2010 Ford Mustang Boss 302R

I wouldn't have minded getting one of those for Christmas.

2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0

That's 412 horsepower for you and a 5.0. The GT is finally in it.

2010 Lotus Exige Type 72

On the twenty-fourth day of Christmas, Lotus gave to me, a special edition Type 72 Exige.

2010 Aston Martin DB9 Carbon Fiber

On the twenty-third day of Christmas, Mansory gave to me, an Aston Martin DB'.

2010 Ferrari Enzo MIG-U1

On the twenty-second day of Christmas, Gemballa gave to me, a totally awesome Ferrari.

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Batman Edition

On the twenty-first day of Christmas, Batman gave to me, a black n' black Corvette from the city.

2009 Bugatti Veyron

On the twentieth day of Christmas, the Middle East gave to me, a special edition Bugatti.

The Worst Auto Brands From 2009

Whenever there's a best, there's always a worst. Here are some of the worst auto brands from this past year:

Mercury
Not many changes updates, or new cars from here. The only actual updated car is the Milan, which is, well....just a bad version of the Ford Fusion.....as is every other Mercury car. Same old, boring Mercury.

Chrysler
Although the 300C is an awesome car, it's overshadowed by the o-so-bad PT Cruiser, Sebring, and Town and Country. Actually, every Chrysler except the 300C made our "Worst Cars From 2009" list. Let's hope Fiat can do something, anything to change this company.

Jeep
Now how did Jeep end up on this list? Before you start screaming at me, let's get something straight. The Grand Cherokee, Wrangler, Wrangler Limited, and maybe the Patriot are all crazy awesome cars, but it's cars like the Compass and the Commander that can just ruin the whole company. If that isn't enough, the advertisements suck.

The Best Auto Brands From 2009

We love our car brands just as we love our cereal brands, so here's the list of the best car brands from 2009:

Cadillac
Everyone knows a Cadillac when they see one, and Cadillac has really showed that off this past year. With the new SRX, CTS Sportwagen, and some changes to most of their other cars, there's not much to hate about this brand. The CTS is still best for the money, the STS and DTS are very fancy, the XLR is fast, and the Escalade is even bigger and better this year with a new hyrbid model. Can't wait for next year.

Buick
This is not an "old people brand" anyomore. The new Lacrosse is certainly just as cool as any Cadillac, and the Lucerne is still keeping to it's roots. The Enclave is huge, and the Regal, coming out next year, will make this brand even cooler. Buick, you've gone from boring to scoring.

Ford
Ford has changed a lot in just one year. The new Fusion Hyrid and other cars get great fuel milage, the new Taurus is quite the exspensive Ford, and the Mustang keeps getting better and better every year. Next year, the 2011 Mustang, Super Duty, Fiesta, and others should keep Ford rising higher and higher.

BMW
BMW's release of Effecient Dynamics, makes their upcoming cars more fuel efficent and fun, along with all the great things they do every year. The M3 still kicks everyone's butt, along with the 3-Series that can own everyone except for the CTS-V, and basically...um...BMW owns. They've shown off many new technologies this past year to make thir cars greener, faster, and just plain awesome.

What's your favorite car brand from 2009?

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Indy 500 Pace Car

On the nineteenth day of Christmas, Chevrolet gave to me, the 2010 pace car for the Indy.

Saab: Born From Jets, Killed From Recession

GM announced earlier today that it's iconic Saab brand will, along with Pontiac and Saturn, will be dead by mid-2010. No deal was accepted for the 62-year-old brand, which was original going to be purchased by Koenigsegg Group until they backed out about a month ago. Saab is yet another automotive brand to be added to the list of ones killed by the recession. Full release below:

Saab Sale Cannot Be Concluded
Brand to be Wound Down

General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in discussions with Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. During the due diligence, certain issues arose that both parties believe could not be resolved. As a result, GM will start an orderly wind-down of Saab operations.

"Despite the best efforts of all involved, it has become very clear that the due diligence required to complete this complex transaction could not be executed in a reasonable time. In order to maintain operations, Saab needed a quick resolution," said GM Europe President Nick Reilly. "We regret that we were not able to complete this transaction with Spyker Cars. We will work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner. This is not a bankruptcy or forced liquidation process. Consequently, we expect Saab to satisfy debts including supplier payments, and to wind down production and the distribution channel in an orderly manner while looking after our customers."

