April 20th, 2009

The Maybach brand is bringing out the new Maybach Zeppelin to spearhead its luxury saloon model range. The new model, which received its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment. This makes it a worthy successor to the legendary Maybach Zeppelin, which was revered worldwide as
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Posted in Dreamcars, Maybach | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
April 4th, 2009

Ford is further building on its solid foundation of the new F-150 to deliver the all-new 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor, a purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck versatile enough to take on the most challenging desert adventures as well as the everyday commute.
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Posted in Ford | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
April 1st, 2009

During much of the Mustang's "Fox Body" years from 1983 to 1993, the emphasis was on “fast.†The gas crisis was long over, and Team Mustang focused on the resurgence of the performance aspects of the Mustang.
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Posted in Ford | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
March 31st, 2009
Certification testing shows the 2010 Shelby GT500 improves 2 mpg in highway conditions compared to the outgoing model, with ratings of 14 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Changes to the top gears, which were made taller, are a key reason for the improvement.
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Posted in Ford | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
March 25th, 2009

Next month, Ford and the Mustang Club of America will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Ford Mustang with a four-day celebration in Birmingham, Ala. During the weeks leading up to the anniversary, we are taking a nostalgic look back at Mustang history. Last week, we took you back to the early years, 1964-1973. This week, we begin with 1974.
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Posted in Classic Cars, Ford | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
March 19th, 2009

The wait is over. After a seven-year hiatus, the new Chevrolet Camaro is now back in dealer showrooms. Combining great looks, performance and advanced technology, the 2010 Camaro honors its heritage while delivering on customer expectations of a sports coupe for the 21st century.
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Posted in Dreamcars, General Motors | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
March 18th, 2009

A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners.
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Posted in Classic Cars, Ford | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
March 12th, 2009

With “Mercedes-Benz Young Classics,†Daimler AG is setting its sights on a new, promising business segment: the growing community of enthusiasts for classic cars of more recent vintage. These are passenger cars in production during the period from 1970 to around 1990.
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Posted in Auto Repair and Maintenance, Classic Cars, Daimler, Mercedes-Benz | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
March 12th, 2009

For the first time in the company's history stretching back over 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz performance brand is presenting a vehicle developed in-house, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The super sports car serves up an exciting proposition with its unique technology package: aluminium spaceframe body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine developing 420 kW/571 hp peak output and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration and sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones. The ideal front/rear weight distribution of 48 to 52 percent and the vehicle's low centre of gravity are testimony to the uncompromising sports car concept.
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Posted in Dreamcars, Mercedes-Benz | Posted by Markus Burgdorf
February 26th, 2009
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) today announced its fourth quarter and calendar year 2008 financial results, which were affected by the dramatic deterioration in global economic and market conditions during the year, declining consumer confidence and a 50-year low in per-capita auto sales in the United States. For the 2008 calendar year, GM reported an
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Posted in General Motors | Posted by Markus Burgdorf