http://www.news.smartdownloads.net Hand-picked news by SmartDownloads.net en-en http://backend.userland.com/rss SmartGuy http://news.smartdownloads.net/ http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Ferrari_California_in_crazy_colors__plus_more_official_detail_shots-37416168.html Filed under: Convertibles, Sports/GTs, FerrariClick above for more unnaturally colored images of the Ferrari CaliforniaSince Ferrari released the first official photos and details about its new California hard-top convertible last... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/We_say_BMW__you_say____Part_2-81739213.html Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Etc., BMW, HumorHot on the heels of the recent brandtag exercise that saw BMW drivers labeled as a-holes (and a lot of explanations and justifications in... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Dealership_offers_free_gas_or_gun_with_new_car_80%_choose_gun-49554284.html Filed under: Car Buying, Etc. var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Free_Gas_or_a_Hand_Gun_with_New_Car_Sold_80_Choose_Gun'; In a move certain to generate both controversy and publicity, a new and used car dealer in Butler, Missouri, is... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Hiroshi_Tamura_gives_us_closer_look_at_2009_Nissan_Maxima-4306194.html Filed under: Sedans/Saloons, Nissan When Nissan chose to begin development on the next Maxima, it originally set out to go the safe route of catering towards mass appeal, an effective plan... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/2009_Honda_Pilot_holds_the_line_on_pricing-5032143.html Filed under: Car Buying, Crossovers/CUVs, HondaClick above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Honda PilotAfter getting a short stint behind the wheel of the newly redesigned 2009 Honda Pilot, we... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Ferrari_IMAX_film_in_production-69839275.html Filed under: FerrariClick to view the Ferrari IMAX shoot in hi-res The folks at IMAX have been responsible for turning out some pretty darn spectacular panoramic cinematic masterpieces, capturing nature's wonders... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Alfa_Romeo_confirms_SUV_for_2010-8352181.html Filed under: Concept Cars, SUVs, Crossovers/CUVs, Alfa RomeoClick above to view high-res gallery of the Alfa Romeo Kamal concept If Alfa Romeo is to make a successful return to the North... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Spy_Shots_II_Jaguar_XF_R-4980375.html Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, JaguarClick above for high-res gallery of new Jaguar XF-R spy shotsYesterday we showed you the first clear spy shots of Jaguar's upcoming XF-R super... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Honda_offers_new_details_on_Prius_fighting_hybrid-14813132.html Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green, HondaMuch has already been written about Honda's plan to introduce a fleet of new hybrid models to take on Toyota's dominance in the segment. It's strategy... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Camaro_nut_reports_from_inside_second_focus_group-58128568.html Filed under: Coupes, Chevrolet, GM, DrivingWith the 2010 Camaro just a couple months from being unveiled in production trim, GM is conducting focus groups with fanatics that it aims to... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Inside_Line_learns_Lexus_LF_A_to_be_priced_over_$200k-84437979.html Filed under: Car Buying, Convertibles, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Supercars, LexusClick above for high-res gallery of the Lexus LF-A RoadsterThe last time we talked about the price of the Lexus LF-A, we... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Kelley_Blue_Book_names_Best_New_Road_Trip_Vehicles_for_2008-80852944.html Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Minivans/MPVs, Sedans/Saloons, Supercars, Driving, Lifestyleclick to view more high-res images of the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SXTNext Monday is Memorial Day, which many think of as the... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Cosworth_supercharger_for_NC_Mazda_Miata_almost_ready-53234475.html Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Convertibles, MazdaUntil the Mazdaspeed version of the MX-5 makes its debut, those of us looking for forced-induction power from Mazda's NC Miata must turn to the... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Subaru_releases_Impreza_WRC2008_ahead_of_launch_at_Acropolis_rally-12317406.html Filed under: Motorsports, SubaruClick above for a high-res gallery of the Subaru Impreza WRC2008.Next week's Acropolis Rally in Greece will be the first event in the 2008 WRC season to... http://news.smartdownloads.net/Cars/Chrysler_selling_Pacifica_Design_Studio_to_Mercedes_Benz-56236195.html Filed under: Concept Cars, Chrysler, Mercedes Benz The Chrysler Pacifica Advance Design Center, first opened in 1983, is credited with penning the Plymouth Prowler concept (pictured above), Dodge Challenger concept, Jeep...