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11.30.10

Porsche Cajun will become little brother to the Cayenne SUV
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The latest auto car news written in the Kelley Blue Book reports... Numerous rumors about a Porsche-badged junior-sized sport utility have now become official fact with the automaker confirming that its board of management has formally approved an "efficient and sporty model" to be developed under the working name "Cajun." This new crossover -- whose name comes from "Cayenne Junior" -- will is intended to further expand on Porsche's eminently successful foray into the performance SUV segment.
11.30.10

Abarth 500 by NOVITEC
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The latest auto car news written in the Alex Ricciuti reports... Fiat tuning specialist offers power upgrades on the 500 Abarth up to 212 PS / 156 kW and 325 Nm of torque.
11.30.10

Chevrolet Volt production officially begins today, GM auctioning first one for charity [w/video]
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The latest auto car news written in the Sebastian Blanco reports... Filed under: Hybrid, Videos, Chevrolet, GM, Electric First Chevrolet Volt gets built - Click above to watch the time-lapse video Want to be like Lance Armstrong and get the first available production model of one of the most eagerly-awaited vehicles of the decade? You can, if you're willing to bid some money to help the Detroit Public Schools - more specifically the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, which supports math and science education. The "first Chevrolet Volt available for retail sale" will be auctioned on Bidonthevolt.com through 6 p.m. (EST?) December 14, with the ...
11.30.10

Leaked: 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Details Surface
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The latest auto car news written in the Automotive News & Auto Blog | Car Industry News & Blogs ~ Wide Open Throttle reports... The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet was produced in 2008 and again in 2010, and due to its popular demand, the turn-key drag car will apparently return for the 2012 model year. Ford has yet to officially divulge details for the hopped-up Mustang, but a Puerto Rican dealer has published what appear to be legitimate specifications for the new model. Like previous iterations of the purpose-built drag racer, Ford starts with a base Mustang V-6 coupe, before stripping ...
11.30.10

Video: Dario Franchitti drives Jim Clark’s legendary ’65 Lotus at Indy
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The latest auto car news written in the Jeff Glucker reports... Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Etc., Videos, Racing Dario Franchitti drives Jim Clark's legendary Lotus 38 - Click above to watch video after the jump We're sure that open-wheel hero Dario Franchitti has managed to realize quite a few of his four-wheeled dreams over the years, but he's only just managed to top them all with a drive of Jim Clark's legendary Lotus 38, a car that Clark piloted to victory in the 1965 Indy 500. Franchitti, like Clark, was born in Scotland and the two share a love of going fast. Jim ...
11.30.10

2010-11 Land Rover LR2 Recalled For Driver Airbag Failure
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The latest auto car news written in the The Car Connection reports... Recalls are almost as frequent as new model introductions these days, with everything from child seat anchor access to floor mat orientation to blame, but occasionally a serious threat to daily-driving safety arises, and the latest recall of 2010 and 2011 Land Rover LR2s definitely falls into the latter category, thanks to a connector problem that...
11.30.10

Rolls Royce Phantom tuning program by Wald previewed
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The latest auto car news written in the Alex Ricciuti reports... Japanese tuner provides teaser details about its upcoming program for the Phantom called the SPORTS LINE Black Bison Edition. Tuning package will included unique 24-inch forged wheels.
11.30.10

Honda Insight gets much cheaper base model, new features for 2011
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The latest auto car news written in the Steven J. Ewing reports... Filed under: Hybrid, Hatchback, Honda 2011 Honda Insight - Click above for high-res image gallery The slow-selling Honda Insight hasn't exactly stolen any of the Toyota Prius' thunder since its introduction last year, and with new green cars like the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf ready to join the battle, the future of Honda's hybrid hatch doesn't look too bright. Still, the Japanese automaker has given the Insight a host of improvements for the 2011 model year, including a new base model that retails for $18,950 (including the $750 destination charge). So, ...
11.30.10

Autoblog Podcast #206: Porsche Cajun, Nissan Leaf COTY, 10Best
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The latest auto car news written in the Dan Roth reports... Filed under: Podcasts, Etc., Buick, Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Episode #206 of the Autoblog Podcast is staffed by Chris Shunk, Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Chris Paukert. We hit the Autoblog Garage first and then cover the confirmation of the Porsche Cajun, what it means that the Nissan Leaf has been named European Car of the Year, and finish up talking about the new Car and Driver 10Best list. Of course, we finish with your questions at the end, ...
11.30.10

2012 Porsche Cayman R Makes World Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show – Web Exclusive
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The latest auto car news written in the European Car RSS Feed reports... 2012 Porsche Cayman R Makes World Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show - Web ExclusiveNew mid-engine coupe takes its purist cue from Boxster SpyderATLANTA - Featuring 121 pounds less weight and the most horsepower available in a mid-engine Porsche, the 330-hp Cayman R has been created for one reason: pure driving dynamics. With its highly-tuned sports suspension and vigilant attention to weight savings, the third Cayman model offers an even more precise driving experience than the standard Cayman S. A direct descendant of the famous 1950s 550 and ...

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