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First Test: 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 launch control

Aside from the addition of the Grand Sport model, the biggest upgrade to the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette lineup is arguably the addition of launch control. The Corvette is by no means the first sports car to get launch control, but judging from our first impression of it this week, it may well be the best system out there. Unlike a certain Japanese competitor, General Motors' Corvette chief Tadge Juechter made it eminently clear this week that use of the car's launch control will in no way kill your warranty. In fact, he explained that while a ... Read more →

Ken Okuyama 7 going in to production Justin Gardiner

When the K.O7 Spyder broke cover in Geneva we were struck by its bold design (it was penned by the guy who gave us the Enzo and the Quattroporte), but seriously doubted that the track star/supercar ...

John Cooper Works relaunched under same white roof as MINI, new logo unveiled Noah Joseph

click above to view more JCW-related MINI images Back in December of 2006, we reported that BMW had officially acquired the John Cooper Works garage with the intent of making it the MINI brand's ...

Toyota F1 pins its hopes on new TF108 Noah Joseph

'Tis the season to unveil new F1 cars, and following Ferrari's unveiling of the new F2008 and McLaren taking the wraps off its MP4/23, Toyota is next having debuted the TF108 at the team's ...

Chery to delay exports to Europe Dan Roth

Europeans anxiously awaiting their chance to buy a Chery will have to cool their heels a little longer. Chery's delaying the export of their B21, but it's not for anything major like crash ...

Pics Aplenty: Kia Mohave/Borrego launches in Korea 1 year ago on Autoblog

We've already seen some undisguised pictures of Kia's handsome new midsize SUV, but the vehicle just launched officially in Korea as the Mohave. Official launch means official pictures, and that's what we have here, a ton of really beautiful images of what we'll soon know as the Borrego. Not that ...

Eye on the Prize: Williams opts against big unveiling for new car 1 year ago on Autoblog

Williams tests its new car at Jerez on December 7 (click to enlarge) After McLaren decided to hold an official unveiling of its new car after all, another British grand prix team has decided against it. Hard at work on the new FW30, Williams F1 has opted instead to focus on the car's development ...

Ferrari F2008 to kick off F1 launches 1 year ago on Autoblog

Ferrari F2007 After 60 years, Scuderia Ferrari still hasn't gotten tired of getting a head start over its rivals. This time, the team has confirmed that the car it will be campaigning next season will be unveiled within a couple weeks' time on January 6. The early launch date, which was leaked ...

Honda confirms new NSX for 2010 1 year ago on Autoblog

Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept - click to view in our high-res gallery var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Honda_Acura_confirms_new_NSX_for_2010_Article_and_Pics'; Devotees of the late, great Acura NSX – and that's just about everybody, really – have been waiting patiently for ...

BREAKING: Aston Martin shoehorns V12 into Vantage RS 1 year ago on Autoblog

UPDATE: New high-res gallery of images added var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Aston_Martin_shoehorns_V12_into_its_Vantage_Pure_Porn'; Good keeps getting better over at Aston Martin, who never seem to tire of making their sports cars faster and faster. The latest in the speed wars from ...

Hyundai Genesis launches in Korea on December 29th 2 years ago on Autoblog

We saw it unveiled at the New York Auto Show back in March, and now we've got a release date for the Hyundai Genesis, just not for here. December 29th will mark coincident milestones for Hyundai. First, it's designed a new logo celebrating 40 years of growth. Second, and more exciting to us, is the ...

VW Eos nearly sells out in Canada without advertising, launch campaign cancelled 2 years ago on Autoblog

What a pleasant "problem" to have! The Volkswagen Eos has left such an impression on Canadian drivers who already snapped one up, that dealer lots were picked clean of the Rabbit-based convertible purely on word of mouth alone. That's all well and good, but when you're an automaker with a new car ...

Guessing Game: AMG website hints at impending new model 2 years ago on Autoblog

Those octane junkies in Affalterbach never seem to tire of developing new, more powerful engines and shoehorning them into everything with four wheels and a three-pointed star. The Mercedes AMG website is featuring a cryptic bit of flash animation that shows the back end of an unknown new product ...

Fiat and Cappellini offer special edition 500 ahead of launch 2 years ago on Autoblog

Most special editions are offered to help manufacturers clear out the last run of an outgoing model before the replacement arrives. The smallest cars on the market, though, seem to have it backwards. When Smart introduced its new ForTwo city car, the special edition came not on the outgoing model, ...

500: Fiat moves things up 2 years ago on Autoblog

We've grown more accustomed to reporting production setbacks and launch delays, but in its never-ending quest to recreate themselves, Fiat is actually moving things ahead. Following rumors circulating around the European motoring press, Fiat chief Sergio Marchionne confirmed yesterday that they'll ...

Abu Dhabi event draws big crowd - Bernie wants more 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click on the image above to view more pictures from the event. As promised, organizers put on quite the spectacle on Saturday when the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was officially announced. Tens of thousands of people reportedly turned out for an F1 demonstration on the streets of the gulf emirate that ...

VIDEO: Audi TT in Japan 2 years ago on Autoblog

Although Japan has a wealth of quality automakers with unsurpassed engineering of their own, German cars seem to enjoy a cult status and special desirability in the Land of the Rising Sun. So it should come as little surprise that when Audi launched the new TT for the Japanese market back in ...

New Infiniti G35 released in South Korea ahead of US debut 3 years ago on Autoblog

They may live below a country run by a husky dictator who has a thing for BluBlockers and nuclear weapons, but South Koreans can take heart knowing that Infiniti has bestowed upon them the honor of being the first market to receive the new G35 sedan. Infiniti announced the G35's arrival in South ...

Ford Bold Moves - Episode 13: Close to the Edge 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Ford Bold Moves web-based documentary reaches lucky number 13 today and focuses it's power over audio and video on the upcoming Ford Edge. "This launch is absolutely crucial," says Mark Fields in the episode, and we couldn't agree with him more. I say as much in an accompanying piece on the ...

Chrysler Sebring official pics and press release 3 years ago on Autoblog

Here's the nitty gritty on the 2007 Chrysler Sebring straight from the automaker's mouth. Aside from the expressive styling inspired by the 2003 Airflite concept, the interior of the car is packed with unique and high-end available features. Most notable is the Harmon/Kardon nav system that ...






Autoblog Podcast #151: With Car and Driver's Eddie Alterman

Eddie Alterman wades in with Sam, Chris, Dan, and Jonny to talk about SEMA and other recent events.

 
 

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