Yearly Archives: 2007
2008 Audi A8 Gets a Few Updates and a New Engine
For the 2008 model year Audi has updated many components of its flagship sedan, although you probably won't notice most of them. First the A8 is going to be offered with the 2.8L FSI six-cylinder engine (Europe) that will put out 210 hp and achieve 28mpg. The revised A8 also receives a revised air suspension and more direct steering. Audi...
Audi's Q7 V12 TDI SUV Will Debut Next Year
According to AutoTelegraaff Audi is going to release the Q7 V12 TDI in the second half of 2008. The V12 version of the Q7 packs 500 horsepower and propels the large SUV from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds. The new V12 diesel engine is going to be the most powerful diesel engine ever offered in a production vehicle. Considering how large...
2009 Toyota Corolla Will Get More Power and an Edgier Design…Lets Hope!
The current Toyota Corolla has been on the market since 2002, which makes it one of the oldest vehicles in its class. Although the current Corolla is old, it is still selling well. Last month it was the number 4 best selling vehicle in the U.S. Better than the Honda Accord and Honda Civic. This fall Toyota is going...
VW is Going to Badge its New Clean Diesels with TDI Badges instead of Bluetec
VW has officially announced today that the automaker is going to end its current Bluetec relationship with Mercedes. Instead of badging their vehicles with the Bluetec labels, Volkswagen is going to return to the familiar TDI badging that the automaker has used in the past. Although the cars will share engineering with the Mercedes vehicles, VW will not brand their...
Audi's A5 Coupe Gets Two New Engines
Audi's newest coupe has yet to be released in the US and some other markets in the world, but that isn't stopping Audi from expanding the model range with two new six-cylinder engines. The new engines will start at the lower end of the model range with a 2.7L TDI (diesel) and a 3.2L FSI engine. The 2.7L TDI produces...
2008 Honda Civic Type RR…The Most Powerful Civic gets 240HP
Honda has just announced that the Mugen version of the Honda Civic Si will be sold on our shores this fall. Although the car has a modified body, suspension and new wheels the car has been criticized for not having any real performance gains over the regular Civic Si. Well if you live in Japan you can actually buy...
Chrysler Gets a New CEO! Ex-Home Depot CEO Will Take the Reins…Will it Work?
The New York Times has just announced that former Home Depot CEO, Robert L. Nardelli is going to be appointed as the new CEO of Chrysler. Earlier this year Nardelli was ousted from his chief executive position at Home Depot due to arguments with stock holders over his enormous pay package. Chrysler's new owner Cerberus Capital Management officially took over...
2008 Dodge Viper Has 600HP and it Starts at $83,145
Dodge's supercar is getting a bump in horsepower for the 2008 model year. The Dodge Viper SRT10 will have 90 more horsepower than the 07' version thanks to a bigger displacement engine (8.4L V10), improved airflow and variable valve timing. Surprisingly even though the revised Viper has more power, the 2008 model also gets better gas mileage. The Viper SRT10...
Next-Generation 2011 Nissan Z Will Get the 330 HP Engine from the Infiniti G37
Nissan's 350Z has taken a backseat to other more important models in the Nissan lineup. The coupe was supposed to receive upgrades for the 2009 model year, but due to the release of the Nissan GT-R, small sports coupe and various hybrid models, the changes are being delayed. The next-generation 2011 Nissan Z will feature an upgraded powerplant to the...
What Were the Top 20 Best Selling Vehicles in the US Through July?
Reuters has posted a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through July of 2007. There aren't really any big surprises here. The Ford F-Series continues to dominate the market as the best selling vehicle with the Chevrolet Silverado coming in second and the Toyota Camry coming in at third place. Here's the list: Top 20 Selling Vehicles Up...
