Breaking: VW Amarok First Pictures

The Volkswagen Amarok is scheduled to oblige it’s world debut on the 15th of December. We organize however decided to not write you wait that yearn. All hail Carblog. Encomiastic news is that you don’t be experiencing to ride around in one of those unsightly looking Transporters if you fancy a double cab from VW. Isn’t this fashion just the best looking double cab you’ve seen in a while. From every approach it looks the business and if the motor stats are anything to go by it will express it too.

Mitsubishi RVR Compact Crossover Photos Revealed

For those out of the be informed, early this year Mitsubishi made own announced that they’re working on a ungenerous lightweight crossover utility means that will sit rightful below the Outlander and would. Things deliver cleared now and right on agenda, the Japanese car maker came out with a bracket gather of photos picturing their new Mitsubishi RVR — which by the way is expected to hit the downeither at the NAIAS or in Geneva next year. While specs are far between at the moment, the new Mitsubishi RVR Epigrammatic Crossover is supposedlyuninterrupted on a brand new 1.8-liter MIVEC petrol motor that promises sick fuel efficiency than on any occasion. Fitted with daytime LEDs, ass bumper-integrated center reduce speed lights and a trapizoid-shaped grille in the frank, there’s something far this RVR that draws reclame. Isn’t it?

2010 Nissan Qashqai Facelift Announced

The new Nissan Qashqai is expected to get a facelift next year in hop 2009, or at least that’s what Nissan UK has announced. Other than bringing a revised coatingthat includes a new group bumper, a revised in the lead grille, an all-new bonnet, and upgraded headlights, the 2010 Nissan Qashqai is also getting two new colors, Beguiling Red and Mineral Grey. And did you see those with it 16-inch and 17-inch blend wheels or the white LCD dashboard on the reversed? Price wise, the pattern 1.6-litre Visia 2WD vade-mecum costs £15,395, the Tekna 2.0 dCi AWD mechanical goes for £25,745 while the Qashqai+2 Tekna 2.0 dCi AWD autodevise make you spend £26,845.

Dacia Duster SUV Officially Unveiled

Tolerable news just came our way from Eastern Europe where the folks from Dacia (shard of the Renault group, as you already be sure) have finally captivatedthe wraps off of their latest sort, the new Dacia Duster SUV. Sold as both a 4×2 and 4×4, and billed as one of the most affordable and profits SUVs in the market, Dacia Duster is more of a standard SUV that measures 4.31 meters hanker and 1.82 meters widespread. Powered by either the 85- and 105-hp dCi diesel units, or the 1.6-liter 16V 110-horsepower petrol mechanism, Dacia’s first everlastinglySUV is expected to go on sale in Europe in springiness 2010, with other markets like Algeria, Morocco, and Turkey in a little while after. The Middle East, Ukraine, parts of Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, the Persian Bight States and Russia ascendancy as well get their hands on a Duster but it’s flourishing to be badged as a Renault for indubitable.

Spy Pictures: Alfa Romeo Kamal production ready?

Is it ethical me or does this look like a mechanism that is very shut down to production ready? Three spy pictures that were entranced by Alfa Romeo employees. I’m satisfied they’re going to be in a lot of trouble – thanks guys. It shows that Alfa Romeo Kamal – a SUV from the Italian marque that may or may not be built. What we do be aware is this thing looks wherewithal a waiting to be sold. What we don’t be familiar with is if they’re going to grass on the Kamal or not.

LONG-TERMER: 2008 Acura MDX

Another accommodate with our long-reconcile Acura MDX has passed, and, as was the event in the previous six months, we bear little negative to gunshot. From errand management to cross-country trips, the MDX continues to alternate us in problem-free solace. And for those longer trips, it’s also proving to be as real-sized a vehicle as we could ask for. «Moral as I had predicted from our former trip to Indy, the MDX was a excellent choice for our annual trek south,» reported onecopy editor. «We logged more than 2,000 miles, overloaded down withbelongings for four, a set of golf clubs, softball chattels, tennis rackets and bankgear, plus a box of eats and a cooler. It all fit, not quite as beyond as when I took our protracted-term Chevrolet Suburban south, but no one was sitting with a box or a bag on their lap. In act, as far as comfort goes, the MDX ranks cheap the very top for vehicles that we’ve toughened on a trip we’ve been doing for a decade.»

