2008 Volkswagen Tiguan Launched in Russia

Heidi Klum and Seal from and earlier marketing engagement



Russian customers can now also purchase the 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, which, like the Passat and Jetta, is produced at the Volkswagen plant in Kaluga.

2008 Infiniti M35

Infiniti M35
Base MSRP: $43,900
Base Invoice: $40,343
Engine: Gas v6
Fuel: 3.5l/213
MPG City/Highway: 16/23
Transmission: 5-speed a/t
Doors: 4
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive

2008 Maybach 57

Maybach 57
Base MSRP: $343,250
Base Invoice: $338, 325
Engine: Gas v12
Fuel: 5.5l/336
MPG City/Highway: 10/16
Transmission: 5-speed a/t
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Doors: 4

2009 Audi A4

A4 is Audi's volume model, its bread and butter. How to make it more appealing, which for Americans means larger and more fuel-efficient at the same time, is a problem they’ve solved. The new A4 is longer and wider, has a longer wheelbase and more standard content, yet is similarly priced (price not yet announced) and weights only 40 pounds more than the car it replaces.



The last time Audi introduced an all-new A4 was at the 2001 Frankfort auto show. As before, the 2009 model is new from the ground up, with new styling that emphasizes its width and length, and low roofline. The popular import is 2.1” longer and has a greater, more stable track (distance between wheels) that has grown by 1.8”.

Its low, wide design shapes emphasize this width. Look at how the headlamps and fog lamps are broad and narrow. That makes us think wider. Everything on the front is both substantial, and appears wide. The rear end, connected by what Audi calls a “tornado line” between the headlamp and tail lamp, is also subtly pinched to appear wider. Side views show an upswept character line near the doorsills that looks fast and improves body strength.



Inside, and Audi holds the benchmark for automotive interiors anywhere near its price range, the new A4 features a variety of colors and textures, up to S-line leather seats with inset ventilated Alcantara (very grippy) seat panels. The A4 continues as an entry-level luxury car, an entry sports sedan. And, with the longer wheelbase there is, finally, decent legroom for rear seat passengers.

Complete article at The Auto Channel

Honda New Car Models Lead Gain in Japan Vehicle Sales

Takeo Fukui, president and chief executive officer of Honda Motor Co., poses for a photograph during the launch of the new Freed minivan in Tokyo, May 29, 2008. Photographer: Haruyoshi Yamaguchi/Bloomberg News


Honda Motor Co., Japan's second- biggest carmaker, led a rise in domestic auto sales in July, after its new models spurred demand.

Toyota Motor Corp., Japan's largest carmaker, and Honda are introducing new and revamped models to lure buyers to showrooms as higher gas prices and decade-high inflation squeeze consumer spending in Japan. Toyota brought out the Alphard and Vellfire minivans while Honda unveiled the Freed in May.

``The new models may provide a quick boost to sales,'' said Takashi Aoki, who helps manage about 130 billion yen at Mizuho Asset Management Co. in Tokyo. ``But the effect won't last.''

Honda gained 29 percent to 40,449 units. Nissan reported a 5.9 percent sales increase to 50,098 vehicles, while Toyota's increased 5.6 percent last month to 139,669.

There was one extra selling day last month compared with last year. Also, sales last year fell after an earthquake disrupted production.

Toyota, Honda, Mazda Motor Corp. and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. have all introduced minivans in the past three months to boost sales.
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