Yearly Archives: 2007
Subaru is Considering Offering Vehicles Without AWD and a Boxer Engine
Subaru is known for its all-wheel-drive systems that are standard on everyone one of its vehicles. In addition Subaru is also known for its boxer engines. Well that all may change in the near future. Thanks to the ever increasing gas prices and focus on emissions Subaru may have to change its philosophy that it has held for over 20...
The Toyota Celica Will Return in 2009
The Toyota Celica was killed back in 2005, but according to Toyota's German Chief Markus Schrick, the car is set to make a return. Unfortunately the Celica is only going to return to the European market in 2009. Although it could come to the US eventually. It's unknown what shape this new Celica will take and if it will be...
2008 Cadillac CTS Wins Motor Trend's "Car of the Year" Award!
Motor Trend has announced the winner of their coveted "Car of the Year" award and this year the award goes to the 2008 Cadillac CTS. The 2008 CTS beat out such contenders as the Honda Accord, Audi TT, Mitsubishi Lancer, Subaru Impreza, Chevrolet Malibu, etc. Motor Trend gave the CTS a thumbs up for its styling, handling, value and even...
Ford Verve Sedan Concept Unveiled…It Looks so Much Better than the Focus
Ford has unveiled the four-door Verve concept at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China. Ford unveiled a hatchback version of the Verve at the recent Frankfurt Auto Show and a third variant is expected at the Detroit Auto Show this coming January. The good news is that the Verve is going to be produced and sales will start in Europe...
The US Will Only Get 1,500 Nissan GT-R's a Year
Nissan unveiled the all-new GT-R at the LA Auto Show last week and announced a starting price of $69,850 for the supercar. The GT-R is expected to be in US showrooms by next summer and Nissan of North America only expects to sell 1,500 of them per year. Just in case you haven't been paying attention the GT-R is powered...
2011 Chevrolet Volt Will Not Look Like the Concept
According to sources at the LA Auto Show the upcoming Chevy Volt will not look like the concept. The source who spoke with Bob Lutz quoted the exec as saying that the Volt will not look like the concept due to wind tunnel testing, which has proven that the Volt can get better gas mileage if it is a different...
2009 Acura RL Will Get a Major Makeover…Will it Help?
It's no secret that the Acura's flagship the RL has failed to capture an audience. Acura hopes to change that next summer by giving the slow-selling sedan a makeover. According to Automotive News, Acura execs have given dealers some information about the new car although final specs and details were not. Dealers have complained about the RL's styling, lack of...
PT Cruiser May Follow the Path of Chrysler's Other Slow Selling Models
Chrysler confirmed earlier this month that the automaker is going to kill off the slow selling PT Cruiser convertible, Pacifica, Crossfire and Dodge Magnum models. It seemed that Chrysler still had hopes for the regular version of the PT Cruiser. Well now according to the Wall Street Journal the regular version of the PT Cruiser will be discontinued after the...
2009 Hyundai Genesis Exposed…Would you Buy this Over a Lexus?
Hyundai's upcoming Genesis RWD sedan has been caught driving in Korea without any camouflage. The overall styling looks very similar to the largest Lexus sedan with a little BMW influence as well. The Genesis will be officially unveiled early next year possibly with a 380 horsepower V8. Of course the new Hyundai were all waiting to see is the new Genesis...
LA Auto Show: 2008 MINI Clubman Starts at $20,600
MINI released the pricing and full details for the upcoming MINI Clubman. The 120 horsepower 2008 MINI Clubman will start at $20,600 and the 175 horsepower MINI Cooper S Clubman will start at $24,100. Compare those prices to $18,700 for a base MINI Cooper in the U.S. and a Cooper S at $21,850. Of course you can expect those prices...
