05/06/12
With the 2005 Ford GT on showrooms Ford is introducing the new Cobra Mustang for 2006 as a Shelby -- the GT 500. It is a modern interpretation of the 67/68 Shelby's (Yes, as in Elanor). The horsepower figures are rummored about 450+ being pumped up from the slightly detuned Ford GT 5.4L supercharged engine. The different nose, heat extractor hood, nice integrated spoiler, 19' wheels, snakes on both flanks makes it looks like what a Mustang should be. Oh, by the way--no more Independent Rear Suspension-this one is one all muscle.
04/09/7
Following the introduction of the 2005 Ford GT and the Cobra show car the colaboration Ford/Shelby now introducing another great show car the Ford Shelby GR-1. This one is a coupe with muscular lines and powerful engine. It is a modern interpretation of the Cobra Daytona Coupe. The horsepower figures are rummored about 500+ and like everything else production is expected to be very limited!
04/04/7
There's is talk about a 2005 GT-R Mustang built along with the folks at Saleen. It will be a tribute to the 70 Trans Am Mustang. It will be powered by a powerful engine producing 440 Hp. This is an R - as in Race! The interior is all business, there's the mandatory roll cage, removable steering wheel, competition side gas intake... you get the picture. Get your racing licence now! Ops you're 2 late!
04/01/4
The new Mustang looks great, even better than the concept. It is powered by the 4.6 modular engine now producing 300 hp for the GT. The base car will have a new 4.0 producing 202 hp.
04/01/07
Ford is also introducing the Ford 500 crossover vehicle. This is a cross between a sedan with an SUV, but it is still a 4 door sedan, but with loads of room everywhere. It is powered by 3.0 24 V Duratec engine.
04/01/07
Ford is introducing a new Cobra. It smaller than a Mazda Miata, weighs only 3000 pounds and makes more than 600 HP. It is built on a modified Ford GT (40) platform! Need I say more!?
03/11/14
How’s this for an oxymoron. Volkswagen (the people’s car) is bringing the Phaeton to Canada. With a price around the $100,000 you will get a V8 producing 335 HP, for a bit more ($27,000) you can order the W12 with 420 HP.
03/11/11
Still with Volkswagen the new Sport’s Luxury Ute will have a V10 available. It will be a 5.0L final performance figures or ratings not available.
03/11/11
The Nissan’s Skyline GT-R is rumoured to be heading toward the North American shores by 2007. It will be bringing with it all the 400 horses, rally inspired suspension, exhaust, gear-box and killer looks. Look out Subary WRX.
03/11/10
The hemi engine is back... not on a muscle car yet, but on a pick up truck. Well, Dodge needed something a bit stronger to deal with the Ford Lightning! The lucky pickup chosen is the Ram 1500, it will be fitted with the 5.7L Hemi Magnum producing 345 HP @ 5400 Rpms, 375 LB-FT @ 4200 Rpms and that will be going through a 5 speed Auto tranny before reaching the rear wheels.
03/11/5
BMW presents the 330i M performance package. It is priced at close to $7000 (Ca). The package includes the 3.0L 6cyl engine that has been massaged to produce 235 Hp and 222 Lb-Ft, a 6 speed tranny with a short-throw shifter matted to a higher rear end ratio. It also features a performance exhaust, performance suspension, as well as an exterior body kit and interior modifications.
03/10/07
The Mazda3 is debuting in Canada as a 2004 model. It is the successor of the successful Protege. It is powered by the 2.0L dohc 16 valve 4 cyl engine that produces 150hp with 135lb.-ft. A 2.3L engine producing 160hp & 150lb.-ft is optional, but a must for the spirited driver.
03/09/15
Now available in Canada the Subaru Impreza WRX Sti, the street legal Rally car. It includes of course the famed 4X4 all wheel drive, the 2.5 L turbo @14.5lbs intercooled (with water spray assist). It produces 300Hp @ 6000 rpms and 300 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. This power is then matted to a six-speed manual transmission with the essential short throw shifter.
03/08/06
Toyota is redesigning the Prius hybrid its price remains the same as earlier models. The most important differences are in the electrical systems making it a bit more durable in the cold North American climate.
02/12/23
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is now a reality–shaker scoop and all! Other than the heritage to the 69-73 model name it also includes the blistering performance expected from such a car. It is powered by the same 4.6L cast iron block as the Cobra. As the 93 5.0 Mustang, the Mach 1 is seriously underrated by Ford –the advertised hp is 305, but it is more like 325.
