Just the other day Subaru released a darkened image of the 2009 Subaru Forester. A few images which show the 2009 Forester with no camouflage surfaced. -See all the pics after the jump. 
Friday, November 30, 2007
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Audi A3 Cabriolet Unveiled In Bologna
Audi has unveiled the A3 Cabriolet at the Bologna Motor Show today. And according to released info, the A3 Cabriolet will be available only in Europe.
There are two TDI powerplants available- a 105-hp 1.9L and a 140-hp 2.0L. They both have combined-cycle fuel economy better than 44 mpg. There are also some gasoline engines available. The 1.8 TFSI makes 160 hp while the 2.0TFSI with produces another 40 on top of that. The 2.0 TDI and both TFSI engines can be had with optional S Tronic dual-clutch gearboxes instead of their standard manual units. All A3 Cabriolets are front-wheel-drive.
Sales begin in Europe in early 2008.
Gallery: Audi A3 Cabriolet
Thursday, November 29, 2007
2009 Subaru Forester Revealed On Cover Of Japanese Car Magazine
A new Japanese magazine cover scan is on the web and it reveals in full detail what the new boxy CUV will look like when it soon debuts.
Subaru has already gone live with a new mini site for the Forester that showed us a darkened image of the Forester's rear end, but this new scan leaves nothing to the imagination.
New Forester has a very Tribeca-like grille and headlights and looks much more like its own design than does the current model. First official images and technical details will be released on Christmas Day.
Click Here To Read More...Worst Cars Of 2007
In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, financial magazine Forbes has released their fourth annual list of "Automotive Turkeys.", which lists the worst cars of 2007.
Somewhat surprisingly, the five worst cars on the list of ten are all made by Chrysler. And all the top ten cars are American.
Based on this data, Forbes claims the ten worst cars are:
10: Pontiac Grand Prix
9: Hyundai Entourage
8: Nissan Quest
7: Chevrolet Aveo
6: Ford Crown Victoria
5: Dodge Magnum
4: Dodge Caliber R/T AWD
3: Jeep Liberty
2: Dodge Nitro
1: Chrysler Sebring
Gallery: Worst Cars Of 2007
Next-Gen Opel Vectra Renamed Insignia
When the next-generation Opel/Vauxhall Vectra debuts at the 2008 London Auto Show in July of next year, it will be called by a different name than the one we've known since 1988. General Motors announced today that its new mid-size family sedan will be called the Insignia.
The new car's design will draw heavily from the well-received Opel GTC Concept that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show last March. The only picture we have is the teaser shot above, which GM has revealed.
The new Insignia will be built at GM's plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Leaked: Kia Borrego
The pictures of the Korean version of Kia's newest SUV have just surfaced into internet. These pictures show Kia's new SUV from every angle inside and out.
The Borrego will be powered by a V6( a 3.0L unit according to badging on this vehicle) and the brand's first V8. The interior includes such upscale options as Kia's first nav system.
There's no doubt that the car will carry a price tag that's too low for shoppers. The full reveal will happen at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Gallery: Kia Borrego
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Hyundai Genesis Spied Uncovered
It looks like Hyundai doesn't care anymore if anyone sees the Genesis Sedan before its official debut at Detroit Show next January.
Gallery: Hyundai Genesis
Subaru Launches New Forester Teaser Site
We think that the launch of the new Forester teaser mini site corresponds to the leakage of photos we brought you yesterday.
Subaru launched a darkened image of the new Forester, like it did with STI. And here's a lightened version of the image, which shows the new Forester's rump.
The new Subaru Forester will make its debut at Detroit Auto Show.
The World's Most Beautiful Automobiles Of 2007
The Lamborghini Reventón has been named as the World's Most Beautiful Automobile in the special models category. It earned this honor from the annual automotive fashion show, recently held for the fifteenth time at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Italy.
There are eleven categories in all, though the Special Models category is generally considered to be the big winner.
