Mullet County: Porsche 928 with Blown Chevy V8

Now here's a Mad Max enthusiast's wet dream... and a Porsche-file's nightmare. As its name clearly suggests, the CHEPORSCHE is a 1984 Porsche 928 that has been outfitted with a blown 454 Chevy V8 engine. In true Texan style, the owner of the car has also raised the 928 several inches from the ground. But if you thought the exterior is tacky, wait until you get a look of the GT's cabin... In the extremely rare case that someone finds this heavily abused Porsche attractive, it is up for sale on eBay for $5,999.

Source: eBay Motors , Via: Cardomain

Mullet County: Porsche 928 with Blown Chevy V8

Now here's a Mad Max enthusiast's wet dream... and a Porsche-file's nightmare. As its name clearly suggests, the CHEPORSCHE is a 1984 Porsche 928 that has been outfitted with a blown 454 Chevy V8 engine. In true Texan style, the owner of the car has also raised the 928 several inches from the ground. But if you thought the exterior is tacky, wait until you get a look of the GT's cabin... In the extremely rare case that someone finds this heavily abused Porsche attractive, it is up for sale on eBay for $5,999.

Source: eBay Motors , Via: Cardomain

General Motors continues to cut Costs, showcase Future Car Models

So recent events have shown that General Motors may not get the help it needs until after the beginning of next year. What can it do in the meantime to hang on until then?

Pundits say that GM should continue to cut costs and raise money by putting more assets up for sale. They also call for the automaker not to shut down the company during the Christmas holiday. It doesn’t look good that GM workers are getting a paid vacation while the rest of us work. Instead, the top execs of GM should be in their offices trying to figure out more ways to save cash.

Finally, these pundits are encouraging GM’s CEO Wagoner to take a page from the book of Lee Iacocca, CEO of Chrysler in 1979 when that car company was bailed out. Iacocca developed a plan and then went out and exhibited new models that showed that the car company had a future. These pundits are saying that Wagoner should do the same.

via CNN Money

General Motors continues to cut Costs, showcase Future Car Models

So recent events have shown that General Motors may not get the help it needs until after the beginning of next year. What can it do in the meantime to hang on until then?

Pundits say that GM should continue to cut costs and raise money by putting more assets up for sale. They also call for the automaker not to shut down the company during the Christmas holiday. It doesn’t look good that GM workers are getting a paid vacation while the rest of us work. Instead, the top execs of GM should be in their offices trying to figure out more ways to save cash.

Finally, these pundits are encouraging GM’s CEO Wagoner to take a page from the book of Lee Iacocca, CEO of Chrysler in 1979 when that car company was bailed out. Iacocca developed a plan and then went out and exhibited new models that showed that the car company had a future. These pundits are saying that Wagoner should do the same.

via CNN Money

2010 Chevrolet Camaro starts at $26,995

General Motors announced the price of the new Camaro today, which will be on sale next sometime next spring.

The base Camaro LS will cost $26,995, which includes a 300-hp, 3.6-litre direct-injection V6 and 6-speed manual.


The Camaro 1LT will cost $27,995 and adds fog lamps, upgraded 18-inch wheels and a longer list of available options. The 2LT gets Bluetooth connectivity, a 245-watt 9-speaker stereo with USB port, heated leather seating and 19-inch wheels, and will cost $31,595.

$36,995 will get you into the 1SS which boasts a 422-hp, 6.2-litre V8, Brembo brakes, 20-inch wheels and the 1LT's equipment list. Finally, the 2SS goes for $40,995 and gets the 2LT's features.

A Rally Sport package will be available on all models except the LS and will include exclusive 20-inch wheels, xenon headlights and unique taillights. A 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters is also optional on all models.

Photos: General Motors

2010 Chevrolet Camaro starts at $26,995

General Motors announced the price of the new Camaro today, which will be on sale next sometime next spring.

The base Camaro LS will cost $26,995, which includes a 300-hp, 3.6-litre direct-injection V6 and 6-speed manual.


The Camaro 1LT will cost $27,995 and adds fog lamps, upgraded 18-inch wheels and a longer list of available options. The 2LT gets Bluetooth connectivity, a 245-watt 9-speaker stereo with USB port, heated leather seating and 19-inch wheels, and will cost $31,595.

$36,995 will get you into the 1SS which boasts a 422-hp, 6.2-litre V8, Brembo brakes, 20-inch wheels and the 1LT's equipment list. Finally, the 2SS goes for $40,995 and gets the 2LT's features.

A Rally Sport package will be available on all models except the LS and will include exclusive 20-inch wheels, xenon headlights and unique taillights. A 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters is also optional on all models.

