Posted in Automotive on Apr 8th, 2008
As the Indian car market starts to mature into a viable trade we begin to see more and more automakers starting to splash serious dollar in that region. India’s own Tata Motors is now being joined by Italian automotive giant, Fiat, in investing billions of dollars into new production and engineering facilities in the state […]
Posted in Automotive, Recalls, Safety on Apr 8th, 2008
Volkswagen Group of America has issued a voluntary recall urging owners of gasoline-powered 1999-2005 Passats to take their vehicles into the dealership immediately, especially “if a fuel smell exists.” The recall involves up to 410,000 vehicles. The reason official reason for the recall was stated as such: “Some vehicles equipped with 1.8T engines have a […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 8th, 2008
Some have questioned it’s very existence. It’s been called a waste of time and a product of car designers with “to much time on their hands…” But BMW’s new X6 SUV is a real departure from what we’ve seen in recent years. First off, lets position it in BMW’s current range. The X6 is billed […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 7th, 2008
Above: One word: Gorgeous… Aston Martin’s upcoming four-door sports car, the Rapide, is bound to be a sensation when it comes out next year. The British auto icon is known for it’s gorgeously designed automobiles and the new Rapide is no different. Using the current stunning design language crafted by master designer Ian Cullum to […]
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 3rd, 2008
This is the last thing Formula-1 racing needs, more scandals. But alas, it was not to be true, and this time it’s really a doozie. It seems F1 boss Max Mosley was caught in a bizarre sex scandal. Footage of the F1 supremo surfaced that clearly shows Mosley in a room with a bunch of […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 2nd, 2008
It’s early but it has already been caught in it’s early stages of testing. BMW’s new Z4 replacement was spotted in a bit of winter testing in the Arctic Circle. Not much is known for now but there is much speculation. First off, it is strongly rumored to have a retractable hardtop in place of […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 2nd, 2008
Ford Motor Co. has finally let go of famous British brands Jaguar and Land Rover. The lucky buyer was non other than Tata Motors. Well known for it’s Nano micro-min car, India’s Tata Motors has big plans for the newly acquired brands. Ford, however, has agreed to infuse $600 million into the Jaguar and Land […]
Posted in 0% Financing, Automotive, car buying incentives, Financing on Apr 2nd, 2008
March has been a tough month for automakers selling in the U.S. The economy is the weakest it’s been in years and consumer spending is weakening. Reports out of Detroit are saying there’s been a 12% sales decrease which seems like a small number, but translates to millions of dollars. Dealerships across the nation were […]
Posted in Automotive on Apr 1st, 2008
The Hummer brand has been a great success for General Motors. The public has thoroughly bought into the Hummer lifestyle quite rabidly and you can now see them in mall parking lots across America. If there is one thing that has come into question with these Hummers,it’s the fuel mileage. Is there really a need […]
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