Subaru Legacy Concept

After showing us a teaser last month, Subaru today took the covers off of its new 2009 Subaru Legacy Concept which it says hints at the future Legacy design language. The future Legacy may be slightly roomier since the design concept sits on a larger 108.3-in. wheelbase that will comfortably accommodate 4-adults. Power comes from a 3.6L Boxer engine coupled with Subaru’s All-Wheel Drive system.

Besides the aggressive front fascia and the expressive body, the interior features a 4-seat layout that showcases what Subaru calls the “High Definition” design theme. A large touch-screen is at the center console and controls various functions of the car. Steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters also hint at new options on the future Legacy model. The Subaru Legacy concept also features a in-car entertainment system with monitors fitted in the rear of the front seat headrests.

Don’t expect features like the monitor for the Side Rear Vision Camera to make it into production.

2010 Lincoln MKT

FoMoCo has announced the pricing details on the all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT crossover. Pricing starts at $44,995 for the three-row front-wheel-drive model while the all-wheel-drive model will run you $46,990.

The 2010 Lincoln MKT will come with a choice of two engines including a 3.7L V6 making 268-hp and a 3.5L V6 with EcoBoost making 355-hp. A full-equipped, twin-turbo 355-horsepower EcoBoost Lincoln MKT is will cost you approximately $55,000.

The Lincoln MKT crossover will hit dealerships later this summer with a list of standard and optional features which you can learn more about in the press release posted after the jump.

Jaguar XFR/2010 Jaguar XKR

Jaguar has released two promos for its new high-performance 2010 Jaguar XFR and XKR sedan and coupe. Both models made their debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show earlier this week.

The 510-hp Jaguar XFR will take on rivals such as the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG while the XKR will take on the likes of the BMW M6. Both are powered by a 5.4L AJ-V8. That allows the XFR to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds and the XKR in 4.6 seconds.

The first promo shows the XFR and the XKR in action and the second video shows the XFR prototypes 225.675 mph top speed run at Bonneville.

Both models will arrive in the later part of summer 2009.

2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed

The 2009 Bentley Continental GTC Speed made its world debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show as the fastest Bentley convertible ever with the ability to travel 195 mph with the roof down.

Under the hood of the new Bentley Continental GTC Speed is a 6.0L W12 that pumps out 600-hp with a maximum torque of 553 lb-ft. Mated to a 6-speed transmission with two drive modes, the GTC Speed goes from 0 to 60 mph run in just 4.5 seconds.

Prices for the 2009 GTC Speed will be revealed closer to its launch date later this year.

• 200mph GTC Speed is the most powerful Bentley convertible ever.
• GTC Speed gets twin-turbocharged W12 with 600-hp.
• 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds; Top speed of 200 mph.
Bentley has dropped the details on the new facelifted 2009 Bentley GTC range prior to its 2009 Detroit Auto Show debut. This year, the GTC range will be joined by the 200mph GTC Speed - the most powerful Bentley convertible ever.

Besides the highly unnoticeable facelight the standard GTC gets new low-friction dampers that provide improved ride comfort. Buyers can add on two new options including upgraded fade-resistant, carbon-ceramic brakes and follow-to-stop Adaptive Cruise Control with long-range radar sensor that monitors traffic ahead and manages acceleration and brakes to maintain a driver-selected time gap.

2009 Pontiac G8 GXP priced at $39,995

GM has just announced the pricing on the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP which will arrive in showrooms in February 2009. The rear-wheel-drive sport sedan with 415-hp will start at $39,995 including a $1,700 gas-guzzler tax and $685 destination chargers.

The 2009 G8 GXP comes standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission but a 6-speed manual is available for an extra $695. A sunroof is optional with a price-tag of $900.

Fuel-economy for the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP is rated at 13/20 mpg (city/highway). Just a side note: The 422-hp 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS will go for $30,995.

Audi R8 V10

With an exciting week of Detroit Big 3’s auto bailout ate up all of our headlines, automakers have held out on the number of car debuts. While this week we didn’t post many galleries, you can still check out images of the new 2010 Audi R8 V10, 2009 Mazda MX-5, Aston Martin Rapide and the 2009 BMW Z4. You can also check out leaked images of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class which will make its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show next month.