02/10/4
The Ford Mustang is due for a major redesign. It will be hitting showrooms in late 2004. It will be based on the Tbird/LS undercarriage. For power it should remain with the 4.6 dohc engine. Styling is based on a modern 1967/8 Mustang. It looks like a today styled early Mustang. Because of the departure of the Camaro/Firebird--Ford is aiming this car at the Vette and Vipper market. The Ford GT is aiming at the super exotics--Ferrarri, Lamborginis. etc!
02/03/06
GT40 NEWS - GT40 NEWS - The GT40 is becoming a production car!!!!!
Need I say anything else other than watch out Vipper, Z06 Vette, Ferrari.......
02/01/04
Ford news again, I like that! The new Mustang Cobra is hotter than ever! Last year we were all excited about the Cobra R very limited, yet very powerful 385 HP - matted to a six speed trany - Folks at Ford called it the best performing Mustang of all times. Well fast forward to 2002, the Cobra is now powered by a supercharged 4.6 producing 390 HP!!! With a 6 speed trany, upgraded independent rear suspension, different air intakes, in the hood, lower front fascia and sides. Thank you Ford!
01/12/15
Ford is producing the SVT Focus. It's 180 hp 2.0 Zetec engine, coupled with the 6 speed trany, upgraded wheels, tires, suspension, interior and exterior styling will make it a hot seller- Ford shouldn't have any problems selling the 2500 available for 2002. (Spring for Canada.)
01/11/01
Ford will be introducing the born-again GT40 as a show car in this years show circuit. It will feature a powerful supercharged engine- probably the 5.4. It features major design clues form the race winner GT40 of the mid sixties! Make up 4 us please!
01/10/20
Mustang news, the current style will be available until 2004, but for '03, SVT is planning to use a bunch of parts from the Cobra R, like the 6 speed tranny, suspension, brakes and other parts to produce a limited production Mustang that should be powered by the 4.6 supercharged to produce in excess of 400 hp, bring it on please! Power is never enough!
01/10/15
Lincon is introducing the Aviator, based on the Explorer, the styling is of course based on the current Explorer, but with a more aggressive front end, with vertical chrome grille, big air intake mid front bumper and other finishing touches that distinguish it from it's siblings.
01/10/10
GM is showing in this years circuit the Caddilac Cien, powered by a 12 cyl featuring Displacement on Demand, a remake of the early GMs engines with deactivation of cylinders. The V12 is said to produce 750 Hp. The style of the Cien is very sharp and very edgy, almost resembling the Ford new edge styling as seen it the GT90
01/09/13
Jaguar is showing this year the R-coupe, it show influence of the current Jaguar family resemblence, with power bulges all over, no specs on the engine, the front end sports quad lights a classic Jac grille.
01/08/20
Jaguar has done it. They took the Mondeo platform with the Ford ties and turned it into the X-Type. One of the most exciting cars form the Jaguar stable in years. It features a first for Jaguar - all wheel drive, the engine is a V6 in 2.5 or a 3.0 of displacement, producing 194 hp or 231 hp.
01/08/15
Ford's Mercury division is rumored to be disbanded, but not before it produces the Marauder the high performance version of the Grand Marquis.
01/08/10
GM is showing a preview of the SSR a convertible truck that draws heavy of the nostailgict movement. It features design clues such as round headlights, 34 Ford style grille, huge roundish fenders. Its production is planed for late 2002.
GM is introducing the new Hummer the H2 a more people friendly version of the mighty all-terrain vehicle. It will be a 2003 model, but early versions should be arriving out later this year! It's powered by the Vortec 6000 V8 matted to a 4 speed automatic transmission producing 340 HP/360 lb-ft. It's rumored that the 8100 and possible 6600 Diesel engines could be optional.
01/07/04
Ford is introducing the Escape hybrid-electric SUV. It's called the Escape HEV, some of the features include regenerative braking, a 4 cyl and electric motor. Gas mileage is 40 mpg and 500 km per tank! Acceleration is expected to be like the V6 counter part. Availability is early 2003.
01/06/10
Still in the wonderful world of the Focus, North America will see a 4 door version of the hatchback body style. It will be based on the European version, which is by the way the most sold body style over the Atlantic. It will be called ZX5!
