Archive for the ‘GT-R’ Category

The Nissan GT-R is one of the most exciting and sought-after new sports cars, and whether at its $76,840 base price or with the more likely dealer markup, it’s one of the hottest performance bargains this year. In TheCarConnection.com’s Bottom Line on the 2009 Nissan GT-R, executive editor Marty Padgett declares that “it’s a supercar in all but price tag—a bargain Bugatti Veyron at less than one-tenth the price.” With its ‘attainable exotic’ status, it’s not at all surprising that the GT-R is the most expensive vehicle to insure in the U.S., with an annual premium of just over $2,500.

Several other high-performance vehicles also ranked...

The Nissan GT-R is one of the most exciting and sought-after new sports cars, and whether at its $76,840 base price or with the more likely dealer markup, it’s one of the hottest performance bargains this year. In TheCarConnection.com’s Bottom Line on the 2009 Nissan GT-R, executive editor Marty Padgett declares that “it’s a supercar in all but price tag—a bargain Bugatti Veyron at less than one-tenth the price.” With its ‘attainable exotic’ status, it’s not at all surprising that the GT-R is the most expensive vehicle to insure in the U.S., with an annual premium of just over $2,500. Several other high-performance vehicles also ranked... Read More

Project of the damned -- Got €2,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Got a spare Nissan GT-R lying around? Then you, friend, are a perfect candidate for the Lambo-esque vertical door kit from German outfit LSD. (Yes, we've heard all the "they'll get you high" jokes.) Imagine: you'll get to  spend over $2,500 and you'll be the coolest guy in the parking lot at the Dokken concert. Rock. [Autoblog] Hipsters, rejoice -- Just in time for summer, the MINI Cooper/Airstream/Republic of Fritz Hansen mash-up we mentioned back in March has finally become a reality.  So all you hipsters, pack up the PBRs and the ironic fedoras and head outta town.... Project of the damned -- Got €2,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Got a spare Nissan GT-R lying around? Then you, friend, are a perfect candidate for the Lambo-esque vertical door kit from German outfit LSD. (Yes, we've heard all the "they'll get you high" jokes.) Imagine: you'll get to  spend over $2,500 and you'll be the coolest guy in the parking lot at the Dokken concert. Rock. [Autoblog] Hipsters, rejoice -- Just in time for summer, the MINI Cooper/Airstream/Republic of Fritz Hansen mash-up we mentioned back in March has finally become a reality.  So all you hipsters, pack up the PBRs and the ironic fedoras and head outta town.... Read More

Yes, folks: the 59 votes are in, and automotive journos from around the globe have declared the Volkswagen Golf as the 2009 World Car of the Year. In an effort to utter the world "golf" as often as possible on this very special day, Volkswagen of America president/CEO Stefan Jacoby said, "This is a great way to kick-off the new Golf here in America. We’re excited for the arrival of the sixth generation Golf, which will be in Volkswagen showrooms later this year. Simply put, we believe this is the best Golf ever." On an unrelated note: we suddenly have a strange desire to wear plaid pants.

Now, we've never been entirely clear as to what...

Yes, folks: the 59 votes are in, and automotive journos from around the globe have declared the Volkswagen Golf as the 2009 World Car of the Year. In an effort to utter the world "golf" as often as possible on this very special day, Volkswagen of America president/CEO Stefan Jacoby said, "This is a great way to kick-off the new Golf here in America. We’re excited for the arrival of the sixth generation Golf, which will be in Volkswagen showrooms later this year. Simply put, we believe this is the best Golf ever." On an unrelated note: we suddenly have a strange desire to wear plaid pants. Now, we've never been entirely clear as to what... Read More