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This is what I have been predicting but did not expect that FHI-Subaru will be a part of it too. This I have to see. Maybe we will see a Horizontal-4 turbo charged RWD AE86. We will be waiting and we will definitely be praising Toyota for bringing something so historic back to its fan based. Will update as soon as I get more news. Here are some pics.

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Only 777 available. Interior and exterior is a little different from the normal Cayman S. This is the product of the collaboration from Porsche and Porsche Design. It comes with the S 295 Hp engine. Other than the special black interiors that was significantly different from the Cayman S, it also comes with a special Sports mode for a more dynamic driving experience. The wheels will comes with a

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SLR...the last version was design by McLaren with the mighty tri-star Benz. It looks amazing and over the top. Looking at this SLR, it is somehow toned down but still has a lot of SLR distinctions to it. Long hood, big wheels and huge HP. This iteration is more angular, very Cadilacy angular. According to AutoExpress, the engine should be a 6.3 liter V8 with twin tuuuurbo charge. It will produce

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This is a join platform from Audi/Porsche for developing their new mid-size SUV. I guess the "S" in SUV means SPORTS! Looks amazing but from some details from Auto Mag, the metal sheet will be a little different and the engine offering will be different. The roxster will probably come with a V6 or V8, AWD, possibly a Turbo version??Audi Q5 will definitely comes in its bullet proof Quattro and

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This new Infiniti G is simply awesome. There is no car that is as close as the Infiniti G that rivals the BMW 3-series. With its new 3.7 liter VQ37VHR based V6 engine comes 330 hp and 270 lb-ft. This gives the G ability to keep up with the new BMW 335i inline 6 twin turbo engine. It also comes with the new Nissan's VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology similar to BMW Valvetronic system

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New concept for one of the biggest European car maker. It is a diesel hybrid. Has a V6 HDi diesel engine that generates 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. Not super fast. Top speed 155 miles. Horsepower around 200 hp. The back wheel is also powered by 2 electric motor that has 295 Ib-ft or torque. Here are some pics.Source: Citroen

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Cnet, not the best authority in automobile gives the Lexus LS460L a perfect 10 score. I guess it was the electronics and the gadgets in the Lexus packages that impresses the reviewer. Self-parking, excellent navi unit, Mark Levinson sound system, massage chair and creature comfort cabin. It is a great lux car but Lexus is just not famous for performance. If you are looking for a balance, look

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This is one of my most anticipated car. No word yet as to the Hybrid system but it will be a go in 2009. Hope Toyota will deliver something that is close to the prototype with a promise mid-priced, 400hp, 0-60 4 second car. Don't forget it also has a innovative convertible hard top opening.Source: Automobilemag.com, Cnet.com

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World Car Design of the year. I agree. Just look at the beautiful swooping curve on its back. I thought the 350Z rear was nice but the Audi TT just beat it straight out. I believe the rear light is equip with the latest LED and from the commercial I saw it lights up with a very distinctive design. It is small accent like that, that makes a car so beautifully designed. The grill is as all the

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Overall US sales in units is down 10%.1. Mitsubishi - up 20.4% YTD.2. Toyota - up 11% YTD.3. Audi - up 9.4% YTD4. BMW - up 4.9% YTD.5. Hyundai - up 3.3% YTD.6. Chrysler - up 2% YTD.7. Mazda - up 2 % YTD.8. Honda - down 1.6% YTD.9. Mercedes - down 3% YTD.10. GM - down 5.5% YTD.11. Nissan - down 11.1% YTD.12. Ford - down 13% YTD.Source: MSNBC, Autospies, Yahoo News.

