2008 Kia Picanto gets a new face
The 2008 Kia Picanto will get a major facelift, although the body essentially remains the same. Engine options for Kia’s smallest car remain similar as before.
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Roush modifies Ford F-150 Nitemare
Ford tuner Roush is releasing a 100-truck limited run of the Nitemare, a supercharged F-150 4×2 Styleside that pumps out 450 hp from a modified 5.4-litre V8.
Ford unveils Harley Davidson F-150
The Harley Davidson edition of the Ford F-150 pickup truck is a long-running tradition for the nameplate. The 2007 edition packs 450 hp and 677 Nm from a 5.4-litre supercharged V8.
Dubai Civil Defence gets funky GM trucks
Dubai Civil Defence got a bunch of colourful Chevrolet and Hummer trucks from General Motors to use as quick response vehicles. I’m not sure what these trucks will be mistaken for on the road, what with so many colours adorning the bodywork of what are supposed to be serious fire-fighting vehicles.
Brabus builds fastest SV12 coupe ever
Brabus has built what it touts as the fastest and most powerful coupe in the world. Naming it the Brabus SV12 S Biturbo Coupe, it is actually a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz CL 600.
Video of the Week: Libya
Chevk out this hooligan, apparently from Libya, going in circles in a beater Honda Civic with bald tyres. What’s worse is the number of people he could easily kill with a slip of the hand. Wait for the last part of the video. The guy is seriously a comedian.
2008-2009 Honda Accord testing
There will be a brand new Honda Accord for the 2008 model year, also to be released as a 2009 model in some markets. Seen here is a prototype of the 2008 Honda Accord sedan undergoing tests in the United States.
Mercedes-Benz AMG celebrates 40th
AMG, the well-known performance division of Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 40th anniversary. AMG was originally an independent tuner company that was gradually acquired by Mercedes-Benz during the 1990s. Since I actually own a classic Mercedes-Benz mildly modded by the original independent AMG, I figured their history would be an interesting read.
Video of the Week: USA
Most people know the consequences of jumping red lights. Those social rejects who cannot figure that out either have their cars impounded or simply end up killing themselves and others. Sometimes they actually survive by sheer luck, as this surreal traffic video from America shows.
Mercedes-Benz SLR Roadster debuts
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the latest version of their goofy halo supercar. The 2008 SLR McLaren is finally public now that the fixed-top model is passe.
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