Yearly Archives: 2008
2010 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet Unveiled…Too Bad its Winter
Just in time for winter, Audi has unveiled the Cabriolet versions of the A5 and S5. For 2010 Audi is going to release drop top versions of its beautiful A5 and S5 coupes. But unlike BMW, Infiniti and Lexus, these drop tops will feature a fabric top. It's obvious that a soft top saves more weight over a metal...
Times are Tough…Ford Reconsiders Selling Volvo
Times are tough for the Big 3 and each automaker is trying to figure out ways to raise revenue. Ford announced today that the automaker is reevaluating its options for the Volvo brand. Ford is being forced to reconsider selling Volvo dues to the significant economic decline in the last few months. Ford says it's going to be a few...
2010 Mazda3 Hatchback Unveiled
Mazda has released the first official batch of photos of the Mazda3 5-door hatchback. The world premiere of the hatchback will be next week at the Bologna Motor Show. The unveiling of the Mazda3 hatchback follows the unveiling of the sedan at the LA Auto Show last week. European customers will be able to get an optional 2.2L turbodiesel engine. Expect...
2010 Porsche Panamera Officially Unveiled
Porsche has finally released the official photos of the 2010 Panamera. The 2010 Panamera is a four-door, four-passenger sedan that will join Porsche's lineup in the summer of 2009. Porsche hasn't released the official details about what will be under the hood of the Panamera, instead the automaker simply states that six and eight-cylinder engines will be offered with between...
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Unveiled with 240HP and 25MPG
Porsche has unveiled the new diesel powered Cayenne that will be sold in Europe early next year. The Cayenne diesel is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine that puts out 240 horsepower and 405 lb-ft. of torque. It also manages to get 25 mpg. The engine is mated to the Tiptronic-S automatic gearbox. The Cayenne diesel is initially only...
LA 2008: Honda Shows off the Insight's "Eco-Friendly" Dash
Honda's theme at the LA Auto Show this year was "green" vehicles with the Insight concept, CR-Z concept and FC Sport all taking the stage. In addition to unveiling the FC Sport, Honda also provided more details about its next hybrid, the Insight. The Insight is going to feature a new interactive, driver-focused fuel economy enhancement technology named the Ecological...
LA 2008: 2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster Recieve a Facelift
Porsche has unveiled the 2010 Cayman and Boxster at the LA Auto Show. For 2010 the Cayman and Boxster receive a mild facelift inside and out in addition to new features. There is also a little more power to make the cars even more enjoyable. The Boxster now puts out 255 hp (increase of 10) and the Cayman puts...
More Photos of the 2010 Toyota Prius Show up on the Web
More photos of the next-gen 2010 Toyota Prius are showing up on the internet. A few weeks ago the first photos of the new Prius leaked onto PriusChat and were confirmed to be accurate photos by Toyota. The 2010 Prius is set for a world debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January. What we do know about the new...
LA 2008: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder Unveiled
Lamborghini has unveiled the Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder at the LA Auto Show. The convertible version of the Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe is powered by a 560 horsepower 5.2L V10 engine. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.0 seconds and has a top speed of 201 mph. On the outside the Spyder features new headlights with LEDs and a completely redesigned tail....
LA 2008: 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Drops its Top
Infiniti officially took the wraps off the 2009 G37 Convertible at the LA Auto Show today and what better place to do it since it was in the 80's today..in November! The G37 Convertible is powered by a 325-hp 3.7-liter V6 mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. The folding hardtop is a three-piece unit, which manages...
