Subaru revealed the new 2.0 liter diesel Boxer engine earlier in the year inside both the Outback and the Legacy. Very soon it will be offered in the Impreza and Forester - but only to those in the UK. The two new models will feature the unusual horizontally opposed oil-burning engines - which will be revealed during the Paris Motor Show in October.
The Moscow Motor Show was like any other motor show in the fact that we were able to catch glimpses of some new models that we have heard about and have been waiting all year for. We have a list of cars that we will be sharing pictures and details about - but the one we want to start with is the Kesselman Mazda CX-7.
The Honda did a great job with the last generation Fit and was able to appeal to many consumers. They have put even more work into the new model by giving it a stronger version of the 4 cylinder 1.5 liter engine.
The Jeep J8 is a heavy-duty military specification Wrangler that has the ability to drive in the middle of a sandstorm for over five hours and through water that is 30 inches deep. The production version for the J8 will make its official debut during the Euro Jeep Camp 2008. However, there is some disappointing news that will come with this unveiling. Jeep has no plans to offer the J8 to civilians.
We reported (and told) that Martin Winterkorn – from the European division of VW would not be able to sell the brand new 2009 Golf Mk VI in the United States. We are happy to say that this is not true. Steve Keys – from the American division stated that there will be a Stateside production and it will be introduced this fall.
Rumors are flying around that Volkswagen has chosen not to sell the brand new Mk VI Golf in Autralia, Brazil, and the United States. The company has been experiencing financial problems and is looking to sell it only where they will make enough profit from the car.
It is sad to hear because the Golf is VW’s second highest selling car next to the Jetta and many of us are wondering what will become of the line if there is to be no new addition to the line-up. It will be interesting to see how it all turns out.
When the Hummer was first introduced consumers fell in love with it at once despite its bulky design and the amount it needed to fill it up with gas. Now however consumers have a different point of view on it and are starting to forget the love they once had for it and are trying desperately to get rid of it. Those who never got the opportunity to purchase one before no longer want to have one.
Airbags are an essential part of the car that helps to protect us and to keep us safe during an accident. Over the years the types of airbags that are used have evolved and are used to help everyone in the car.
Many vehicles are built with six or more airbags leaving no interior room for other inflatable supplemental restraints. Toyoda Gosei (it’s an offshoot of Toyota) is showing a prototype fitted with airbags designed to protect pedestrians–yes, those “innocent victims” outside the vehicle.
The first production version of the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 has been built and already shipped to a dealership in AZ. Only this first car is not for sale because it has already been sold. Craig Jackson – CEO of Barrett-Jackson – won the new car in an auction for $400,000. Now all he needs to do is pick it up.
Rumor has it that MINI is preparing to reveal a convertible version of the Cooper before the year is out. Whether that is true or not has not been confirmed. What is confirmed is the fact that they will be revealing their new SUV in Paris.