01/05/8
Ford will be introducing a special another special Focus based on the SE - Street Edition 4 door coupe, but this time on the Hatchback design, it will feature the sportier Euro suspension, different body moldings and it's name S2
01/04/10
Ford SVT is introducing the SVT Focus, it will be powered by the famed Zetec engine a 2.0 Litre, but in this version it will be producing 170 HP. It will have rear disks brakes, different front, back and side treatments, a six speed transmition, upgraded interior and more!
01/04/5
Cadillac's Division of GM will be joining Saab in Europe, with the hopes of an increase in sales. As present Cadillac is sold in Europe by Open and Vauxhall, brands that spell out economy, performance, but not really par with the exectutive/luxury brand.
01/03/27
Mazda is introducing two very intresting cars, the RX-8, as seen in the Detroit Auto Show - a 4 door sporty coupe with familiar Miata looks, it has performance to spare. It should be available late next year. The other Mazda to make note is the MX sport tourer, it looks like a cross between a wagon and an older Honda Civic. It is rummored to be a hybrid car, powered by a gas engine, as well as an electric motor.
01/03/3
Subaru is introducing Impreza WRX in 2002, yes you've heard that name before, it's the rally winning version that never made it here! Well for 2002 it will debut here. The power plant (a 2.0 litre) produces 227 Hp and 217 pounds of torque! Performance 0-60 in 6.1 seconds. Need I say anything else? When can I get mine?
01/03/1
Nissan is also introducing a racy version of the SE-R, it is based on the Sentra sedan power cames in the form of a 2.5 four, producing 180 HP in the Spec V version.
Jaguar is introducing the Jag X type. It's main competition will be the Mercedes C, and pricier Audis and BMW's. It will be powered by a V6 engine. It's main concern is to be comfortable, stable, stylish and of course expensive! It's expected arrival in this shores, should be fall of 2001.
00/12/13
2003 should be bringing us two new very interesting cars, the new Viper, it looks awesome, still Viperish but a lot more aggressive styling! The other interesting car is the return of the Austin Mini. Looking decisively modern, but still cool and of course - small!
00/12/1
Chevrolet is introducing the Corvette Z06, a rocket powered by the LS6 a 5.7 Liter V8. It's ratted at 385 HP (same as the Cobra R's 5.4). It's an overall more macho Vette with a revised 6 speed trans. Lighter weigh at only 1415 Kgs, better suspension components and bigger tires, you get the picture. At about $68,000, it's a good deal! 0-60 mph Performance is in the 4.5 range, not too bad!!!
00/12/1
Ford is showing the Blackhawk, a derived from the Crown Victoria, powered by the 4.6 Liter V8. It's ratted at 270 HP. It's more macho Vicy, a combination of a Impala + Buick Grand National with a C Victoria! The big power is combined with revised suspension and bigger tires with nice looking wheels (18 inch). It has a great presence!
00/11/11
Saleen is introducing the S7 - The most exotic American car, yes it makes the Viper look brutish and square. It has a design that rivals the Italian designs of Ferrari and Lamborgini. Power is a combination of American V8 of old to new tech. It comes by form of the winning Ford 427 ci all aluminum, joined to high tech fuel injection and other amazing gadgets, that makes it environment friendly yet keeping performance to the max! See it at the Saleen's page
00/10/31
Ford is introducing the FR200 a modified Focus ZX3. Mods include a turbocharged, intercooled, 2.0 liter Zetec four cylinder rated at 304 hp, 285 lbs. ft. Other mods includes bigger tires, limited slip traction control and more. The body is modified and looks great, a large spoiler decks the rear and the lights are lower like the coupes.
00/10/15
Aston Martin now owned by Ford Mo. Co. is putting out a V12 screamer!
It is called Vanquish, powered by a 6.0 V12, 6 speed - controlled by pods
on the streering wheel (ala Ferrari). The car will be hand built, on a
limited quantity of course. The price if you must ask is about $300 000.
It will be available in the States (another showoff for Ford!)
00/10/6
Jaguar is introducing the XKR - Silverstone, yes just like the famous race track in England. It is powered by DOHC V8 producing 370 Hp. The color Silver of course! This is one of those rare instances that special European cars actually will be available in North America. Maybe Ford wants to show it off! I say let them!
00/10/5
Audi is also stepping *(not a spelling mistake) up to the SUV's. After the market test of the Audi 4X4 station wagon, now a full fledged off road vehicle is in the process. The European name *Steppenwolf, which in North American will be changed to Coyote. It is powered by a V6 producing 225 Hp.