Photos: General Motors

Ten Cars That Looked Better Before Their Makeovers

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LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Last Generation: 2003 - 2006
Current Generation: 2007 - Present

It's no secret that the chrome-happy electric razor schnoz of the Navigator has not made friends within the automotive media. The simpler, more polished look of the previous Navigator wasn’t subtle, but it was a great deal classier on a vehicle that was one of the pioneers of the full-size luxury SUV segment.

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BMW 5-SERIES

Last Generation: 1996 - 2003
Current Generation: 2004 - Present

When Chris Bangle took his designer's pen to the 5-Series for 2004, it stirred a lot of mixed emotions amongst the automotive media, with some outlets even proclaiming it as the ugliest 5-Series ever made. Many of Bangle’s design cues (first seen in the 7-Series) have been showing up in other brands, however, so perhaps he’s having the last laugh. Still, as the 1996-2003 was one of the most balanced sedan designs we’ve yet seen, we’re not buying any of it.

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INFINITI FX

Last Generation: 2003 - 2008
Current Generation: 2009

The former FX was a bold statement for Infiniti: a crossover vehicle skewed toward high performance and high art at the expense of outright functionality. The new FX still carries that theme, but the new front end’s contrived grille and awkward headlamps has lost the clean look that made the first FX so popular.

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DODGE VIPER

Last Generation: 1996 - 2002
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

We know, we know, we technically skipped a generation, but the styling of that particular model was hardly changed when the 2008 Viper made its debut. Although it's a bit hard to tell in pictures, older models were more aggressive and less bulbous. Although still attractive, the new Viper's styling is a bit too soft and rounded-- it simply doesn't look as raw or cutthroat as its predecessor.

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SAAB 9-5

Last Generation: 1997 - 2005
Current Generation: 2006 - Present

While the original Saab 9-5 was a simple case of evolutionary design, the current 9-5 looks like a bad bit of rhinoplasty has been grafted onto an older car (which it has). The chrome surrounds on the headlamps and the grille look out of place, and the front overhang looks far more pronounced than its predecessor, giving the 9-5 an oddly nose-heavy look.

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CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

Last Generation: 2004 - 2007
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

While we wouldn't hand out any design awards to the last-generation Chrysler Sebring Convertible, the current model's front and rear ends look like they were designed in two completely different rooms. The 2004-2007 iteration may have been less imaginative, but it looked more balanced. While the sedan bodystyle won’t win any awards, the big raspberry is reserved for the convertible model, whose lengthy rear proportions and awkward trunk lid shut-line make it look like a quasi-pickup from some angles.

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NISSAN MURANO

Last Generation: 2003 - 2007
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

Among the NextAutos staff, putting the Murano on this list was a really tough sell for at least a couple of us. Still, the detractors won out, claiming that the first-generation Murano's shape was boldly rounded and wholly original, while the styling of the new Murano seems overwrought, especially in the headlight/grille area.

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ACURA TL

Last Generation: 2004 - 2008
Current Generation: 2009

A lot of controversy has been stirred over the contrasting chevron grille that Acura has put on most of its new models, and while the last-gen TL wasn't necessarily a huge step forward in sporty expression, we prefer its cleaner lines and less-contrived aesthetic.

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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Last Generation: 1999 - 2004
Current Generation: 2005 - Present

While the last-generation Jetta’s simple forms, clean bodysides and rounded wheel arches screamed class-above European refinement, the current Jetta was a step in the wrong direction. The chrome grille, larger proportions, and bloated design even strikes us as a bit derivative-Japanese from certain vantage points.

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SCION xB

Last Generation: 2004 - 2007
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

The original Scion xB had an iconic cubist design that really helped kickstart the Scion brand in America. But when the new, bubbly, bulgy, blind-spotty xB debuted for 2008, Scion started to lose sales traction in the U.S., while resale value on the original xBox continues to be the stuff of owner dreams. Coincidence?

Most of the time, when an automaker completely overhauls one of their models, it's a good step forward for not only the car, but for the brand it represents. However, there are other times where the design teams make some questionable decisions and the new products end up looking worse than their predecessors.

Thus, we present our list of ten cars that, from a design standpoint, we think looked better in their previous generation. Scroll through our gallery to see all of the contenders, and leave a comment with any cars that you think we may have missed, and/or maligned.

Ten Cars That Looked Better Before Their Makeovers

Caption:

LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

Last Generation: 2003 - 2006
Current Generation: 2007 - Present

It's no secret that the chrome-happy electric razor schnoz of the Navigator has not made friends within the automotive media. The simpler, more polished look of the previous Navigator wasn’t subtle, but it was a great deal classier on a vehicle that was one of the pioneers of the full-size luxury SUV segment.