2009 Mercedes-Benz McLaren Stirling Moss

Closing off another week at eGMCarTech it’s time for our weekly “This Week in Photos” post. This week check out high-res photos of the new Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO, 2009 BMW Z4, Volvo S60 Concept, 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP, 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP, 2009 Audi A4, 2009 Audi A6 and the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro

Camaro fans have been waiting for the return of the badge since the fourth-generation model ended production in 2002. With the help of South Korean designer Sangyup Lee, GM surprised us all with the Chevrolet Camaro Concept at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. However, it has been more than 2 years and we’re still waiting on the production model. Well - keep waiting wait no more. GM finally revealed the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro on July 21, 2008.

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will enter production in February 2009 and will be available in dealerships shortly after in three trim-levels: LS, LT and SS. The LS and LT are powered by a 3.6 liter direct-injected V6 giving it 300-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed manual with a 6-speed automatic as an option. Both V6 models return a fuel-economy of 26mpg with a 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds.

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS carries a 6.2 liter LS3 V8 that produces 422-hp and 408 lb-ft of torque when mated to a 6-speed manual and 400-hp and 395 lb-ft of torque when mated to a 6-speed automatic. 0-60 comes in 4.6 seconds.

The V6 powered 2010 Chevrolet Camaro starts at $22,995 while the V8 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS starts at $30,995. You can head over to Chevy.com/Camaro to place and early order.

Both LS and LT get a 4-wheel disc ABS as standard and the SS gets 4-piston Brembo calipers. The LT and SS also come with an RS appearance package as an option which give you HID headlamps with integrated halo rings, spoiler, specific tail lamps and 20-inch wheels.

Keep checking back here for the latest coverage on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.

The 8-wheel, all-electric Eliica, from Japan's Keio University, shown in Tokyo in December 2005.

Those of us who expect to shell out $320,000 for a luxury car by 2030 should keep an eye on Keio University in Japan. That was the going rate for the Eliica, an 8-wheel electric car designed by Keio engineers when it debuted as a prototype in 2005 [source: Gizmag]. Each of the Eliica's wheels has its own 100-horsepower electric motor, making the car capable of high speeds and smooth handling [source: Auto Express]. In fact, although the Eliica lacks an engine and transmission, the electric motors driving the car can produce speeds of up to 230 miles per hour [source: Gizmodo].

Ultimately, the idea of luxury comes down to the car buyer's ability to get exactly what he or she wants. Automaker BMW is looking to have that market cornered with its GINA (Geometry and Functions in 'N' Adaptations) concept car. This luxury convertible concept car only loosely resembles an automobile. It has an engine (and a high-powered one at that), wheels, steering and the like. But it's also a vast departure from traditional sports cars. The exterior is made from a sleek, durable fabric that covers a lightweight aluminum frame. This fabric is water-resistant and also resists cold and heat, so to the car's occupants, it feels like driving in a car with a traditional composite or metal body [source: Motor Trend].

But the fabric allows for the GINA's most interesting feature: the ability to reconfigure the car's body. So, for example, if the driver wants the spoiler up, he or she simply presses a button and the spoiler swells beneath the car's fabric skin [source: Car and Driver].

Even with concept cars that have been prototyped and put on display, the future of luxury still remains decidedly difficult to pin down. But if any of the ideas being batted around the automotive design industry today make it into production, you may want to start saving up for your 2030 luxury car right now.

FAB Design S-Class W221

Mercedes sales figures, job cuts, the James Cook... blah, blah, blah.

As you're scanning the current crop of stories, I already know what you're thinking - financials are great, but I need to customize my ride, dammit. I can't have Reggie Bush out rollin' in his CLS Shark II, while I'm sittin' in my stock Benz. Help me eMercedesBenz, help me.

If I'm speaking to you - if you're ready to outshine Reggie and any other professional athletes, today is your day. Why? Because I am officially proclaiming that today is FAB DESIGN day. The next three stories... nothing but tuning goodness, courtesy of FAB DESIGN.

I'm going to kick things off with my personal favorite, the FAB DESIGN kit for the always illustrious 2007 Mercedes S550.

