Chrysler: Uh oh! We screwed up.

Well it looks like the MSRP for the Dodge Challenger SRT8 was a little bit off. The Challenger ends up getting slammed with a gas guzzler tax of $2,100. That's now going to bring the price of the hot muscle car up from the $37,995 originally announced yesterday, to $40,095. Oh well. I guess that's the price you pay to play.Chrysler could easily get rid of this if they oh, I don't know lowered the MSRP of the Challenger $2,100. But that's just me....

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Legendary daredevil Evel Knievel dead at 69

Another tragic loss to our motor loving society. Today we lost legendary daredevil Robert Craig "Evel" Knievel. His career is known to millions around the world with his motorcycle jumps and rocket powered hi jinks. His legend will be forever remembered, and likely never challenged. We're off to pay homage by trying to have our Snake Rive Canyon motorcycle jump over the couch. God bless Evel and God Speed!Source: Yahoo.CLEARWATER, Fla. - Evel Knievel,...

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Former General Motors Chairman Roger B. Smith dies at 82.

Roger Smith may have done many things at GM. Both good and bad. He served as the Chairman and CEO of General Motors from 1981 to 1990. We became aware of Mr. Smith about 10 years ago through one of our contributors who showed us Michael Moore's movie "Roger & Me" which focused heavily on the downfall of Flint, Michigan. Through out the movie he tried to get an interview with Mr. Smith. Unfortunately, it never happened. At least not on film.Roger...

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It's a go. 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 pricing announced

We have anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new Challenger since we saw the Concept in Detroit in 2006, and had some time to spend with the concept again in Pittsburgh this past spring.The look of this car is spot on. It has everything that the Mustang lacks. And now with the pricing finally announced by Chrysler for 2008. It proves to be quite a bargain too. At just under $38,000 you will score yourself a 2008 Challenger SRT8. For 08, all Challengers...

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Sneek peek: Corvette ZR1 6.9 L LS9 V8

This one got leaked out by the guys over at Jalopnik.com yesterday. This is a sneek peek of the 2009 Corvette ZR1s 6.9 Liter LS9 V8 engine. Horsepower should be somewhere in the neighborhood of 650hp. The LS9 is a Supercharged version of the 6.2 L LS3 used in the stock Corvette. The supercharger also features unique integrated twin intercoolers for optimum performance. The new ZR1 will debut in January at the North American International Auto Show...

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2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder

Before you start drooling. Don't get your hopes up too high. We won't be getting this one on this side of the Atlantic. I know, it's a bummer. Porsche has really been into the special editions recently. We've seen special edition Boxsters, Caymans, and Cayennes. But the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder is by far the coolest of the bunch.Echoing the glory days of grand prix racing, this Boxster recalls the winning #42 1960 Porsche Type 718 RS 60 Spyder....

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European autos have resale edge over domestics

Recent surveys show that the Detroit Big Three are starting to lose footing on their vehicles resale values. Kelly Blue Book is saying that the top five brands with the best overall predicted resale value are Volkswagen, BMW, Honda, Acura, and Porsche. The rest of the Top Ten are Lexus, Subaru, Toyota, Infiniti, and Audi. Of course, none of these are Big Three domestics. Many of those brands made up the 1o worst picks for resale value for 2008.Why the big turn? Simple. Over production. The Big Three lean towards overproducing their vehicles. Then...

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Head em' up! Rawhide! 2009 Dodge Ram intro plans

Word on the street in Detroit are the plans for Dodge's introduction of the new 2009 Dodge Ram. Sources say that Dodge is working with the City of Detroit to stampede a herd of cattle down Jefferson Avenue, and herd them up with the new Ram.Chrysler LLC is no stranger to having over the top introductions at the Detroit show each year. Their biggest to date was by driving the redesigned Jeep Wrangler through the plate glass windows of Cobo Hall, ala The Blues Brothers. They also pulled a similar stunt in 1992 with the Grand Cherokee. Though they...

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Spy Shots: 2009 Ford F150

Here's some new spy shots of the 2009 Ford F150. Nothing yet from Ford on what the specs will be but this is going to be what the truck will look like due to its last of masking. KGP photography recently spotted this F150 out in the desert. More than likely the truck was out there from some brochure photography.The styling is very crisp with it's new bolder grille, following the same lines of the F250s. New doors, mirrors, head and tail lights. Looks...

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2008 Barrett Jackson Shelby GT Mustang. A special edition of a sepecial edition

Amen to Ford and Shelby for offering the Shelby GT. It brought the Shelby name and performance at a price that we can afford. Though it's still not the same as the Shelby GT 500.When the GT500 went in to production the 1st one for sale was sold at the Barrett Jackson Auction for some crazy money. And the car wasn't even built yet. Since then we have seen many first run special cars go across the blocks at B-J each year.Thus year though we will see...

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Daytona 500 50th Aniversary: Corvette announced as pace car

Come February 08. The Daytona 500 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Over the year last 50 years we have seen many different cars from the big 3 be chosen to be the pace car. The Chevrolet Corvette has to have been chosen as the pace car more than any other car for this prestigious race. This year we will again see the Corvette pacing the Daytona 500. The Central Florida International Auto Show, was official debut of the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette...

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The MTM Audi R888. The cool just got cooler

The Audi R8 is starting to really turn some heads in the tuner world. Here is the latest custom R8 from tuner MTM from Germany. Exterior changes are minimal aside from the rear air scoops and the matte black paint. Under the hood the addition of a super charger more than doubles the stock R8s 420Hp to a downright insane 888. So 888 horsepower with 610 lb ft of torque with Quattro all whee drive. 0-60 in 3 seconds flat, and a top speed of 223 mph....

