Audi Looks to Steal Market Share from the MINI with the A3 Cabrio
Audi is going to unveil a Cabrio version of its popular A3. The automaker wants to steal market share from MINI and the upcoming BMW 1-series. The A3 Cabrio will seat four and come with a folding canvas roof. (Audi has no plans of releasing a hardtop convertible anytime soon). There are rumors that the car will be unveiled at...
Mercedes Unveils the 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster
In order to spark interest in the slow selling SLR McLaren, Mercedes-Benz has announced that they are going to offer a roadster version of the SLR McLaren supercar. The car is powered by supercharged 5.5L 615 horsepower AMG V8. The roadster can achieve a top speed of 207 miles per hour and 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds. Most of the...
What are the Most Wanted Cars in the U.S. for 2007?
Edmunds.com has posted a list of the most wanted cars in 2007 based on reader feedback. Out of the 32 categories you may be surprised which automaker took home the most awards.... General Motors claimed the top spot in 13 of the 32 categories. In addition GM also took home the award for the "Most Significant" Vehicle for its GMC...
Washington Proposal Gives Automakers in the U.S. Until 2020 to Achieve 35 mpg
According to the Detroit Free Press, a proposal has been created to give automakers until 2020 to raise the fuel efficiency of their vehicles. By 2020 automakers in the U.S. would be required to raise the average fuel economy of their cars and trucks to 35 mpg. "The auto industry has been staunchly opposed to several plans that would require...
2008 Saab 9-3 Receives a New Front End…Will Anyone Care?
There have been numerous postings lately of spy photos of the upcoming 2008 Saab 9-3. This latest photo shows the front end of the sedan with very little (if any) camouflage. The front end of the car is inspired by the Aero X Concept that was displayed at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show. That concept car was so well received...
How Many Airbags Do We Actually Need to Be Safe?
Airbags have been in our cars for two decades. Recently automakers are trying to put as many airbags as they can into their new vehicles. But is it merely for added safety or another marketing tactic? Airbags are popping up in every area of the car from the side air bags to knee airbags. Are automakers going a little...
ZF Announces Plans for an 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Transmission maker ZF has announced plans to produce an 8-speed automatic transmission that will likely be used in future Ford, BMW and VW vehicles. The transmission called the "8HP" will be used in the new 2009 BMW 7-Series that will debut in late 2008. Ford's PAG (Land Rover, Volvo and Jaguar) and VW's Audi will use the upcoming transmission in...
Jeep Introduces an Even Uglier Version of the Jeep Compass
Just in case you thought the Jeep Compass couldn't get an uglier, Chrysler has just announced a Rallye package for the wannabe SUV. The Rallye package will add about $1,900 to the base price of the Compass. It includes black-painted 18-inch rims, a roof mounted rear spoiler, auxiliary driving lights, a Mopar body kit, and an exhaust tip. PRESS RELEASE: New...
2009 Ford F-150 Will Take on the Toyota Tundra and GM Trucks Next Year
The Car Connection has posted several images of the new 2009 Ford F-150 during testing outside of Detroit. Spy photographers managed to capture photos of the different configurations of the popular truck. As you can tell from the photos, the new version looks to be more of an evolutionary redesign from the current version. The new front end is going...
The Volkswagen Scirocco May Actually Make it to the U.S.!
Last week it was reported that the executive vice-president of Volkswagen of America, Adrian Hallmark, did not want the upcoming VW Scirocco to come to the U.S. He fears that it would cannibalize sales of the popular GTI. Now comes word that from the home office that the car may still come to the U.S. The final decision will come...