As is the case with most tuners, FAB began the transformation by adding a front spoiler, side skirts and a new rear bumper, offering customers a simple yet sporty enhancement to vehicle's already elegant curves.

To further enhance the S's exterior appearance, 20" three-piece forged wheels and stainless steel quad exhausts add an additional spark to further set you apart from your non-tuner brethren.

And finally, to make sure you can escape the crowds that are sure to gather to get a glimpse of your freshly-tuned luxury sedan, a 540 horsepower FAB DESIGN supercharged V8 is offered, capable of accelerating from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds and reaching a top speed of 184 mph. Not too shabby.

This very spacious Mercedes S Class limousine will cosset its passengers with its quiet, effortless ride, afforded by the generous leg room, double glazing, and reclining rear seats. Finished in a beautiful deep blue to complement the Rolls-Royce or indeed stand in its own right as a car with incredible presence that turns heads.

The engineers at Maybach have removed the rear roof module in order to afford passengers an unobstructed view of the sky above. When closed, the black soft-top of the Landaulet rests on an integral tubular steel structure frame formed by the roof bows, and is wind and weather-proof.

Maybach 62 Landaulet to enter

In what is set to be the world's most expensive production drop-top, the Maybach 62 Landaulet is set to enter production sometime this year and will set you back a cool US$1.19 million for the base model.Despite selling only 400 cars worldwide last year, the ultra-luxury car maker clearly believes the Landaulet model can overturn its fortunes by creating a niche market with an exclusive luxury car that features a large folding roof for passengers in the rear

Another Luxury car for you Gazz, The 2003 Cadillac Sixteen Concept.

This car cost $1,000,000 to build because of the level of luxury and concept features in it. However, the bit that intersts me, is that the engine block itself is cut from a solid block of aluminum heres a pic.Now isn't that one great looking engine. Its a 13.6 liter, V16 engine, that delivers 1000 bhp. And has a really cool feature called Displacement on Demand, which automatically shuts down half of the cylinders when they're not needed, to save fuel, and reactivates them when they are needed, like during fast acceleration

New Mazda Manchester NH - Luxury redefined

Looking for a new luxury car that fits your budget? Mazda cars is the one to look. Manufacturing luxury cars and providing a well afforable deals for the masses. But when you compare it with other cars, you would think that it costs a million dollar vehicle. There is some new models to suit your car needs. From cars with great performance, power and responsiveness you’d likely expect from the world famous car manufacturer, Mazda.

Muscle Cars 365- 2008 Camaro

For our muscle cars 365 discussion-the 2009 Chevy Camaro is our topic of choice. This car has been around for decades and has by far proven itself trustworthy and reliable. It’s been consistently powerful on the road as well an attention catcher due to its sleek outward body style alone. It comes in all sorts of colors as do many other muscle cars used for events such as racing. This car is not only sexy, but it’s built for performance. Camaros come with performance breaks appearing to be made by Brembo. It’s new body style for 2009 makes it looks similar to a Dodge Charger, except it’s two-door.

Jaguar XF 2009

Jaguar XF 2009 is the new midsize sedan. This is definitely a new jaguar with excellent ergonomics and quality of the interiors. The most uncommon feature is the split folding rear seat and enough room for keeping long items like skies, etc. Most competitors have only fixed rear seat. There is also lot of head and leg room.
Jaguar XF 2009 is a good modernizing step. It has a keyless start button. Just hold the start button down and the car will come alive. In terms of other drama, when you turn on the air-conditioning, the vents that are closed open up. Then there are many small little additional features like illuminated doors and handles, audio and climate control on home screen, darker colors, etc. It is the collection of such small things that give 2009 model of Jaguar XF a different look. They go together to make the car interesting and something to show off. Good move for jaguar.

Jaguar XJR

Some cars are simply the stuff that dreams are made of. Cars that handle superbly, are pure luxury to sit in, look like works of art and have all the power and performance that modern technology can offer. Cars like the Jaguar XJR..
The Jaguar XJR is one of those cars that turns heads, whether it's cruising on the open road or is parked at the kerb. And no wonder. The first things that catch the attention, apart from the long, low, lean bodyshape, are the jewel-like twin headlights. These are particularly eye-catching at night when the bi-xenon bulbs illuminate the road for a long way ahead. If you look closely at the sleek lines of the Jaguar XJR, you may detect a series of small round "dimples" in the bumper. These may look like a small aesthetic detail, designed to give the Jaguar XJR a touch of distinctive charm. But these little beauty spots are more than just that; these are the sensors for the Jaguar XJR's brilliant parking assist system that beeps to warn the driver of unseen obstacles getting too close. The Jaguar XJR sits on 20" inch alloy tyres that add a sporting touch to the classical lines of the body.

