Yearly Archives: 2007
The UK Hates SUVs but That Isn't Stopping Hummer…New Hummer H3 for the UK
The UK and probably most of Western Europe has a strong dislike for large SUVs. But for some reason GM still feels that there is a market there for its smallest Hummer. The distinctive Hummer H3 has had its steering wheel moved to the other side so it can make the trek over to the other side of the world....
Chrysler Vows to Add a Hybrid or Alternative Fuel Option to Every Vehicle
Every automaker is going "green" these days. The growing popularity of hybrids and the emergence of clean diesels in the next few years is going to make going "green" even more viable. Well Chrysler has decided to join the countless other automakers who have decided to increase the number of "green" vehicles that they currently offer. The automaker has set...
More Photos of the 2008 Lexus IS-F Released…Can You Deal With White Leather?
I know I can't! Lexus has released a few more photos of the upcoming Lexus IS-F that is going to go head to head with the BMW M3 and Audi RS4 sedans. The high-performance IS is expected to put out more than 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque from its 5.0L V8. The engine is mated to the world’s...
40 Percent of Maybach Dealers Say Goodbye Due to Slow Sales
When Mercedes uber expensive Maybach line was launched in 2001 there were 71 dealers in the U.S. with a total sales goal of 600 units per year. Today according to Automotive News there are only 42 dealers left. The other 29 dealers handed over their franchises due to disappointing sales. Sales last year only totaled 146 units. Most of the...
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Officially Released with Full Specs
Print magazines have already posted numerous photos and basic stats for the all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, but today Mitsubishi has officially released the full stats of the JDM version. The new Lancer Evolution X is on sale today in Japan and includes an all-new design and a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC engine that produces 295...
VW Recalls 340,000 Jettas and Rabbits
Volkswagen is going to recall 340,000 Mexican made Jettas and Rabbits that were sold in the US due to a headlamp defect. The recall concerns the rubber caps that could be missing from the horizontal and vertical headlight alignment screws. According to a VW spokesperson this defect does not pose a danger to drivers and starting today owners...
Ford, GM and Chrysler Sales Fall in September
According to a new analyst report by Goldman Sachs the "Big 3" all had sales declines last month. The auto industry as a whole is being hurt by the sub-prime housing issues with sales this year being the lowest in years. According to the report GM sales declined 3 percent, Ford 16 percent and Chrysler sales dropped 7 percent compared...
2008 BMW 1-Series Convertible Officially Unveiled…Hits Dealers in Spring 2008
This summer BMW officially unveiled the all-new BMW 1-Series Coupe that we are going to get here in the US in Spring of 2008. Now BMW has unveiled the convertible version of the coupe that will be on sale at the same time as the coupe. The 1-Series Convertible is expected to have the exact same engines as the coupe...
2009 Chevrolet Traverse Crossover Caught on Video!
Thanks to the guys over at Edmunds we have a video of the upcoming 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. The Traverse is Chevy's version of the GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook and Buick Enclave crossovers. Styling is expected to be somewhat similar to its corporate cousins although the Traverse gets a very Malibu like front end. A 3.6L V6 mated to a six-speed...
Subaru Releases a Second Teaser Image of the Upcoming 2008 WRX STi
Last week Subaru released the first official teaser image of the upcoming WRX STi and today the automaker has released a second photo of the back of the car. The car is set to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next month so for now we must make due with two very dark photos of the car. Subaru's main...
