Jun

2009 Most Wanted Cars Revealed

Posted by Brian Published in Aston Martin, BMW, Cars, Ford, Industry, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Mustang, Nissan

As far as car preference is concerned, one has to wonder which among the many vehicles launched in the market would make the grade. While there are different categories to which these will be determined, Edmunds.com reveals the most recognized cars as voted for in 15 categories.

“Car enthusiasts have very strong opinions and we’re glad to provide them with opportunities to express themselves by voting for Most Wanted, commenting on blogs and otherwise engaging in our community,” said Scott Oldham, Editor in Chief of Inside Line.

Speed Under $30,000 – 2009 Nissan 370Z
Speed Over $30,000 – 2009 Nissan GT-R
Convertible Under $30,000 – 2009 Ford Mustang
Convertible Over $30,000 – 2009 Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Luxury Under $30,000 – 2009 BMW 128i
Luxury Over $30,000 – 2009 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
Hauling Under $30,000 – 2009 Ford F-150
Hauling Over $30,000 – 2009 Toyota Tundra
Commuting Under $30,000 – 2009 BMW 128i
Commuting Over $30,000 – 2009 BMW 335d
Family Under $30,000 – 2009 Honda Accord
Family Over $30,000 – 2009 BMW X5
Instant Classic Under $30,000 – 2009 Nissan 370Z
Instant Classic Over $30,000 – 2009 Nissan GT-R
Best Concept Car – Lamborghini Estoque

(Source) Press

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Apr

Shanghai Motor Show Opens in China

Posted by Brian Published in Business, Cars, Industry

China may be the only country right now that is showing positive sign of life as far as the car industry is concerned. Hence, with that in mind, the Shanghai Motor Show officially opened in China to which carmakers are expected to unveil 13 new models.

China has just overtaken the US as the world’s largest car market, with buyers spurred on by government incentives. US and European car sales are sharply down in the global recession.

Porsche kicked off the show on Sunday night by unveiling the Panamera, the German luxury carmaker’s first foray into the sedan segment. In another world premiere on Sunday, German automaker Daimler AG unveiled the remodelled Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG sedan. AMG sales nearly tripled in China last year.

The company says it expects government incentives to give sales of luxury cars a major boost this year. Beijing has introduced tax cuts on fuel-efficient cars and incentives for people in rural areas to buy newer models.

Organizers say the Auto Shanghai 2009 will feature 13 launches, mostly from local brands, but up from five at the show two years ago.

Most Chinese carmakers have so far focused on competing mainly on price with basic and often rudimentary vehicles, leaving foreign-branded cars to sweep up the mid- to high-end segments.

The show opens to the public for a week starting on 22 April.

(Source) BBC