Archive for January, 2009
Posted on Friday, January 30th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
For first time in 20 years, Audi is putting out its first Super Bowl Ad.
The idea is to show Audi putting old luxury on notice with a high-speed journey though luxury automobiles in American history, sending the message that some things are best left in the past.
Starring Jason Statham from Transporter movie series. Makes [...]
Posted on Friday, January 30th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it will discontinue production of the S2000 sports car. The production for all regions will conclude by the end of June 2009.
The S2000 made its debut in 1999, as a genuine open FR sports car with what was at the time the world’s top level, high performance 4-cylinder [...]
Posted on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
WhatCar? is a sort of ”Consumer reports” magazine of cars in Europe; Their online counterpart is a consumer reports mixed with a site like ours – dishing out ratings, advice, reviews and classifieds new and used in Europe. The magazine is considered prestigious and their picks are touted out by manufacturers in promotions and what not.
This year [...]
Posted on Monday, January 26th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
News is bad these days – companies seem to be falling over one another in a rush to announce layoffs, plant shutdowns and more.
On one hand companies lay off employees or ship jobs overseas and on the other hand, at the same time, whine why their customers are all broke. Ironic isn’t it ?
In midst [...]
Posted on Friday, January 23rd, 2009 by
Sri Narra
The main theme of Volkswagen was clean diesels – less fuel, fewer emissions and lower costs.
Volkswagen is supposed to have some of the best diesel engines for cars and they do exceedingly well in Europe. Its in this context, Volkswagen seems be bent on making a diesel push in US. The plan is to sell clean [...]
Posted on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 by
Sri Narra
One thing that stood out during this years Detroit show was the fact that, hardly any new trucks or pickups were introduced.
The other thing was how the new vehicle launch presentations paled in comparison to past shows- you can probably tell from the videos we posted. After the AIG (post bailout) sandals and the state of current economy – [...]
Posted on Thursday, January 15th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
Pictures of the New Limousine.
History – Cadillac and the U.S. Presidency
· Incoming U.S. President Barack Obama will ride in an all-new Cadillac Presidential Limousine, continuing a long tradition of Cadillac limousines serving many U.S. presidents.
· The latest Cadillac Presidential Limousine is a completely new design and succeeds the previous edition DTS Presidential Limousine that debuted in 2004. [...]
Posted on Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
Details of new Honda Insight and Toyota Prius are out. Here are pics to compare
Personally, being working class blokes, we are still in wait and watch mode on the hybrids – feel they are much better alternative for the limousine types; Given the tough times – hopefully strong competition between them will drive prices down for all [...]
Posted on Monday, January 12th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
New BMW Z4.
Finally a hard top BMW Z4 (20 sec for retraction and real glass rear window !).
This is one car, in this years show, we are glad to see reborn. More aggressive, very well balanced and elegant flowing design. Better visibility for both the driver and passenger compared to the previous model. Comes in no less [...]
Posted on Monday, January 12th, 2009 by
Sri Narra
In the order they appear in the video.
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Spark
Cadillac CTS Sports Wagon
Chevy Cruze
Cadillac Converj
Few Notes :-
Chevy Spark – if they can stretch it out a bit and make it four doors – it has potential to go against Honda Fit.
Cadillac Converj – is a concept car.
(Music in video is courtesy of Trance Planet by NeXuS – [...]