Subdude Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 I jsut read on VWVortex that the Golf Cabrio is coming back. If they can get the cost down, it will be a sure hit. But where does that leave the EOS? I know they don't run in the same circles, but I think a lot of people (i.e., women) buy an EOS but would be perfectly happy with a cheaper Cabrio. Or maybe it will be another Europe-only option. All I know is VW has some pretty serious sales goals and they aren't going to make it with the Jetta and NMS alone!Autoblog has a rumor that VW is interested in buying Ferrari from Fiat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Autoblog has a rumor that VW is interested in buying Ferrari from Fiat.If they do... I wonder what kind of effect this will have the designs of both VW and Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Autoblog has a rumor that VW is interested in buying Ferrari from Fiat.This isn't likely to happen considering that VW owns Lamborghini.If they do... I wonder what kind of effect this will have the designs of both VW and Ferrari.In the unlikely event that it were to happen, it would be combining of engineering rather than design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 16, 2010 Author Share Posted November 16, 2010 This isn't likely to happen considering that VW owns Lamborghini.Boy, I wouldn't be too sure. VW has proven a lot more interested in expanding its portfolio than worrying about competition with itself. They also have Bugatti competing in the high-end market, and Skoda and, to a lesser degree Seat compete with VW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Boy, I wouldn't be too sure. VW has proven a lot more interested in expanding its portfolio than worrying about competition with itself. They also have Bugatti competing in the high-end market, and Skoda and, to a lesser degree Seat compete with VW.Yes, but they don't have apples to apples competitors within their brand.Seat and VW aren't direct competitors. VW > Audi > BentleyPorsche > Lamborghini > BugattiSkoda and Seat have automobiles in similar segments, but they aren't direct competition.Them buying Ferrari would give them two ultra-competitive brands in the same market.What they might do is simply buy an equity stake to piggy back on Fiat's most profitable brand. Fact is, we won't know until the silly Europeans do something silly. I think it would be tragic though. Part of what has kept both companies innovating is their competition with each other (Lamborghini and Ferrari). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Interesting, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Subdude...looks like you're more on point that I thought...Marchionne admits Fiat might sell of Ferrari ahead of mergerIt still doesn't make sense to me. The idea of Ferrari and Lamborghini being head to head competitors within the same company just seems nutty.That said, no matter which car one chooses to buy, VW wins, so who knows.I do know that buying Ferrari would barely dent VW's cash position though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Seat and VW aren't direct competitors. VW > Audi > BentleyPorsche > Lamborghini > BugattiSkoda and Seat have automobiles in similar segments, but they aren't direct competition.Skoda especially has a lot of overlap with VW. After all they're all built on the same platforms. One reason that Skoda has become so popular is that people view it as a way to buy VWs for less. There are many many examples of direct competitors being sold within the same company (witness Peugeot Citroen), but after GM pruned its brands VW seems the most extreme case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 2011 Chrysler 200 (Sebring under new skin.) Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) LA Auto Show is back. 2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible Link Edited November 17, 2010 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) 2012 Nissan Murano....Convertible Link Edited November 17, 2010 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) 2012 Nissan Quest Link Edited November 18, 2010 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 blah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 2012 Nissan QuestThat's just weird....blech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 That's just weird....blechCompared to the new Odyssey, I like this box better. However, I actually like the Sienna the best. OMG, I can't believe I'm opining on minivans styling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 OMG, I can't believe I'm opining on minivans styling...LOL -- I hear ya....we're getting old !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) LOL -- I hear ya....we're getting old !! I'm still a HUGE R-class fan, but I can't get my partner to even consider the "black hearse" as he refers to it. *sigh* it would look great in the driveway. Edited November 19, 2010 by travelguy_73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 2012 Saab 9-4x Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 2012 Bmw 6-Series Convertible Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 2012 Audi A6 Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) No pics of the BMW 1 M Coupe yet? Edited December 10, 2010 by u080570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Looks like singapore and vancouver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 No pics of the BMW 1 M Coupe yet? BMW M-Modified 1 Series. The 1 Series M Coupe uses BMW's twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six, and while early estimates had the car pumping out as much as 350 horsepower, the final numbers are: 335 hp and 332 pound-feet of torque – exactly what you get out of this engine in the current Z4 sDrive35is The car's ECU has an overboost function that provides an additional 37 lb-ft of twist at full tilt, and with your foot pressed hard into the right pedal, 0-60 will happen in just 4.7 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited at – you guessed it – 155 miles per hour. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I love that orange color. This thread makes me want to buy things I can't afford, I should block it or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 2011 Chrysler 300 Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I don't know why but I can't edit my post. 2011 Chrysler 300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Is that an analog clock on the dash? If so it's fitting, I think Chrysler's are fugly and have horrible styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Is that an analog clock on the dash? If so it's fitting, I think Chrysler's are fugly and have horrible styling. Hey, don't be dissing analog clocks! I have one in my vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) One styling trend I really like is the more creative use of lighting on new cars. This is really starting to become as much of a brand statement as the common grill shape or (the bad trend) of taking the same car and blowing it up to 120% (7-series), or shrinking it to 70% (3-series). IMO, BMW started it with the angel eyes way back in 2001ish, and now it is finally catching on with nearly all automakers. Cooler shapes and lighting of taillights, LED DRLs (which are running the risk of becoming passe), LEDs all over the interior, etc. While I'm a bit partial, I thnk VW/Audi has nailed it. My CC doesn't have LED taillights, but I love the "alien-eyes" effect at night. My favorite might be the 2011 Q7's taillights. Beautiful! Edited December 14, 2010 by travelguy_73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I have to agree with you travelguy. The way Audi makes their headlights/LEDs with the little curve at the bottom makes it look like it's not had enough sleep and is pi$$ed. I love it. Also, I think I saw a Bentley or an Aston Martin with some mean looking LEDs up front. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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