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Volkswagen to bring back Phaeton

August 19, 2010 /

VW’s pursuit of becoming the king of sales is slowly taking shape with the upcoming relaunch of the Phaeton in the U.S. Most remember the failure of this vehicle the first time around but don’t use that as a measuring stick this time. Volkswagen has reworked this luxury sedan and sales appear to be strong in other markets. I’m pretty certain a fine tuned Marketing and PR campaign will put the Phaeton in a position to register some solid sales numbers. Maybe fine tuning the price might help too!

From AutoGuide.com:

BERLIN (Bloomberg) — Volkswagen AG plans to bring back the $85,000 Phaeton to the U.S., where the flagship sedan flopped and was withdrawn in 2006.

The Phaeton’s U.S. relaunch is part of the German carmaker’s aim of tripling its share of the world’s second-largest market by 2018.

“We have our eyes firmly set on the U.S. market,” Juergen Borrmann, director of Volkswagen’s plant in Dresden, Germany, where the Phaeton is built, said in an interview. The model for the U.S. will be completely redesigned and retooled, he said.

Read the full article here.

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Lamborghini to follow lead of Porsche?

August 18, 2010 /

Is Lamborghini going to follow the lead of Porsche and produce a 4 door sedan coupe? Check out the Estoque Concept and let us know your thoughts. Will the brand image of Lamborghini and a sleek roof line bring in the buyers and possibly change the game for super powered 4 door sedan coupes? Can’t wait to see a head to head between the Estoque and Panamera!

From AutoGuide.com:

With Porsche and Aston Martin making headway with their Panamera and Rapide four-door coupes, Lamborghini is apparently open to the idea of a four door sedan coupe similar to their Estoque concept car.

CEO Stephan Winkelmann is reported as saying to journalists that “a third model would fit Lamborghini very well”, and “a four-door car would be a very feasible approach.” But with the Estoque originally shelved in 2009 and sales down 18 percent versus last year.

The Estoque would need to give Lamborghini “a real leap” in sales for the company to justify the investment. While the four door coupe segment is currently on fire, there’s no telling whether the sector will continue to be hot, and a poorly timed introduction could spell doom for Lamborghini.

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Car Reviews, New Cars, News, Sports Cars

2012 Chevy Camaro Z/28 turning heads

August 16, 2010 /

The Camaro and Mustang duel will go to a new level once the Camaro Z/28 is released. The new Camaro offering is reportedly going to boast a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 pumping no less than 556 horsepower which will put in within reach of the Mustang Shelby GT500. Our friends at Insideline.com were able to obtain some spy shots of these two beasts taking a few laps at the track!


Another 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 sighting this week, and this time it was running shakedown laps with a 2011 Shelby GT500. Evidently, Chevy engineers have gotten wind of just how good the top Mustang has gotten, and are doing their due dilgence to ensure the supercharged Camaro won’t come up short in a burnout competition or anywhere else.

Last September we told you a resurrected Camaro Z/28, with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 making at least 556 horsepower, was about a year out, and as the months are fast running out, it shouldn’t be long before the official debut. It should be a very good auto show season.

Check out the photos here.

Car Reviews, New Cars, Sports Cars

2012 Mustang Boss 302 Unveiled!

August 14, 2010 /

Are you a Mustang fan? If so, you are going to love the new 2012 Mustang Boss 302! This brings back the days of the almighty 302 rumbling down the road. The Boss will sport a 5.0L V8 making 440 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque with upgraded clutch and serious “sound effects”. The Black and Red color combo on the Boss pictured hits the mark for this ride!

From AutoGuide.com:

Ford’s 2012 Boss 302 Mustang is destined to excited enthusiasts everywhere, but the car has been a poorly kept secret for fans of Grand-Am racing, who have watched Ford unveil a Boss 302R race car and slowly develop it into the 2012 Boss 302 road-going variant.

With a re-worked 5.0L V8 making 440 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, the Boss packs significant power upgrades over the standard 5.0 model. A re-worked exhaust and intake system are standard, with the exhaust using trick quad pipes that exit out of the back bumper as well as just before the rear wheels. The side pipes are mostly there to give an added boost in V8 rumble, but engineers have made the exhaust to be tunable via a set of discs that can alter the sound, and made the installation process for a set of aftermarket dump valves designed to be a matter of undoing a couple of bolts. An upgraded clutch and 3.73 rear end put the power to the ground, while a limited-slip differential is optional as are Recaro seats.

Read the full article here.

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Tips for Buying a Used Car with a Cash Advance

August 9, 2010 /

If have recently gotten a cash advance and decided to put down a payment on a used car, now is a good time to get a good deal. Here are some tips for buying a used car so you can get the best bargain.

Get a Vehicle History Report
Most reputable used car dealers will readily offer you a vehicle history report when you buy a used car. These reports tell a great deal of information about the car, including its accident history, the number of owners, and other information that would be beneficial to help a buyer make a decision. If the dealership does not want to provide you with a vehicle history report, look for another dealer.

Get Pre-Approved
You will likely get a much better loan and interest rate from your bank or credit union than you will from the auto dealership. Before you even go shopping, get approved for a loan and then look for a vehicle within that price range.

Consider Private Sellers
You can almost always get a better deal from a private seller than a used car dealership. If you have the cash handy, many private sellers will come down drastically on the price. The sight of some hundred dollar bills being fanned on the hood will go a long way in convincing a private seller to let you take the car for a reduced price.

Know Your Credit History
Knowing your personal credit score and history will help reduce any chance of being surprised when you go to the dealership. Your credit score will play a role in getting approved, and it will play a role in qualifying you for the loan. By knowing your score, you can have a better idea about what your interest rate is going to be so you can negotiate the ideal price.

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