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Chevrolet Volt in production by 2010!

Yup. We heard it right. Direct from Bob Lutz's mouth to our ears. At the Reuters Auto Summit in Detroit Mr. Lutz announced that a production version of the Volt concept car will be in production by the end of 2010.Though it will not look anything like the concept car. The first test of the Volt will come by Easter of 2008. Which is a polite way of saying we have testing prototypes built and ready to go, or at least very close.GM's hopes are to move...

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2008 Cadillac CTS: Motor Trend's Car of The Year

Cadillac's all new CTS was up against some tough competition this year for Motor Trend's prestigeious Car of The Year award. But they preveiled with what is one of the best cars to roll out of the General in quite a while.Stiff competition from the Chevy Malibu, Mercedes C-class, Audi TT, Honda Accord, Subaru WRX, and Mitsubishi Lancer, and many others.Congrats to Cadillac.Press Release:DETROIT - The editors at Motor Trend, one of the world's premiere...

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Techart Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

The Porsche 997 911 Turbo Cabriolet has a lot going for it in stock form. 480 Horsepower, all wheel drive, the great looks, and the Porsche heritage. Techart has been know for their line of wheels, body kits, and performance upgrades for years. They take the best and make it better.Just in time for the Essen Motor Show(European equalivent of SEMA) arrives Techarts version of the new 911 Turbo. Techart really outdid themselves with this one. 630 Horsepower...

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What to do with a DTS and an extra 572?

We were tipped off to this wild creation one of our readers. Tallant's Hot Rod Shop out of Kansas City Missouri are the mad mechanics behind this wild creation. They took your everyday run of the mill pearl white 2003 Cadillac DeVille DTS and swapped in a Chevrolet 572 big block crate motor. Now that may seem easier said than done. But after revamping the engine compartment and front suspension. Adding an over drive transmission, and a 9 inch Ford...

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LA 2007: 2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG

Holy cow! We had a chance to spend some seat time in a regular C Class a few weeks back and were very impressed in the new Baby Benz. But the newest offering from the AMG headquarters is going to be out of this world for any car in its class. Los Angeles was the debut for the C63. Pricing or a release date were not made available at the unveiling.From every angle the C63 is stunning. With its aggressive front fascia and power bulge hood to the rear...

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LA 2007: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi

The WRX STi is an awesome car. Always has been . The brans new 2008 Impreza WRX STi is no exception.The first thing you notice is that the new WRX is now a 5 door hatchback rather than a 4 door sedan as in the past. The entire car has been redesigned and engineered from the ground up. The top of the list is the new 305 horsepower 2.5 liter 4 cylinder boxer motor. Backed with 290 lb. ft. of torque. The WRX STi of course features Subaru's famous symmetrical...

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LA 2007: 2008 Mini Clubman. A bigger Cooper

We here at AAM fell in love the Mini Cooper when it was launched in 2000. With the face lift of the Mini this year, BMW announced a new Clubman wagon. We saw concepts of the new Mini wagon last year at Detroit and were very impressed.The new Mini Clubman takes a page from Minis history. This is a modern rendition of the classic Morris Mini Traveler, Austin Mini Countryman, and the Mini Clubman Estate. What makes the Clubman unique is its 5 door set...

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LA 2007: 2009 Chevrolet Aveo5

Chevy hit a gold mine with the Aveo in 2003. And who can forget their great advertising. Sure it was a rebadged Daewoo. But they were able to pull it off. Chevrolet has unveiled the new 2009 Aveo5 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. And they have hit the nail on the head again.The new Aveo5 will be available in two trim levels LT and LS. Power comes from a 107 HP 1.6 liter Ecotec 4 cylinder. Standard features come by way of dual front and side air bags,...

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LA 2007: Pricing for 2009 Jaguar XF announced

Jaguar has finally announced pricing on the all new 2009 XF, which is the replacement for the X Type.MSRP will start at $49,975. The new XF will offer 2 V8 engine choices. A naturally aspirated 4.2 V8 and a supercharged 4.2 V8. The later will have an MSRP of $62,975. The styling is a drastic move for Jaguar. Following the lines of the XK coupe and roadster, yet has a look all its own. Look for the 2009 XK in Jaguar showrooms starting in March 2008.PRESS...

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LA 2007: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe

I had never been a big fan of Hyundais, but this concept coupe is one sweet looking coupe. Hyundai announced today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show that the Genesis Coupe marks the plans for a new rear wheel drive coupe in the lineup.The styling is very emotional, and looks as though it could be a car from Europe rather than Korea. Plans so far for the coupe include being powered by a 3.8 liter V6 that will produce 300+ HP, backed by...

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Volkswagen builds 15 millionth Passat

Emden, GERMANY – Today, the 15 millionth Passat produced throughout the world rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen’s Emden plant. Official DKMS ambassador Sybille Beckenbauer accepted the vehicle as a donation from Prof. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Pavel Vacek, plant manager at Emden and Peter Jacobs, Chairman of the Works Council of Emden plant.The anniversary vehicle is a Passat Variant BlueMotion 1.9 TDI in arctic blue silver metallic with 77 kW (105 HP). The Passat is one of the...

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LA 2007: 2009 Nissan GT-R. The wait is over

Here in the US we have not been privileged to buy a Nissan Skyline GT-R, that is of course you imported one from Japan and went through the lengthy process to legalise the car. Now we finally get our chance to buy a legit US Spec GT-R. Today Nissan unveiled the all new 2009 GT-R at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. This of course being the official US Spec car, unlike the worldwide debut at the Tokyo Auto Show last month.The new GT-R is quite...

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