The 2009 Nissan GT-R has a history in Japan, where it was known as the Skyline GT-R. (It's known as the Infiniti G35 in the United States.) |
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Nissan's slippery GT-R supercar is close-to-perfect Japanese muscle
By Mark Maynard
WHEELS EDITOR
Supercars are part fear, loathing, discomfort and price. And then there's the 2009 Nissan GT-R. This twin-turbocharged, 480-horsepower, all-wheel-drive, four-passenger coupe has supercar credentials; it's just not superficial. But can smooth Japanese muscle appeal to an enthusiast with more money than driving skill?
Ore. museum showcases working planes, autos
Antiques driven, flown in several annual events
By William Childress
SPECIAL TO THE UNION-TRIBUNE
The Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum doesn't want its collection, housed in a spectacular white metal building in Hood River, Ore., to languish in showroom splendor.
Volvo's 15 millionth vehicle will have a Santee address
Of all the dealerships in the world, San Diego Volvo sold the 15 millionth Volvo to an appreciative couple from Santee. The retractable hardtop C70 convertible – in gorgeous Celestial Blue paint – belongs to Paul and Aimee Kay of Santee.
