2008 Porsche Cayenne
January 17th, 2007
When the Cayenne spy shots made their way around the internet, many people speculated that the bigger air intakes carved out of the facelifted bumper implied more power. What do you know, those people were right. The official word out of Stuttgart is that, along with a facelift, the Porsche people hauler will be the recipient of mild gene therapy in the form of a new line of direct-injection gasoline engines, a first for Porsche vehicles.
2008 Porsche Panamera
December 6th, 2006
Buyers and consumer are looking forward to the long awaited 2009 BMW 5-series. Early illustrations show toned-down creases and edges, less-busy details, and a more sophisticated overall appearance. A longer wheelbase will boost rear seat room, while a wider track and a slightly lower ride height give the car a more ground-hugging stance. Inside, there’s a new instrument panel, an optional head-up display, and a center console angled toward the driver.
The drivetrain goes high-tech with brake-energy regeneration teaming with adaptive alternator control, a start-stop system with an upshift indicator for manual transmissions, plus biofuel- and synfuel-capable engines.