2009 Sneak Preview: New and Future Mazda Cars

2009 Sneak Preview: New and Future Mazda CarsBeyond a grinning new front fascia, Mazda’s latest update to its iconic roadster brings a higher redline, a better shifter, and meaner sound, thanks to a resonance tube that pipes induction noise into the cabin.
Just like you, we always want to know what’s coming next from Detroit, Tokyo, [...]

BMW introduces exclusive M3 Edition models

Filed under: Coupes, BMW

2009 BMW M3 Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery
It’s difficult to make the new BMW M3 even more appealing, but that’s exactly what the boys from Bavaria are trying to do with the new M3 Edition models. The limited run of 2009 M3s feature a choice of four bespoke paint [...]

Audi reportedly shoots down electric R8 rumor for Frankfurt

Audi R8 V12 TDI concept – Click above for a high-res image gallery
Rumors in the European press that Audi would bring an all-electric R8 supercar (or an extended range EV that uses a diesel range extender) to the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in September have been denied by an Audi spokesperson. The anonymous Audi representative [...]

2009 Sneak Preview: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2009 Sneak Preview: 2011 Jeep Grand CherokeeThe Grand Cherokee’s styling is purely evolutionary, but Chrysler knows not to mess with a good thing – as the company faces extinction, it’s Jeep that’s most likely to survive.
2011 Jeep Grand CherokeeThe first alimony check rolls in.
Photo Gallery: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee – 2009 Sneak Preview – [...]

REPORT: California still wants EPA waiver to set emissions standards until 2012

Filed under: Trends, Government/Legal, Green

Even though President Obama’s new national CAFE standards will lean on the stricter California standards for support and there was broad agreement that a national standard of this type is the way to move forward, the devilish details could still cause a disagreement or two.
Problem One is that the new [...]