Yearly Archives: 2007
Toyota's Reliability Plummets While Ford Moves up in the Ranks
According to Consumer Reports, Toyota's predicted reliability has slipped from the previous number one spot, while Ford has moved up. The new report by CR is a shock to many Toyota faithfuls as their beloved brand has slipped in reliability. The Toyota Camry V6, Tundra V8 4WD and Lexus GS AWD have all been bumped from the "recommended" list due...
Transformers DVD is Here!
What should be on your list of priorities for today? The 2-disc Transformers DVD is now in stores and it should be on your to-do list. The Transformers DVD and HD-DVD are now hitting the shelves, but do some research before you go to your favorite store to pick it up as certain stores such as Target and Walmart are...
Chrysler Could Announce the Death of Five Models this Month
Things are definitely changing over at Chrysler since the new owners moved in. Now there are rumors that Chrysler is going to announce the death of five of its slower selling models. Managers are still considering which models to kill off, but analysts are predicting the Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Dakota, Jeep Commander and Compass. The ugly Chrysler Sebring and Dodge...
Another Acura NSX Concept Could Make an Appearance in Tokyo
The Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept didn't exactly receive the best reviews, so Honda decided to go back to the drawing board. Honda has already announced that the official launch of Acura in Japan has been pushed back two years and the expected launch of the next NSX has been pushed back to 2011. Well now it is being...
More Photos of the All-New Nissan GT-R Unveiled Thanks to Inside Line
Well today has been a fun day. This morning Motor Authority posted a scanned photo of the next issue of Motor Trend which has the all-new GT-R on the cover. Motor Trend is now requesting that those photos be taken down (see my previous post). AutoWeek also decided to post photos of the car, which you will have to...
2008 Nissan GT-R Unveiled on the Cover of Motor Trend
SORRY GUYS! Motor Trend decided that we can't show you the cover of the new issue even though some of you already have the hard copy. Inside Line released some more photos of the car so read the more recent post. Although we are still only in October, some Motor Trend subscribers have already started to receive the December issue...
Mercury Stays Alive Despite Poor Sales and a Lack of New Products
According to Ford CEO Alan Mulally, Mercury is here to stay. Sales this year are off 11 percent and last year was the worst year for the Mercury in 44 years. In addition other than a new Milan hybrid there isn't anything new in the immediate future. Ford remains focused on its Ford and Lincoln brands, while Mercury continues to...
Mercedes Brings Diesels to California
Mercedes has unveiled the new E320 Bluetec diesel sedan in California. It is the first diesel powered vehicle to meet the California's strict diesel emissions standards. There will only be a very small number of the cars initially available (100) and they can only be leased for about $600 a month. Starting in January 2008 other states that have adopted...
2009 Dodge Challenger Revealed Thanks to a Great Camera Phone
The upcoming 2008/2009 Dodge Challenger has been incredibly popular thanks to the camera phone. Even the great Brenda Priddy hasn't managed to produce as many photos as all the guys running around with their camera phones. Now we have the first photos of the production version thanks to another guy who just happened to have his phone handy. Last...
Motor Trend Names its 2008 SUV of the Year….
Motor Trend has announced the winner of the 2008 SUV of the year and the award goes to....the 2008 Mazda CX-9. According to the magazine's editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, the CX-9 is "arguably the most enjoyable sport utility to drive, and a great reminder that SUVs can be as exciting as any car." The new 7-passenger Mazda CX-9 beat out the all-new...
