Cadillac now offering Recaro Performance Seats

February 20, 2010 · Filed Under Cars · Comment

If you like the way Recaro performance seats feel on your butt, but don’t want to cash out over $60,000 for a Cadillac CTS-V, then today is your lucky day. Cadillac just announced that its is expanding the availability of Recaro performance seats in the 2010 CTS Sport Sedan. The 14-way adjustable sport seats are now available in limited quantity as a $2,800 option on the Premium and Performance trim levels of the 2010 model CTS Sport Sedans.

The Recaro seats include adjustable back and thigh support for the driver and front-seat passenger, including a seat cushion extender, among the 14 total adjustable options. The seats feature French-stitched leather, with microfiber suede inserts in the center sections of the cushions and seatbacks, as well as heating and cooling functions.

The seats will also be offered this summer on the Cadillac CTS Coupe and the CTS-V Coupe.

Jon Stewart takes a shot at Toyota with Toyotathon of Death

February 4, 2010 · Filed Under Cars · Comment

We were thinking that Toyota’s tagline “Moving Forward” would give comedians and their audience a good laugh during a time when the Japanese automaker is facing a recall on unintended acceleration issues. One comedian you can always count on to take a shot at big headlines is Jon Stewart.

On his The Daily Show, Stewart ran a little segment called “Toyotathon of Death.”
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Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition and SLK Grand Edition

January 17, 2010 · Filed Under Cars · Comment

Mercedes-Benz has introduced two new special edition versions of the SL-Class and the SLK-Class. Known as the SL Night Edition and the SLK Grand Edition, both models feature stylish interior and exterior upgrades.

The Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition gets a designo magno night black matte paint finish with 19-inch two-tone 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, silver-painted front brake calipers with the Mercedes-Benz logo, smoked out headlamps and tail lamps and a badge on the front that identifies the Night Edition. Inside, the SL Night Edition gets black nappa leather, shining chrome trim, a black sports steering wheel, shift lever and roof lining and a high-gloss finish on the silver-colored AIRSCARF vents.

The SLK Grand Edition gets much of the same interior touches but is finished in designo graphite paint on the outside. Other exterior modifications include 18-inch light alloy 5-spoke wheels, a third brake light and headlamps that match the paint finish.

Ferrari, Maserati will display vehicles at Chrysler’s stand in Detroit

January 3, 2010 · Filed Under Cars · Comment

While Chrysler Group LLC has no plans to hold a press conference at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, the Auburn Hills automaker will still have strong presence at Cobo. Joining an electric Fiat 500 and a Lancia-based Chrysler concept will be Fiat SpA’s Maserati and Ferrari brands.

At previous Detroit auto shows, high-end luxury brands like Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Porsche and Ferrari have rented out their show-floor space. Last year, Ferrari (along with many others) was a no show; however, this year Chrysler has formed a partnership with Fiat, which owns Ferrari and Maserati.

Spokesman or NAIAS, Sam Locricchio has confirmed that Maserati and Ferrari will display their new vehicles at the Chrysler stand. Both plan on showing the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible (known as GranCabrio in Europe) and the Ferrari 458 Italia.

Chrysler’s show space is currently being redesigned so that all brands are presented as a part of the Chrysler family.
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