Honda CR-Z Hybrid Coupe Sales to Start in Japan in February 2010
Posted by admin on Aug 2, 2009
For some twisted reason, Honda likes to remind us every once in a while that the CR-Z hybrid sports coupe and the hybrid version of the Jazz - Fit will enter production. But to completely fair, at least this time the Japanese automaker released some new information in the form of the JDM launch dates. According to Honda, customers in Japan will be able to buy the CR-Z from February 2010 and the Fit Hybrid (Jazz in Europe) sometime before the end of 2010.
Honda added that the start date for European sales of the spiritual successor of the CR-X coupe that is based on the 2007 Tokyo Show CR-Z concept car will be released toward the end of 2009.
And what about the Jazz Hybrid? Well, Honda’s exact words were “the IMA system will also be introduced into the award-winning Honda Jazz within the next few years.” In other words, don’t expect to see the hybrid supermini arriving at Honda’s European showroom any time soon.
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2010 Jaguar XJ Officially Unveiled
Posted by admin on Aug 2, 2009
The all new Jaguar XJ was officially revealed today at the Saatchi Gallery in London hosted by Jay Leno. There was some VIP’s in attendance including a variety of celebrities, public figures and business leaders. The newest Jaguar model features an exciting fresh design combined with high performance and engineering. Once very cool new exterior feature is the panoramic glass roof providing extra interior light and the vehicle a lower roof line. The car will have a greatly improved carbon footprint thanks to aerospace inspired aluminum body architecture that was used in building the car. This improves fuel consumption and performance. The interior features chrome and piano black detailing, leather and veneer surfaces. Other features include gadgets like an 8-inch touch screen that you watch DVD’s on as well as a 1200W sound system and media hub.
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Alfa Romeo Reportedly Cancels the MiTo GTA
Posted by admin on Aug 2, 2009
Everyone stood up and paid attention at the Geneva auto salon this past March when Alfa Romeo took the wraps off the MiTo GTA. The lust-worthy hatchback promised all the Italian style and aggression you’d get from a Ferrari or Lamborghini in a more accessible package and finally gave the diminutive MiTo premium hatchback – Italy’s answer to the Mini Cooper and styled to mimic the gorgeous Alfa 8C Competizione – the capabilities to match its styling. Although what we saw in Geneva was just a concept car, Alfa Romeo spokesmen said we’d see a production version on the road by the end of the year. Well, don’t go making room in your driveway just yet. Because while Alfa Romeo is slated to finally return to the North American market as part of parent company Fiat’s new partnership with Chrysler, the MiTo GTA may not make it. And not just the trip across the Atlantic either, as Alfa Romeo now says that the harsh economic circumstances mean that the project has been put on indefinite hold.
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SV 9 Competizione Corvette
Posted by admin on Aug 2, 2009
This is a Corvette C6 that has basically gotten a facelift…Italian style. The SV9 Competizione received its inspiration from the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and features all carbon fiber bodywork. There have been some slight changes to the interior as well as some preformance mods including a boost in horsepower up to 450hp. The car has a 0-60moh time of four seconds flat. It’s also been outfitted with a new set of wheels wrapped with Pirelli Pzero Rosso tires. There is a limited production of just 1,000 units and the car is priced at $99,995.
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2009 Superior 54 Sport Wagon
Posted by admin on Jun 14, 2009
After GM debuted the first Corvette in 1953 they introduced a show car named the Nomad which was essentially a Corvette wagon. It was a great concept that never made it to the assembly line, but it held a spot in the hearts of ‘Vette heads since then. Superior Glass Works has spent years putting together a plan and resources to bring you their tribute to the Nomad, the Superior 54 Sport Wagon. Featuring the classic styling of the original, but with a few modern touches including the C5 Corvette chassis. Want in? Have the $125k to drop? You need to act fast, there will only be 25 made.
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