1969 Chevrolet Camaro

1969 Chevrolet Camaro...always my dream car. Sexy...epitomy of muscle.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 SS

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 SS Just a beast of a machine. Tons of power.

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Never a huge fan of stangs but I think they need to be included in any list. Plus Ford should have a representative.

Lexus LF-A Roadster

The Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept made a surprise debut at the Detroit Motor Show over the weekend.A collective 'thud' reverberated around the Lexus stand as officials unveiled the groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle should be in the eyes of Lexus engineers and designers.

Lexus LF-A

We got to see the Lexus LF-A concept at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show. And catch a few eyes it definitely did. The new design philosophy visible in the LF-A was called L-Finesse by Lexus.

CLR 600 S body kit for the BMW M6

Got a BMW M6 and want to stand out more between all those M6s? No problem, Lumma Design got that problem fixed for you, by presenting the CLR 600 S body kit. I’m not going to describe the package, so I’m gonna let you enjoy the photos:

Pictures of 2007 BMW M6 Cabriolet Have Surfaced

BMW plans to officially present its new BMW M6 Cabriolet during the London Motor Show on the 20 th of July.

Pictures of 2007 BMW M6 Cabriolet Have Surfaced

'First exclusive' pictures of the new BMW M6 Cabriolet have just surfaced on the 'Net. Set to become BMW's top of the notch cabrio in its whole history, the new M6 is equipped with a 5.0-liter, 500 hp, V10 engine.

1989 Cadillac Solitaire

The Solitaire dashboard was a slightly modified version of the one in the Voyage sedan concept.

1989 Cadillac Solitaire

The success of the 1988 Voyage sedan concept led Cadillac to develop this two-door version, the 1989 Cadillac Solitaire concept car.

2009 BMW

It's a year of firsts for BMW. Recently, BMW released its all-new 1-Series, a model that has already met with much critical and public praise, and now has released the first-ever M3 with a V-8 engine. What does this mean for the 2009 BMW M3?
Well, for starters, the 2009 M3 can transmit 414 horsepower to its rear-wheel drive with its close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox, with peak torque climbing up to a lofty 295 pound-feet, allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0-60 in an impressive 4.8 seconds and reach an overall 155 mph. Adding to the year of firsts is the M3's interesting roof design. BMW claims it is the first production vehicle in its segment with a roof made of reinforced carbon fiber, a tactic often used in professional racing sports to lower overall vehicle weight, and drop the center of gravity. This enhances the speed, nimbleness and handling of the vehicle, making the M3 yet another perfectly-optimized Ultimate Driving Machine. Throw in weight-optimized aluminum components, and other little feats of weight engineering, and you can see the intent within the design- to make the lightest, most responsive and powerful production vehicle that can be made. BMW pays attention to all the little details, and they all add up to an incredible driving experience.
Aesthetically, the 2009 BMW M3 has a lot going for it as well. Almost everything on the vehicle has been carefully redesigned. Its body features such as the flared wheel arches, air-intake scoops, dual tailpipes and side sills are all custom-designed for the 2009 M3. A careful 50/50 weight balance on the axles truly makes this a chassis designed to be "faster than its engine". All and all, it has an athletic, sporting stance that separates it from the competition.

BMW X6

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BWM finally showed off its two-mode hybrid system (the first BMW with two-mode hybrid system) at Frankfurt Motorshow, the idea behind this concept car is “merging the athletic aesthetics of a true sports car with the versatility of an SAV resulted in a new vehicle category that so far has not been realised” as stated on the bmw website. Quoted from Chris Bangle as Chief of Design for BMW Group about bmw concept x6 : “a good concept realizes itself in a short amount of time”. There is no official technical statement from BMW about this BMW X6, but the hybrid system expected to improve fuel efficiency by 20 percent. This car was only a concept till now, I believe this is going to be the basic of the next model bmw car.

