Yearly Archives: 2007
2008 Ford Shelby GT Convertible Unveiled…Too Bad Only 2,300 Will be Built!
Ford has announced the addition of the Shelby GT Convertible for the 2008 model year. The new Shelby GT convertible will be powered by the same powertrain in the current Shelby GT (not the GT 500), which produces 319 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque. The convertible comes with a new solid roll bar, unique sway bars, and a 3.55:1...
Honda Hopes to Bring Diesels to Japan in Addition to the US and Europe Within the Next Few Years
Honda has already announced that the automaker will have a new diesel powered Accord in the US by 2009. Now Honda has announced that they are hoping to be able to launch their low-pollution, fuel-efficient diesel powered vehicles in Japan within the next few years. If Honda manages to bring their diesel vehicles to market in Japan by 2009 they...
2009 Lexus LF-A Spy Photos..The Lexus Supercar is Almost Here
Spy photographers have caught the upcoming 2009 Lexus LF-A testing. The prototype seen here has many features, such as the function-only taillights that are meant to hide the actual styling of the car. Either way it is good to see that Toyota is finally working on sports cars again. Click the link below to see more photos of the car. Full...
Spy Photos of Nissan's New Small Sports Coupe?
Last week it was reported that Nissan is working on a new small sports coupe model that will take cues from the Nissan Urge Concept. Now spy photographers have caught an interesting prototype testing at the Nurburgring in Germany. At first glance it looks just like the current 350Z, but upon closer examination you can see that there are...
Saturn's Aura vs. Accord and Camry Comparison Campaign Launches and Here is One of the First Commercials For It!
Yesterday we informed you about the new campaign that Saturn is going to do, which will involve placing Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords in Saturn showrooms. Saturn hopes that buyers will see that their Aura sedan is better than the Accord or Camry. The comments are still coming in about that original story.(Click Here) Well now thanks to Autoblog...
Buy a New Condo and Get a Free Land Rover!…Detroit's Housing Market Has Hit a New Low!
Most of us know that the housing market and overall economy in Detroit has pretty much bottomed out because of all the automaker job cuts. Well apparently the housing market has gotten really bad that now sellers are throwing in a free car with the purchase of a house. Jalopnik came across this add across the street from the new...
2009 Nissan Murano Spy Photos…The New SUV Takes Cues from the Upcoming Nissan Rogue
Spy photographers have caught the next generation 2009 Nissan Murano testing in Southern Europe. The current Murano has been on the market since 2003 in the U.S. So it is time for a new one. The details are scarce on the new SUV, but it is expected to be launched sometime next year. Click the link for more photos Full Story: World...
2008 Saab 9-3 Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible are Officially Unveiled
Numerous spy photos of the 2008 Saab 9-3 have been circulating the internet for weeks. Saab is finally releasing all the info on the new models that will go on sale late this summer. The biggest change to the three models is the new front end that is inspired by the Aero X concept. The rear of the cars has...
Porsche is Going to be a No Show at the Next Detroit Auto Show
Due to a lack of Porsche sales in Detroit, Porsche is going to be a no-show at the next Detroit Auto Show. The automaker wants to focus on regions where it has more customers. Porsche only sold 290 cars in Michigan last year vs. 8827 in California. “It was purely a business decision,” Tony Fouladpour, a spokesman for Porsche Cars North...
Land Rover, Jaguar and Volvo May All be on the Auction Block…What is Next for Ford?
According to Automotive News, Ford has hired investments banks Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to help with the sale of the Jaguar, Volvo and Land Rover brands. It was reported recently that Ford was having talks with BMW about the acquisition of Volvo. Shortly after the rumors started Ford denied them. It has also been leaked that Fiat was interested...
