Just One Man’s Opinion
11
Mar
I know there are other rental car companies that specialize in renting exotic cars from Ferraris to Jags and even Corvettes. So I guess Avis has decided to span out there portfolio to now include “Cool Car” specialty. Among the cool cars are Cadillac CTS and STS, Hummer H3 and now a Chevrolet Corvette. [...]
10
Mar
For those purist out there wanting a manual transmission (we know who you are Risdo) in the new Challenger SRT, good news could come next week. According to Autoweek, at the New York auto show next week, it will be announced that the tire-abusing 430 hp, 420 lb-ft torque Challenger SRT will come with a [...]
7
Mar
For those that don’t know, Tata Motors (India’s largest automotive manufacturer) is finalizing its takeover of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford. I guess all this buying power has gone to Chief Ratan Tata, he has hinted that his next acquisition could be a stake in Ferrari.
Now, this isn’t as much of a stretch as [...]
7
Mar
So, $190,000 just a little above your budget for a new Ferrari F430? Don’t worry, when October rolls around, look for an entry-level Ferrari 2+2. Codename F149, look for this to share some components with the current Maserati GranTurismo. So, it will be a front engine, 4.3-liter V8, 2+2 configuration. However, I’m sure Ferrari will [...]
5
Mar
Oh MY!! I have a huge soft spot for Maserati. At the Geneva Motor Show, they unveiled the 2009 Maserati Gran Turismo S. Just take a look at that beauty!! So, what’s the difference between S and non-S model you’re asking? Oh, about 40 hp, larger Brembos brakes, dark-colored wheels, a subtle rear spoiler [...]
5
Mar
If you thought the Toyota Yaris was too big and was looking at the Smart Fortwo, STOP! Toyota revealed the 2009 Toyota iQ at the Geneva Motor Show. The iQ is called a 3+1, meaning it’s capable of carrying up to three adults along with a child or luggage in comfort. I’m assuming they’re [...]
3
Mar
Well, the German’s got busy over the weekend and came in this morning ready to buy. According to Automotive News, VW is going to raise its stake in the Swedish truckmaker Scania to 68.6 percent. This move would most likely merge Scania and the German truckmaker MAN, which MAN owns 15.6 percent of Scania.
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3
Mar
The supervisory board of Porsche AG has given the approval to take a majority stake in Volkswagen AG, which they already hold 31 percent. Porsche said that this doesn’t mean their will be a merger in the future, just means Porsche wants 51 percent of VW and has $20 billion they need to spend.
Keep you [...]
3
Mar
Brabus is to Mercedes-Benz to what Roush is to Ford, bring large motors into current production cars. Brabus took the sharp looking C-Class Sport model M-B and squeezed in a 730 hp, 6.3-liter twin turbo V-12, from the M-B S 600. This little engine that can, will propel 0-62 mph in 3.9-second and has [...]