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Tesla Motors Begins Regular Production of 2008 Tesla Roadster
After numerous delays, regular production of the 2008 Tesla Roadster commenced today, marking an historical milestone for Tesla Motors and a watershed in the development of clean, zero-emissions vehicles.
First unveiled as a prototype on July 19th, 2006, the revolutionary Tesla Roadster generated an extraordinary response from people everywhere who were inspired by the vision that beautiful, high performance cars could generate zero-emissions and burn no oil.
Less than 2 years later, this vision has become a reality as Tesla Motors begins production of this breakthrough electric vehicle. The 2008 model year is sold out and Tesla is currently taking reservations for the 2009 model year Tesla Roadster. To date, over 900 Tesla Roadsters have been reserved in total.
Through the course of development of the Roadster, Tesla Motors has established a leadership position in EV technology which it plans to extend over the next years, leading to the introduction of its next model, a five passenger sports sedan, in 2010.
oh yeah… and if you happen to be a pedestrian watch out… these babies are silent people stalkers ;-).
Fisker Karma hybrid sports car generates motor noise through external speakers
Damn your hybrid electric sounds sexy….. well, I have never really heard anyone say that but for those who choose to go electric there may be an option to rev up to the big boy sounds of their gas burning V-8 cousins.
Fisker Karma, the maker of the “$80,000 plug-in hybrid” have hit upon an appropriately high-tech solution: speakers placed inside and out that allow drivers to give their rides any sound they want, including one described as “like something between a Formula One car and a jet plane.” Interesting, to be sure — but seeing as the Karma can hit 125mph and go from 0-60 in six seconds, we’d be happier if that rig just screamed at people to get out of the left lane.
Boost Mobile Hot Import Nights Los Angeles
Back in town, ‘Boost Mobile Hot Import Nights’ is set to spice up the floors of the Los Angeles convention center this weekend once again. The event is taking place this Saturday (3.22.08) from 5pm to midnight at the LA Convention Center and should be an excellent time for both car buffs and spectators alike. Featuring music, sites and sound ‘Hot Import Nights’ is something you do not want to miss if you live in the LA area. Take a look over at the Hot Import Nights Event Page for more information on getting tickets. If you can’t make it don’t worry, we’ll have full coverage and photos online shortly after we recover from the event!
2010 Camaro Back In Black (Spy Video)
It looks like someone got a spy video of the new 2010 Camero. Turn the volume up, sit back and enjoy:
Audi RS6: Two Turbos, Ten Cylinders and AWD Goodness
Audi will not pulling any punches when it releases the Audi RS6. Audi will equip the new RS6 with a twin-turbo V10 putting out 580hp. This is 80 horsepower more than BMW’s V10 found in the M5 and M6
Check out Motor Authority for more info and pics.
Nissan to enter the small SUV crossover market
Nissan will enter the small crossover suv market when the Rogue goes on sale this September. Nissan will face tough competition in already entrenched Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV. The new Rogue shares a platform with the Sentra and will be priced similarly to the CRV and RAV4 which both start at approximately $21,000.
Comparison: 2008 Honda Accord versus 2007 Toyota Camry
The 2007 Toyota Camry V6 arrived last year with 268 horses and raised the bar for family sedans. Honda answers with the 2008 Accord with an identical 268 horses and looks to set the new benchmark. Does the new Accord have enough tricks up its sleeve to beat it’s rival? Check out the article in Motortrend to see who has the edge in this highly contested family sedan segment.
HIN Auto Show Photos are Online
Click here to see all the action from this weekends HIN Auto Show in Los Angeles.
Hot Import Nights Los Angeles
We just could not resist attending this one, ‘Hot Import Nights’ Los Angeles. The event taking place this Saturday in Los Angeles should be an excellent time for both car buffs and spectators alike. Featuring music, sites and sound ‘Hot Import Nights’ is something you do not want to miss if you live in the LA area. Take a look over at www.hotimportnights.com for more information on getting tickets. If you can’t make it don’t worry, we will have full coverage and photos online this weekend!
Spied: Next-Generation Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit
Spies have caught the next-generation Volkswagen Golf/Rabbit in testing. Both the two- and four-door versions were photographed.
Although sales of the new 2007 model Rabbit just recently started here in the United States, European sales of the Golf have apparently been lagging, and manufacturing time is nearly twice as long as other cars in its class.
Recent reports suggest orders from management are to simplify and shorten the assembly process, and produce the next “generation” on the current but updated platform — with, of course, considerable cost-cutting savings. And, in the process, giving it a more exciting and slightly more aggressive look.
Sources close to Volkswagen believe the next generation Golf will reach European dealerships in late 2008, or 2009 — but American’s will have to wait a bit longer to purchase what will commonly be known nearly everywhere as the Golf VI.
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