And then there were two... the comparison continues!

 So after going to multiple dealerships, we narrowed our comparison to two cars.  We felt that the Honda Accord coupe and the Altima coupe were just not what we were looking for.  We wanted a RWD coupe that would provide more driving pleasure and were willing to forgo the superior interior finish of the Accord coupe for a sportier feel from the Mustang V6 and the Genesis coupe.  The dealership had quite a few 2011 Mustang GT's and I got to test drive a Mustang GT California edition.  What I loved about the GT was the great power and torque from the 5.0 liter V8 and what impressed me the most was the rumble of the V8.  However,...

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Alfa Romeo's return to the US delayed until 2013

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is not pleased with the designs for US bound vehicles.  Marchionne is also apparently displeased with the new Chrysler designs coming out of Detroit.  It's comforting to see an automaker's CEO taking such a vested interest in the design of its vehicles, instead of settling for mediocrity.  Not only am I not a fan of Chrysler's or their designs, but to me they are dead last in both design and innovation.  It's understandable, they struggled to stay alive and needed to be rescued by Fiat, but that doesn't mean that they weren't terrible cars before the credit crisis.  Even Ford and GM...

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Battle of the under $30k V6's: Auto POI's first Comparison Preview

So the inspiration for this comparison is an actual comparison that me and my friends are genuinely having to decide which coupe works best for a twenty something year old to upgrade to from a Honda Civic.  We are going to be testing all four of these cars, but are currently looking at the numbers.  So this post will incorporate our research and opinions and our final verdict. We narrowed our search down to these 4 vehicles which we felt could match our criteria: sporty coupes, with the V6 option, for around $30k.  We have an American muscle legend and in my opinion, the best of the big 3 American muscle cars, the Ford Mustang....

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KEEP RIGHT, PASS LEFT!

On my 4am drive to work; a fresh cup of coffee in my hand, window cracked just enough for me to feel a slight breeze but not too much to make me shiver and house music blasting from my speakers, I noticed something.  I noticed that at 4am the drive is serene it's peaceful, and for not having slept much, it's relaxing.  I realized that not having anyone on the road makes driving all the more pleasurable.  That, if I decided to wake up on a summer's morning at 4am it would be to drive the empty roads with the windows fully down, no coffee, only adrenaline keeping me awake.  In memory of the late David E. Davis; "God does not...

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Audi Quattro Concept

Ok so I know my posts have been BMW-centric to say the least.  So here's a story from Audi: production of the Audi Quattro concept could become a reality.  The car based off of the S5 platform will be powered by a 2.5 liter 5 cylinder engine punching out 400+ hp, my guess is we'll see a tuned version of the engine found in the TT RS.  Set above the S5, as almost a consolation prize for not bringing the RS5 to the US, does the Quattro actually fill the void?  I don't think so, a tuned TT RS on an S5 platform does not replace the RS5.  That does not however mean this won't be a pretty cool car...

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BMW X1M

BMW is reportedly working on an M version of their new X1 compact SUV.  Taking the engine off the 135i, this answer to Audi's Q5 could potentially have around 350hp similar to that of the 1 series M.  With the addition of an X5M an X6M, and potentially an X1M; is the BMW M division losing its focus? To keep it short; I think so.  BMW's M brand has always been for the driving purists, creating road going sports cars with the perfect blend of everyday driver cars and track day performance. M cars are not just street cars for the track, nor race cars for the road, they are a unique brand for those who love drivi...

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BMW M5 Concept Revealed!

The next generation M5 Concept has been leaked and we take a look at what the BMW M division engineers have come up with. Styling features include all the upgrades to be expected of any M car including: aggresive body panel upgrades, wider stance, larger and sportier wheels and tires, M3-esque front and rear bumpers, and a more powerful engine. Key features include: a V8 M TwinPower Turbo engine to replace the V10 of the outgoing model.  The engine is a 4.4l twin-turbo V8 with an impressive 555 hp at 5,750 RPM and peak torque coming in at 501 lbft  from 1,500 and 5,650 rpm.  Personally, I think this is a great decision to scrap...

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BMW 6 Series Convertible 650i full road test car review - BBC Top Gear - BBC Top Gear

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F30 BMW 3-Series Predictions

IS THIS WHAT THE NEW 3 SERIES WILL LOOK LIKE? The car that has been named one of Car & Driver's 10-Best 20 years in a row is due for a re-make and given Adrian van Hooydonk's transition from Chris Bangle's conservative designs of the past for a more aggresive and progressive design; could we see a 3-series closely resembling a smaller version of the new 5-series?? What I want to know from the online community is what they think of the new design, what types of engines will power the new 3-series, and any other thoughts or predictions for this sure to be 21+ time 10-Best award winner. My thoughts:The styling will certainly resemble a smaller,...

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Mission Statement: To create a point of connection for all those interested in the Automotive Industry that allows participants to share ideas, opinions, and insights.  To connect people from all walks of life in the online community with shared interest in the Automotive Industry.  This blog will analyze current events and trends in the Automotive Sector and allow for discussion amongst its participan...

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