Archive for December, 2007


Chevy Celebrating 50 Years Of The Impala

2008 Chevrolet Impala 50th Anniversary Edition 

Well, it has been 50 years since the Impala was first introduced as special edition Bel Air way back in 1958 - but what about those missing 10 years? Can Ford bring back the Tempo next year and call it a 25th anniversary edition? Eh, who’s counting anyways?

2008 BMW X6 - Sports Activity Coupe

2008 BMW X6 

To be ‘officially’ unveiled at next month’s Detroit Auto Show, the 2008 BMW X6 will be a five-door, four-seat, coupe-like body. We suppose that’s why they call it a “coupe”, though your author was under the impression that moniker was reserved for two door cars. At any rate, we’ve got the scoop and even a video.

Rolls Royce Struggles To Meet Demand

Rolls Royce 

Despite the lackluster sales of automobiles in general, the luxury automaker Rolls Royce seems to be having no problem selling their lavish cars - in fact that’s the problem. Driven by the economic growth in developing countries (*cough* China) and an influx of people entirely too much money, RR hopes to increase production and expand their line-up.

Mercedes Adds A Pair Of AMG SL Roadsters To Lineup

2009 Mercedes Benz AMG SL65 Teaser 

Ahead of the ‘official’ launch, the team at Mercedes has only given us a teaser photo of the SL65 (see above) - typical behavior to build some momentum going into a new model launch.  With that being said, however, we’ve got the scoop on a bit more information (or speculation) on Benz’s flagship roadsters.

2008 Barrett-Jackson’s Muscle Car Wars

Barret-Jackson Auction Muscle Car Wars

As of the most prestigious and anticipated car auctions in the world, Barret-Jackson has always been known for ‘collector’ cars. Well that’s changed a bit over the last few years, led by offerings from Shelby (Gt500, GT-H, etc.) and other custom tuner-car builders. Now that the infamous ‘Muscle Car Wars’ are back, the auction’s playing up to it’s new role and will be offering three of today’s most sought after late model sports cars.