November 11, 2006
As promised, the video that accompanies the wallpapers I put up earlier today. The video features closeups of some of the details and features of the new Smart fortwo. To see more videos, just click “Videos” under the Automotive News category on the sidebar to your left.
[Source: YouTube]
Check out Barbie’s extremely exclusive ride. The pink Nissan Micra is part of a charity to raise money for breast cancer. The car will be sold with the personalised “BAR81E” nameplate.Please read the link below for more information and numbers.
[Source: Nissan]
November 10, 2006
Check out the new TV commercial for the Lexus GS and IS with all-wheel-drive. “Winter is their favorite sport”. Lexus is my favorite sport. 
[Source: YouTube]
Okay, many of you may have noticed that I haven’t done the headlight game in awhile. This is due to the fact that there was a really cocky person, which led me to terminate the game for awhile. Anyways, here it is for this week. My love goes out to the person who guesses it correctly.
Well, this took me all day to get ready. It’s been the talk of the web this week, with leaked shots floating all around the internet. Daimler Chrysler officially uploaded the pictures, just in time for me to get them up as wallpapers. What’s fascinating is that this small compact car can withstand vehicles 3 times its size, as seen in the video I posted earlier today. I came across a video of the 2007 Smart fortwo on YouTube earlier today, I’ll post it later tonight.
Continue reading for the link to wallpapers. 
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So you saw a Smart two-seater zooming down the highway. Small as it is, it really revolutionizes the age of extreme compact cars. But you wonder: how safe is it really? Fifth Gear experimented with two compact cars crashing into a concrete wall. Although both did well, the Smart had a more rigid steel structure, while the other did not. On a more positive note, it does impressively under low speed collisions, in which the Smart was up against a Mercedes-Benz saloon. However, the result of the crashes show us that these compact cars must be used with care when driving in high speeds on the freeway. Because although the car may still provide its original structure, passengers inside the car will not.
[Source: YouTube]
Mercedes-Benz has just announced that the SLK-Class Special Edition 10 showcar will be available to consumers in January next year. Celebrating the 10th year of production, the vehicle will obtain cosmetic changes to the interior and out, with an output of 272 horsepower. Pricing starts at �37,750, approximately $48,500 US, for the KOMPRESSOR engine. Please continue reading for full press release!
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Popular Science has released its list of Best of What’s New for 2006. In the automotive category, there are 13 winners. To be considered a “Best of What’s New”, it must revolutionize and change the way we think about the future. Check out the list for yourself.
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UPDATE: I thought the EOS won the award in general, but it was 1 of the 13 winners. Click here for all the winners.
The 2006 Volkswagen EOS was awarded by Popular Science “Best of What’s New” for 2006. By winning such award, the EOS sports the technology and revolutionary ideas to achieve such feat. Why did it win? Simply because it was the first four-seat, hard-top convertible with an integrated glass sunroof. Continue reading for full press release.
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I came across this video of the RS4 on YouTube. It’s quite humorous, actually, and intelligent. Watch it and you’ll know what I mean. Everyone likes the sound of a V8 engine zooming by. Continue reading for the link to wallpapers of the Audi RS4.
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Good day, all. As you can see, I am retiring from my computer and hoping to buy a new one. After many years with this Sony, I am deciding that it is becoming a bit too slow for my taste. As I am dealing with multimedia and using high-resolution image editors everyday, I am in need of a faster and more efficient computer. If you’re interested in buying, read on!
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November 9, 2006
Big news. Honda’s well-known performance trim sold in Asia is coming to the US. The limited edition of the Honda MUGEN Civic Si Sedan will debut next year in spring. As planned, MUGEN will build only 500 units of this limited model and sell it for less than $30,000. The car is also expected to be assembled in the United States or Canada.
[Source: AutoWeek]
BMW unveiled more images of its upcoming X5 SAV, or Sport Activity Vehicle. Featuring seating for 7, the new X5 looks extremely sharp, but a little boring for my taste. It look too much like the previous generation, and the interior is a bit too simple to compete with other SUV’s in this category. Continue reading for the link to wallpapers and a short summary of changes for 2007.
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Consumer Report’s has introduced its Most Reliable list for 2006. It’s no surprise that Honda and Toyota vehicles dominate the charts, while Volkswagen and a few other German brands remain at the bottom. How about American cars? Well, we’ll just stop talking right here. Check out the list for yourself, and be sure to leave a comment.
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Oh, dear. This is what your parents taught you not to do. Those two people standing in the middle must be pretty brave to commit to such activity. I would have said “No”, hands down. 
[Source: YouTube]
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