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Is There Another SL Facelift Coming?

AllCarZone — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:24:34 +0000

I found this on one of the Mercedes dealer blogs I check.

Mercedes-Benz has just informed us that there will be no model year 2010 SL550, SL600, SL63 AMG, or SL65 AMG. We will sell the remaining 2009s until the end of the year and then the 2011 SL-Class will…

Ford Taurus SHO vs. Infiniti G37

AllCarZone — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:40:01 +0000

Taurus SHO:

Engine: 3.5 Liter Twin-Turbo V6
Layout: Transverse AWD
Transmission: 6 speed auto
Power: 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Curb Weight: 4,404 lbs
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
1/4 mile: 14.2 sec @ 99.1 mph
Skidpad: 0.80g
EPA Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 17/25 mpg
Price as Tested: $45,475

Infiniti G37:

Engine: 3.7 Liter V6
Layout: Longitudinal RWD
Transmission: 7 speed…

Automobile Magazine – REVIEWS: 2010 Jaguar XFR

AllCarZone — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:32:25 +0000

I can’t say I ever thought our Four Seasons Jaguar XF Supercharged needed more power, but the XFR’s extra 90 hp is an absolute hoot. The XF’s superb chassis easily handles the extra power, and subtle differences in the interior and exterior details let enthusiasts know your XFR is something…

AutoCar – Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M

AllCarZone — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:04:31 +0000

What is it?

Ferrari says the Scuderia Spider 16M is the highest performance Spider that it’s ever made. Like the fixed-head F430 Scuderia, this car also incorporates what Ferrari calls ‘F1-derived’ technology. This is also a limited edition (499 units) production run. The ‘16M moniker’ refers to Ferrari’s 16 F1 Constructors…

Motor Trend – First Test: 2010 Ferrari California

AllCarZone — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:50:48 +0000

Californication — Italian Style: Testing the Newest Addition to the Ferrari Stable

The California is a car filled with firsts for Ferrari: the first front-engine V-8, the first use of direct injection, the first seven-speed transmission, the first true launch-control system, the first retractable hardtop, and the first stacked exhaust. But…

Preview: Mercedes Benz C-Class facelift

AllCarZone — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:28:13 +0000

The latest generation W204 Mercedes Benz C-Class has been on sale since 2007 and will be due for its mid-cycle facelift around 2010. As this computer generated rendering suggests, the car’s designers won’t be mucking around with the stylish look of the current model, instead choosing to focus on only…

Porsche considering cutting 911 production

AllCarZone — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:00:57 +0000

Earlier we reported that Porsche would be slowing down production at its Stuttgart plant in Germany from December 22 through January 9 due to flagging sales, and now we can report that more production cuts are expected to take place. The automaker is now considering stopping production for a full…

REPORT: Toyota considering cooperation with Daimler on compact, full-size models

AllCarZone — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:45:17 +0000

According to a report from Auto Motor und Sport, Toyota is considering a partnership with Daimler to build Mercedes-Benz’ A- and B-Class sub-compacts on the Japanese automaker’s MC platform. The idea is to maximize the efficiency and output of Toyota’s European plants, and could also include sharing development costs on…

New Kids On The Block

AllCarZone — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:43:56 +0000

Layout: Front Engine, AWD
Transmission: 7 Speed PDK
Type: Porsche V8
Induction: Twin-turbocharged:
Displacement: 4.8 liters
Horsepower: 500 bhp
Curb Weight: 4350 lbs
Acceleration 0-60 mph s: 4.0 seconds
Top Speed: 188 mph
Base Price: $132,600

Layout: Front Engine, RWD
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic
Displacement cu in (cc): 5.0 liters
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 510 bhp
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:…

Official: Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special

AllCarZone — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:41:27 +0000

CAR was hanging out at Jaguar yesterday when we spotted this: the new XKR Goodwood Special – an XKR turned up to 11 to wow the crowds at this weekend’s Festival of Speed.

Editor Phil McNamara was on hand to soak up the one-off XKR, which points to a harder, faster…