Royal Rolls For Sale: Style, Luxury Inbred

Here's your chance to buy the "Rolls Royce of Rolls Royces," a pristine 1954 Phantom IV H.J. Mulliner Limousine, and one of only 18 built. This particular example belonged to Princess Margaret, the only member of the British royal family known to have engaged in a life-or-death struggle with her breakfast. Phantom IVs were only available for purchase to royalty or heads of state, and came equipped with a 5.7-liter side-valve straight-eight and the all-important four-bottle "drinks cabinet."
Princess Margaret's Phantom IV was a gift from Queen Elizabeth II, who had just purchased herself a Rolls Royce Phantom IV Hooper landaulette; she wanted Margaret to have a Phantom IV H.J. Mulliner limousine, just like her first one. How sweet. No word on what kind of mileage the big Rolls limo gets, but with that back seat it sure would make a sweet summer road trip ride.

Cadilac Escalade

Ashley's 20 passenger Cadilac Escalade Extended. Equipped with 3 TV's, DVD's, surround sound, hardwood floors & mirror ceilings!

Lincoln reveals MKT crossover pricing

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After first showing the MKT in concept form at last year’s Detroit Auto Show, Lincoln unveiled the 2010 production model of the striking crossover at this year’s event. The three-row MKT is larger than the current two-row MKX crossover and joins the recently revealed MKZ sedan as part of Lincoln’s refreshed 2010 lineup. Priced to start at $44,995, the MKT is clearly positioned at the mid-level luxury segment, especially once one moves up to the more powerful EcoBoost engine and AWD drivetrain, which starts at $49,995. An 'Elite Package' is available for an additional $5,000, which includes adaptive cruise control, collision warning with brake support, blind spot information system, cross traffic alert, voice-activated navigation and a power-opening panoramic sunroof. Showcasing the latest iteration of Lincoln’s new design language, the MKT features a split waterfall grille, a beveled chamfer along its shoulder line, a flowing cantrail that frames the windows and full-width horizontal taillamps spanning the liftgate. Inside, there are leather-trimmed seats, floating armrests, and an optional flow-through second-row center console and LED-detailed instrument cluster.

Rolls Royce Phantom Grey Goose edition

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Luxury Vodka maker Grey Goose and Rolls Royce have teamed up to create two customized limited-edition Rolls-Royce Extended Wheelbase Phantoms to help promote social responsibility while drinking. The cars will be used at high-profile events and around the town, where trained chauffeurs will educate passengers on Grey Goose and to drink responsibly.Passengers will be encapsulated within the Grey Goose experience through special features including custom blended Grey Goose signature blue exterior paint and plush upholstery, Grey Goose logo embroidered onto headrests and integrated into the trim of the car, grey chrome door tread plates, Grey Goose etched mirrors and sterling silver Grey Goose onlay on each of the mahogany-veneered door cappings.

Rolls Royce

Of course the vehicle would fit in beautifully in something like a super sci-fi sequel of Sin City or something, but in real life, I’m just going to have to pass this one!

Rolls Royce

I suppose practicality is not really even a concern when designers pay their own “tributes” to classic cars. And trust me this is the only reasonable explanation I could come up with for this new-Gothic, ultra-futuristic interpretation of the classic Rolls Royce. Even though the philosophy behind the Rolls Royce Apparition created by designer Jeremy Westerlund is to be seen, but at the same time being invisible or an “Apparition”, the lack of room for housing passengers, or even a driver for that matter, really disturbs the tradition-loving mind.

Maserati Quattroporte

When cultural historians get around to sorting out the golden age of bling, we’d bet big money this vehicle will emerge as the era’s poster car. It’s not a distinction Maserati set out to achieve, and the term makes at least some folks from the engineering and product-planning ranks wince when they hear it. But there’s no denying the Maserati's popularity with various high-visibility individuals — professional athletes, X-gamers, pop stars — and there’s no denying that, as a consequence, the new Maserati had to upstage the bling quotient of its predecessor.

H3 Hummer

HUMMER H3 LIMOUSINE FOR HIRE in CANDY APPLE RED