Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 31, 2007
[Image Source: Rolls-Royce] By Gunnar Heinrich If you're a Rolls enthusiast, chances are you've already read with great interest how the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong took delivery of the...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 31, 2007
[Image Source: Mercedes-Benz via CAR] By Gunnar Heinrich Mercedes-Benz is riding high on the wave of popularity that has greeted this year's all-new C-Class sedan. So to add to the current,...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 30, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich Kudos to CAR magazine for their thorough content on the new Jaguar XF saloon. The car maybe controversial and visually unliked by many who adored the concept, it is still good to...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 30, 2007
Reposted from Automobiles de Luxe By Gunnar Heinrich In 12 months time, Jaguar Cars managed to sell a grand total of 24,555 cars to customers in these United States; the company's most important...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 28, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich In what must be one of Toyota's own P.R. machine's more lax moments, the company has used the recent story about Californian state police arresting former US V.P. Al...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 28, 2007
[Image Source: MotorAuthority] By Gunnar Heinrich Pretty in concept but ghastly in follow-through, the M.Y. 2009 Jaguar XF that's set to officially premiere at the Frankfurt Auto Show may just be...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 27, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich When automotive passion fuses with videographical artistry, magic happens that tantalizes the motoring enthusiast and average joe alike. Seven minutes of straight forward (English...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 27, 2007
[Image Source: Jeff Topping for NYT] By Gunnar Heinrich It had to happen at some point. Advertising is infiltrating everywhere and anywhere now that we can no longer be bothered to wait through TV...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 24, 2007
[Image source: AutoBlog] By Gunnar Heinrich BMW is launching what they're calling the "Hydrogen 7 Pioneer Program" where "prominent members of industry, politics, and...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 23, 2007
One down. Three, maybe four to go? [Image Source: Canadiandriver.com] By Gunnar Heinrich Ford CEO Alan Mulally is on the record for saying that the Ford Motor Company does not need a global luxury...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 23, 2007
Sugar cane, not corn, provides all of Brazil's ethanol supply. [Image Source: Tropicalisland.de] By Gunnar Heinrich In 1985, most cars in Brazil were powered exclusively by ethanol. In effect, it...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 22, 2007
President LaSorda and the now extinct Imperial. [Source: Newsweek] By Gunnar Heinrich First officer for the U.S.S. Chrysler Tom LaSorda says that captain's orders are steady as she goes for the...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 21, 2007
[Source: CAR] By Gunnar Heinrich Leave no stone unturned! Or in BMW's case, leave no niche market uncovered! On the heels of introducing the hardtop folding BMW 3-Series convertible, the Roundel...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 21, 2007
Back in the day: John DeLorean with his namesake auto [Image Source: DeLorean.fr] By Gunnar Heinrich The car company that Hollywood floated for two years through marketing its cars in the "Back...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 21, 2007
[Image Source: CAR] By Gunnar Heinrich What's that? A Kia with 17" rims, chromed exhaust, and stiff sports-tuned suspension? To paraphrase the Simpsons, this is a strange and disturbing...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 20, 2007
[Image Source: autoplus.fr] By Gunnar Heinrich Back in 2004, EVO's Simon George acquired a mellon-orange Lamborghini Murcielago to replace his Ferrari F355 (I'm not sure I could do that). Mr....
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 16, 2007
[Image Source: Tom Strattman for The New York Times] By Gunnar Heinrich Good old J.P. Morgan. He knew what was what when he said, "if you have to ask, you can't afford it." But...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 16, 2007
[Image Source: Australian CarUpdate] By Gunnar Heinrich Blame it on the hopeless vanity of those with the requisite funds in Essex and Cheshire. Blame it on the insatiable need by the velocity-crazed...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 15, 2007
[Image Source: CAR] By Gunnar Heinrich Germany's horsepower wars seem far from over. The bronze medalist of Germany's Teutonic trio of luxury marques - Audi - is set to unleash the hammers of...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 15, 2007
[Source: EVO] By Gunnar Heinrich Four hundred and fourteen horsepower propelling a tight, roundel-badged coupé is a recipe for fun if ever there was. And the lucky folks @ EVO magazine got to play...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 15, 2007
By Gunnar Heinrich Rumors have surfaced that Lamborghini may be gearing up to launch a very publicized, but very limited edition supercar based upon the current Murcielago LP640. How limited? 20...
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Filed in archive by Gunnar Heinrich on August 15, 2007
[Image Source: CAR] By Gunnar Heinrich There is something honey sweet about the curves of Porsche's Boxster-based Cayman. The mid-engined sportscar fits right in between Porsche's accessible...
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