00/10/2
Saturn is upgrading it's car line up with a SUV, name has yet to be announced, it has a strong family resemblance. It's powered by two planned power plants: a 4 cyl and a V6. Direct competition will be the Escape, Xterra, etc. It should be hitting the no pressure dealerships in 2002.
00/09/30
Toyota Prius is finally available in North America, it's a hybrid car. The engines are a combination of an electrical engine and a 1.5L DOHC, producing a very minimal amount of harmful contaminants, Pricing is about $29 000.
00/09/23
Ford is producing the TH!NK, the car showed at the International show circuits.
It's made of all recyclable materials, powered by an electrical motor, giving it the performance of a small gasoline car. It's produced and sold in Malaysia. The first car has been delivered to Canada this week, full producing for the North American markets should be following suit within a couple of years.
00/09/15
The Bullet Ford Mustang is coming out as a special production Mustang, it's really close to the way it was showed at the show circles!
00/08/22
The Focus is the World's best selling car, so much so that Ford will be producing it in Japan in '02.
00/08/16
Cadillac Escalade will be avilable in Canada '01. Only the model with the all wheel drive, and 6 L V8.
00/08/1
VW owns Bugatti, under VW's direction Bugatti will produce the Royale in '03. Price is estimated at 1 millions dollars, including a stay at a mansion that belonged to Ettore Bugatti. Production figures are about 50 a year!
00/07/15
Ferrari who owns Maserati, is re-introducing the all new 3200 GT. It's powered by a 32 valve V8 producing 370 Hp. It's just astonishing!
00/07/10
Porsche is jumping in the sport-ute band wagon, with the new Cayenne. Following suit with Mercedes and BMW. They should be available in '02. Yearly production figures should be around 25000 !
00/07/5
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is coming. Upgrades include a new improved 5.7 now putting out 385 with a redline of 6500 rpm,
titanium mufflers, wider tires,. Like the Cobra R
the Z06 will be the highest performance production
Corvette ever built. Performance figures are: 0-100 kms of 4.0 seconds and a 1/4 mile time of 12.6 seconds.
Price should be about $70000 Cd.
00/06/22
More on the Ford '02 Thunderbird it will be powered by the 3.9 V8 engine as in the Lincon LS. It is supposed to have more than 260 HP. Some people say it should be close to 300. We hope so!
00/06/14
Ford is bringing to this side of the ocean, a new way of thinking about vehicles. It's called "Think" of all names, it's a smart car, environment friendly.
00/06/10
Kenny Brown is introducing the exciting line up of 2000 Panthers, they are high-performance versions of the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car. They're power packed, full size rear wheel drive American Dream Machines . Only available from Kenny Brown, one of America's most trusted and respected High Performance Tuners.
00/06/01
Ford is preparing the introduction of the Ford Thunderbird, based on the show car. (SEE Detroit show 2000 - Main page). Starting production in 2001 as a '02 model. Ford started a summer tour going through the US cities with the purpose of getting people excited about it. Hello we've been excited about it the first moment we've seen it! It's a coming!
00/06/01
Mazda Tribute a new SUV is coming to the market in a couple of months. It's a joint development with Ford, the Ford model is called Escape, is debuting a bit later! They share the platform and engines, but have different styles of course.
Both the Escape and Tribute are based on the 2.0 engine rated at 130 hp, the optional 3.0 producing 200 hp. Five speed is standard. As opposed to bigger SUVs this ones are economical, ridding normally as a front wheel drive, until they loose traction, then transfers to all wheel drive. (as reported in 00/2/18)
00/05/30
VW is building an Auto theme park in Wolfsburg, Germany. Featuring it's cars, as well as other "sub companies" (like Skoda, Rolls Royce and Lamborghini). Auto building techniques and related stuff, like a go-kart race track, is of course included
00/05/25
I didn't know that Saab is now a part of GM, so if u didn't either, now you know!
00/05/20
As reported earlier the Harley F-150 Ford Truck have started production in the Oakville Plant. Planed production number is 7500 units. Power comes in the form of a 5.4 V8 producing 260 Hp!
For more info scroll to our earlier report (99/10/1).
