Last Cars News Blog: августа 2009

If automakers get a bailout, should NASCAR die?

Filed under: Motorsports, Chrysler, LLC., Ford, GM, Toyota

A columnist over at Slate.com is recommending -- and not lightly, he wants you to know -- that with the domestic automakers enduring "Detroit's version of The Troubles," now would be a good time to "euthanize" NASCAR. He makes a long argument, but the crux of it is simple: if the domestics get a heap of money from the government, should that money really be used to sponsor a specialized race series that arguably doesn't have the national pull or the return it once did? His supporting arguments are sometimes disingenuous and occasionally slightly off-base, but the question is worth considering. If the public loans money to the automakers, who decides where that money is spent? Yet, if Ford, GM, and Chrysler were to do the same thing to NASCAR that Honda, Suzuki, Audi, and Subaru have been doing, well... that would leave NASCAR as a one-make series featuring, ta-da, Toyota. And wouldn't that be something to see? Thanks for the tip, Josh!

[Source: Slate]

If automakers get a bailout, should NASCAR die? originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hurst Performance announces 50th Anniversary Viper

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Auction Action, Special/Limited Editions

Hurst is at it again, breathing their 50th anniversary magic on a Dodge Viper. Fifty cars will be made, each featuring a number of details already seen on the Hurst Hemi Challenger, including the Hurst pistol-grip shifter and Hurst wheels. The interior will be stitched up by Katzkin leather, and sound effects will come via a Corsa exhaust. As for colors, you will be offered the usual two: black with gold stripes, and white with gold stripes.

The car you see peeking through in the picture above is a 1-of-a-kind that will go under the gavel at next month's Barret-Jackson auction. That one is matte gold with matte black racing stripe and black chrome wheels. But we have a feeling that if you don't get the car at Barrett and you really want one just like it, Hurst will be happy to exchange some of your green for some of their gold. Check out the press release after the jump, and the well-heeled among you should make your reservations for Scottsdale now.

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Hurst Performance announces 50th Anniversary Viper originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toyota supports Detroit 3's pleas for bailout bucks

Filed under: Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Toyota, Earnings/Financials

Toyota doesn't want one of the Detroit 3 to fail. Despite the fact that the Japanese automaker is a direct competitor and seemingly stands to gain long-term sales from the collapse of at least one of its American competitors, the reality is that it would be a major headache for the entire industry. The largest issue may be that a Detroit collapse, especially of General Motors, would take a number of key suppliers down with it -- suppliers that Toyota relies upon just as much as any other automaker.

Toyota, Honda and Nissan all call the U.S. market their largest, so these import car companies require the American economy to remain strong in order to keep sales figures and profits relatively healthy. The loss of hundreds of thousands -- if not millions -- of jobs would be a major blow to the already struggling U.S. economy and could also cause additional import backlash.

The last potential problem facing the Japanese automakers is a possible takeover of an American automaker by another competitor, likely from China or India, that could flood the market with low-cost cars. The last successful influx of competition came from Korea in the form of Hyundai and Kia, and Toyota isn't looking forward to losing market share to another set of automakers any sooner than necessary.

[Source: CNN Money]

Toyota supports Detroit 3's pleas for bailout bucks originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi's Outlander SUV is Going to Get the Twin-Clutch Transmission from the Evo

In addition to using the new twin-clutch transmission in the Lancer Evolution and upcoming Lancer Ralliart, Mitsubishi is also going to put the transmission in the Outlander SUV.

At .70 Cents per Gallon Can Home Brewed Fuels Battle Big Oil Costs?

The rise in fuel costs is finally forcing people to get creative with their alternative fuel ideas. Scientists have been warning that some day the cheap petroleum that fuels most nations would run out and alternatives would be necessary. However, most of us are wait-and-see personalities who do not react to such warnings until we have to. As gas prices threaten to hit $4 per gallon in the US, and are well past that in other nations, some of the most viable solutions are coming form The Little Men of industry. Check out the videos to follow and see what some of the alternatives to Big Oil that are right under your noses. (more…)

Kia KOUP Concept Unveiled with 290 Horsepower and Very Honda-Like Styling

Kia has unveiled the KOUP Concept this morning at the New York Auto Show.

