2006 May - egmCarTech (2)

Audi to Start Q5 SUV Production

Posted: May 24, 2006

Filed under: Audi

Audi said some 1,700 workers will be involved in the production of the Q5 SUV that will join the Audi Q7 in its upcoming SUV lineup. Audi will be investing $383 million in the production of the Audi Q5 and expects to start building the SUV in the beginning of 2008. No dates on availability [...]

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Aston Martin Rapide to Become a Reality

Posted: May 23, 2006

Filed under: Aston Martin, Industry News

Ulrich Bez, boss of Aston Martin, has confirmed that the Aston Martin Rapide concept will finally become a reality and go into production. The four-door sedan will hit showrooms before Porsche’s Panamera, which is due out in mid 2009. Aston Martin will producing 300 to 500 of the Rapide model and will have a 5.9 [...]

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MINI Cross Country Trip!

Posted: May 23, 2006

Filed under: BMW, Industry News, MINI

MINI USA is planning a “MINI takes the States” trip, a cross country rally for MINI Cooper owners. The trip will be 3,123 miles and starts in August at the Monterey Historic Automobile Races in California. The trip will last two weeks and will end at the Lime Rock Vintage Festival in Connecticut. So if [...]

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BMWs Start/Stop Feature to Save Gas

Posted: May 23, 2006

Filed under: BMW, Industry News

According to UK’s AutoCar magazine, BMW will start offering a start and stop feature in its cars that cuts the engine when the driver has his/her foot on the break and starts it up again when the release it. Various models including the 1, 3 and 5 Series will carry the future. Of course this [...]

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Consumers Want More Gadgets in Cars

Posted: May 23, 2006

Filed under: Industry News

A survery done by Accenture consultancy found that consumers want more gadgets and gizmos inside their cars. The survey showed that consumers like electronic communication gadgets especially if they make them feel more secure. It also showed that consumers will be willing to cash out more money for more electronics if needed. The picture above [...]

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Porsche Cayman to Cost Under $50,000

Posted: May 23, 2006

Filed under: 2007 Releases, Porsche

Porsche has officially stated that the new Porsche Cayman will cost buyers just under $50,000. The Porsche Cayman has a 2.7 liter flat six-cylinder engine that pushes 245 horsepower. The standard Porsche Cayman will have a 5 speed manual transmission and there will be an optional six speed Tiptronic and six speed manual transmission. Going [...]

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Top 10 Small Cars

Posted: May 23, 2006

Filed under: Industry News, Top 10 Lists

While fuel costs rises, everyone is taking a look at those small compact cars we just seem to pass a glance at everyday. So here is a list of BusinessWeek Online’s Top 10 Small Cars:
Best fuel economy – Toyota Prius
Best cargo room – Scion xB
Best performance – Dodge Caliber
Best luxury – Audi A3
Best reliability – [...]

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GM Says New Engines Will Save Fuel

Posted: May 23, 2006

Filed under: GM

GM will be introducing 19 new engines and transmissions in their 2007 models. The models will include a new hybrid system and a fuel-saving V-6. GM also said that it will offer 400,000 vehicles that can run on E85 ethanol in 2007. GM’s 2007 Chevrolet Impala is the first V-6 engine that saves fuel by [...]

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Ferrari 430 Gets an Airbag Exemption

Posted: May 22, 2006

Filed under: Ferrari

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided to give Ferrari a break on the airbag rules for the 430. The US government had banned sales on the Ferrari 430 after the 2006 model due to the interior design that didn’t provide sufficient protection for women and children in abnormal seating positions. But now the NHTSA [...]

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No Diesel from BMW Until 2008

Posted: May 22, 2006

Filed under: BMW

The CEO of BMW, Tom Purves, is saying that BMW won’t be offering any diesel engine cars in the US until 2008. The reason for the delay is the tough emissions standards in California. While Purves says that the performance of the diesel engine BMWs are fantastic, he stated the BMW won’t make the move [...]