Saab will continue to honor warranties, while providing service and spare parts to current Saab owners around the world.

As part of its efforts to become a leaner organization, GM began seeking a buyer for Saab's operations in January. Last week, Saab Automobile AB announced that it had closed on the sale of certain Saab 9-3, current 9-5 and powertrain technology and tooling to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. Ltd. (BAIC). GM expects today's announcement to have no impact on the earlier sale.

As the company continues to reinvent itself, GM has been faced with some very difficult but necessary business decisions. The focus will remain on the four core brands – Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC – and several regional brands, including Opel / Vauxhall in Europe. This will enable the company to devote more engineering and marketing resources to each brand and model.

2010 Shelby Ultimate Aero

On the eighteenth day of Christmas, Dubai gave to me, a 740 grand, totally awesome Shelby.

Road Car's 10 Worst Cars from 2009

A lot of great cars are made each year, but there are always duds. Here's Road Car's pick of the worst cars made from 2009:


Jeep Compass

Whoever came up with the idea for this car seriously needs to be fired. I mean, who ever heard of a compact, fuel efficient Jeep? Even so, this car is a crappy version of that anyways.

Chrysler Sebring

“The all new luxury Sebring, from your luxury brand Chrysler.” If only the Sebring COULD be called that, but it can’t. Case closed.

Hur-ah!

Chrysler PT Cruiser

The second generation looks so much better…oh wait…there hasn’t been a second generation. The PT Cruiser is like a lemon. Chrysler just squeezed that lemon until there was no juice left in it. Now they have to just throw it away.

Ford Focus

Do not focus any of your cameras on the Ford Focus. If you do, pray it’s not the coupe, or else you may be done for.

Honda Element

Yeah, I think I found my Element. It has obnoxious second row doors, zero interior space, and looks like it hit a few too many branches when it fell down the ugly tree.

Lincoln MKT

We know this car may be very intelligent and futuristic, but that’s just no excuse for the design of it. The whole front is just…hideous…. And the grille is way too large. Eagle?

Dodge Nitro

The brother of the Liberty, which should also be on this list, but we figure the Nitro’s worse. Big boxy shape, not a lot of room, bag gas mileage. Meet the New New New New New Chrysler. Yes, I meant to put all those News in there.

Toyota Yaris

Oh my gosh, it has standard A/C. The only kind of good thing about this car is it’s price. But the Ford Fiesta will kick this thing where it should next year. See ya Yaris!

Chrysler Town and Country

don’t know about you, but when I see this car I think “luxury minivan”. Not that it’s any better than the Grand Caravan, it’s just re-badged into a worse brand. You don’t see the new CTS Minivan do you?

Mercury Mountaineer

It has the same engine as the Ford Explorer, but it’s uglier and costs a thousand bucks more. So um, what is good about the mountaineer?

2010 Porsche 911 Turbo BTR-II 580

On the seventeenth day of Christmas, SpeedART gave to me, a checker-trimmed Porsche 580.

Road Car's 10 Best Trucks from 2009

2009 has been overall a pretty boring year for trucks themselves, but crossovers are booming. My crossover this, my crossover that, they can be used for anything! It's crazy I tell you! Crazy, crazy crazy!



Ford F-150 SVT Raptor

What’s cooler than a stock off-roadin’ pickup? Nothing, that’s the answer. The Raptor puts the road in off road. What the heck am I saying? Whatever.

Dodge Ram

The Ram was updated this year, along the heavy duty versions that recently came out. It may not be the best pickup out there, but it’s a sure sign that Chrysler is actually changing……some of it’s models. If only that Dakota would be changed…..
Hur-ah!

Chevrolet Equinox

The new Equinox is very fuel efficient, has some cool styling, and can take on that Ram in a drag race any day. Not that I would recommend racing with your crossover. Except for that X6.

BMW X6

Yep, the only crossover I would kind of recommend racing with. The X6 is a crazy ‘cross that’s made the pure…um….whoever it’s marketed toward. Whatever, it rocks!

Audi Q7

It’s spacious, fuel-y(I use that way too much), and kind of powerful. It looks cool, is fuel-y, is comfortable, is fuel-y…….

Volvo XC60

Twilight and Volvo’s don’t go together. Enough said there.

Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra

There’s no best truck list without the Chevy Silverado and it’s brother in law, twice removed, the GMC Sierra. They’ve got the payload, the power, and the Christmas lights. Oh, and the Raptor could probably run them over.

