17 Jan. 2010 | Automobile, Ford | No Comments »
The next-generation Ford Focus makes its worldwide debut providing customers with more affordable technologies and features than ever in this segment, as well as detailed craftsmanship, outstanding fuel economy and a new standard for driving quality. Read the rest of this entry »
10 Jan. 2010 | Automobile, Lexus | No Comments »
November 26, 2009
2012 Lexus LFA Front Three Quarters Driver
A little over a month after its world debut at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show, Lexus’ most ambitious — and most expensive — car ever, the $350,000 552-hp-V-10-powered 2012 LFA, made its first appearance at a major North American auto show in Los Angeles.
Here’s what editor-at-large Arthur St. Antoine, who had the chance to sample the supercar at the famous Nurbugring Nordschliefe thought about the LFA’s on-road behavior: Read the rest of this entry »
07 Jan. 2010 | Automobile, Porsche | No Comments »
Major upgrade with new engines, transmissions, suspensions.
2009 marks the first redesign of the Porsche Cayman. But wait, you say, it looks like last year’s car so where’s the redesign? To the naked eye it’s only in the ends of the bodywork and some wheels. The primary changes are to the engines and transmissions, and upgrades to suspension and other systems, in short, to the primary ingredients that make a Porsche a Porsche.
07 Jan. 2010 | Automobile, Porsche | No Comments »
Redesigned, featuring new engines, transmissions.
The Porsche Boxster is a delightful sports car that is equally at ease being pushed to its limits or sauntering through traffic jams. The engine note is invigorating, the handling crisp, the ride elastic, the brakes sublime and the interior ideal for driving, but it is how all this works in harmony that makes the Boxster such an entertaining car. Read the rest of this entry »
07 Jan. 2010 | Automobile, Porsche | No Comments »
New engines, new PDK transmission.
The Porsche 911 combines driving excitement with everyday comfort. It’s our top choice for enthusiasts who want a sports car for daily driving. The latest-generation model, designated 997, is the best ever. It was launched for the 2005 model year.
For 2009, the 911 lineup gets a significant overhaul. The Carrera and Carrera S come with new engines. Even bigger news is a new dual-clutch automated manual transmission called the PDK, or Porsche Doppel Kupplungsgetreibe. The 2009 Porsche 911 models also get larger brakes. The exterior is slightly modified with new bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights. Inside, the center console is reworked, Read the rest of this entry »
