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| Less cylinders more turbos: Audi RS4 to get turbocharged V6 Posted: 16 Jul 2008 12:11 AM CDT  Audi is also getting with the program and the new RS4 will get a V6 turbo instead of the current NA V8. It will be an improved version if the 3.0L V6 powering the S6 expected to put out at around 350 hp. Audi is claiming that the reason for the change was to get better low end torque but I think it’s marketing sweet talk. The market for gas guzzling V8’s is shrinking and car makers have to adapt. Source: CAR Magazine  |
| Posted: 16 Jul 2008 12:03 AM CDT  General Motors remains one of the most important economic's foundation of the U.S. Its fantastic brands such as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM Daewoo, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall are known all over the world for their style and elegance. And here we are in front of a new important example of in what way a car can contribute to people's success. Source: Yahoo News  |
| Speculated: 2010 Porsche Cayman Posted: 15 Jul 2008 11:56 PM CDT  The rumors about the upcoming 2010 Cayman and Boxer appear to be true. The design is, as always, just incremental which, for Porsche, is a good thing. It isn’t sure that this is in fact the official design so there’s no reason to get to deep in to it. Suffice to say it looks good. The more interesting changes are under the bonnet because, apparently, the S versions of the Boxter and Cayman will be getting Direct Injection, the same as their older brother the 911, which should bump the power up to 320 hp for the Cayman with the Boxter falling 10 hp short. They’ll also be getting Porsche’s new 7 speed semi-auto gearbox the PDK along with a limited-slip differential for good measure. A 25 hp increase along with a new gearbox doesn’t seem to much performance wise, considering that the 911 will also get them. But the rumor is that the reason the current generation didn’t get LSD even as an option was because it’s performance was to close to the 911 already. Now with the same gearbox, LSD, and almost as powerful engine as the Carrera but on a lighter and nimbler car the Cayman may actually be faster than the 911 while also significantly cheaper. These are just speculations at the moment and the very fact that it may be faster than the 911 with these upgrades make me a little cautious as to the truthfulness of these claims. We’ll have to wait and see but if they are true the Cayman will be one hell of a buy.  |
| Posted: 15 Jul 2008 12:37 PM CDT  OZ Racing will market a new alloy wheel specially designed for Ferrari called Mito Rosso III, an example of style and technical excellence of “Made in Italy”. Mitto Rosso III, the new wheel from OZ has a five spoke design, easily recognizable, classic but innovative at the same time. The 20 inch Mito Rosso III wheels will be available for the following models: Ferrari 430, Ferrari F599, Ferrari Scaglietti. For all wheels, original OZ central cover may be replaced with the Ferrari logo from an authorized dealer.  |
| Posted: 15 Jul 2008 12:30 PM CDT  It sure looks like the tiny Fiat 500 is the car to be customising these days, after two versions from Abarth and several other tuning houses, it seems that Ferrari also wants some of the cars as “courtesy cars” for their clients. Hearing this, Fiat has decided to release 200 limited edition 500’s exclusively for the Maranello based manufacturer. These models will feature the top 1.4 litre engine capable of delivering 100 bhp and as a special feature will have a custom made exhaust system made by Ferrari’s home manufacturer, Magneti Marelli, that will sound similarly to the models of the Scuderia. Also on the outside the car will have a traditional bright red paintjob, red brake calipers and sporty 16 inch alloy rims. On the inside, the Sport version which was the base for this model, was enriched with features like all leather interior, electric sunroof or hi-fi sound system, and also has the words “Limited Edition” on the kick plate. Source: TheCarFanatic  |
| “Baby” CLS to replace A&B class from Mercedes Posted: 15 Jul 2008 12:23 PM CDT  Lately, rumors fly around about the 3 pointed star manufacturer giving up the costly sandwich structure of the current A and B class in favor of a small 4 door coupe named CLA. This is only one of the four distinct products that will take over the A and B class positions. While giving up the sandwich structure, we can only ask ourselves if the new models will line up with the rest of the fleet and have proper RWD so we won’t hear enthusiasts complaining that “its not a real Mercedes” anymore. The German Car Magazine Autozeitung has generated an artist’s impression of what might the CLA look like, although we will not know for sure until around 2012. Furthermore, the small coupe will probably be built in the new plant Mercedes is starting in Hungary.  |
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