Porsche Panamera prices announced
Thu, 12 Mar 2009By Ben Pulman Motor Industry 12 March 2009 12:50 Porsche has announced UK prices for its Panamera, and that all PDK-equipped cars will come with stop-start technology - the ‘entry-level’ S starts at £72,266, rising to £95,298 for the range-topping Panamera Turbo. By comparison, a Cayenne GTS is £54,085 and a Cayenne Turbo is £75,137 For a start there’s the 493bhp twin-turbo 4.8-litre V8 mated to Porsche’s four-wheel drive system and seven-speed double-clutch PDK gearbox. Then there are also 19-inch wheels, adaptive air suspension, a 14-speaker Bose sound system, metallic paint, heated front and rear seats and a multi-functional steering wheel.
Ford caps orders on '11 Shelby Mustang GT500
Thu, 15 Jul 2010Time is running out to get a 2011 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500. More than 3,300 orders have been placed for the instant icon--arguably the best ‘Stang ever--and Ford is capping orders for this model year at 5,500. Do the math: That means 2,200 or fewer remain.
Who's Where: Ralph Gilles to become Vice President of Design at Chrysler
Thu, 21 Aug 2008The retirement of seasoned Chrysler designer Trevor Creed has opened the doors for Ralph Gilles, who has been appointed Vice President of Design starting September 1 this year. In his new position, Gilles will be responsible for all activities of Chrysler's Product Design Office and will report to Frank O. Klegon, Executive Vice President of Product Development.