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Amazing video on BMW F1 car driven by Nick Heidfeld at the Nurburgring. Listen to the 20K RPM and enjoy. Watch video here.Source: Autocar.co.uk

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NSX (picture) is one of my favorite car of all time. It is not powerful, it is not outrageous, it is not super expensive and yet it is a piece of technological art of its time......from its all aluminum body, to its mid mounted high revving engine and its everlasting design. The Honda HSC was rumored to be the next NSX. The latest car that was rumored to be the next NSX was the Advance Sports

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This is the latest picture of the New Honda Jazz for the rest of the world and Fit for the US market. It is suppose to come out as 2008 model as a Jazz. No words yet on the spec and the date when it will go on sale in the US market. Come back for more news on spec and on sale date.Source: www.AutoExpress.co.uk

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Swiss Team Matech based next to Nurburgring has developed a Ford GT for GT3 Class race. Looks amazing. Check it out.Source: Top Gear

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From Toyota's worldwide website, there is an agreement signed in Oct 2005 between SIA (Subaru of Indiana Automotive) and TMC (Toyota Motor Corp) that SIA's facility will be used to manufacture Camry for the US market. SIA plant will produce 100,000 unit per year. There is also news about Toyota and Subaru exchanging about 100-150 engineers. This is good news for both companies. Toyota will need

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It is official that the prototype X is the Evo X...yes "Ten" not "X". This is one of the most innovative Evo yet. With its beautiful design and interior, it seems like the whole Lancer project was design upon the prototype X and not the other way around. I believe the previous Evo was firstly built as a econo sedan and then built up to become an Evo. But this time around, the platform was built

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This has been something that a lot of people knows it is going to happen. Toyota has been expanding faster and more aggressive than all the automaker around the world. With its bullet proof quality and its sleek, mean and lean manufacturing, it seems like they cannot be stop. I guess there is a new sun rising from the land of the rising sun. GM has this title for 76 years and this year they might

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This new/copy coupe sedan concept has been around since MB introduced its CLS series. When the CLS first came out, it was received with raving reviews. BMW is late into the Coupe Sedan arena and by its concept design, it looks like they are very very serious about entering this particular market. Its design is sharp and mean. With its usual gunmetal silver metallic paint job and its uber wheels,

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Top 10 future automotive safety technology according to Forbesauto.com:1. Electronic Stability Control (mandatory by 2012)2. Collision Mitigation3. Blind Spot / Lane-Departure Warning4. Smart Cruise Control5. Rear-Looking Cameras and Radar6. Tire Pressure Warning Gauge7. Two-Stage or 'Smart' Airbags8. Rollover Protection9. Active Head Restraints10. Post-Collision AssistanceTop 10 Safest Vehicle

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$3000 is the objective. Today's average price of a 4 wheel passenger carrying machine is getting higher and higher. Today the trend has reverse just because the car manufacturers have discovered that there is a huge market potential by going low especially in market such as China, India and some developing countries in Asia, Africa, South America and Eastern European Bloc. Renault-Nissan's CEO

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Saw this new posting at Autospies which claims to be the new 2008 Honda Accord Coupe. You can find the original posting at HowardForum. I have some pics of the concept that was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show. Looks a little different. See these pictures for comparison. The softly disguise car has less WOW factor compare to the concept. Hmmm wishful thinking here...only we

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Another significant design change and I think a very important model for Mercedes Benz, is their entry level C-class. This iteration for 2008 looks much more elegant and a little throw back to the 80s design with squarish front fascia with long and wide horizontal grills. Plus the sports edition had a big Benz star at the middle of the grill, much like the old 80s coupe. It comes in 2 flavors,

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As much as I would like to ignore the new BMW M3 (picture), I could not. It is a beautiful machine that grab me by the throat and shake my head till I acknowledge it. With its humped hood and its aggressive styling, I could only dream of trying to hold down this beastly V8. Lexus and Mercedes tried with their F series and AMG but a lot of people do think this is the benchmark coupe, so as their

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Lexus, Audi and Mercedes was treated with the biggest award in the NY International Auto Show. Lexus LS460 (pictures) was awarded 'The World Car of the Year". I am not surprise since this luxury sedan has so much technological auto advancement put into it. Self Parking and 8 speed trasmission are one of the many innovation that is built into this super luxury sedan. Also available is the

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It is not too late Chevy. They are economical, cute and yet usable. Please bring them in soon and price them to move. This is a very welcome move because of the gas prices and the new environmental movement around the world. This is a very very good move for US Auto manufacturer to one up to this new trend. Thank you for listening. Vote your favorite Micro Machine here...Beat, Groove and Trax.

