Lexus LF-A is Going to Start at Over $200K!
Inside Line has learned that the new Lexus supercar, the Lexus LF-A is going to start at over $200,000 when it is finally released. A Lexus source in Japan recently unveiled to Inside Line that the LF-A could start at as high as $225,000, which makes it more expensive than a Ferrari F430. Insane? The LF-A is powered by a 5.0L...
Alfa Romeo CEO Confirms Plans for an SUV in 2010
Alfa Romeo CEO Luca de Meo recently told Auto Motor und Sport in an interview that the Italian automaker is working on an SUV that will be launched for the 2010 model year. Plans for the new SUV will move Alfa Romeo from just a Euro-brand to a global player. The new SUV could be based on the 2003 Kamal...
2009 Acura TL Spy Photos…Is Acura's Best-Selling Model Becoming the Ugliest?
Brenda Priddy and team have snapped new spy photos of the all-new 2009 Acura TL. From the looks of these photos its apparent that the TL is going to get the same (ugly) grille as the new TSX and RL sedans. Acura's best-selling model gets all-new (controversial) styling. So far the reviews on what we can see here are not...
Subaru Impreza WRC2008 Unveiled before the Acropolis Rally
Subaru has officially unveiled the Impreza WRC2008 ahead of its launch at the Acropolis Rally of Greece. The Impreza WRC2008 is based on the 2008 Subaru WRC Concept. Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson will pilot "the most radically different Subaru World Rally Car in 15 years." Technical details will be released before the car's official launch on May 28th. Full Story: Autoblog Related...
Ford Finally Decides to Bring its Euro Models to the US
Ford has already announced plans to bring the all-new Ford Fiesta to the US by 2010. The Fiesta is going to be the first of the European Fords that will finally make the trek over to the US. Mark Fields, Ford president of America, has confirmed that the next Focus (late 2010 or early 2011) will be a world car,...
Subaru Exiga Teaser Image Released
Subaru has officially released a teaser image of its upcoming Exiga seven-passenger wagon. The concept version was unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show last fall as the Exiga Touring Concept. The Exiga is going to be officially unveiled on June 17th. Subaru has also released a micro-site dedicated to the new model. Expect more details on Subaru's newest model soon....
Audi A3 TDI Clubsport Quattro Concept Unveiled
Audi has unveiled its latest concept, the Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro concept that will be officially unveiled at the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia. The concept is powered by a 224 horsepower 2.0L TDI engine that propels the car from 0-62mph in 6.6 seconds. The engine...
First All-New 2010 Nissan 370Z Photo Leaked!
Nissan recently held a private event where the new Nissan 370Z was unveiled. Apparently the automaker forgot to take away all the camera phones from the attendees. This single shot was taken with a camera phone (explains the poor quality) and shows the overall design of the new Z. The overall design is more of an evolution of the current...
Official 2008 Smart Fortwo IIHS Crash Test Results Released
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has officially released the crash test results for the smart fortwo. Even though the car is very small it managed to do well in the tests. The car received a "good" rating (highest possible) for side and frontal impacts and an "acceptable" rating for rear impacts. Institute president Adrian Lund stated that normally...
All-New Ferrari California Unveiled…460HP and 0-62MPH in Under 4 Seconds!
Ferrari has officially taken the wraps of off its newest GT, The Ferrari California. The newest Ferrari is only available as a convertible with a folding hardtop. Its powered by a 4.3L V8 with 460 horsepower mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The Ferrari California reaches 0-62 mph in less than 4.0 seconds. The Ferrari California is going to...
