Yearly Archives: 2007
All-New 2008 Ford Focus Gets a Few More Tweaks Due to Consumer Backlash
It is very rare for an automaker to make revisions to a model right before it is introduced because of consumer backlash, but that is what Ford is doing with the all-new Ford Focus. According to Automotive News Ford decided to tweak the new Focus that was revealed earlier this year due to the large amount of negativity the car...
Audi Delays the Launch of New Crossovers Until 2009
It looks like we will not see the new Audi Q5 crossover in showrooms until sometime in 2009 at the earliest. Management wants to delay the model until some time in 2009 so that it can be labeled a 2010 model. New hybrid and diesel versions of the larger Q7 crossover are also being delayed until some time in 2009....
Transformers 2 Will be Released in the Summer of 2009
Transformers has managed to pull in over $700million worldwide since its release this summer, so it is no surprise that there is going to be a sequel. Thanks to the LA Times we now know that the sequel will be released sometime in the Summer of 2009. Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay have both signed on to the project. Also the...
In the Future all Volkswagens Will Have a Hybrid Option
According to Ulrich Hackenberg, head of product development at Volkswagen all future VW models are going to have either a mild or full hybrid option. Hackenberg also discussed the future of diesels in the VW lineup in a recent interview with Automobilewoche. In addition to the VW models that have already been revealed with diesel powertrains, the next models to...
More Photos and Official Specs of the All-New 2009 Honda Fit
Well just a few days ago photos of the all-new Honda Fit (Jazz) leaked onto the web. Now we have some more official photos of the car and product specs of the car that is set to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show. Here are some of the changes and specs for the all-new subcompact: -Windshield moved forward by...
The All-New Nissan GT-R is Going to Show up in Gran Turismo 5
The production version of the Nissan GT-R is set to be unveiled at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Show. Sony is going to going to release a demo version of the next Gran Turismo game to coincide with the unveiling. On Oct 20th the demo for "Gran Turismo Prologue" will be available for download and the retail version will hit...
Official Teaser Image of the Subaru WRX STi Released
This is the first official teaser image of the new Subaru WRX STi that is going to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show. As you can tell the steroid version of the WRX features a new hood scoop, pumped up fenders and a new bumper. Sources are suggesting that the new STi is going to feature 300 horsepower...
2008 Honda Odyssey Unveiled with a Very Accord-like Grille
Honda has released the details and photos of the refreshed 2008 Honda Odyssey minivan. While other automakers (GM and Ford) continue to move out of this segment, other automakers (Honda, Chrysler and Toyota) continue to remain intent on it. For 2008 Honda's benchmark Odyssey gets a new grille that is very reminiscent of the new 2008 Accord grille. The "sporty"...
All-New 2009 Honda Fit Photos Leaked!
The all-new Honda Fit is set to be unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show later this year, but the first photos of the little car have already leaked. Before you say anything about why this car is already being redesigned, remember that the Fit/ Jazz had already been on sale for a few years before it came to the US...
Infiniti Plans on Adding 10 New Models by 2010
Carlos Tavares, Nissan’s global product boss recently told Automotive News that Infiniti plans on adding 10 or so models to its lineup by 2010. The all haven't been decided on, but we can expect more crossovers, a sports car and a high-end sedan. Infiniti also hopes that by adding more models to its lineup it will help the brand succeed...
