Motoring

[click on image to enlarge] The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG is not Greenpeace approved. The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG is not economical.

[click on image to enlarge] Sure, the new 2009 Ferrari California is drop-dead gorgeous, but why not go all out and try for an original Ferrari 250 GT California? The one that started it all.

If you’re in the market for a new car but gas prices got you down then tough, that’s life. If you’re in the market for a new Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge and want to spend less than $3 per gallon, well we might have something for you.

[click on image to enlarge] Face bender. That’s about the only way I can describe the feeling of going zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds.

I see two things here: 1) Grass’ worst enemy and 2) Neighborhood envy at it’s finest. If you own any more than 2 square yards of grass then mowing is a chore.

[click on image to enlarge] One might fear even approaching the Lamborghini Reventon without getting lacerated. It redefines sharp likening itself more to some mass of mechanized evil and we like it.

[click on image to enlarge] Gear Patrol’s offices are a stone’s throw away from the Ferrari Park Avenue store here in New York. And though, there are no raising of hands as to who here will be getting a 2008 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti One to One this week there are few hold outs as to the exotic look of the Italians upercar.

[click on image to enlarge] Two Pontiac’s on Gear Patrol. GM is definitely doing something right.

[click on image to enlarge] Ahead of the New York Auto Show, some images of the 2009 Nissan Maxima have been unveiled at SuperNissans.net. We’re going to reserve judgement until we can reveal the specifications for the vehicle, but the new, polarizing look, of the Maxima takes from the forthcoming 370Z and in some odd way that only a Japanese car could do, it works.

Gear Patrol’s resident auto buff, Bradley Hasemeyer is at the 2008 New York Auto Show bringing you coverage on all the debuts and auto news from the Javits Center. In typical Gear Patrol method we plan to not waste your time with every single story and picture.

[click on a specific area of image to enlarge that section] What happens when Swedes get a supercar, then bump an 888 horsepower 4.7 liter engine to a 1,081 horsepower 5.0 liter monstrosity that can go from 0-60mph in under 3 seconds accelerating to a top speed of 250mph? (a 747 goes 180mph at take off).

[click on image to enlarge] According to Autoblog an embargo has been broken on images of the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. Well, far be it from us to hold back on a car you guys should know about it.

[click on image to enlarge] This car oozes. What does it ooze?

This car will literally bend your face. It will also be the most fun per dollar you ever spend in your pre-retirement years.

[click on image to enlarge] Amphibious technology has been around for quite a long time, dating back to the propeller-powered Amphicar of the 1960s, but never before has there been a swimming vehicle that could compete with singular-purpose vehicles. Along came a British company called Gibbs with the intention to blow the competitors out of the water… literally.

[click on image to enlarge] If this isn’t proof a hybrid can be gorgeous I don’t know what is. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Fisker Coachbuilders they’re a custom coach builder that takes cars like the Mercedes Benz SL or the BMW 6 series and turns them into individualized works of art.

[click on image to enlarge] This is one of those instances where the product description best describes what you’re looking at. Read on: “Aggressive headlights, like the eyes of a jungle cat set to pounce, powerfully supported by four wheels, with a lean, exciting waist and a very special rear section.

First, we’ve got to say that though you can technically buy these, it’s through threee auctions selling off the first three Dodge Challengers. Two of the auctions are to benefit notMYkid and United Way of Southeastern Michigan.

The completely new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe has hit dealership floors this month. It’s primary existence being the ability to show the Europeans that the Japanese can put together a driver’s car and not break the bank.