The Aston Martin DBS is the winner in the Sports Car category, followed in second place by the Maserati GranTurismo. Lexus has the firs two spots in large sedan category. With the Lexus LS 600h as the most beautiful large sedan in the world, followed by the Lexus LS 460.
Gallery: The World's Most Beautiful Automobiles Of 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Leaked: 2009 Subaru Forester Brochure
After the unconfirmed sketch of the new Subaru Forester, which hit the web a couple week ago, now some 2009 Subaru Forester brochure scans have just found their ways onto web.
It appears like that sketch is very close to the actual car that Subaru eventually unveils. The new Forester carries a grille similar to the Tribeca's and it looks like there's a radical design departure for Subie's little CUV.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
New Renault Kangoo
Renault have today released the successor for the in 1997 launched Kangoo, the new Renault Kangoo.
The new Kangoo comes with a choice of three engines, a 1.5 liter dCi (producing 70 hp, 85hp, 105hp or 105hp with DPF), a 90 hp 1.6 liter 8-valve engine and the 105 hp 1.6 liter 16-valve engine. The new Kangoo comes in three trim levels, Authentique, Expression and Privilège.
Gallery: 2008 Renault Kangoo
Production Ford Kuga Spied
The production version of Ford Kuga spied in Europe. We have seen the Ford Kuga in concept form at September's Frankfurt Motor Show.
The production model doesn't look very different from the concept. The Kuga will be in European Ford dealerships in spring 2008 powered by a variety of engines, including Ford's latest 2.0L turbodiesel.
The Kuga will probably debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March alongside the Fiesta/Verve.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Ford Reveals Verve Concept Sedan In China
Along the Mazda 2 Sedan, there was a new notchback on display at the Guangzhou Motor Show. Ford revealed the sedan version of its highly anticipated Verve concept, which has shown in Europe earlier.
The Verve sedan sheds its predecessor's rear hatch and gains two doors and a trunk. The new rear treatment is extremely similar to the Mondeo. The production version of Verve sedan will be shown at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
The Verve sedan sheds its predecessor's rear hatch and gains two doors and a trunk. The new rear treatment is extremely similar to the Mondeo. The production version of Verve sedan will be shown at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Gallery: Ford Verve Sedan Concept
Friday, November 23, 2007
Toyota Celica Replacement Coming In 2009
The Automobilwoche, Automotive News' German counterpart, reported that Toyota intends to bring the Celica back to market sometime in 2009.
The only sporting model in Toyota's lineup was killed in 2005 all around the world. What form the new Celica might take is open to debate, but the recent rumors of a low-cost RWD model might hint at the future. If Scion gets the rumored rear-driver, an upmarket version could be possible with Toyota badge.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Mazda 2 Sedan Unveiled In China
Mazda will be unveiling the four-door Mazda 2 sedan at Guangzhou Motor Show in China this week.
China is the first market in the world to see the four-door sedan version of the Mazda 2, which originally debuted in Europe as a three-door hatch. The Mazda2 sedan will be produced in China by Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. at its Nanjing plant. Mazda also is introducing a five-door hatchback version of the Mazda2 in China.
Gallery: Mazda 2 Sedan
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Fiat 500 Is The 2008 European Car of the Year
The all-new Fiat 500 has been named “2008 Car Of The Year” by a collection of several major European publications in several different languages from several European countries.
It's not official cause the results were initially planned to be announced on Monday, November 19, 2007. But Dutch car magazine Autovisie, which is one of the founding publications of the “Car of the year” organization, posted the story on their website.
The retro Italian hatch was awarded with 385 points by the 58 European journalists that participated while in second place we find the Mazda2 with 325 points followed by the new Ford Mondeo with 202 points.
Car Of The Year Final Points ( according to Autovisie):
Fiat 500 - 385
Mazda2 - 325
Ford Mondeo - 202
Kia Cee’d - 166
Nissan Qashqai - 147
Mercedes C-Klasse- 128
Peugeot 308 - 97
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Spy Shots: Hyundai Genesis Sedan
Some unmasked photos of Hyundai's RWD Genesis Sedan hit the web. And what you see is a cross between a Lexus LS and a BMW 5-Series sedan.
