Volkswagen Throws in a Bike with the Rabbit in Chicago
Many of you may remember the Jetta Trek or the Golf K2 from the 90's that came with a bike or a snowboard. Well VW is doing it again with the current Rabbit. Chicago (U.S.) Rabbit buyers are getting a bike and a roof rack in addition to their new Rabbits. The dealers in Chicago are trying to...
The Audi RS4 Cabriolet Will Come to the U.S. in 2008
Audi has finally confirmed that the RS4 Cabriolet will come to the U.S. this fall as a 2008 model. Unfortunately only about 300 of the RS4 Cabriolets will be sold in the U.S. The price of the RS4 has not been released. The Cabriolet is powered by the same 4.2L V8 FSI engine that is in the sedan. It produces 420...
New TomTom GPS Let's You Record Your Own Voice for Step-by-Step Instructions
The new TomTom Go GPS system has some new features in order to make it stand out from the competition. It has a 4.3-inch touch screen with 3D graphics, Bluetooth capability, and an FM transmitter. It also has the ability to change maps while you are driving, with five corrections to make note of construction and other changes. You can...
2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid…Someone Finally Designed a Diesel-Hybrid!
At this year's Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz stated that they would have their first hybrid on the market by 2009. Well according to sources the car is in the production phase and is going to feature a Bluetec diesel engine mated to a mild-hybrid system. The production version of the car is going to use a 2.2L four-cylinder Bluetec diesel...
Spy Photos of the Upcoming 2009 BMW 1-Series Coupe…It's Nearly Undisguised!
There have been numerous spy shots of the upcoming BMW 1-Series, but these newest ones are of the coupe with very little camouflage. World Car Fans This is the version of BMW's smallest car that we will actually get here in the U.S. Many enthusiasts are excited about the release of this coupe and convertible due to its small size...
Renault-Nissan May Still Seek an Alliance with Either Ford or Chrysler
Last year Renault-Nissan was in talks with General Motors about a possible alliance between the automakers. But unfortunately the talks ended when neither side could come to an agreement on the price of the relationship. Now fast forward to 2007 and Renault-Nissan is reportedly looking for a relationship with either Ford or Chrysler. Carlos Ghosn met with the French Newspaper...
Is the Ford Ranger Going to Die After 2008?
The Ford Ranger is definitely one of the oldest vehicles in Ford's current lineup. The truck hasn't received a major redesign since 1993 and since the small truck segment has been shrinking, Ford hasn't redesigned it. The current plant that Ford builds the Ranger in is slated to be closed in 2008. So what will happen to the Ranger? Ford...
Despite Record Gas Prices the Ford Super Duty is Selling Much Better than Ford Expected
Even though gas prices in the US are at record levels, the new Ford Super Duty (F-350 and F-450) are selling like hot cakes. Sales of the King Ranch version of the huge truck are up 53 percent from last year and the Lariat version is up 30 percent. Prices of these trucks can exceed $60,000, so Ford must be...
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-v is Going to Get the 600 Horsepower V8 from the "Blue Devil" Corvette
According to the latest issue of Motor Trend, the next generation 2009 Cadillac CTS-v will get the same engine in the upcoming Z07 Chevrolet Corvette (also known as the Blue Devil). The ZO7 is expected to put out about 700 horsepower and the Cadillac will get a detuned version of the same engine with about 600 horsepower. Those horsepower...
What Were the Top 20 Best-Selling Vehicles in the US in May?…The Ford F-Series Lost the Crown!
The Detroit Free Press has posted the list of the top-20 best selling vehicles in the US last month. The list looks pretty similar to last month, with only a few vehicles moving up or down the list. The overall trend seems to be that consumers are moving further away from trucks and SUVs. The big change last month is...
