Transporter 3: One Condition – I Drive My Own Car
October 30, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Audi, Automotive, Movie, Video
We posted a movie trailer for Transporter 3 a while back but it was not so “car focused” as the newest movie trailer for Transporter 3. The movie, obviously is the 3rd installment of the Transporter and Transporter 2 movies where each included a bad-ass sports sedan. In the first Transporter it was a BMW 7 series (735) and in Transporter 2 it was an Audi A8 W12. In Transporter 3 they up the ante a bit more and introduced an Audi S8.
AUTO-Biographical: The State of the American Automotive Industry
October 30, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Automotive News
It seems as if every day there’s a new story about a major automaker having trouble because of the state of the economy, not just in the United States, but worldwide as events build and effects cascade.
- Toyota’s worldwide production is down by 1.3% for the first half of their fiscal year which likely means profits have slumped a little, though they’re still stronger than much of their competition.
- Honda is also feeling the strain. Their North American operating profit dropped 80.6 percent during the third quarter of 2008, and they’ve responded by cutting their outlook for the year.
- Alfa Romeo had planned to bring Alfas to the U.S. in 2010, but has pushed that back to 2011, with planned cars being for the 2012 model year (this marks the third delay – originally the cars were due on these shores in 2005, which then got pushed back to 2007).
Taken separately, these items are unpleasant. Taken together there is cause for alarm, and a sincere wish for some kind of cheap car insurance equivalent available for automobile companies.
SEMA 2008 Preview: Lexus Project Cars Flex Their Muscles
October 30, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Lexus, SEMA
We recently posted another SEMA 2008 show preview of a Lexus IS F by Fox Marketing/Artisan Performance but that was just a tip of the iceberg that Lexus is rolling out on the floor of this year’s SEMA show.
(images and more info after the jump)
Nissan 370Z Fully Exposed: 2010 Nissan 370Z Official Images
October 29, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Nissan
You all may have seen plenty of posts and images of what the new 2010 Nissan 370Z would look like but now it is official. Here are photos of the new Nissan 370Z. Do not feel shameful as it is not a sin to look at this beauty in naked form. Today the Nissan 370Z gets exposed.
We should get even more details and photos at the time of the upcoming LA Auto Show.
Enjoy the images and let us know what you think about the way it looks? Love it or hate it?!?!?!
(click for hi-res image of the new Nissan 370Z)
Ferrari California Test Drive: AutoCar’s Ferrari California Test Drive Video
October 28, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Ferrari, Test Drives, Video
0-60 in less than 4 seconds, 460 horsepower 4.3L V8 and a 7-speed dual clutch tranny. Did we mention the engine is in the front of this new Ferrari? This Ferrari is a bit more plushy than the normal. Laced with some extra luxury accents and luxury features this new Ferrari is still able to push you up to 193mph. You still get the best of both worlds in a hard top convertible that retracts in about 14 seconds. Time for another Ferris Bueller!… OH YEA!!!
Enjoy the images and video after the jump!
2009 Movie: New Fast And The Furious Movie Coming Out! – Fast and the Furious
October 26, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Movie, Video
Update: Link to the 2nd and lastest Trailer in HD (as shown during Superbowl XLIII: The newest Trailer!!!
View the official trailer for Fast and Furious in Hi-Def (HD 1080p)
Update: August – Sept 2008 – New images and Video
The first Trailer/Video clip of the Fast and Furious movie:
Here it is as I promised! The New Fast and Furious Trailer/Video clip of the upcoming Fast and Furious movie!
Enjoy and feel free to spread the word/link! (videos after the jump)
SEMA 2008 Preview: Chevrolet Camaro Black
The SEMA 2008 auto show will have the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro and one of the versions will be dressed in black. No it is not the funeral procession for the death of GM, at least not yet. It is more like a BUZZ for Chevrolet to show-case the new 2010 Chevy Camaro in a new light, or should we say DARK?
There is a long list of modifications that complete the Camaro “Black” which includes larger exhaust tips, front lip spoiler, new five spoke wheels and red-colored halo/angle eye headlight accents (reminiscent of BMW). More information will be released as the November 4th gets closer marking the opening day for SEMA 2008.
Click on image for hi-res photo
Below are a few videos of the making of this BLACK Chevy Camaro. (click “read more” to view) Enjoy!
Sneak Preview: Nissan 370Z Video Test Drive
October 23, 2008 by Malcolm
Filed under Automotive, Nissan
Nissan allowed Motor Trend to take the new upcoming Nissan 370Z out on the road and do a little review. They could not let you view the inside but they allowed them to showcase the car still in tape wraps. Looks like it has a few cues from the new Nissan Maxima and Nissan GT-R-esc designs. We noticed the roofline is very similar to the GT-R while the headlamps may be similar to the new Maxima headlamp clusters. Due to the 
transmission whoas of the new GT-R this may be a nice alternative to those who want a fast Nissan sports car. Although this will not be super-car status like the GT-R but it is suppose to be faster than the outgoing 350Z model. November 17th should mark the date for the new official stats and unveiling of the new Nissan Z car (370Z).