The front end looks very similar to the most expensive Lexus,
with a similar set of headlights, a spot-on grille, and similar bright
work. Out back, it appears that Hyundai took a pass on the classic Lexus C-pillar and used BMW 5-Series taillights too.
The big difference between the Genesis sedan and the vehicles it borrows from is that Hyundai's RWD V8 sedan priced in the $30,000 range.
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Thursday, November 15, 2007
LA 2007: 2009 Nissan Murano
The 2009 Nissan Murano shows its new face at LA Auto Show. The profile is much the same as the current Murano, but the rear benefits from new LED taillamps and the roof has a skylight hovering over the second-row passengers.
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Inside, the new Murano gets a huge helping of refinement, complete with a push-button start-system, wood and aluminum trim, optional Intelligent Key, Bose audio, DVD navigation, 9.3-gig hard drive and iPod connectivity.
Front- and all-wheel-drive models will get power from Nissan's 265-hp 3.5-liter V6 mated to a CVT.
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LA 2007: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe
Today Hyundai has unveiled the Concept Genesis Coupe. Hyundai USA announced that the front-wheel-drive Tiburon replacement and rear-wheel-drive coupe are two different vehicles. The RWD coupe has a turbo four-cylinder and the 3.8L V6 from the Genesis sedan with over 300 HP.
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Production version will be shown at New York Auto Show in late March.
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LA 2007: Honda FCX Clarity
Two years after unveiling the fuel cell-powered FCX concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, Honda today revealed the production version of the car that will be available next summer. The car now known as the FCX Clarity will be available in mid-2008. The cars will only be available to customers in areas where hydrogen filling stations are available.
The production version remains true to the concept with the only real change being the nose, which has been stretched a few inches to provide for some crush space. The range on a full tank of hydrogen compressed to 5,000 psi remains at 270 miles and the vertical flow fuel cell can start at temperatures down to -22F.
Gallery: Honda FCX Clarity
LA 2007: Toyota Sequoia
The 2008 Toyota Sequoia made its debut today at LA 2007. And as we expected, it's a Tundra in SUV form. The Sequoia's front end and interior take design cues from its pickup truck sibling. A 4.7 L V8 comes as standard. The new model will also get the option of the 381 HP 5.7L V8 engine mated to a six-speed transmission.
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The new Sequoia is designed with an active family lifestyle in mind. The rear seats and the third row are more adjustable for better storage, access and comfort. Toyota also threw in more electronic gadgets to keep up with consumer demands. A JBL synthesis 14-speaker sound system is available complete with Bluetooth connectivity, MP3 player ports, XM satellite radio and a rear DVD player.
Gallery: 2008 Toyota Sequoia
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Unconfirmed 2009 Subaru Forester Sketches
This 2009 Subaru Forester Sketch has just found its way onto web. But there's no way to verify if this sketch shows the 2009 Subaru Forester.
But we can say that, it's probably not too far off the mark. The new nose seems very similar to other models' in its lineup, and the D-pillar is very popular nowadays.
The power will likely come from the same 2.5-liter found in the Impreza.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Leaked: Ford Focus Wagon
The pictures of the facelifted Ford Focus ST hit the web last week. The facelifted Focus hits showrooms from January and will be followed by a refreshed station wagon version. The front of the car adopts the facelifted Focus' fresh new face, while the rear hatch remains unchanged from the previous generation.
The engine line-up will consist of three petrol units - a 100 hp 1.6-litre, 125 hp 1.8-litre and 140 hp 2.0-litre. Three turbodiesel TDCi drivetrains will be available in the range from the 90 and 110 hp 1.6-litre units to 115 and 130 hp 1.8-litre TDCis.
Sporty ST and Coupe-Cabriolet versions will due early summer 2008.