2010 Acura MDX to start at $43,040

The 2010 Acura MDX starts at $43,040, including stop charges. It went on buyingon Friday. The new seven-voyager luxury ute gets more forceful styling front andbring up, new trim enhancements and new pivot packages. The new MDX makecome standard with a six-make haste automatic transmission mated to a 3.7-liter V6 VTEC appliance, making 300 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. That\'s 5 lb-ft less than last year, but gas mileage improves marginally to 16 city, 21 highway. Also footingis Acura\'s all-wheel private road system. New customary equipment for 2010 includes a power tailgate, LED backlit instrumentation, scull shifters and integrated rearview camera. There is also a $3,700 tech container, which includesright-hand man and instrument panel options.

Honda challenges 2009 SAE World Congress with “Racing to Green Mobility”

Hoping to prompt the auto industry to arrogate a greater competitive inclination in addressing the issue of extensive climate change, Honda (http://www.honda.com) has adopted “Racing to Sward Mobility” as the keynote for the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) In all respectsCongress. Honda is the legion company for the 2009 Delighted Congress, to be held April 20-23, 2009 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Honda is also satisfied to welcome Bosch Association to the important role as the Layer 1 Strategic partner for the 2009 SAE Excellent Congress. Bosch require provide support and resources to Honda and SAE in every part of the planning and execution activity, as well as engaging actively on-place during the Congress.

Ford shows off Healing Heroes Network grand prize Shelby GT500 pair

In the Ford box at SEMA this year, we spotted a analogous set of 1967 and 2010 Shelby GT500 Mustangs. Pallid with blue stripes, they looked mythical even in the unflattering lighting of Important Hall. The 1967 warning is a verified Shelbyunique, number 3139 in the Shelby Registry. The 2010 GT is a one-of-a-amiablespecial edition done up in the very Wimbledon White with Guardsman Downcaststripes as the old-timer. It has been dubbed the Nationalist Edition and features amistress of ceremonies of aftermarket changes that go it more closely contest its ancestor. While stopping to obstruct them out we noticed a big grapheme nearby, telling us they could both be ours. Evidently, this duo is being raffled off to arouse funds for the Healing Heroes Network, a largesse that benefits injured Veterans. So buying a ticket or 10 is a imperil to win these fantastic Shelbys, and bear out a worthy cause. Sounds like an comfortable decision to us. If you’d like to give, buy tickets, or just catch out more about the cars, the beneficence and the auction, check out this website.

Rare Aston Martin DB4 GT Lightweight going to highest bidder at RM's Arizona auction

With condign 75 built between 1959 and 1963, the Aston Martin DB4 GT is a rareoriginate. Of those, a mere six are the coveted lightweight models that cut worthby using aluminum components (in lieu of of steel) and delete items like thetrannie, speakers, and heater. It’s not entirely often that one comes up for sales marathon, but this January, RM Auctions thinks fitting be offering a pristine normat their sale in Scottsdale. The car prospering up for auction is chassis #0175/L, the ultimate DB4 GT Lightweight built. It underwent a unmitigated restoration in the mid-Nineties where it received upgrades like Dunlop racing tires, Dayton wire wheels, and a four-nicety roll bar. The car wasn’t competitively raced in the Sixties, but very many owners have competed with the car in individual vintage races at tracks like Lime Boulder Park and Laguna Seca. Useful like your affable of car? RM estimates you’ll need anywhere from $950,000-$1,000,000 to weather this ruby stunner home. If you don’t have thatwarm of cash, then you’ll keep to settle for the press liberating after the jump and the important-res gallery below.