October 19, 2009 8:46 PM
It's A Lambo Christmas, We Drive The 911 Turbo: Today's Car News

To celebrate Christmas Lamborghini-style, the Italian supercar company has produced a range of limited edition gift-boxed candles and ceramic baubles, inspired by its recently revealed Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni. [Lamborghini]
Toyota has developed a new scratch resistant paint that works on a molecular level to help prevent lustre degradation caused by scratches and preserve the original color and gloss of the car. [Automotive World]
For performance fans, The Car Connection's Marty Padgett has posted his first drive of the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo. He tells us how a 500-horsepower German-engineered piece of rolling history handles the twists and turns of the legendary Estoril race track. [Motor Authority]
The 2010 Geneva Auto Show will be a packed house, with organizers confirming today that all major automakers will be there. [The Auto Channel]
Last month, during a discussion with journalists about General Motors' new "May the Best Car Win" marketing campaign, Bob Lutz laid down the challenge to any journalist to a duel with the Cadillac CTS-V to see if any comparable car could topple the Caddy. Last week the challenge was put forward to anyone with a comparable sedan and today we can report that 120 people have applied. [InsideLine]
Japan gets a stylish new sedan from Toyota in the form of the 2010 Mark X. Fitting in the midsize sedan segment, the Mark X shares its rear-wheel drive platform with another Toyota, the Crown, as well as the Lexus GS. [CarScoop]
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- Honda Recalls 2012 Accord, 2012 Crosstour, 2011-2012 Ridgeline
- January 2012 Car Sales Are Strong--Except At GM
- CA Passes Landmark Law Requiring Many More Zero-Emission Vehicles
- Survey: Hyundai, Subaru, Lexus Score High With Dealers
- AAA Puts Spare Tires On The Endangered List Thanks To Fuel Economy Rules



