Archive for 'Toys'
Alfa Romeo Trademarks 4C Brand In The United States
Posted on 24. Apr, 2012 by admin.
If you want more proof that Fiat-owned Alfa Romeo is poised to return to U.S. soil in the near future, here it is: the Italian automaker has trademarked the Alfa Romeo 4C brand in the United States.
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Jeep to Reveal Two Concepts at Safari
Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by admin.
Jeep and Mopar will be teaming up again next week for the 45th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, and they'll be showing off some interesting concepts. The photo above is a group shot from a few years ago
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Chris Harris Drives BMW’s New M550d xDrive: Video
Posted on 09. Mar, 2012 by admin.
BMW’s new M550d xDrive is forbidden fruit for those of us in the U.S., and once again it appears that the Germans are keeping the best toys for customers on the other side of the pond. On paper, there’s a lot to like about the M550d xDrive.
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First Drive: VWerks Red Jacket JK8
Posted on 10. Feb, 2012 by admin.
You may remember the Red Jacket VWerks JK8 at the 2011 SEMA show. At the time, we told the builders it looked pretty cool, but we’d need some time behind the wheel to get a sense of whether it drives as good as it looks. That time finally came last week
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Guilty Pleasure: Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
Posted on 22. Dec, 2011 by admin.
I've been promising to get back to a FoMoCo Guilty Pleasure since the Lincoln Continental Mark V Givenchy Edition of more than a month ago, but then some stuff by Saab and Mazda distracted me from my patriotic American duties. I'd thought of "honoring" the Ford Fiesta Ghia, but it turns out a lot of Europeans actually like that car, which takes...
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Music Mogul Jermain Dupri Sued Over Repossessed Lamborghini
Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by admin.
Jermaine Dupri has had the kind of career that most people dream about. An artist, producer and record company owner, Dupri has worked with the likes of Kris Kross, Mariah Carey, Xscape and Da Brat. He’s signed distribution deals with both Columbia Records and Arista Records, so chances are he knows a thing or two about contracts
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2013 Lotus Esprit To Offer Hybrid Options
Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by admin.
Not too long ago, critics of Lotus accused the automaker of biting off more than it could chew. After all, Lotus had shown six all-new concepts at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, was on somewhat shaky financial ground and had only a range of aging track-day toys to offer the motoring public.
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2012 Smart For-Us Concept Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by admin.
Fresh from its win in this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge, Smart is gearing up for next month’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show where it will be showing off the funky new For-Us electric urban pickup concept. Yes, this tiny concept car is an open-top pickup complete with a sturdy tray, which Smart claims is ideal for holding a...
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GM Rejects Second Deal To Save Saab
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by admin.
Earlier this week it was revealed that a mystery Chinese bank had stepped forward and offered to purchase a 50 percent stake in Saab, potentially saving the automaker from certain bankruptcy if the deal is approved. To be approved, the deal would have to prove favorable to a number of different stakeholders including the shareholders of..
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Dartz Reveals Bulletproof Electric Roadster: Video
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by admin.
After seeing a few Dartz releases over the years, we're pretty convinced that the Latvian armored car company is more interested in earning headlines than customers.
