Set Of 4 1969 69 Ford Thunderbird 15" Mag Hubcap Hub Cap C9sz1130d on 2040-parts.com

BMW X6 ActiveHybrid & BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid at Frankfurt

Production versions of the BMW 7 Series & X6 ActiveHybrid will show at Frankfurt The Concepts for the ActiveHybrids were originally shown in 2008, and the production models are expected to be pretty much the same. They are in effect ‘Mild’ Hybrids, using a 20hp electric motor – with an additional 155lb/ft of torque – to add efficiency to the 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8. The electric motor will be fitted in the transmission housing and replaces stuff like the alternator and starter.

Design Review: Mercedes-Benz CLC

The Mercedes brand tends to evoke images of wealth and prestige. It is also a company with quite a bit of heritage under its belt, with founder Karl Benz having built the first motorized vehicle back in 1886. So the image of prestige is well deserved, especially when you consider the illustrious designs the car maker put on the road in the last half century: the 1952 300Sc, the iconic 300SL 'Gullwing' from the 1950s and the 230SL 'Pagode' from 1964.

1967 Ford Mustang convertible body added to parts catalog

Fans of the 1967 Ford Mustang convertible don't have to wait until they find one stashed in a barn or hiding in a used-car lot to live the dream--they can build one. Ford has added the body shell of the '67 Mustang convertible to its catalog of licensed restoration parts. It is the fourth classic Mustang body to be offered by Ford.