Ford Escape/Hybrid

The Escape is Ford’s answer for a crossover kind of thing that doesn’t suck. Man, crossovers are a hard car to make.

Ford Super Duty

The Super Duty is a powerful duty of super that can tow your RVs up the highway in great time. At least, that’s all I usually see them used for.

Mercedes-Benz GLK Class

It’s the grand daddy of them all, also twice removed, the GLK. Only bankers, businessmen, and rich soccer moms can drive these. I’m just kidding, go get some everyone!

Road Car's 10 Best Cars from 2009

No matter how bad the economy may be, there are always new cars released every year. Actually, a bad economy probably encourages company's to make more and better cars. Well, whatever it does, there have been many awesome cars made this year. Some may be brand new, some are same old, but here they are in no particular order:

Chevrolet Camaro

The American legend that was re-born this past spring. It combines comfort, performance, and fuel mileage all into a sleek new design. We’re just sorry the same can’t be said about the cheap-y interior.

Chevrolet Corvette

Probably one of, if not the best American sports car ever made. With that said, why not involve it in this list? A performance icon, the Corvette has been racing, showing, and riding through six generations and over fifty years. Hur-ah!

Pontiac G8

Maybe the best Pontiac ever made, besides the GTO. The GXP model put 415-hp in a convenient, comfortable sedan body. But now it’s gone. Pontiac’s gone. What am I supposed to do with my life now?

BMW 3 Series

Coming back from that said post about the Pontiac G8, the 3-Series from BMW is cool, classy, and…….powerful. I’m sure everyone can agree that the V-8 powered M3 kicks pure butt, and um…yeah.

Ford Mustang

And why wouldn’t this car be here? The Mustang, like the Camaro, is a legend. A legend that puts “comfort, performance, and fuel mileage all into a sleek new design.” This is a totally original post. Don’t question the facts.

Volkswagen Golf/GTI

It’s a Golf. It’s a GTI. It’s great performance in a small box. Great ride, great style, great….great…..great….This car’s just pure greatness.

Mazdaspeed 3

Zoom Zoom Zoom. The Mazdaspeed 3 is a perfect example that you don’t have to be rich to own a great performance vehicle. Sure it isn’t the fastest or most powerful, but it does start at only 23 grand.

Honda Civic

It’s not heavy. It’s not a gas guzzler. It’s not…not fun to drive. Those are some things the Honda Civic isn’t in crappy terms. In other words it’s cool, light, fuel-ish, and fun. Good day to you too.

Ford Fusion/Hybrid

With all the seemingly crap that comes out of Detroit these days(Notice I said seemingly), it’s nice to see some fine cars coming from Ford. The Fusion is the kind of car that can get you to-and-from where you want to go quick, easy, and fuel-ish….yet again.

Cadillac CTS/V

If my facts are correct, I do believe this car kicks other sedans in their trunk. Get it? Trunk? Hah. The CTS is elegant and spacious and a great price for what you’re getting. The CTS-V is outrageously fast, and the sport wagon can hold whatever the heck you may need to carry, which I hope is not stolen.

2009 Audi A5 Sportback

On the sixteenth day of Christmas, ABT gave to me, a black sportback custom Audi.

2010 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Gold

On the fifteenth day of Christmas, Mercedes gave to me, a gold painted SLS AMG.

2010 Dodge Journey SRT

On the fourteenth day of Christmas, Dodge gave to me, what looks like a Journey SRT.???

Credit to Jalopnik for the picture.

2011 BMW Z4

That's some awesome turbocharged action there.

2010 Volkswagen GTD

On the thirteenth day of Christmas, ABT gave to me, a diesel powered Volkswagen GTD.

2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

I've always loved this car, and mow there's even more reasons to love it.

2009 Ferrari P540 Superfast Aperta

On the twelfth day of Christmas, Italy gave to me, a special golden Ferrari.

2010 Lamborghini Gallardo LP600/4

On the eleventh day of Christmas, Edo gave to me, a 2010 Lamborghini.

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports

On the tenth day of Christmas, Continental Supersports gave to me, a green carbon 2010 Bentley.

2008 Dodge Charger SRT8 Security Package

On the ninth day of Christmas, Chrysler gave to me, a Dodge Charger Security.

2010 Ferrari California

On the eighth day of Christmas, Novitec gave to me, a 500hp Ferrari.