Yearly Archives: 2008
VW Microbus is Coming Back!….Well Maybe
In 2001 VW unveiled the Microbus concept. The response was so positive that it was destinged for production in 2005, but it was eventually killed due to costs...well now it looks like VW may be thinking about reviving it. According to the Sydney Morning Herald the VW Microbus idea has been renewed. A senior VW exec told the newspaper “We’re...
2009 Nissan GT-R Starting Price Increased 10 Percent to $76,840
Nissan has adjusted the pricing for the 2009 Nissan GT-R. The starting price for the GT-R has increased 10 percent over the 2008 model to $76,840 for the base model and $79,090 for the GT-R Premium model. Prior to September 5th, the starting price was $69,850. Nissan claims that the price increase is due to increased raw materials costs....
2009 Kia Borrego Receives NHTSA's Five-Star Crash Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the 2009 Kia Borrego SUV has earned their highest crash safety rating in front and side impacts. “Borrego is Kia’s newest vehicle and it is a prime example of our commitment and dedication to providing the best and most up-to-date standard safety features in vehicles for consumers,” said Byung Mo...
Subaru Set to Unveil Diesel Powered Forester and Impreza Models in Paris
Subaru is going to officially unveil its new Boxer Diesel engine at the Paris Motor Show next month. The new 2.0L Boxer Diesel engine is going to be shown in the Forester and Impreza five-door models. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. According to Subaru the Forester Boxer Diesel gets a combined 44.8 mpg on the European...
Spy Shots: 2010 Ford Mustang Shows Up but Doesn't Really Reveal Much
Yes..yes. The Ford Mustang is following in the Camaro's footsteps with the number of spy photos that have shown up, but at least these shots are not just of the hood like last week. :P A member over at the Mustang Forums managed to post some photos of a 2010 Mustang prototype out on the streets. Too bad the camouflage...
Production Chevy Volt to be Officially Unveiled in Less than Two Weeks
Last week we saw our first glimpses of the production version of the Chevy Volt on the set of Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. GM has released a few teaser photos, but the grainy pics from last week were much better...Now to coincide with GM's 100th anniversary, GM is going to officially unveil their most highly anticipated new...
Ford May Add a New Compact Vehicle to the Lincoln Lineup
Ford's product development chief Derrick Kuzak recently sat down with the Automotive News and revealed that Ford may add a new smaller vehicle to the Lincoln lineup. “We do think that there is room for a smaller car in the Lincoln brand,” Kuzak said Kuzak did not provide any of the details of the new smaller vehicle so it is not...
Honda Insight Returns! Honda Unveils its Newest Hybrid
Honda has officially unveiled the Honda Insight Concept which is an early look at Honda's newest five-passenger hybrid. The Honda Insight Concept is going to be officially unveiled on October 2nd at the 2008 Paris International Auto Show. It's obvious that the Insight shares much of its styling cues with the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle. The new...
Mazda Kiyora Urban Concept and Refreshed MX-5 to be Unveiled in Paris
Mazda is going to unveil the new Kiyora Urban Concept and the revised MX-5 at the Paris Motor Show next month. Mazda Kiyora (meaning "clean and pure" in Japanese) represents the combination of driving pleasure and environmental responsibility. Kiyora's aerodynamic Nagare design and the next-generation four-cylinder direct-injection engine contribute to excellent fuel economy. The revised MX-5 features a revised front...
VW Announces 0% Financing on 2008 Models
As typical at this time of the year most automakers announce new incentives to move more metal before the new models arrive. GM has its "Employee Pricing for Everyone" campaign and now VW has announced 0% financing on its 2008 models. The Passat, Beetle convertible, GTI and Touareg are all eligible for 60 months 0% APR financing while some of...