Gallery: Ford Focus Wagon
Monday, November 12, 2007
LA 2007 Preview: Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
At Los Angeles Auto Show, automakers will show theri green cars, they're both selling now and have under development. Porsche calls LA its most important showcase, and will bring the Cayenne Hybrid along for all to see.
The Cayenne Hybrid uses a parallel hybrid system that will help the SUV achieve fuel economy of at least 26 US MPG.
Gallery: Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Sunday, November 11, 2007
What's Hot?
2009 Pontiac Vibe, sibling of the new Toyota Matrix, officially unveiled. New Hyundai Coupe photographed totally uncovered. And some clear 2009 Nissan Murano pics hit the web.
- Hyundai Coupe Totally Undisguised
- Officially Unveiled: 2009 Pontiac Vibe
- 2009 Nissan Murano Pics Hits The Web
- Detroit 2008 Preview: Kia To Name New SUV Borrego
- Officially Unveiled: Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Friday, November 9, 2007
2009 Nissan Murano Pics Hit The Web
Before its planned debut at LA Auto Show, some 2009 Nissan Murano pics hit the web. Clearly not wanting to mess with success, the CUV's general overall shape, as well as that of its side glass, is fundamentally the same. But now it's more muscular and looks very similar to Nissan Vogue.
Gallery: 2009 Nissan Murano
Detroit 2008 Preview: Kia To Name New SUV Borrego
Kia named its newproduction body-on-frame SUV Borrego, which born from the 2005 Mesa concept. The car will be offered with V6 or V8 power. Borrego's grill looks similar to the one on Subaru Tribeca.
The name of Borrego comes from the Anza- Borrego Desert State Park in California. Unfortunately for Kia, in Spanish, "borrego" roughly translates to "lamb" or "sheep". So its name doesn't help to conjure up a tough image for a new SUV.
The car will be unveiled in January at Detroit.
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Cadillac released the full info and tech specs on the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid uses the exact same 2-Mode hybrid powertrain as both the Yukon and Tahoe hybrids. Unlike its platform cousins, however, the Escalade does not incorporate any weight-saving measures.
According to GM, the use of the hybrid system increases fuel economy by at least 50% anyway. If you figure that the standard 6.2L Escalade is good for 9 or 10 real-world MPG combined, it should be good for at least 18 mpg or so on the highway. If the Escalade really can actually get mileage, it's very impressive.
The car can be on the floor in Miami this week.
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New Ford Focus ST Unveiled
English car magazine Auto Express has just published the pictures of the new Ford Focus ST. The car carrys some similar design cues to its older brother Mondeo.
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As before, 3- and 5-door models will be offered, and the new car's powertrain is also same. It has the same 2.5L 222-horsepower turbo five-cylinder underhood as the outgoing car. It even keeps the same pricing scheme. The three-door ranges from £17,995 for the ST to £19,995 for the loaded-up ST-3. Five-door versions add another £600 to the bottom line.
The updated Focus ST goes on sale in March 2008.
Gallery: Ford Focus ST
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Thursday, November 8, 2007
Hyundai Coupe Totally Undisguised
A member from New Tiburon Forum just posted some pics of the new Hyundai Coupe totally uncovered. Saying he got the pics from "a friend," he details how the photos came from a market research event back in June.
According to the info given, the Coupe would have two engine options, a 2.0L turbo with 215HP and 217 ft-lbs of torque, or a 3.8LV6 with 300HP and 280 ft-lbs.
We'll have more details after it will be launched at the LA Auto Show, but you can check out these photos for now.
Gallery: Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Officially Unveiled: 2009 Pontiac Vibe
After the dropping of the Corolla and Matrix, it's time for new Vibe, their Pontiac badged sibling. The Pontiac Vibe has been producing since 2003.
We got our first official shot about a monthe ago. So there isn't any surprise. The five-door hatchback layout is preserved. The new Vibe comes in Base, AWD and GT trim levels. The base starts with a 132 hp 1.8L four with a 158 hp. The 2.4L is optional. The AWD and GT models use the bigger engine exclusively. A five-speed manual is standard equipment with either engine, and an automatic transmission is available as an option.
