As of this weekend, Audi has announced plans to bring the A3 TDI to our shores!
This is very exciting news as the A3 TDI that was piloted on the Audi Mileage Marathon was able to achieve more than 50 miles per gallon. Obviously, this is a highly respectable number.
What's next to follow suit? Hopefully the A4 TDI -- I am crossing my fingers on that one.
For the full details, go here.
rp
6.1.09
Porsche YOY Sales Depress
Considering the other automakers to report sales, Porsche held its own by suffering from a 24 percent decrease year-over-year.
According to Porsche, the firm said that it saw stabilization in December; however, I remain skeptical as many families found themselves tightening their belts in anticipation of Christmas.
2009 will prove to be an interesting year for all of the automobile manufacturers; however, Porsche has several important new products which will innovate the brand and its market share.
For a further breakdown of the numbers, follow along here.
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According to Porsche, the firm said that it saw stabilization in December; however, I remain skeptical as many families found themselves tightening their belts in anticipation of Christmas.
2009 will prove to be an interesting year for all of the automobile manufacturers; however, Porsche has several important new products which will innovate the brand and its market share.
For a further breakdown of the numbers, follow along here.
rp
Porsche Increases Holdings In VW
As of yesterday, Porsche has taken increased holdings in Volkswagen.
This means that Porsche now controls more than 50 percent in VW.
For more details, go here.
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This means that Porsche now controls more than 50 percent in VW.
For more details, go here.
rp
5.1.09
Infiniti FX: Infinitely Outrageous
The Infiniti FX35 is competing in a rough class these days; mid-size sport utility vehicles. Although the company likes to claim it is a crossover, crossover schmossover I say.
Source: rp
It is an SUV with serious sporting intentions that when questioned it would most likely respond in a Patrick Bateman way: "I want to fit in."
Its exhaust makes you wonder if it is a Nissan 350Z or an Infiniti G37; however, at the end of the day it is still a 4,300 lb. vehicle.
Catch up on the whole piece here.
rp
Source: rpIt is an SUV with serious sporting intentions that when questioned it would most likely respond in a Patrick Bateman way: "I want to fit in."
Its exhaust makes you wonder if it is a Nissan 350Z or an Infiniti G37; however, at the end of the day it is still a 4,300 lb. vehicle.
Catch up on the whole piece here.
rp
Vintage Diesels Could Rack Up One Million Miles
A fantastic feature I came across in The New York Times detailed a chap, who actually lives relatively close to me, who owns several 1970s and 1980s 300-series Mercedes-Benz diesels.
"IF Detroit sold a car that could withstand 30 years of hard driving and cost less than $7,000, its main industry would be in a better place than it is today.
But while a new-model car with such credentials does not exist, Tom Cucciniello may have found the next best thing.
Cucciniello, co-owner of a linen supply company here, is the proud proprietor of three beautiful old Mercedes Benz diesels: a 1979 300D, a 1983 300SD and a 1985 300D. The cars have already logged an average of 170,000 miles apiece, and Mr. Cucciniello reckons that together they have a million more to go"
Read more here.
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"IF Detroit sold a car that could withstand 30 years of hard driving and cost less than $7,000, its main industry would be in a better place than it is today.
But while a new-model car with such credentials does not exist, Tom Cucciniello may have found the next best thing.
Cucciniello, co-owner of a linen supply company here, is the proud proprietor of three beautiful old Mercedes Benz diesels: a 1979 300D, a 1983 300SD and a 1985 300D. The cars have already logged an average of 170,000 miles apiece, and Mr. Cucciniello reckons that together they have a million more to go"
Read more here.
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