Subaru Legacy and Outback, 2.0D - ‘08 Geneva Preview

Geneva Motor Show is getting closer and closer, therefore automakers are trying to gain some advantage by releasing some details about their new models. Subaru announced that they will unveil the Legacy and the Outback - both cars will be powered by the new 2.0-liter Boxer Diesel engine.

The design of these models will be very similar to the gasoline-generation, but with the Boxer Diesel logo to stick up from the rear end. The engine is Euro 4 compatible, it produces 147 HP at 3,600 rpm and 258 lb-ft torque at 1,800 rpm.

Personally I am not a fan of Subaru and the new Legacy backs me when I make this statement that it’s not a cool car.

The Third Generation of Suzuki Kizashi

Suzuki wants to prove that it can be a serious contender for any automaker as they prepare to unveil the Kizashi 3 Concept next year at the New York Auto Show. The previous Kizashi Concepts were very popular last year at Frankfurt and Tokyo Auto Shows.
The Concepts were based either on four-cylinder turbodiesel or V6 petrol engines, but rumors say that the new model will be a super cool completely new V8 engine and the Kizashi will sport an AWD powertrain.

It’s a good thing that the competition is intensifying and every automaker is trying to establish itself in all classes.

Ford To Unveil The New Focus CC At The Geneva Motor Show 2008

Ford of Europe is geting ready to unveil its new Focus Coupé-Cabriolet, at the Geneva Motor Show, next month. The hard-top convertible Ford Focus won’t be availabe in the US. The Focus CC is joining the European Focus family alongside the new ST and the upcoming RS.
The new Ford Focus CC is built by Pininfarina in Bairo, Italy, like the previous model. The Focus Coupé-Cabriolet can be equiped with three engine option and three trim levels: a 1.6-liter/100-hp and 2-liter 145-hp Duratec gasoline fours, and the 2-liter Duratorq turbodiesel with 136 hp, in either Trend, Sport or Titanium spec. Its stiff body is made to maintain handling integrity better then its competition: the Peugeot 308 CC and Volkswagen Eos.

956,000 matchsticks + too much time = obessive F1 fan

We all have different ways that we spend our time and money, but probably nothing quite like how Michael Arndt spent 6000 Euros and six years. The matchstick master built a full scale Mercedes-McLaren F1 car in his kitchen using 956,000 matchsticks and 1686 tubes of glue. The car can even be taken apart for easy transportation, which is good since at some point Arndt might want to leave his parent's house. Check out the gallery below to see the incredible detail and some of the building process.

Mercedes Unveils the new CLC-Class

A couple of weeks ago, Mercedes presented the 2008 CLC-Class which is destined to replace and to be a successful successor of the C-Class Sports Coupe. The new model is based on the old one, but the new generation looks good so they probably knew what to do with the design.
The sharp face of the new CLC, the taillights and the interior are the most important upgrades and they rely on these qualities to revive the C-Class. The car features communication and navigation system which can be voice-operated, also iPod integration and microSD card-slot can be an entertainment.

For the C-Class, Mercedes prepared four engines, two gas and two diesel, both with the latest technology in fuel economy. Customers can choose from three different gearbox configurations, six-speed manual, five-speed automatic for 4-cylinders engine and the famous seven-speed automatic gearbox for 6-cylinders engine. Also buyers can opt for a sports package which consists of 18-inch wheels and paddle shifters for automatic transmission.

Mercedes-Benz announced that the cars will be available for shipping for European market as of May 2008.

The Unveiling Of Nissan 370Z At Paris Motor Show In October

According to Autocar, Nissan is preparing the revised version of the Nissan 350Z. It is rumored that the revised 350Z will become a 370Z because it will be powered by the same 3.7-liter engine as the Infinity G37. With the introduction of the G37 it was only a matter of time before Nissan changed the 350Z’s motor, because the G and the Z have the same engine. The announcement of this super-car is good news for fans all over the world. The Nissan 370Z is expected to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show this October, so we will have to wait until then to see this extraordinary Nissan car.

Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT Tuning

We have found a state of the art tuning version Porsche Gemballa Mirage GT. We have no comment, just take a look at the pictures to see a well done tuning.

Geneva ‘08 Preview: Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Sketches

We are expecting Mitsubishi to unveil a Sportback version of the Lancer at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, next month. The new sketches look alike the old ones, but are modified a little and might be the release version. The new Sportback will probably be powered by a 2.4-liter engine, while the Evo version will use the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with all-wheel-drive system. We shall see when we get to the Geneva Motor Show, in March and we’ll definitely let you know.

YES! 3.2 Roadster Coming To The US

Fortunately for our readers from the US and Canada, the YES! 3.2 roadster will start shipping for them starting this month. The car looks very sexy and has a powerful engine, that comes in two options. The first is a 3.2-liter V6, naturally aspired that produces 255hp and accelerates from 0 to 60mph in less than 5 seconds. The second option includes the same 3.2-liter V6, but turbocharged that produces a whopping 355hp and it only takes the car 3.8 seconds to reach 60mph. Also you have the possibility to upgrade the car to 415hp, so you can reach a top speed of 200mph.

Along with the engine options, there are others, like seat heating, navigation and everything you need, if you afford it, of course.

Fiat 500 Cabrio Expected At Geneva Motor Show, In March

Fiat wants to remember everyone about the good old days, so they thought that it would be a good time to unveil the new soft-top Fiat 500. The Fiat 500 will be unveilled this March at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will have a similar roof mechanism to the old 500 and it will also have a retro design. The car will have a glass rear window and dors which are fully framed. At Geneva they will also unveil the 500 Abarth SS, which will be powered by 155bhp delivered from a 1.4-litter turbo engine.