April 30, 2008

[Redwood]

-First Test: 2008 Dodge Challenger
-2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 - Short Take Road Test
-Road Test: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT
-Alpina B7 vs. Audi S8
-Drive over Water: Chinese Man Challenges Gravity
-Mazda forced to design a 'disassembly' line after odd sea disaster
-Audi launches sportier TT
-Top 10 Dirt Cheap Cars (thanks Cody)
-High Tech Cowboys of the Deep Seas: The Race to Save the Cougar Ace (thanks Ed)
-Audi launches California driving program - Two-day R8 program to cost $3,495
-VW Says There's "No Timetable" for Passat R36's U.S. Debut - but Jetta SportWagen's on the Way
-GM reports net loss of $3.3 billion
-2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe: Exterior and Interior Details Scooped
-Video: BMW’s Head Designer Shows us the M1 Homage Concept
-ZF modifies 8-speed auto for stop-start capability
-Video: GranTurismo creator takes the Nissan GT-R to 193mph
-Honda Accord: Best-selling vehicle in March, outsells Malibu and Camry
-Video: BMW X6 ‘Clay’ commercial
-Poll: Would you rather buy the BMW 135i or the 335i?
-Engine of the Day: Ford Windsor V8
-Nissan develops X-by-wire Murano concept, saves weight and adds room
-BMW to launch electric city car by 2012
-New safety standards threaten eco-friendly cars
-Sorry, your SUV is now worthless
-VIDEO: smart fortwo crash test leaks out of IIHS
-GM appoints four "brand czars" as part of realignment plan
-First Drive: 2008 Shelby GT500KR, Part 1

[Paul]

Re: April 30, 2008

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...or_battle.html

Subaru has gone to town on the Impreza WRX STi. The Spec C edition has a mildly tweaked bodykit, including a rally-inspired roof scoop and the brand’s trademark gold alloy wheels. Most importantly, though, it has lost a lot of weight. As with previous generations of the Spec C, the newcomer gets a lightweight roof, aluminium boot, compact 12V battery, thinner glass and a smaller fuel tank. The revisions shed around 70kg from the STi’s kerbweight, so the Spec C tips the scales at 1,400kg (3080lbs).

Power upgrades for the 296bhp 2.5-litre turbocharged flat-four are expected to be minimal, but when combined with the weight reductions, the Impreza should rival the Evo X MR for performance. Both models are due to hit Japanese showrooms later this year. Official imports have yet to be confirmed, although grey importers are likely to bring the pair to the UK.