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2009 Honda Legend

The Moscow auto show will debut the Euro spec 2009 Honda Legend, featuring a new face lift. North America will see the Legend in the form of the 2009 Acura RL which was previewed at the Chicago auto show earlier this year. The European model does have a bigger front grill as well as revised lights, bonnet, front fenders, boot lid, bumpers and standard 18? wheels. Under the hood, the 3.5L V6 is replaced with a new 3.7L plus new exhaust side VTEC, putting out an even 300hp - 220kW which translates to a 20% increase in mid-range torque and a 0-60 time of 7.1 seconds.

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Wald International GTR

Best known for their luxury car body kits,Wald International released some concept creative of their new Nissan GTR body kit. Historically speaking Wald’s designs are sometimes questionable but based on what I see here it looks like the GTR is going to be a winner.

The kit which consists of  front bumper fascia, lower rear bumper fascia with integrated diffuser, side skirts, upper rear wing extension , lower lip spoiler on the deck lid (carbon fiber none the less) Read the rest of this entry »

The Buick brand has long been associated with Grandpa and Grandma’s car, and rightfully so. With uninspired, boat-like cars such as the LeSabre, Century and Regal, most people don’t think of Buick when they are looking at their options for a family car. The Buick brand was also attributed to cars with a sticker price slightly higher than what you would expect to find from a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. General Motors was well aware of these perceptions when they designed the LaCrosse (Allure in Canada, since “LaCrosse” has an offensive meaning in Quebecois slang).
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