2008 Releases - egmCarTech (2)

2008 and 2009 Toyota models get a slight price increase

Posted: May 02, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, 2009 Releases, Toyota

Toyota today announced its new MSRP for certain Toyota and Lexus models that will be effective mid-to-late May 2008. While the new 2008 Sequoia, 2008 Tacoma, 2009 Corolla, 2009 Matrix and the Lexus IS-F pricing will remain unchanged, other models will see a slight price increase.
The 2008 Yaris sedan and hatchback will get a price increase [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2008 Ford Kuga

Posted: May 02, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Ford

In an attempt to piss you off and make you jealous this lovely Friday afternoon, we are bringing you brand spankin’ new images of the Ford Kuga. Why would you be pissed off? Well, there is no word yet whether the Ford Kuga will ever make its way to the stateside. You may express your [...]

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2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR pricing announced

Posted: May 01, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Ford, Tuner Cars

At the 2008 New York Auto Show, Ford announced that it will build an additional 746 units of the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR for 2009 in order to meet demand. 571 of the 746 will be allocated for the U.S. Originally Ford had planned a production run of only a 1,000 units for 2008.
Getting behind [...]

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2008 Ford Focus ST ready for sale in UK

Posted: Apr 28, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Ford

Following the Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattro, here is another reminder that the Europeans are much luckier than us here on the stateside. Ready to go on sale at dealerships across Great Britain on May 1, Ford today announced the new look for the turbocharged flagship Ford Focus ST.
The new 2008 Ford Focus ST is [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2008 Bentley Brooklands Coupe

Posted: Apr 25, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Bentley

Bentley has just released a slew of new 2008 Bentley Brooklands Coupe images for us to drool over. We’re going to stop talking and just let you check out the pictures.
Refresher: Power comes from 6.75 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 530-hp and 775 lb-ft of torque. As with the Arnage, the engine is mated to a [...]

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Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2008 BMW M3 Converitble (UK launch info)

Posted: Apr 25, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, BMW

BMW has just released the UK press release for the 2008 BMW M3 Convertible, and while most of our U.S. readers could care less, we do have to accomadate our UK readers as well. However cheer up Americans, we do get to check out a whole new set of brand spankin’ new images of the [...]

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Review: 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione test drive

Posted: Apr 24, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Alfa Romeo, Reviews

Alfa Romeo plans to re-enter the U.S. market in grand style with the expressive and powerful 8C Competizione.
by Lawrence Ulrich
ForbesAutos.com
Alfa Romeo, one of the more romantic names in the automotive industry, is whipping up a rare delicacy to tempt Italian-car fans and trumpet its return to the United States: the 8C Competizione.
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They don’t call it mellow: 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Yellow Edition

Posted: Apr 24, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, GM, Saab

Just in time for the hot weather and the tops to go down on convertibles, Saab is re-introducing the much sought after yellow Saab Convertible in a special edition 9-3 convertible.
The 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Yellow Edition is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 210-hp mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard [...]

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Pirelli comes back to the UK

Posted: Apr 11, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Tuner Cars, Volkswagen

Okay we’re not exactly sure what’s going on here but Volkswagen has released a press release stating that after 25 years, the iconic Pirelli name is set to make a return to the Golf GTI range. So what was that last year in May? Anyway, we’re not complaining since we have two new hot pictures [...]

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG pricing revealed

Posted: Apr 01, 2008

Filed under: 2008 Releases, Mercedes-Benz

So we’ve been waiting on the official press release from Mercedes-Benz on the U.S. pricing for the new C63 AMG but haven’t heard anything as of yet. We even begged them to tell us at the 2008 New York Auto Show, but the models at the stand knew nothing besides the fact it’s coming out this [...]