Volkswagen announced that its new special edition Wolfsburg Edition Passat is now available at dealers nationwide. Volkswagen will build approximately 6,000 of the special edition Passats.
The Wolfsburg Edition Passat is powered by a 2.0L 200-hp turbocharged engine mated a six-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission. Each special edition Passat sedan includes unique “Wolfsburg Edition” badging on the […]

General Motors has announced the 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid will have a starting base price of $22,695, including destination, which just makes it the lowest-priced hybrid on the market for 2007, undercutting the Toyota Prius by $100 and the Honda Civic Hybrid by $500. The IRS has certified that Aura Green Line buyers […]

Hyundai Motor has announced pricing for its all-new Veracruz large crossover. The new Veracruz is Hyundai’s first entry in luxury crossover segment and is targeted at the Lexus RX 350 — all at a price starting $11,000 below the RX.
The front-wheel drive Veracruz GLS will have a starting base price of $26,995 when it goes […]

One of two remaining original Auto Union Type D race cars from did not sell during a closed-bid auction held by Christie’s Auction House. The ultra-rare 1939 German race car is expected to be the most valuable car in the world. The Auto Union Type D is expected to go for around $12 million U.S.
The […]

Just a few weeks ago Consumer Reports announced its Top Picks for 2007 list. For the second year in a row, all of Top Pick cars came from Japanese nameplates. While the Japanese cars excel in tests, there are good alternatives, and there are many people that will only “buy American.” For the second year, […]

Volkswagen has announced that its limited edition Triple White New Beetle convertible is now available at dealers nationwide. VW will only build 3,000 units of the special edition New Beetle.
The Triple White New Beetle convertible features a bright white exterior paint, a white interior, and white convertible boot. The special edition also includes 17-inch ‘Oktopus’ […]

Nissan announced pricing on the all-new Sentra SE-R and Sentra SE-R Spec V last week. The Sentra SE-R, with its 177-hp 2.5L 4-cylinder engine mated to an Xtronic CVT with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, will have a starting base price of $19,400.
The Sentra SE-R Spec V, featuring a higher output 2.5L 4-cylinder delivering 200-hp and […]

Ford today announced prices for the new C-MAX at the Geneva Motor Show. The restyled C-MAX features a redesigned front end which includes Ford’s ‘kinetic design’ elements also seen on larger S-MAX. The C-MAX also features an available panorama roof, blue tinted glass, Bluetooth, Keyless entry and MP3 connectivity.
The new Ford C-MAX will start at […]

Ford of Europe today announced at the Geneva Motor Show that it will add three new flex-fuel models to its line up to reduce CO2 emissions. Ford said that its all-new Mondeo, and Galaxy and S-MAX MPVs will be available with flex-fuel powertrains from early 2008.
“Flexifuel technology offers us a real opportunity to make […]

Lotus Sport, the racing and performance arm of Lotus Cars, will unveil the Lotus 2-Eleven at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2-Eleven is a 1,477 lb track special based on a modified version of the aluminum chassis from the Elise. With a 252-hp supercharged and intercooled 1.8L engine, the Lotus 2-Eleven boasts a power to […]