2011 Ford Shelby GT500 Features Lightweight Aluminum Engine
The latest version of the Shelby GT500 Mustang from Ford just hit the press, and it looks like a winner right out of the box. For starters, Ford has finally seen fit to make an engine that’s all alloy for the Shelby GT500. And what an engine it is.
The 2011 Shelby GT500 is motivated [...]
OK all you yuppies, the latest model of your favorite way to convey Buffy and Trevor to soccer practice is here: The 2011 BMW X5. Yes, it’s got all the features you liked before, but only more so. And since this is BMW, there’s even more C & C gee-gaws to make you happy.
First off [...]
Welcome to Automoblog.net Version 2.0!
That’s right, after a long four years, we’ve finally updated out busted old design and gave Automoblog.net a fresh new modern look.
So, what do you think!? The old design is up there on the left, compared with the new look on the right.
The changes are obvious, but here’s what it means to you:
The whole Automoblog.net [...]
We Drive the 2011 Nissan LEAF Electric Car
0 Emissions, 5 Passengers, 90 MPH Top Speed, 100 Mile Range, 2010 Launch
That’s Nissan’s marketing slogan for their new fully-electric, zero emission LEAF, which is being promised delivery some time later this year. Nissan is currently on a 22 city tour to show off the car, and invited current Nissan owners to come take a [...]
Just as things seemed like they couldn’t get any worse for Toyota, what with the runaway cars accelerating out of control, Toyota is experiencing more problems with the Prius’ regenerative braking system. The problem, which drivers describe as “an inconsistent feel during slow and steady application of brakes on rough or slick roads when the [...]
No Hybrid Sportscars From Porsche
Looks like someone is trying to be different. With seemingly every car manufacturer out there making some sort of hybrid, or announcing plans to offer one in the near future, Porsche is bucking the trend. Ferrari has a hybrid version of their 599 coming out at Geneva this March, but Porsche has said no way [...]
Economy Makes People Choose Boring Car Colors
With any economic downturn, we see lots of negative trends start. One trend that gets my blood boiling on a regular basis is the overwhelming amount of monochromatic cars on the road. Next time you’re out driving, pay attention to the color of vehicles going by. You’ll start to notice the majority of them are [...]
Renault Wind, It’s Like A SuperAmerica For The French
So a while back, Ferrari made a rather trick version of their 550 Maranello, called the SuperAmerica. They resurrected the name form a 1960s model, but essentially, all it was normal 550. What was cool was that it was a power retractable hardtop. But rather than folding and stowing, the whole rook panel simply flipped [...]
Jeff Koons to Create New BMW Art Car
It is an odd occurrence when two of my great loves, cars, and art, can get combined. So it was with great trauma and foreboding that I looked upon an email that dropped into my Automoblog inbox with the subject line of “Jeff Koons to Create New BMW”.
“Jeff Koons?!” I said, as I regained consciousness, [...]
Chicago Auto Show Web Cams are Live
Each year, the folks at the Chicago Auto Show put up a few live web cams around McCormick Place to allow anyone to take a look at what’s going on and even manipulate the cameras.
The show, which runs from Feb. 12-21, goes from nothing to complete in very short time. Log on to the live [...]
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