Gallery: 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Sunday, November 4, 2007
What's Hot?
This week was a rush for auto freaks. There were lots of debuts and important auto shows. Toyota has unveiled its bestseller Corolla and its sibling Matrix. Also Nissan revealed the technical details of its highly anticipated GT-R.
- SEMA 2007: 2009 Toyota Corolla Debuts
- SEMA 2007: 2009 Toyota Matrix Unveiled
- Nissan GT-R Technical Details
- Hyundai i10 Unveiled In India
- Chrysler Announces New Manufacturing Cuts: PT Convertible, Magnum, Crossfire and Pacifica
Friday, November 2, 2007
LA 2007 Preview: Second Generation Sequoia To Make Its Debut
Toyota announced that it will officially debut the new second generation Sequoia SUV in Los Angeles Auto Show only a couple of weeks later. There won't be any big surprises from the Sequoia since it's expected to be derived from the new Tundra pickup.
The Sequoia is expected to get both 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter V8s and either five- or six-speed automatic transmissions.
Gallery: 2008 Toyota Sequoia
Officially Unveiled: Maybach Landaulet
The official pictures of Maybach Landaulet unveiled, which will unveil to public at the Middle East International Auto Show later this month. The car is based on the Maybach 62 S sedan and powered by its 612-horsebower biturbo V12.
The Landaulet's front seats are fully enclosed and separated from the rear passenger compartment by a removable divider. There's a sliding soft roof for the back seat passengers. The glass divider, which separates the driver from the passengers, can be electronically controlled.
Gallery: Maybach Landaulet
SEMA 2007: Toyota FJ Cruiser Convertible
Toyota shows at the SEMA a canvas convertible version of FJ. According to Toyota, the construction is lightweight, inexpensive and easy to operate. No hydraulics or electronics are used, so cargo space isn't adversely affected.
Aside from the cabrio setup, the FJ comes equipped with KMC 17-inch Endouro wheels wrapped in 35x12.5R17 Nitto Mud Grappler tires, ARB suspension components, a TRD off road exhaust and a Bestop Off Road Camera System.
Toyota maintains that the simple design of the FJ Cruiser convertible makes it a viable production vehicle. With the convertible option, FJ could be another player in the niche within a niche segment.
Gallery: Toyota FJ Cruiser Convertible
Breaking: Hyundai Releases Official Renderings Of Concept Genesis Coupe
Hyundai has just released the official renderings of the Concept Genesis Coupe, which show a stylized version of its forthcoming production rear-wheel-drive. The Concept Genesis Coupe will make its public debut at the LA Auto Show in a couple of weeks.
There's no other info yet but it can come with the 3.8L V6 as the top engine.
Gallery: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe
SEMA 2007: Toyota Tundra Dually Diesel
Toyota has got many requests from customers for a diesel engine in its Tundra pickup. And the automaker has this request sort of responded. With the Tundra Dually Diesel.
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Although the majority of the Tundra Dually Diesel is show material, the drivetrain comes from a Hino medium duty truck, with the only exception being a custom split driveshaft. Tundra Dually Diesel has a JO8E 8.0-liter inline six turbodiesel engine, making around 300 HP and 600 lb.-ft. of torque. The body had to be lifted off the frame by three inches so they were finally able to fit the 1,500 pound engine to the pickup,
Gallery: Toyota Tundra Dually Diesel
SEMA 2007: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo
After the press shots of the Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo, now we're here with some live shots. This is the turbocharged 2008 Chevy Cobalt SS, which has introduced ntroduced to the world at SEMA.
The Cobalt SS Turbo has 260 HP and 260 lb-ft. The power comes from the same 2.0L direct-injected, turbocharged, intercooled motor, which can be found under the bonnets of the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn Sky Red Line, and forthcoming Chevy HHR SS.
Gallery: Chevrolet Cobalt SS Turbo
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