Caption:

BMW 5-SERIES

Last Generation: 1996 - 2003
Current Generation: 2004 - Present

When Chris Bangle took his designer's pen to the 5-Series for 2004, it stirred a lot of mixed emotions amongst the automotive media, with some outlets even proclaiming it as the ugliest 5-Series ever made. Many of Bangle’s design cues (first seen in the 7-Series) have been showing up in other brands, however, so perhaps he’s having the last laugh. Still, as the 1996-2003 was one of the most balanced sedan designs we’ve yet seen, we’re not buying any of it.

Caption:

INFINITI FX

Last Generation: 2003 - 2008
Current Generation: 2009

The former FX was a bold statement for Infiniti: a crossover vehicle skewed toward high performance and high art at the expense of outright functionality. The new FX still carries that theme, but the new front end’s contrived grille and awkward headlamps has lost the clean look that made the first FX so popular.

Caption:

DODGE VIPER

Last Generation: 1996 - 2002
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

We know, we know, we technically skipped a generation, but the styling of that particular model was hardly changed when the 2008 Viper made its debut. Although it's a bit hard to tell in pictures, older models were more aggressive and less bulbous. Although still attractive, the new Viper's styling is a bit too soft and rounded-- it simply doesn't look as raw or cutthroat as its predecessor.

Caption:

SAAB 9-5

Last Generation: 1997 - 2005
Current Generation: 2006 - Present

While the original Saab 9-5 was a simple case of evolutionary design, the current 9-5 looks like a bad bit of rhinoplasty has been grafted onto an older car (which it has). The chrome surrounds on the headlamps and the grille look out of place, and the front overhang looks far more pronounced than its predecessor, giving the 9-5 an oddly nose-heavy look.

Caption:

CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE

Last Generation: 2004 - 2007
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

While we wouldn't hand out any design awards to the last-generation Chrysler Sebring Convertible, the current model's front and rear ends look like they were designed in two completely different rooms. The 2004-2007 iteration may have been less imaginative, but it looked more balanced. While the sedan bodystyle won’t win any awards, the big raspberry is reserved for the convertible model, whose lengthy rear proportions and awkward trunk lid shut-line make it look like a quasi-pickup from some angles.

Caption:

NISSAN MURANO

Last Generation: 2003 - 2007
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

Among the NextAutos staff, putting the Murano on this list was a really tough sell for at least a couple of us. Still, the detractors won out, claiming that the first-generation Murano's shape was boldly rounded and wholly original, while the styling of the new Murano seems overwrought, especially in the headlight/grille area.

Caption:

ACURA TL

Last Generation: 2004 - 2008
Current Generation: 2009

A lot of controversy has been stirred over the contrasting chevron grille that Acura has put on most of its new models, and while the last-gen TL wasn't necessarily a huge step forward in sporty expression, we prefer its cleaner lines and less-contrived aesthetic.

Caption:

VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

Last Generation: 1999 - 2004
Current Generation: 2005 - Present

While the last-generation Jetta’s simple forms, clean bodysides and rounded wheel arches screamed class-above European refinement, the current Jetta was a step in the wrong direction. The chrome grille, larger proportions, and bloated design even strikes us as a bit derivative-Japanese from certain vantage points.

Caption:

SCION xB

Last Generation: 2004 - 2007
Current Generation: 2008 - Present

The original Scion xB had an iconic cubist design that really helped kickstart the Scion brand in America. But when the new, bubbly, bulgy, blind-spotty xB debuted for 2008, Scion started to lose sales traction in the U.S., while resale value on the original xBox continues to be the stuff of owner dreams. Coincidence?

Most of the time, when an automaker completely overhauls one of their models, it's a good step forward for not only the car, but for the brand it represents. However, there are other times where the design teams make some questionable decisions and the new products end up looking worse than their predecessors.

Thus, we present our list of ten cars that, from a design standpoint, we think looked better in their previous generation. Scroll through our gallery to see all of the contenders, and leave a comment with any cars that you think we may have missed, and/or maligned.

Video: GM Corvette’s LS9 engine being built

You’ll soon be able to buy this insane donk without owning a Corvette, too. As it does 3.3-seconds 0-100km/h, and a low 11-second quarter mile (in the ‘Vette), we’re sure it won’t be long before a few of these beasts will be shoehorned into various project cars.

Video: GM Corvette’s LS9 engine being built

You’ll soon be able to buy this insane donk without owning a Corvette, too. As it does 3.3-seconds 0-100km/h, and a low 11-second quarter mile (in the ‘Vette), we’re sure it won’t be long before a few of these beasts will be shoehorned into various project cars.

Chevrolet Made With Lego

Chevrolet Made With Lego