oregon. The DeBoers have put down deposits on two 2011 Leafs built in Smyrna, Tenn., but won’t get advanced [...]