Combine seductive American muscle and prestige with fashion and music and you’ll end up with the best evening recipe of your life. Yes, it was that time of year again when General Motors mixes lifestyle influences with the automotive industry to create their hallmark event, GM Style. From Kid Rock and his clothing line “Made in Detroit” to Russell Simmons and his latest fashion “Argyle Culture” to May J. Blige and Maroon 5 performances, to Chevy’s 2009 Corvette ZR1-- the night was well worth the wait in cold.
Automotive Rhythms is taking you on a one-of-kind urban bike tour presented by Dodge and Shell V-Power. Here is a glimpse into our 10 event tour!
HUMMER’s active E-85 FlexFuel capable concept gives a new definition to the open-air experience. Like a set of legos, you can figuratively transform the vehicle into three types of carriers. With removable panels, the doonbugy styled HX is everything a man-child ever wanted.
Legends aren’t made, they’re born. So when BMW decided to play around with racing in 1986 they also found themselves playing with history. For 2008, the 4th generation M3 is offered as a coupe and a four-door sedan with the convertible to follow shortly. The four-liter naturally aspirated light-alloy powerplant outputs 414 horspower at 8300 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque at 3900 rpm. It doesn’t redline until 8400 rpm so the high-revving engine is able to hold each gear longer for maximum acceleration. With a power to weight ratio of 8.9 lbs/hp the new V8 is stronger, yet lighter than the 3.2-liter 333 horsepower straight six it replaces from the third gen M3. Expect the coupe to move you from 0 to 60 in 4.7 seconds. Top speed is limited to 155 mph.
A masterpiece has been created. But not by the descendents of Picasso. The 2009 Aston Martin DBS has been declassified until recently when a few top agents were dispatched to Dallas, Texas to experience the luxury sports car’s wrath.
The 2008 R8 pushes Audi into an arena in which it has never competed - the supercar category. It's been called a "Porsche-killer" and a "threat to Lamborghini!
Enter the Japanese -- the best at giving you more for less -- and you will be pleasantly surprised at some of their offerings. One of which is very incomprehensible for many to understand. It’s the 2009 Nissan GT-R which is faster than a Corvette Z06, Audi R8, BMW M6, Porsche Carrera GT, Dodge Viper, Ford GT and everything else your inquisitive mind can conjure up!
The new BMW S 1000 RR is a highly innovative straight-four supersports from BMW Motorrad now making its world debut. This true milestone in the world of sports machines combines engine output of 193 hp with overall weight of just 450 lbs. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Bugatti, an authentic purveyor of fast moving machines, recently introduced their Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport featuring 1001 horsepower and speeds capable of 252 mph. As well, the French roadster holds a 0 to 62 mph time of 2.5 seconds, making it the world's fastest roadster Bugatti claims.
To truly understand the roots of a European vehicle you must venture to its homeland to experience its birth, study its environment and speak intimately with its people. Until then you will second guess your judgment indefinitely. So welcome to Modena, Italy to experience a beautiful lady: The 2009 Maserati GranTurismo S.
Mercedes-Benz emphasized its “star power” at the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas with four 2010 GLK-Class vehicles customized by leading tuning firms. During the exhibition, special guests were entertained with behind-the-scenes videos, builder testimonials, darling Vegas models and much more. Visit www.MBUSA.com/GLK to cast your vote!
How do you improve upon a bike that has already taken the custom and drag bike world by storm? Very carefully and strategically. And that's exactly what the engineering and design team of the 2008 Suzuki Hayabusa did when they revamped this modern-day legend. Let the Bike Bosses at BikeRhythms.com show you!
Though it hit the muscle car era late, the Challenger made its mark. And now Dodge has beaten Chevy and its Camaro to market and gets the head start on muscle mania. And no worries on pricing! Expect a base model Challenger SRT8 to price at $37,995 with only three options
Porsche unveiled its first four-door sports car at the Shanghai motor show. The Panamera is making its debut with a normally-aspirated 400 hp V8 engine and a twin-turbocharged 500 hp V8, and in both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive chassis configurations.
To exemplify our passionate feelings we chose a Bronze 2009 Jaguar XF SV8 with its supercharged 4.2-liter V8 to power us through the streets of Monaco in the south of France. The all-new sports sedan hits the market this spring as the replacement for the slow selling S-Type. It’s Jag’s latest creation since the exquisite redesign of the XK coupe and convertible.
This year at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Porsche revealed both the 2010 911 Turbo and Sport Classic. Timo Bernhard, Porsche Factory Driver and winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, drives the new 911 Turbo on the wet back-roads of Frankfurt. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Updated power, more aggression, British styling and the sweetest exhaust notes on this side of town, we welcome you Aston Martin’s best-selling vehicle.
With the streets and highways of America as its driving course, Audi proved clean diesel passes the real-world test. Completing the cross country Mileage Marathon, Audi's TDI fleet not only redefined diesel as a ultra-low emission alternative to gas-powered vehicles, but also posted noteworthy fuel efficiency numbers.
âMay the Best Car Win" were not just words used as a marketing theme, it became a battle cry as GM's Vice Chairman Bob Lutz challenged any 4-door high-performance luxury sedan to a timed match against the Cadillac CTS-V. Automotive Rhythms attended the Lutz Challenge held at the Monticello Motor Club in Newburgh, NY a 4-mile, 18-mile track. The 556 horsepower CTS-V was challenged by a BMW M3, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Xâ¦â¦. Distributed by Tubemogul.
Let's adventure to the Island of Jamaica for some fun in the sun. From old School MINI Coopers to Reggae Sumfest to pure relaxation, Mo Bay had it all.
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