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The fight between the Evos and the WRXers have been a heated one ever since they were unleashed out from the Land of the Rising Sun. But this year it will change very very soon....the favorite right now will favor the Evo. Ever since Mitsu gave us a teaser of the Prototype X......well it is more like a full frontal nudity flash to all the fans, we are convinced that the battle between the Evo and

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R&D has the best pictures of the new WRX. The design looks very much like all the other pictures from Automobilemag.com. It has a 5 door hatchback and sedan version. But the version that everyone is waiting for is the WRX STi version. According to R&D, this WRX is design as a creature comfort WRX. I remember the old version has average interior. The emphasis was more to the structure and the

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This car should not be called Honda Civic. It should be called Honda Chaos Type-R. Aggressive, powerful, lean and mean looking. This Type-R is equipped with a 225 hp 2.0 K20A engine that revs up to 8000 Rpm, 4 Brembo stoppers, 6 speed manual and redesign front faschia.This is one of the most desirable econo street fighter vehicle. Honda...bring this car into the US. The Si is nice but it is

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Just read this from nihoncar.com. Looks super amazing. Check out the pictures.

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NISMO has been a power house factory team tuner. But why a 350Z which has tail/spoiler look a little like the Porsche 959? Remember? Why? Why can't they do something more to the engine or twin turbo charge it or put in a VQ V8? It only gets some cosmetic enhancement, new suspension, Brembo and NISMO exhaust. Top power is at 306 hp with 268 lb ft.

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I am having doubts about how Ford is running their business in the US. Just look at the UK Ford website? See the differences? Mulally just replace the Taurus with the Mondeo. Let me know and please comment.Picture of Euro spec Fords

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Just saw this refreshing news at autoexpress.co.uk about Ford. They are introducing a MPV based on the reliable and ever praise Focus platform. It is called X-MAX and it comes in 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 liter engine. Diesel engines is always popular in Europe. I would think here in the US, we will at least need a 2.3 liter 4 banger or a small block V6 3.0 liter Duratec of the Ford Escape. Hope Ford will

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Korean car manufacturers have been trying to get into the lucrative luxury market for sometime. Remember Kia Amanti and Hyundai Azera which cost around $26-$28K comfortably loaded. But their main problem is brand recognition. Do you want to buy a car brand that also manufactured the Accent or Elantra. I think not. So the idea here that Hyundai introduce the Genesis concept is to show what they

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You will not believe this but driving a van at the Nurburgring in a little more than 10 minutes. Kow-tow to Sabine Schmitz. Watch this.

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So what do you think that the guys over at Subaru is going to reveal at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show? On their website there is a strange counter that is counting down to April 5th. It says reborn of a legend...hmmm legend...subaru...must be the WRX. Thru some of the websites like Automobile.com and Autoblog, it was revealed that it will be a new Subaru Impreza. Looking at this scan from a japanese

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I know Jeremy from Top Gear can get a little too excited about fast cars with huge horse power. He usually prefer the BMW M3 for a coupe car...but this RS4 totally blew his mind. I was so impressive by the quality of the built, the posture is so so mean. This car has 450 hp, 8000 rpm redline, 4.2 liter powerful V8 and 4WD...quattro grip. How can you beat this car? This could be one of the best 4

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This is my first post but I am starting an Auto Blog that is dedicated to the world's greatest driving machine.....cars, hybrid, luxury, sports, economy, SUV, crossover, trucks, engine, electric motor, tires, brakes....etc...etc. Most of the posting will have my own preference and comments but will try to be as neutral as possible. Hope you like it and hope this will be the only site you need to

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