2007 August - egmCarTech (2)

Officially Official: 2008 Mercedes C-Class Estate revealed

Posted: Aug 31, 2007

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz today unveiled the new estate version of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate holds a larger load capacity than any other luxury estate in its class, holding a maximum 1,500 liters.
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate C 200 CDI gets a fuel-economy of 47mpg while a single tank of fuel lasts over [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2008 Audi A4

Posted: Aug 31, 2007

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Audi

The 2008 Audi A4 was revealed earlier this week with 5 boring images. Then we found some images of the 2008 Audi A4 with an S-Line package that were a little more exciting. Well now we bring you 16 more images of the new car for you to enjoy.
Just so you know for the U.S., [...]

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Frankfurt Preview: Toyota RAV4 Cross Sport

Posted: Aug 31, 2007

Filed under: Toyota

Remember earlier this week (like 3 days ago) we told you about how Toyota will be unveiling a new small concept car along with a new redesigned RAV4 Cross Sport. Well, the good folks over at Carscoop, did some digging through German press release and came up with some info.
According to their findings, the Toyota [...]

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Infiniti G37 to get all-wheel-drive

Posted: Aug 31, 2007

Filed under: Infiniti

Customers and dealers have been begging Infiniti to add an all-wheel-drive G37 coupe to the lineup. According to InsideLine, the folks over at Nissan just might listen and a G37 coupe with all-wheel-drive may be just around the corner.
While Nissan hasn’t confirmed any timing as of yet, the current addition of an all-wheel-drive system on [...]

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Audi at Frankfurt: Two new models being revealed

Posted: Aug 31, 2007

Filed under: Audi

During Audi’s press conference at the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Audi’s Chairman of Board, Rupert Stadler, will unveil two new models. We already know that one is going to be the brand new 2008 Audi A4, but what about the other?
Rumors on the internet point towards the new RS6, but it may just be [...]

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First Look: 2008 Audi S8

Posted: Aug 31, 2007

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Audi

The Audi crazy guys over at Fortitude, have dug up some pictures of the 2008 Audi S8. The 2008 Audi S8 follows the same refreshening as the new Audi A8 with new exterior mirrors, new wheel designs and new-look LED taillights.
However, Audi hasn’t touched the 5.2 FSI V10 engine that produces 450 horsepower. The 2008 [...]

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2012 Lexus GS-F in the works? Watch out M5

Posted: Aug 30, 2007

Filed under: Lexus

The BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG and the Cadillac CTS-V better hold on to their butts. According to MotorTrend, Lexus is working on a 2012 Lexus GS-F that is powered by the 5.0 liter V10 engine found in the Lexus LF-A supercar.
While details are a bit sketchy, Lexus engineers are said to be protecting the [...]

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Spy Shots: BMW X5 ‘M’ caught again with more evidence

Posted: Aug 30, 2007

Filed under: BMW, Spy Shots/Renderings

Spies have captured what’s being called the BMW X5 ‘M’ prototype. Caught near Munich, these latest shots show strong signs of an upcoming ‘M’ variant X5. From the images you can see revised front fascia with larger intakes to provide cooling air to the engine bay and brakes.
This isn’t the first time we’re seeing a [...]

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A lot more info: VW Passat four-door-coupe

Posted: Aug 30, 2007

Filed under: Spy Shots/Renderings, Volkswagen

Last week we brought you spy shots of a Mercedes CLS inspired, Passat four-door coupe. The car was caught somewhere in the southwest going under some hot weather testing. While not much information was available at that time, we went on hunt for more about the four-door-coupe from Volkswagen.
What we know: The Passat four-door coupe is [...]

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2008 Chevrolet Malibu pricing revealed

Posted: Aug 30, 2007

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Chevrolet, GM

Chevrolet has just announced the pricing of the 2008 Malibu mid-size sedan. With a starting MSRP of $19,995 for the base LS model and $22,790 for the hybrid, Chevrolet hopes to steal some market from the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
Along with the LS and Hybrid, the Malibu lineup includes the 1LT and 2LT trim [...]