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2008 Volkswagen R32 Pricing Announced
Volkswagen has released a few important details about the delicious Mk5 R32 - namely "when" and "how much." The "when" is early this fall, and the "how much" is $32,990. more |
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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
The new Lancer Evolution won't appear in the flesh until the Tokyo Motor Show this fall, but Mitsubishi apparently couldn't wait to show off its new baby, so it made public these pictures (the better to sex up its financial results press release). more |
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2008 Shelby GT Convertible
Ford this fall will begin selling a Shelby GT convertible version of its Mustang, which is already the best-selling droptop in America. The convertible joins the Shelby GT coupe, the Shelby GT500 and GT500 KR, and the numerous other Mustang variants and specia more |
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2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
A line of cypress trees marches to the horizon in perfectly ordered ranks, defining the borders of this dusty Tuscan trail. In the middle distance, a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coup broods, roof up, on the side of the road. It is covered with a thick coat o more |
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2008 Subaru Tribeca
The crossover segment is hotter than a kitchen fire at Buffalo Wild Wings, so Subaru could ill afford to wait to update its Tribeca, which landed with a thud two years ago when it was launched with a strange face, an overworked powertrain, and a pointless B9 p more |
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2008 Saturn Vue
During a recent 10K training run, my buddy Jim, who prefers his cars to come from Germany, his wine from France, and his running shoes from Japan, still was incredulous as he recounted driving a V-6-powered Saturn Aura rental in San Francisco. "Joe," he said, more |
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2008 Audi A5 and S5
Chaos reigns. It's Sunday afternoon on the roads east of Verona in the north of Italy. Muddied four-by-fours lean drunkenly around the tight curves on these high hills. Dense packs of sport bikes fizz past in 13,000-rpm eruptions, diving onto their forks as ye more |
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2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
In online forums, the new Altima coupe has been dubbed "the poor man's Infiniti G35." Nissan, not surprisingly, is happy to promote that moniker. "The G35 is a great-looking car," company representatives remind us. Yes, but more important, the G35 is a great c more |
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2008 Audi RS4 Sedan and Cabriolet
The Audi RS 4, as you may know, is Audi's Toyota Corolla-sized sedan with a 420-horsepower V-8 shoved under the hood. Obviously, it's a recipe for a big grin - especially as its chassis is easily up to the task of handling all that power. more |
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2008 Saab 9-3
Taking inspiration from the jaw-dropping Aero X concept car from a few show seasons ago (remember the one with the lift off canopy that slid forward like a fighter jet's), Saab has spruced up its 9-3 model line with a facelift. In the automotive industry, "fac more |
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2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
The tease is finally over: Porsche has released pictures and specifications on the 911 Turbo Cabriolet. more |
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2008 Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster
Just when you thought the SLR McLaren supercar would be slated for the slaughterhouse -- its sales are slowing in its fourth year on the market -- Mercedes has chopped its carbon fiber top off for a new lease on life. more |
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2008 Jeep Compass Rallye Edition
When Jeep first debuted a concept version of what's now the production Compass, it sported a rallye-inspired body kit, large, grille-mounted driving lights, and low profile tires with red striping. The point was to get the race car fans at the 2006 Frankfurt s more |
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2008 Audi RS4 Cabriolet
When Audi's RS4 sedan finally made its way to our shores last fall, we were told that no other body styles would be offered, despite the fact that an avant and a cabriolet are available in Europe. A recent talk with one of Audi's product planners revealed that more |
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2008 Volvo S40 Sedan and V50 Wagon
The baby-sized S40 was led the way for a new design era--especially within the cabin--at Volvo when it debuted in 2003, but now that the S80 and S60 have followed suit, the time has come for a freshening. Gone are the standard bits of gray plastic trim, and th more |
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