2008 Releases - egmCarTech

Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400

Posted: Jun 15, 2009

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi keeps teasing us with models that we don’t get in the United States (well, just Evo variants). Today we get new pictures of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ400. Sold through Ralliart UK, the Evo X FQ400 is a meaner and faster Mitsubishi Evo that we’d love to get our hands on.
Power comes [...]

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets new direct-injection engines, becomes most fuel-efficient C-Class

Posted: Jun 04, 2009

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Hybrids, Green News, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz unveiled three new engines with direct-injection technology that will make the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class the most fuel-efficient C-Class ever.
First up in the lineup is the new C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY which is powered by a 170-hp engine with a peak torque of 295 lb-ft. That will accelerate the C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY from 0 [...]

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403-hp Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 goes on sale in the UK next month

Posted: May 26, 2009

Filed under: 2008 Releases, 2009 Releases, Mitsubishi

The new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 is the “fastest most extreme version of Mitsubishi’s motorsport derived machine” and it will never make it to the United States. Sorry, we’re just being brutally honest with you guys.
The new 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X FQ-400 will be going on sale next month in the UK with [...]

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Video: 2008 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

Posted: Dec 17, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, 2009 Releases, BMW, Nissan, Videos

The fastest production Nissan ‘Z’ has landed and is ready to change the sports coupe segment forever – well, according to InsideLine. Powered by a 3.7L VQ37VHR that makes 332-hp, the 2009 Nissan 370Z offers Porsche Cayman S performance for a price that’s significantly below – at $29,930.
The folks at InsideLine decided to pin the [...]

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Ford to offer employee pricing starting next week

Posted: Nov 15, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, 2009 Releases, Ford, Industry News

It was bound to happen. Ford has finally announced that it will try to boost U.S. sales with a new employee pricing program that could start next week. According a source familiar with the program, Ford will offer employee pricing in the U.S. on most of its 2008 and 2009 lineup.
Reuters is reporting that Ford [...]

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Hyundai offering $4,000 cash-back on 2008 Veracruz

Posted: Nov 05, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Hyundai, Industry News

Besides Hyundai’s Genesis sedan and coupe, the Korean automakers Veracruz crossover turns quite a few heads. Winner of the 2008 MotherProof.com award for Top New Vehicle Choice for Families and a contender for the 2008 Motor Trend SUV of the year, the Veracruz is one of the best-selling vehicles in its segment. Well, we have some [...]

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First Drive: 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder

Posted: Jun 16, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Porsche, Reviews

The 2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder made its U.S. debut in April at the 2008 New York Auto Show. We were lucky enough to be invited out by Porsche last week to take the new Boxster RS 60 Spyder, which pays tribute to the 1960 Type 718 RS 60 Spyder, around the Barber Motorsports [...]

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Chrysler raises prices by 2 percent on 2008 models

Posted: Jun 16, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Chrysler, Industry News

Chrysler has told its dealers that it will raise prices by 2 percent for most of the remaining 2008 models. The price increase, which will start today, will be carried over to the 2009 models. According to executives, the price increase comes from the rise in prices for commodities such as steel.
“The average 2 percent [...]

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X MR coming to U.S. in June

Posted: May 22, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Mitsubishi

Following the introduction of the $32,990 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR, Mitsubishi will be bringing the more advanced 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR to the U.S. next month.
The Evo X MR is powered by the same 2.0 liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC engine that produces 295 horsepower and 300 ft-lbs. of torque. However the MR [...]

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Review: 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X – Faster, But Not As Furious

Posted: May 15, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Mitsubishi, Reviews

The redesigned Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is quicker and more refined than before, but has it gotten too civilized?
by Jim Gorzelany
ForbesAutos.com
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the rally-inspired version of the company’s Lancer economy car. It packs a strong turbocharged engine in a compact package, making it quite fast. The “Evo,” as it’s called, has grown up [...]