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Posted Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 by autos

TOP 10 - Audi RS4 to get supercharged V6, R8 V10 to remain NA

The next Audi RS4 will be supercharged, the R8’s V10 will be naturally aspirated and we won’t be seeing an Audi that’s smaller than the A1 supermini any time soon. That’s all according to a high-placed Audi source that CAR sat down with at the recent Q5 4x4 launch. Read on for everything our source had to say about Audi’s secret new model programme.

[ Source : CAR ]

TOP 9 - Mazda Kazamai concept unveiled ahead of Moscow debut

Mazda has unveiled the first official images of the new Kazamai concept ahead of the car's official debut on August 26 at the Moscow International Auto Salon. In Japanese, "Kazamai" means "swirling crosswinds." In English, that means "Nagare-styled compact CUV." If Mazda were to make a small crossover using the Nagare design language, it would probably look something like this. Only with four doors, because we all know that the 2-door configs are just to make the show cars sexier. So, does this mean that Mazda's working on a stylish, downsized CUV to join the ranks of the CX-7 and CX-9? Well, probably, given expensive gas prices and the resurgence of smaller vehicles in general. With any luck, it'll look this cool if and/or when it arrives.

[ Source : AutoBlog ]

TOP 8 - Web Rides TV pits the Audi R8 against the LS3 Corvette

The LS3 Corvette and the Audi R8 are have a similar purpose, but go about their jobs in completely different ways. The 'Vette is all about a big engine, with big power and pushing the rear wheels. The R8 utilizes a high-revving 4.2L V8 and AWD to keep the rubber firmly planted on the pavement. Both vehicles have over 400 hp, weigh in at under 3,500 lbs and have similar 0-60 times, but for the price of one R8 you could by a LS3 and Z06 Corvette.

[ Source : Web Rides TV ]

TOP 7 - AM General to produce Standard Taxi cabs?

It sure ain't pretty, though beauty, in this case, is likely in the eye of the beholder. A few years back, a new take on the taxi was provided by Standard Taxi, a company based in Troy, Michigan. The design for the purpose-built people hauler uses GM running gear and is able to haul four passengers in relative comfort. We hadn't heard a peep from the company until today when we learned that Standard is now working on negotiations with AM General to build the vehicle in its plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, where AM General builds the Hummer H2 SUV and SUT. So far, no announcements have been made regarding whether or not the plant would continue working full-time in the face of lagging Hummer sales, though we imagine that plenty of excess capacity is available. According to AM General, the deal would in no way impact the assembly of military Hummer models.

[ Source : Hummer Guy ]

TOP 6 - Late winner at Lime Rock

The first race after the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the Northeast Grand Prix at beautiful Lime Rock Park. A recent resurfacing and reconfiguration of the track presented a new challenge for the teams, who were taking on the new layout without any pre-race testing. Also the shortest track, Lime Rock presents a much different challenge than Le Mans and requires a different mindset. This has made for exciting and aggressive races the past few seasons, and this year was no different. Follow the jump to see the race results and find how who was the last minute winner.

[ Source : American Le Mans Series ]

TOP 5 - Top Gear : GT-R vs. Bullet train

Top Gear has turned its stellar production values loose on the GT-R. In the interest of compelling television, it's not just a review. In pursuit of hilariousness, May and Hamster set off on a bullet train to see if they can beat Clarkson to the final destination. It takes about the duration of the ride for Clarkson to figure out what half the buttons in the GT-R do, and May and Hammond don't have it any easier trying to communicate in Japanese to do simple things like figure out the train system and buy tickets. Hilarity follows, with part 1&2 after the jump.

[ Source : GTR Blog ]

TOP 4 - Another automated fine - thanks, HAL

Sure, they'll say it's for safety, driving on excessively worn tires is dangerous, but something more sinister is afoot. German firm ProContour has developed a tire tread depth measuring system that beams a laser at the wheels of passing vehicles and takes 430 million measurements per second to develop a three-dimensional profile of that tire. Tread depth and pattern are then calculated, and if there's less than .06 inches of tread or the pattern is clearly inappropriate (studded snows in the summer, for example), a citation is automagically issued.

[ Source : thenewspaper.com ]

TOP 3 - The New BMW 3 Series

Following its March 2005 launch, when it was hailed as offering a new level of achievement for the compact executive segment, BMW's class-leading, and most popular, car has just raised the bar again. The BMW 3 Series has been revised for September and now features a new interior and exterior appearance to combine with its benchmark powertrains and continued unrivalled driving dynamics. The model also comes with all of BMW's EfficientDynamics technologies for best-in-class economy and emissions.

[ Source : PresseBox ]

TOP 2 - Volkswagen could choose US site

Members of automaker Volkswagen AG's board were meeting Tuesday with discussions on the location for a new U.S. plant atop the agenda.

[ Source : BusinessWeek ]

TOP 1 - Court Finds Mitsubishi Executives Guilty

A Japanese court found Mitsubishi Motors and its three former executives guilty Tuesday of falsifying a report to the government in a fatal accident suspected of being linked to a wheel defect.

[ Source : Howell Times and Transcript ]

Comments

by mykillnaws on July 15, 2008, 10:10 am

now lets see 40 grands dealer mark ups
by pennethus on July 15, 2008, 10:11 am

No way, Jose. I don't think they could get more than ,000 up.
by shelly on July 15, 2008, 10:11 am

... Although... Come to think of it... There are some pretty dumb people out there...
by uprc on July 15, 2008, 10:12 am

This is going to be a long comment section.
by yannzola on July 15, 2008, 10:12 am

No kidding. I can't help but hate him. That's his 3rd GT-R.
by zenithuk on July 15, 2008, 10:13 am

After adoring the Skyline GT-R from afar for nearly two decades