If you are thinking about getting a new car, there is one company that is stepping up its game in 2009, and that is Audi. In fact, there are four new Audi's that have actually earned a spot on the Consumer Guide Automotive List. This is a list that informs shoppers which cars they should consider getting.Three of these cars earned a “recommended” status for the second straight year. These three...
Volkswagen's focus on compact, smart cars have paid off. Recent statistics reveal that Volkswagen is now the third largest automaker in the world. This is based on the number of cars manufactured per company. Volkswagen is constantly trailing Ford over the years in terms of volume, but recent increase on the number of cars manufactured last year has placed them a notch higher compared to Ford....
If you’re going out shopping for a new sports car this year and you have $85,000 in your pocket, get the 2008 Dodge Viper. At first glance it looks like a small toy car but under the hood and when you step the gas pedal, the experience will always be exhilarating.The power of Dodge Viper is based on the fact it has 600 horsepower engine. Even the NASCAR restricted cars don’t even come close to...
While the big three automakers of US (GM, Ford and Chrysler) are actively seeking out government assistance through billion dollar bail-outs, other automakers notably, the Japanese automakers have relatively less problems and would even cruise through the recession without any major damage. The sales performance of Japanese automakers have assured them of a steady future in this industry....
This year is crucial for Ford as a company. They are aiming for a bail-out that has continuously received mixed reactions from US government and the people. Without the bail-out, Ford might not be able to function well or even survive the harsh economy.But even with such news, Ford did not hesitate to roll out their latest Mustang. The 2010 Ford Mustang was revealed and it’s a beauty.The exter...
There has been a lot of talking regarding the launch control feature of Nissan GT-R. This feature in the GT-R will help the drivers reach 60mph in 3.9 seconds which is a good option for drivers who wanted to control or even slow down a bit. But speed hog, the launch control is a bitter sweet additional feature. Using the launch control in Nissan GT-R will potentially void your warranty in case...
Koenigsegg has always been associated with very powerful and equally expensive sport cars. The recent release, the Koenigsegg CCXR boasts of an impressive 4.8 liter, V8 engine. The engine has been engineered to bring out 1004 horse power which will surely blow you away in no time. Floor the gas pedal and in less than three seconds you’ll already be running 60mps (2.9 seconds to be exact). These...
Europeans really deserves appreciation, especially the Brits. Once again they have created a great car model that set car aficionados in big surprise. This is the new Breckland Beira – a new soft-top 2-seater sportscar that unexpectedly existed.It uses the General Motors Kappa platform as the foundation for its design. This said platform is also currently used by the Pontiac...
A coupe version of the Solstice was unveiled at the 2008 New York Auto Show. The 2008 Solstice is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Convertible to the T2 Convertible. It is a pure roadster with a compelling and unique exterior design.“It is equipped with a standard 2.4 liter, I4, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 19 mpg...
The 2008 5 Series is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, luxury sports sedan, or luxury wagon, available in 6 trims, ranging from the 528i Sedan to the 550i Sedan. The BMW 5 series has been one of BMW's "experimental" cars, in which they can explore newer ideas. They have inserted new technologies and new ideas into this model. The 2008 BMW 5-Series ranks 2 out of 11 Luxury Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 52 published reviews and test drives of the BMW 5-Series.“This models...
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2007. Its sales began in the first half of 2007 for the United States and Europe. Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007. Audi R8 is based from the Le Mans Quattro concept car which is seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in...
Lexus forges into exotic sports car territory with the LF-A concept vehicle. Integrating the simple elegance of the new Lexus design initiative with racing–inspired style, sculpted curves and fluid lines make a dynamic statement. The clean lines of the two-seat cockpit are minimalist and futuristic, so there's no distraction from the impressive ride.In the press released about...
The upcoming Geneva Auto Show is making big news these days. From the debut of the Ford Fiesta to Rinspeed’s sQuba, the much-anticipated auto show in Switzerland will also mark the European debut of the Land Rover LRX concept. After the warm response it got from the North American auto market at the Detroit Auto Show, the Land Rover is set to test Europeans’ demand for...
We are very much aware that American automakers are reeling as if they have just been hit by a right cross by Kimbo Slice. General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler have been reducing their workforce for months now and have shut down plants and reduced shifts on some of their assembly facilities. On the other hand, we are under the impression that European automakers are sailing...
Advertising is the most powerful tool in the world of business and marketing. Television, radio and print - these are the most applied mediums of advertising that is proficient in catching consumer’s significant awareness.To catch the customer’s attention, advertisers and their exclusive advertising affiliates must pull out something captivating and unique - a head turner...
German automaker Audi is not as popular as BMW or Mercedes-Benz. This is very apparent in the number of vehicles sold by these German automakers. But that does not mean that Audi is not making an attempt to get closer to BMW and Mercedes-Benz in terms of sales. Recently, The Auto Channel reported that Audi published its sales report for January. Wow! January's over already. Anyway, the automaker reported its sale for the United States auto market which is considered to be the most important...
Based in Germany, car maker Daimler has recently disclosed in a report that they are in the process of deciding whether they would start up a plant in Europe's eastern part. The facility is said to be an assembly plant which would be completing the car-making process. Like with the Jeep, they have manufacturing plants for Jeep wheels and a different facility for building the complete unit. Daimler has also disclosed that if they do decide to build this new facility, they would be using that to make...
The law on survival of the fittest now applies with the Ford Motor Co. as India's Tata Motors is expected to take over Ford's Jaguar and Land Rover after a thorough bidding process.Since last year, Ford has entertained the idea of selling the brands in order to overcome its financial crisis. With Tata Motors buying them for more than $2 billion, Ford finds a solution to counter its mounting debts.Ford told Reuters that selling the Land Rover and Jaguar would greatly support its plan of multiyear...
There’s good money in that trash. Yes, they aren’t pure crap; they can be a perfect source for building wealth.Damaged cars aren’t useless; little repairs can do big magic you know. And with the aid of eBay, the world's biggest online buying and selling community Web site, what you considered trash can transform into sparkly dime.CNBC shares this story:Dragging a couple of...
The hottest and talk of the town auto show generated a worldwide impact courtesy of the stunning concept cars and the newest production vehicles from various world-renowned automakers in Detroit. The 2008 North American International Auto Show featured a vast array of vehicle technologies, breakthroughs and most of all, awesome cars! The show is indeed exceptional, and there...
Where do you find the hottest cars? – Where else but motor shows!And with the opening of this year’s North American International Auto Show, lots of hot cars will be showcased to aficionados delight. And do you think something will be hotter than concept cars? I don’t think so.At the NAIAS, a number of auto journalists were invited. There, they examined vehicles that won’t...
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