00/05/20
A new Porsche 911 Turbo is coming, need I say any more!! Of course! It's beautiful, one of the few cars I would trade my Mustangs for! The 2001 Turbo is just awesome, the styling, performance, confront and even believe it or not driver friendliness. The twin turbo's 3.6, 6 cyl Boxer engine produces 420 Hp and 413 lp of torque! All that and the fact that you'll be driving one of the fastest cars in the world costs about $160 000. The stove, fridge & other utilities are not included!
There's a new Beetle prototype, It's called RSi, It's the sports Beetle, poor man (well???) version of a Porche. It is powered by a V6 3.2L producing 225 HP. Big spoiler, massive wheels, a modified exhaust, you get the picture! Beetle on 'roids!
00/4/12
There's a new Beetle prototype ( I said that before!!), it's the Dune. Yes an off road vehicle. It's based on the current model, but changed, off course. It's modifications include style changes like a soft top roof like some old Beetle styles, mechanic mod's include 4X4, variable ride height, massive 18" tires, the engine is called VR5 - a V5, believe it or not, 2 cyl on one side and 3 in the other, produces 150 hp.
00/3/27
The 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R is out. Only 300 to be built by SVT. Features include a 5.4 L V8 with 385 hp. (other sources say it's more like 400). Ford sources say it is the fastest, best handling Mustang of all times. The engine includes a special flywheel, modified intake, the exhaust features a special Bassani X pipe with side exit pipes. Finally a tremec six speed manual transmission and 18 inch wheels. It's top speed - 170 MPH or 273 km/h.
00/3/27
DaimlerChryler is buying Mitsubishi Motors, they now hold the majority of holdings of the company, making DChrysler the third largest auto manufacturer after Ford and GM.
00/3/20
Rover/MG could be purchased by MG Cars (a British Co.), but due to uncertainties, including union pressure, the sale of the companies has been delayed. Meanwhile Ford already owns Land Rover and is showing some interest in especially the MG brand!
00/3/17
MG and Rover, yes the British company famous for the Range Rover, is up for sale, biding will start here tomorrow! (just joking!).
BMW is quitting the Rover citing poor finances of the department (didn't give them enough money!).
00/03/7
Ford is introducing a special Focus. It's called Sony Focus, Sony as in sound system manufacturer. The car will have a state of the art sound system pounding 460 watt of power, including a trunk mounted show style subwoofer
00/3/6
BMW is planning the introduction of a new performance car called Z8 in late 2000, it will include a V8 engine currently in production on top of the line BMW's, power will be around the 400 Hp. The car is an all aluminum body hand formed and assembled, as well as an all aluminum 5.0 engine ( there we go with 5.0!). It will be a very limited production under 200 for North America! Better hurry up if you have about $150 US to spend!
00/3/1
Renault is planing to return to America after almost 15 years, though it's partnership with Nissan.
00/3/1
DaimlerChrysler Necar 4 fuel cell vehicle is in operation In a Munich airport. It's a zero emission automobile fueled by hydrogen, which produces a chemical reaction used to power it's electric motor. It's only emission is water! The car is based on the Mercedes Benz A class and it capable of a top speed of 145 Km/h and can drive for about 450 Kms.
00/2/29
Ford racing introduced the FR500, a Ford Mustang Cobra with about $26.000 US worth of options. It features a 415 horsepower , 5.0 L twin cam V-8. Yes (It's not a mistake). There must be something magical about that number.
Everything from style to braking is improved to achieve a super fast package. Ford Racing has everything available to turn your Cobra into a FR500.
00/2/18
Ford will is introducing the Escape a suv smaller than the Explorers, it is powered by a 2.0 4 cylinder engine, available with a 4X4. Ford says it's geared at the younger and young at heart.
00/2/18
On the topic of introductions Pontiac is also introducing a similar vehicle called Azteck, featuring real aggressive styling!
00/2/18
Porsche is also introducing the 2001 911 turbo as well as the Boxster S a combination of the Boxster with a 911. Carry over parts from the 911 are engine and brakes as well as other go fast, feel good parts
00/2/18
BMW the new mother company for british company Rover is bringing the Mini into the American market. It has been in production in Europe.
00/2/17
The New Beetle is now becoming a serious racer. So much so, that it's the new car for the stock races for the F1 drivers to race against each other. The cars will be modified but exactly like all the other racers. Mods include 18" race wheels, 6 speed transmition, the 2.8L V6 producing 204 hp, roll cage and other safety equipment
00/2/15
Motor Week has awarded the 99 Ford Mustang the Performance car award of the year!
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