VW Asks Chrysler to Stop Producing the Slow Selling Routan for a Month

Well it looks like VW's attempt at a badge engineered Chrysler minivan is not going over so well. According to The Windsor Star, Chrysler workers are going to stop building the Volkswagen Routan, which is based on the Chrysler Town & Country.

VW has asked Chrysler Canada to stop producing the Routan due to inventory build up for the month of February. Currently Chrysler has been producing 300 Routans a day with about 29,000 already shipped to dealerships.

VW has only managed to sell a few thousand Routans.

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VW Confirms that the VW Polo is Headed to the US

Volkswagen Group of America CEO Stefan Jacoby has confirmed that VW is going to sell the small Polo in the US.

VW feels that following last summer's record gas prices, US consumers are more open to smaller more fuel efficient vehicles. Eventually gas prices are going to rise again, which would increase demand for a vehicle like the Polo.

The Polo fits in between the Toyota Yaris and Honda Fit in terms of size.

Volkswagen development chief Ulrich Hackenberg recently told the Automotive News that "The small-car segment is the fastest growing segment in the U.S. and that Oil prices will rise again and that will drive small car sales up further.”

It's not known when the Polo will go on sale in the US, but production could take place at Volkswagen’s Puebla, Mexico plant.

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Audi A7 Concept Headed to Detroit

Next month Audi is going to unveil the A7 concept at the Detroit Auto Show in addition to the V10 version of the beautiful R8.

The A7 is Audi's version of the Mercedes CLS, which basically means its a four-door sedan with coupe-like styling. According to sources the couple-like lines of the concept mirror those of the production version. In addition to the concept version of the A7 and the V10 R8, Audi is also going to unveil a new diesel-powered vehicle. Rumor has it that it could be a new diesel powered A4 or maybe even the Q5 SUV.

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Mercedes-Benz Hybrids Headed to the US

Mercedes-Benz has already unveiled the S 400 BlueHYBRID, but now comes word that Mercedes is also working on hybrid version of its E and C-Class sedans.

After the S-Class hybrid arrives, the E-Class hybrid will be released in 2010 based on the next-gen sedan. By 2011 a C-Class hybrid will also be released based on the refreshed model.

"We have decided on hybridization on all our cares in the future and so far we have had a lot of questions and excitement, but I don't know how that will translate into a take rate," CEO Dieter Zetxche said at the Paris Motor Show.

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Another Teaser Image Released of Lamborghini's New Four-Door Coupe

Lamborghini has released a fourth teaser image of its upcoming four-door coupe concept. This is likely to be the last teaser since the concept is set to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show this week.

Details remain scarce about Lamborghini's newest model other than the fact that the coupe is going to be built on all-wheel-drive architecture and will be powered by Audi's 5.0L twin-turbo V10.

Stay tuned.

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Widebody Smart ForTwo by Konigseder (Smart 451)

Austrian tuner Konigseder had developed a wide body kit for the new Smart ForTwo named the Smart 451 that adds some extra width to car, along with less than awesome flower graphics on the exterior.

This widebody allows the fitting of larger 5-spoke 17-inch alloys that makes the tiny car a bit more aggressive. Konigseder also added a set of Eibach sport springs that bring the ForTwo closer to the ground.

[Source: DubDaily.com, Koenigseder.at]

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Audi A3 Cabriolet Unveiled Just in Time for Winter

Audi officially unveiled the all-new A3 Cabriolet today.

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Very Rare Vinaccia Painted Ferrari 430 Scuderia !!!

What a wonderful example of Ferrari`s wide variety of colors!

This is a one of a kind “Vinaccia” painted Ferrari 430 Scuderia!!!

Vinaccia” painted Scuderia Parking Video

[Source YouTube.com]

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600 HP Rinspeed ‘Le Mans’ PORSCHE 911 Turbo

Rinspeed has announced its ‘LeMans’ tuner program - now your 997 turbo won’t feel deceptively slow any more.

The party starts with reasonably tasteful ground effects, and a new rear wing. Under that wing you get a 600 hp powerplant featuring new turbos, new intercoolers, and of course, new intake and full exhaust.

Now that you can get to 60mph in 3.3 sec, and a top speed of 343 kmh, you are going to want the brake kit (Massive discs, 8 piston calipers for the front, 6 for the rear) , and the LeMans adjustable suspension.

Lastly, to avoid being laughed at everywhere, be sure to check the box for the 20″ wheel package. The new Rinspeed designed aluminum rims are shod with ultra wide super low-profile tires (245/30 front and 325/25 rear sizes.)

No prices given as yet, but we would recommend budgeting about $60K worth of pocket money (plus the cost of your 997 Turbo.)

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The 612 was presented to British Police as a pace car (of sort) to accompany ...

Its pretty awesome to think that as a police officer in England you might have the opportunity to drive a specially prepared Ferrari 612 on your daily traffic patrol routine! Thats right folks, Scotland Yard has just been handed the keys to a brand spanking new ‘Blu Tour de France’ Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.

The 612 was presented to British Police as a pace car (of sort) to accompany the 1500 miles of the UK leg of Ferrari’s 60th Anniversay Relay, a worldwide tour that has already been through the Middle East, Far East, North America, Parts of Europe and arrives today in the UK.

The 612 will be driven by officers from 5 law enforcement agencies across the UK passing through the British Isles from Belfast to Silverstone making appearances in Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and London. All drivers are volunteers and are driving in their free time. I am pretty sure that nobody had any complaints about not

This version of the 612 is packed with all the toys you would imagine a ‘Limited Edition British Police 007 style’ car should have including rocket launchers, 20mm M61 Vulcan and flame throwers as well as the Ferrari GTS Handling package (why is this even an option on the 612 ?).

Just like the Lamborghini LP640 that was loaned to them back in November for the MPH ‘06 show in Birmingham, this 612 isn’t for keeps.

[Source: autoblog.com]

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