Yearly Archives: 2007
New BMW M3 CSL Caught Testing in Germany?…It's the Ultimate M3
Spy photographers have caught what appears to be a CSL version of the upcoming BMW M3. It is uncertain if this is actually an M3 CSL, but the rear trunklid spoiler and wider track obviously lead us to believe that this is indeed a CSL version. BMW has admitted that the automaker is working on a new CSL, but there...
Is Mitsubishi Finally Making a Comeback?
Mitsubishi is finally making a comeback this year with the new Lancer sedan and Outlook SUV. The new Lancer is so much better than the last generation and buyers have noticed. The top-level Lancer GTS, which accounts for 60 percent of all Lancer sales is selling faster than dealers can get them in according to Janis Little, spokeswoman for Mitsubishi...
Transformers DVD Will be Released on October 16th!…Save Your $20 Bucks!
One of this summer’s biggest blockbusters is coming to DVD on October 16th. The Transformers movie has grossed over $650 million to date. The Special Edition DVD will come with two discs featuring lots of bonus material including commentary from Michael Bay, two documentaries, etc. Read the press release for the full details on the DVD and HD-DVD that will be...
2008 Audi RS6 Avant Revealed…580 Horsepower in a Sweet Family Mobile!
Audi has finally released the full details on the high-performance version of the Audi A6 Avant, the RS6 Avant. The wagon is going to be powered by a V10 engine with FSI direct injection and twin turbochargers that puts out 580 horsepower and 480 lb-ft. of torque. The Audi RS6 is capable of reaching 0-62 in 4.6 seconds and a...
2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate Photos Leaked…0-62MPH in 4.6 Secs!
Carscoop has posted photos of the upcoming AMG version of the new 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate. The uber-fast wagon is going to be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month. The C63 AMG Estate is powered by the same 6.3L V8 that powers the sedan version. The car is expected to achieve 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds (4.5...
Volkswagen Sets 10 Year Goal to Catch up to Toyota
VW CEO Martin Winterkorn has made a pledge to close the gap between Toyota and VW. The automaker has set a goal of ten years to catch up to Toyota in terms of productivity and profit. Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking also backs the plan. Wiedeking sees Toyota as the benchmark. Porsche currently holds a 31% stake in VW, but there...
Is it the End of the Line for Mercury? Should Ford Turn Off Mercury's Life Support?
For years there has been speculation that Ford may eventually kill off Mercury due to weak sales. The current Mercury lineup is aging and there seems to be little new projects in the works. Could this mean that Ford is finally letting Mercury die a slow death? Mercury launched restyled versions of the Mariner and Montego (now called the Sable)...
Lincoln Mark LT 2006-2008 R.I.P.
It seems that the Lincoln Mark LT luxury pickup has failed to meet sales targets. The Lincoln version of the Ford F-150 was launched for the 2006 model year, but as failed to find a following. The latest reports state that the truck will be discontinued after the 2008 model year. Last year Lincoln only managed to find 12,753 buyers...
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Starts at $19,995…Is it Better than the New Honda Accord?
Chevrolet as announced the pricing for its all-new 2008 Malibu sedan. The base LS will start at $19,995 and the hybrid variant is going to start at $22,790. Here are the starting prices for each of the five versions: -LS: $19,995 -1LT: $20,955 -2LT: $22,635 -LTZ: $26,995 -Hybrid: $22,790 All Malibu's come standard with six airbags, anti-lock brakes and traction control. Chevy hopes to...
Infiniti G37 Coupe is Going to Get All-Wheel-Drive to Compete with BMW and Audi
BMW has just announced the 335i is going to get all-wheel-drive, which actually makes it faster than the rear-wheel-drive version. Infiniti is likely to make AWD optional on the new G37 coupe to keep it competitive with the 3-Series coupes and the upcoming Audi A5/S5. According to its communications manager Tim Gallagher, Infiniti dealers and customers have been asking for...
