Friday, March 11, 2005

2005 Audi A8

Introduction The A8 debuted as Audi's flagship sedan for the 1997 model year, replacing the Audi V8, which was discontinued in North America after the 1994 model year. The A8 3.7 was dropped after the '99 model year, and in 2000 Audi added the extended-length A8 L to the lineup. The second-generation A8 debuted in the 2004 model year. New for 2005The A8, intially only available in the L extended-length version, is available in a standard wheelbase for 2005. The 4.2-liter V8 receives a slight horsepower increase for the new model year, and the A8 is available with a 450-horsepower W12. Specifications Engines 4.2L 335 hp V8 6.0L 450 hp W12 Transmissions 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive

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Thursday, Mar 10, 2005

2005 BMW X5

Introduction
The X5 represents BMW's first foray into the popular sport-utility-vehicle marketplace. Billed as a "Sports Activity Vehicle" by its maker, the X5 is designed to handle like a true BMW. The X5 was unveiled in Detroit at the 1999 North American International Auto Show. By the end of its second model year, the X5 became BMW's second best selling series.
New for 2005
Automatic climate control and Dark Poplar wood trim are both now standard on the X5 3.0i, with Light Poplar and Maple Anthracite optional at no additional cost. Park Distance Control is now standard on the X5 4.4i.
Specifications
Engines 3.0L 225 hp I6
4.4L 315 hp V8
4.8L 355 hp V8
Transmissions 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive
6-Speed Manual Overdrive

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Wednesday, Mar 9, 2005

Insane vans

In Japan, it's not always wise to specify a bodykit...

...in case you end up looking like a twat

Apparently reverse parking assist puts three grand on the used value

Clearly this guy couldn't afford the paint job too

Tuesday, Mar 8, 2005

Gibbs Aquada

Gibbs Technologies has developed High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology that could transform cars into amphibians. To showcase this new technology, Gibbs built the Aquada, an amphibian vehicle that
debuted in late 2003. While the British company eventually hopes to license the HSA technology to large automotive manufacturers, they are currently focused on selling the Aquada at a cost of £150,000 ($271,318.90).

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Monday, Mar 7, 2005

Importing Your Car into the U.S.

This page provides information for importing a vehicle into the U.S., including requirements of the U.S. Customs Service and those of other agencies. Since requirements are subject to frequent changes, contact information has been provided for the agencies mentioned. Be sure to contact these agencies (particularly EPA and DOT) before importing your vehicle.

Imported motor vehicles are subject to U.S. safety standards, bumper standards, and air pollution control (emission) standards. Most vehicles manufactured abroad that conform with U.S. safety, bumper, and emission standards are exported expressly for sale in the United States; therefore, it is unlikely that a vehicle obtained abroad meets all relevant standards. Be skeptical of claims by a foreign dealer or other seller that a vehicle meets these standards or can readily be brought into compliance. Nonconforming vehicles entering the United States must be brought into compliance, exported, or destroyed.

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