http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog A new vision on Sports Cars Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:19:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, will launch its exclusive mid-engine R8 in autumn this year in India. The spectacular model which carries the name and the genes of the five-time Le Mans winner combines its superior performance with the unmistakable design proportions of a pure sports car and a ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/audi-will-launch-super-sports-car-r8-in-india/ Lexus's SC430 coupe-convertible and Toyota's Avalon family sedan could be on the Japanese manufacturer's chopping block according to reports emerging from Japan. Lexus had initially scheduled a redesigned SC to go on sale by 2009, which was later on pushed back to 2011. And now reports have started emerging that the ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/lexus-sc-toyota-avalon-on-the-chopping-block/ The Hyundai Elantra is an economic compact car with handsome styling and nice lines from Hyundai of South Korea launched in 1991. The Elantra was formerly sold as the Lantra and the Avante in some Australian and European markets. This gave rise to disagreement from other motor manufacturers, and the name ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/used-car-hyundai-elantra/ Sonic Automotive Inc. is lowering its earnings forecast for the year, citing lower-than-expected car sales in the second quarter. The Charlotte-based automotive retailer expects its full-year net income from continuing operations to range between $1.65 and $1.85 per diluted share, down from previous estimates of $2.35 to $2.50 per diluted share. “The ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/sonic-cuts-earnings-forecast-as-car-sales-drop/ Buying a used car is a mine field. There are so many things to look out for, it is hard to know where to begin being wary. Here are some things to look out for. 1. Decide on the right car for you. This may mean not getting what you want, ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-buy-a-used-car/ LOOK, it depresses me as much as it depresses you but oil may reach $170 a barrel before the conker season or the bubble bursts. Everyone has their own idea about how this may happen. Perhaps the oil fairy will magically boost OPEC production by 3,000 per cent or the elusive ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/ford-focus-econetic-road-test/ If jewelry is a woman's best friend, then a car is a man's baby. A lot of guys out there are looking for the best deals on cars. They either want to change their old cars or look for a new car. But in order to get a new car, ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/best-month-to-buy-a-car/ BMW plans to export nearly 500 electric versions of its Mini car to California, company sources said. The Electric Minis are being built at the Mini factory in Oxford, England, without engines, gearboxes or fuel tanks, then shipped to Munich, Germany, where they are being fitted with electric powertrains. BMW sources told ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/bmw-to-build-electric-mini/ Chevrolet will unveil a small crossover - Cruze at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. Growing concerns on fuel economy and pollution legislation around the world has compelled most auto makers to re-align their vehicle lineup to reduce carbon footprints. General Motors has not lifted the veil on what this ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/chevrolet-cruze-launch-at-paris-motor-show/ Upcoming cars in the Indian market Here are details on some of the new cars which are soon going to be available on sale in the Indian market. Tata is clearly aiming to launch the Nano model in the festival season around October. Audi is all set to launch their new A4 model. Porsche ... http://www.ecarjunction.com/blog/upcoming-cars-in-the-indian-market/