December 11, 2006
Planet 4×4 magazine states that Land Rover has the best off-roaders this month, with the Discovery 3, the Range Rover, and the Range Rover Sport. Other competing vehicles included models from Audi, Nissan, Lexus, and BMW. So if you’re a serious off-roader, then this news is pretty golden to you.
Continue reading for the full press release.
New Audi Q5 renderings from AutoBild. A baby Q7, the Audi Q5 is set to compete with new crossover SUV’s like the Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class and the BMW X6, which are set to debut sometime next year. The Q5 will borrow its styling cues from the Q7, including the large wheel arches, short overhangs, and more. We’ll also see a cheaper alternative to the Q5, which is the new Tiguan from Volkswagen.
Continue reading for one additional picture.
Looks like the person in charge of research and development for Honda vehicles, Hirohide Ikeno, says that he is voting and pushing for the appearance of a V8 onto the Acura lineup. However, only Acura vehicles will get this upgrade if it comes, as Honda will still retain the efficient V6’s. Many top-of-the-line brands including Mercedes-Benz and BMW have already been fitted with powerful V8 engines.
Acura is often criticized by many car enthusiasts for the lack of a V8 option in their lineup. If the idea is introduced and gets the green light, we will most likely see the V8 be fitted on the Acura RL, which is pictured above, to compete with the V8 Lexus GS. The next generation of the super NSX car is expected to come with a V10 engine.
Researchers from DaimlerChrysler are using simulations to determine in advance the location and size of pockets of air enclosed during immersion of a body-in-white. As well as facilitating early planning, these calculations help optimize painting processes and cut costs. Exciting news, huh? 
Hyundai announced the pricing of the new and refreshed 2007 Tiburon coupe today. The coupe comes in 3 trim options: the basic GS starts at $17,195, while the GT starts at $19,895, and the sport-tuned SE will begin at $22,595. Continue reading for the complete press release.
December 10, 2006
Yeehee. Here are fresh images of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, set to debut next year at the Detroit auto show. The Lancer will come with a 152-horsepower 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder engine, which has a 5-speed manual transmission. There will be 3 trim levels offered: the DE, ES and the GTS.
It looks okay, I guess, but I wish it was more like the Concept-X. I’m not liking the rear end, I guess it’s due to the fact that it squeezes the taillights. Anyways, continue reading for all the pictures.
Ever wanted to buy a car from eBay and send it to someone all wrapped up just in time for Christmas? Well, now you can! eBay Motors in the UK announced today that people will have the option of purchasing for the gift wrap. The gift wrapping will include wrapping from front to end, complete with decorative ribbons with a large bow and a gift tag with your personalized message.
If you want to wrap the car yourself, you can purchase a wrapping kit, which is priced at �119. The kit includes full instructions, ribbons, as well as 150 meters of wrapping paper.
Continue reading for the full press release.
So we all know that Top Gear, a UK motoring television show, comes up with all sorts of neat ideas to add entertainment to their car reviews. I was surfing YouTube the other day and found two videos that really caught my attention.
Apparently Top Gear played soccer and ice hockey using vehicles! For the soccer match, they used the Volkswagen Fox and the Toyota Aygo, and for the ice hockey session, they played using the Suzuki SX4, which we know has all-wheel drive capability. It was extremely fun to watch, and funny, I must say. I’m just surprised and glad that no one got badly injured during the games.
Continue reading for the videos!
December 9, 2006
So this is the most stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Gigi Becali, owner of the Romanian football club, tried to open the door on his Maybach 62 after it was stuck with a couple of handy-dandy crowbars. He just kept trying, trying, and trying. It’s funny what anger can do to you. But hey, when you have lots of money, who cares what you do anymore.
[Source: YouTube]
AutoBytel, an online automotive research website, has listed its winners for Editor’s Choice Award for the year 2007. The list includes cars, trucks, and SUV’s, and range from Korean economy cars to expensive luxury European saloons. The results were based on comfort, design, quality, performance, and overall value.
As expected, the list contains many Asian car manufacturers, however, there is a lot of German brands on that list as well. And congratulations, Americans, you’ve got a winner as well! Continue reading for the full list of winners!
You can find high-res photos for all of the vehicles listed below in the CarPhotoSite.com wallpaper database.
So, a lot of you think you’re so great at guessing cars, well, here’s one that you probably won’t guess correct until a very long time. So think hard, think about the design and where it comes from, and maybe you’ll get it. 
Here is what you’ve been waiting for, Dodge lovers. The new STARTECH performance kits for the Caliber and the Nitro. Also, I’ve added new wallpapers of the STARTECH Jeep Compass. Continue reading for the link to wallpapers.
December 8, 2006
Ford gave us a preview of the new C-Max at this year’s Bologna Motor Show. The C-Max no longer is a Focus and gets a new refreshed look, including LED taillights with HID front lamps. Inside, the C-Max also gets a new refresh, with new interior colors. One of the things I noticed is that the C-Max looks a lot like the Mazda 5, except a bit less attractive. 
Continue reading for the link to high-res wallpapers as well as press release.
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Chevrolet has released the pricing of the exclusive HHR Panel compact SUV that will begin selling in January. The pricing will begin at $16,750, which is not too shabby actually for a car like this, but hey, after all, it is a Chevrolet. Continue reading for full press release.
Volkswagen has recalled approximately a total of 62,000 Passat sedans and wagons. The 2006 models have a wiper motor that could fail during a heavy rainfall due to excessive moisture building up in the wiper motor, which would cause a serious visibility issue. The other issue involves some 2.0T models which have a power brake vacuum line which may fracture and disconnect at low temperatures. When this happens, the braking power assist will be inoperable.
If your Passat has been affected by any of these recalls, you will be notified starting in January, 2007. Continue reading for the full scoop of the recall.
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