Archive for January, 2007

Saleen Special-Edition Mustangs Confirmed to be Bad-Ass

Saleen Special-Edition Mustangs Confirmed to be Bad-Ass

I’ve been a pretty big fan of the Saleen Mustangs for a while now, but the 2005-current versions have been anything but exciting, until now. There will only be 25 of these made total. The 25th will be given to the winner of the Great American Run, and the other 24 will be sold only [...]

Think You Know Your Turbos?

Think You Know Your Turbos?

If you think so, head on over to the Turbo IQ Test from Honeywell Turbo Tech. I embarrassingly don’t know as much about turbos as I thought, so I’m not telling you my score Turbo IQ Test via Jalopnik

2008 Nissan Altima Coupe Video

The Hollywood Extra brings us a minute-long video of what will certainly be my next vehicle purchase; the 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe. When I wrote how it’s going to be at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show, I noted how I\’ll get the choice of a 270 horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 or a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that [...]

Coolest Concept Cars – Detroit Auto Show 2007

Coolest Concept Cars – Detroit Auto Show 2007

AOL Journals (TheGearShift) just released their list of the 5 coolest cars from the Detroit Auto Show. I agree with the cars, but perhaps not the positions. The Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept I wrote about before should be higher on the list, but all of these are really cool. Check out the list: Fifth [...]

Breaking News: Snow and Ice are Slippery!

Breaking News: Snow and Ice are Slippery!

Okay, so it just started snowing a few days ago, and I’ve already witnessed my share of people driving like idiots on the snow and ice, then seeing them a few miles down the road in the ditch. I must admit, it makes me smile when I see stupid people learn a lesson, but it [...]

Honda Accord Coupe Concept

Honda Accord Coupe Concept

Take a look at the most recent rendering of the upcoming Honda Accord Coupe Concept. Unveiled at the recent Detroit Auto Show, this is a hint at what the next Honda Accord Coupe will look like: Quite stylish. Honda’s senior vice president in America, John Mendel, said: “The CoupĂ© demonstrates the styling direction for the [...]

Nissan Reveals New Nismo 350Z

Nissan Reveals New Nismo 350Z

Along with the new 2007 350Z, Nissan is releasing what’s known in Japan as the NISMO Fairlady Z. Along with the engine upgrade, the tuned-up Z gets the obvious aero upgrades, as well as a stiffened body. The Z suspension is stiffer, and with Yamaha performance dampers also part of the more rigid body/suspension structure, [...]

2007 Nissan 350Z

2007 Nissan 350Z

Nissan released pictures, pricing and info on the 2007 350Z. While it’s not a major update, it’s an update none-the-less, which at least shows that Nissan is trying to keep things fresh, if the Altima redesign wasn’t enough to prove that. While not a huge upgrade on the exterior, it does get that awkward-looking hood [...]