2010 Cadillac SRX Crossover unveiled

  Distinctive design and craftsmanship
Cadillac unveiled the next-generation 2010 SRX Crossover today, featuring a completely new design and more-efficient, high-technology engine choices. The new SRX is a mid-size luxury crossover coming to the North American International Auto Show next week.  The all-new SRX is a fresh and compelling crossover aimed squarely at the priorities of luxury buyers.

70th anniversary of Maserati's first Indianapolis 500 win

  The new Quattroporte Sport GT S debuting at 2009 NAIAS
Debuting at the Detroit Auto Show, the new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S sets yet another milestone in terms of sportiness in the high performance luxury sedan segment of the automotive market. Conceived and developed as "a real driving machine in the guise of a luxury sedan," the Quattroporte Sport GT S is the ultimate expression of Maserati's sportiness in the Quattroporte range.

The new SLR Stirling Moss

  Pure excitement and driving pleasure
Mercedes-Benz and McLaren are adding the crowning glory to the model family of their highly successful SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car. There is neither a roof nor a windscreen to separate the driver and passengers faces from the bugs, stones and wind; they enjoy unadulterated high-speed excitement with all the attributes of a speedster. The new SLR Stirling Moss is also characterized by the most sophisticated technology and a breathtaking design which reinterprets the SLR legend.

Porsche loses Bob Carlson to cancer

  Loved by one and all
With extremely heavy hearts, Porsche Cars North America and the Public Relations Department share the sad news that Bob Carlson passed away today.  Arguably Porsche’s biggest fan and, to anyone who was fortunate enough to spend time with Bob, a genuine and generous soul, today Porsche has lost a dear family member, one who truly had Porsche and motorsports in his blood. Bob succumbed to his long battle with cancer today.

Porsche unveils first photos of Panamera

  Automotive
Three-quarters of a year prior to market launch, Porsche has released the first official photos the new Panamera. Porsche’s unique four-seater was conceived and designed as a four-door grand touring sports car, combining numerous talents in typical Porsche style: sporting driving dynamics, a spacious interior, and the supreme comfort of a Gran Turismo.

Tomorrow's Cars Closer Than You Think At Ford

  by Ali Arsham
Recently Ford invited us to an event in Northern California to drive a sampling of their cars.  On hand were some of their latest offerings such as the Ford Flex.  Also present were some products from Land Rover, Mazda and Jaguar.  Anyone can go down to their local dealer and drive a Flex.  The highlight of the event was the opportunity to test drive Ford’s future cars.

HCCI may be the engine of choice before long

  Diesel technology on gasoline engines
In the future, you're going to hear much more about HCCI, or homogeneous charge compression ignition. Besides universities and national laboratories, virtually every major automaker is working on this promising technology. Research on HCCI, underway for about three decades, is now producing tangible results.

Mercedes Hybrid coming to USA

  S400 BlueHYBRID
The 2009 S400 BlueHYBRID will be Mercedes-Benz’ first hybrid passenger car and also the first mass-production hybrid with a lithium-ion battery that’s been specially developed for automotive use. The S Class hybrid will go sale in Europe in June 2009 and be available in the U.S. three months later.

Final look of Chevrolet Volt revealed

  Production version of new Plug-In Elctric Car
General Motors launched its next 100 years today by unveiling the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt - a vehicle that delivers up to 40 miles of gasoline- and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional miles.  The design of the Chevrolet Volt production car has evolved from the original concept that was unveiled at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Pontiac Names All New Sport Truck The "G8 ST"

  Thinks consumers will still want trucks

• Sports car with truck-like cargo and towing capabilities
• V8 engine with Active Fuel Management linked to six-speed automatic
• 74-inch cargo bed and 3,500 lb towing capacity
• Available in late 2009 as a 2010 model

Chevrolet Unveils The 2010 Camaro

  A Fun, Efficient Sports Car For The 21st Century
Chevrolet introduced the production 2010 Camaro today. It is a heritage-inspired sports car for the 21st century, combining great looks and performance; advanced technology and surprising efficiency – including 26-mpg estimated highway fuel economy. Sales begin in the first quarter of 2009.  Built on GM’s new, global rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Camaro is offered in V-6-powered LS and LT models, as well as the V-8-powered SS.

2009 Restyled BMW 3 Series Sedan and Sport Wagon

  BMW does not mess too much with a good thing
The 2009 3 Series Sedan and Sport Wagon is poised to maintain its market leadership with updated exterior and interior styling, new technologies, enhanced ergonomics and, as previously announced, the U.S. introduction of BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance in the form of the 335d Sedan.