After the slowdown and standstill of ‘08 and ‘09, we’re all looking forward to get on the fast lane this new year. So, are you ready to spend and hit the road in style this 2010?

If so, then go get a roadster, that two-door type of car that’s always been a ruling member of road royalty. And when making the list, consider the BMW Z4 sDrive35is.

Set to make its world debut at the January 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, this coup of a coupe is the latest in the German luxury automaker’s famed Z4 series. BMW’s website describes this new spider as “combining classic proportions with modern sportiness,” and is confident that it will surely be at the top of its market segment due to its impressive features. continue reading…

The king of cars has been overthrown by a new challenger—in this case, the retro-ish 2008 Dodge Challenger reminiscent of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s muscle cars.

According to the recent survey by Consumer Reports, the V8-powered Dodge Challenger has topped the Toyota Prius hybrid in terms of customer satisfaction. The survey noted that 92 percent of Dodge owners would definitely buy another one given the opportunity. continue reading…

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Here’s a driving tip for you: if you’re ever lost while driving, make sure you’re driving a Ford.

According to a recent navigation system survey commissioned by JD Power and Associates, Ford managed to rank first and second with their Clarion navigation systems in their Lincoln MKS and Ford Flex respectively.

Likewise, the survey noted that Ford took five of the top ten slots: the Ford F-150 was at 4^th place, the Ford Escape was at 7^th while the Ford Edge followed at 8^th.  Meanwhile, non-Ford vehicles were ranked accordingly: the Acura TL was at 3^rd, the Porsche 911 was at 5^th, the Cadillac CTS was at 6^th, the Hyundai Genesis was at 9^th, and the Infiniti FX-series was at 10^th. continue reading…

Members of Switzerland-based Sauber team have their fingers crossed that good things really come to those who wait.

Staring at the possibility of missing next year’s Formula One tourney with BMW bailing out on the races and with Malaysian-backed newcomer Lotus F1 snatching its spot on the grid, Sauber team’s fate was rather dim.

But the Swiss racing squad patiently waited on the wings for the next team that will bow out of the competition. Last month, Toyota said it won’t be chasing the checkered flag after its final race in Abu Dhabi this year, opening the 13th place for Sauber. continue reading…

Designed to surpass the 1000MPH land speed record, the proposed Bloodhound LSR supersonic car (SSC) employs a hybrid engine that is comprised of a rocket engine and a fighter jet engine.

The jet engine uses the Rolls-Royce XG-40 technology developed for the Typhoon Eurofighter interceptor.

The 42 feet long, 6.5 ton workhorse departs from the previous record-breaking car, which was the Thrust SSC back in 1997 when it broke the 700mph land speed barrier. The hybrid rocket implemented in the new Bloodhound is being developed by Daniel Jubb, who is also involved in the previous Thrust SSC design. continue reading…

Black Friday is coming to stores this week and it seems like General Motors is joining in the fun with a few inventory sales.

GM has recently announced that they’re clearing their 2009 inventory by the time January 2010 rolls around. This means that each of their production lines will have a specific sale. For example, Chevrolet will be having a “Red Tag Sale,” Buick-GMC will be having a “Holiday Event,” while Cadillac will be given a “Seasons Best” treatment. continue reading…

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Want your car to earn immortality? Then have it featured in the highly-popular video game Gran Turismo.

Philip Koenen, the owner of a black 1970 Mustang SOHC 427-powered ‘Trans-Cammer’, brought his car to the recent 2009 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Koenen’s automobile was well-received, winning the Best Hot Rod award– as well as the Gran Turismo Best in Show award.

In this case, the Gran Turismo Best in Show award is judged by a handful of automobile journalists from Motor Trend, European Tuner, and Import Tuner as well as Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi. Already on its seventh year and sponsored by Sony Computer Entertainment America, the award is honor the best-looking car at the SEMA event for inclusion in the Gran Turismo franchise. continue reading…

“I rode my Crocs and wore my Porsche today.”

Confusing? While some people think it is remotely impossible to confuse a car from a shoe, Porsche AG just did not want to take that chance so it sued Crocs, Inc. for trademark infringement.

Aside from heftier price tags compared to their respective rivals in the market, Porsche and Crocs have another thing in common: the Cayman brand. continue reading…

When Italians live life, they live life to the fullest. When the people of Lamborghini live life, they live life to the utmost in terms of power and speed. This probably explains why there’s such a thing as the Lamborghini Reventon Roadster.

First of all, there’s the Lamborghini Murciélago, which is the carmaker’s flagship offering ever since it came out in 2001. An offshoot of the Murciélago LP640 is the very limited edition Lamborghini Reventón (with only 21 cars made), which came out in 2007 and is one of the most powerful and most expensive sports cars in the world.

And because the Sant’Agata Bolognese carmakers couldn’t leave it well enough alone, they now have the even more powerful and more expensive Lamborghini Reventón Roadster. continue reading…

The Ford Mustang is a powerful icon on the US highway and is America’s favorite muscle car. Given that the Mustang has a $31.8 billion aftermarket industry, it’s no surprise that Americans love to modify this car as well.

This is why at the upcoming SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) show in Las Vegas, a slew of polished-up customized ponies will be on display. continue reading…