Fisker Karma
Cars that look and perform as well as the Fisker Karma, don't really have the best fuel mileage, but this isn't just any car. The Fisker Karma is the first four-door luxury hybrid that uses a small gas engine that turns the generator, charges the lithium ion batteries which then power the electric motor. All of this allows the Karma to drive emissions free for up to 50 miles if the car is charged daily and if charged daily, the owner will only need to fuel the car with gas once a year. The car can also be optioned with a solar roof that helps charge and cool the interior while parked and Fisker will even provide an option to purchase solar panels for their home to that will generate electricity during the day to help charge the car overnight, which also means zero costs and zero emissions. More pictures after the jump. [$80,000]
2009 Volkswagen Passat CC
Sleek and sexy don't tend to be used in the same sentence when describing your average Volkswagen, but that might change when they release the new Passat CC. Continuing the
"four-door coupe" trend Mercedes started with the CLS, The Passat CC also features coupe like styling with its wide profile and lower roofline. The car will be available with a number of engine options with the most power choice being a 3.6L 300 horsepower V6 with all wheel drive standard and a choice of a six speed automatic or manual gearbox. More pics after the jump. Link: $27,000
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Hummer HX Concept
There's always been that my car's bigger and badder than your's complex when it comes to Humvees, and the HX concept is no exception. It looks like Humvee is aiming its HX at Jeep owners who want the open air/off road driving experience from their Wranglers but inside something with a bit more presence. The HX also features modular accessories such as a removable roof system, body panels, and fender flares. Rumor is the HX will be hitting dealer lots in 2010/11 as the Hummer H4 and we hope GM takes a cue from their Camaro development and stay as close to the concept's design as possible. [$TBD]
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Swissvax Concours Kit
If you treat your car with more care than you do your own children, you may want to look at upgrading your rag and turtle wax combo to the Swissvax's Concours Kit. Swissvax is such a trusted name in automotive care that Rolls Royce makes sure to include it in every car that comes out of the factory. The Concours Kit includes items such as Brazillian Grade One carnauba wax, wheel cleaner, wood polish — just about everything to keep your car in showroom condition. [$600]
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
Cadillac wasn't going to let the Ms and AMGs of the world have all the fun, the new CTS-V will be powered by the very same 6.2L V8 engine that powers it's supercar brother, the Corvette ZR1. The 2009 CTS-V's LS9 engine will produce 550 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque and will be available with a six speed Tremec TR6060 manual gearbox or a Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic. Other amenities include 19 inch wheels, 14 way adjustable Recaro performance seats, Bose Digital Surround , 40GB Hard Drive, Navigation, and Bluetooth. More pictures after the jump. Link: $60,000
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Garmin Nuvi 880
Garmin is making sure you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the steering wheel with their new speech recognition capable, Nuvi 800 Series. A push-to-talk remote is mounted on your car's steering wheel for enabling communication with the Nuvi and can understand commands such as asking for the nearest Italian restaurant or asking "where am I" to get information about your currentl location and surrounding points of interest. It also features Bluetooth hands free calling and MSN Direct ($50 a year) for real time dynamic content such as gas prices, traffic reports, weather conditions, and movie times. Available Spring. [$1070]
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The "Blue Devil" is a myth no more, the once mythical Corvette has been officially revealed as the ZR1, and its a monster. Chevy isn't just aiming its guns at the Porsches and Vipers, they've got their sights aimed squarely at the Ferrari and Lambgorhinis of the world. The car is powered by the new 6.2 V8 LS9 engine which produces 620hp and 595 lb-ft of torque. Other performance features include the use of carbon fiber throughout the ZR1's body, Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires, Six Piston front and rear Four Piston Break Calipers, and a smoother ride through the use of GM's adjustable Magnetic Ride Control suspension system. More pictures after the jump. [Est. $100,000]
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BMW X6
We're still not quite sure whether we like the BMW X6 or not, but one thing's for sure, its definitely interesting to look at. BMW is calling the X6 a "Sports Activity Coupe", which essentially combines the handling, design, and versatility of their Sports Utility Vehicles and Coupes. The X6 will be available in two models: a 3.0 liter, 300hp, inline 6 "xdrive35i" and a 400hp 4.4 liter V8, both of which feature Twin Turbos and direct injection. More photos after the jump.
Dodge Challenger SRT8
Dodge is reigniting the Pony Car Race with the announcement of the official pricing of the new 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 (picture above is concept). The SRT8 will be coming in at an MSRP of $37,995 and will be powered by the 6.1L Hemi engine which will be available with a manual or automatic transmission option. Dodge will be taking orders starting on December 3rd and three colors of the SRT8 Challenger will be offered - Black, Orange, and Silver. [$37,995]
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2008 Mustang Bullitt
Ford is paying tribute to one of the greatest cars to ever grace celluoid, Steve McQueen's Bullitt Mustang. The 2008 Bullitt Mustang echoes the same under the radar appearance as the original with the Dark Highland Green paint job, badgeless grill, and they even went as far as researching the exhaust note in the movie to recreate it for the new Bullitt. The car's engine produces 315hp from a 4.6L V8 and uses a modified chassis and suspension to take advantage of the car's extra power. The car also sports satin aluminum trim accents, black interior with charcoal black sport seats, and a Shaker 500 six disc/MP3 eight speaker sound system. [$31,075]
Hitchsafe
If you tend to lock yourself out or lose your keys easily, Hitchsafe will help give you a little peace of mind. Hitchsafe slides into just about any hitch receiver on your Truck, Van, or SUV and will secure things like a spare set of keys, credit cards, or a wad of cash. Link: $80
Panasonic Strada CN-GP50U PND
Panasonic's Strada Cn-GP50U portable GPS features a compact size for easy carrying without sacrificing a larger screen. The unit features a 5 inch touchscreen for better readability, 1.8 Million points of interest, upgradeable maps via SD card or USB, and Bluetooth connectivity for hands free calling. [$500]
Nissan GT-R
There are a couple of things you should know right off the bat about the Nissan GT-R. First, It set a faster lap time than the Porsche 911 Turbo on the Nurburgring. Second, Nissan is going to sell you performance of this caliber around the price of a standard 911 Carrera. The GT-R's power is sourced from a twin-turbo supercharged 3.8L V6 that produces 480 horsepower at 6,800rpm. The engine is coupled with a 6-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission which offers Automatic shifting or a Sequential Manual Control via the gearshift or paddle shifters. Other performance features include Brembo brakes, Bilstein Damptronic Suspension, and nitrogen-filled Bridgestone run flat tires matches with lightweight aluminum wheels. More pictures after the jump. [$70,000 est.]
Xpower Pocket Inverter 175
Rather than carry every type of car adapter for all your gadgets, check out Xpower's portable pocket inverter. The Pocket Inverter 175 gives you a standard three prong outlet and a usb port, so virtually any and every gadget you own will stay charged when you're on the road. [$50]
BMW M3 Sedan
Want an M3, but need a couple more seats for your buddies and maybe a little more practicality? Well, BMW is bringing back the M3 Sedan for 2008 and in addition to the added space, it will feature the same 414hp V8 from the M3 Coupe, which is the first ever V8 in a production model M3. The car also features adjustable steering, damping, and stability settings which can all be activated instantly via the "MDrive" Button located on the steering wheel. [$53,800]