Officially Official: Pagani Zonda Cinque revealed with 678-hp

After a couple of images leaks with no details Pagani has finally release official pictures along with technical details of the upcoming street legal version of Pagani Zonda R. Called the Pagani...

600 HP Aston Martin Vantage RS is Headed for Production

Aston Martin unveiled the Vantage RS Concept at the end of last year. At the time the automaker said the car was only a concept, but we know how that goes.

Stillen Nissan GT-R: 620 horsepower, 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds (w/ video)

Posted by Autoblog

Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Coupe, Performance, Videos, Nissan

Stillen Nissan GT-R Targa Race Car – Click above to watch the video after the jump

It’s been more than six months since Stillen started working on their Nissan GT-R race car and…

Geneva 2008 Preview: Land Rover LRX Concept Shows Up in Black

Land Rover unveiled the LRX Concept in Detroit and although the vehicle is labeled as only a concept, the automaker is going to bring a black and silver LRX to the Geneva Auto Show. The black and silver LRX Concept will be shown alongside the original white LRX.

Audi: Woerthersee coverage

We are usually no big fans of such club events like Woerthersee, but this year was special. Why? Just watch the pics. They mark the return of the rings.- 200,000 visitors and 50,000 vehicles anticipated- brand meet for Audi and VW fansThe 26th Wörthersee Tour from 16 to 20 May 2007 celebrated two firsts this year. AUDI AG was represented for the first time as a manufacturer at the legendary

Spy Shots: Saab 9-4

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Spy Photos, Crossovers/CUVs, Saab

If you were to order a black Saab 9-4, as of now you can almost see what your CUV will look like. If things go as originally planned, it will go into production in about a year. Up front is pure Saab, the rear hatch couldn't say SportCombi more forcefully, and the sloping shoulder line and window profile are 9-5. It's supposed to go into production in about a year, but hopefully we'll get to see it in Detroit in a few weeks since who knows where things will be a year from now.

[Source: Global Motors]

Spy Shots: Saab 9-4 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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All-New 2009 Subaru Forester Starts at $19,995

Subaru has announced the pricing for its all-new 2009 Forester, which starts at $19,995.

Cherie Roberts

Cherie Roberts has got more heritage in culture in her pinky finger, than most people have in their whole body. Cherie is an impressive mixture of Irish, British, German, Native American, Vietnamese, French, and Chinese. Sounds like Cherie’s parents and grandparents were world travelers.

Cherie Roberts

Nissan releases sketch of new compact crossover for 2010

Nissan announced today that it will build ‘an innovative all-new compact car’ at its Sunderland plant in the UK starting 2010. Not many details were given about the vehicles but Nissan...

Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Volvo XC60 Crossover Officially Unveiled

After many leaks this week, Volvo has officially unveiled the 2009 XC60 crossover, that is going to be unveiled in Geneva.

Russell Datz, confirmed gearhead, to handle Fisker communications

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Sedans/Saloons, Green, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs

Click above for more high-res images of the production Fisker Karma

Henrik Fisker has a dream, and an honorable one at that. "We see no reason style and performance need to be sacrificed to attain fuel efficiency and environmental responsibility," says Fisker, designer of the Aston Martin DB9, V8 Vantage, BMW Z8 and the upcoming plug-in hybrid Karma sedan. That's a tough message to get out there, though, since many people can't seem to reconcile the thought of driving excitement with environmentally friendly design. To help break down those obvious barriers, Fisker Automotive has brought aboard Russell Datz, a man who has previously worked with Lotus for the U.S. launch of the Elise and Panoz, makers of Ford-powered boutique sportscars. Datz is also familiar with going as fast as possible, having owned an Audi 5000 Turbo Quattro and autocrossed a Honda CRX. Welcome aboard, Russell! We're happy to see a longtime gearhead filling another desk at Fisker Automotive and wish you the best of luck in your new position.

Gallery: Production Fisker Karma

Continue reading Russell Datz, confirmed gearhead, to handle Fisker communications

Russell Datz, confirmed gearhead, to handle Fisker communications originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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