What 2008/2009 new car model will be the most significant? New Poll Added

New poll posted on what everyone thinks will be the most significant 2008/2009 new car model. I comprised a list that I felt deserved the nod, and will be getting the most buzz in 2008. Of course if anyone has any cars they suggest be added to the list, feel free to leave a comment..

iPhone Road Shots: Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3L 16v Cosworth

Thank you to Bryan for a great iPhone road shot of the classic Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3L 16v. This car was an answer from Mercedes to BMW's first generation M3. Mercedes teamed with Cosworth to produce a high revving quick little 2.3L 4 cylinder engine. Later models had a 32v 2.3L engine (Not brought to the U.S. unfortunately) These cars are getting really hard to find in good, original shape. In fact I search for them from time to time on Ebay motors and nice examples go for a high premium. Here is a nice example in Champagne (seem to see a ton of them in that color here in the U.S.)

If you have a cool iPhone road shot (or any other phone or camera for that matter) Please email pics to cartestride@yahoo.com

Top Ten Production Cars - 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - MSN Autos

Top Ten Production Cars - 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - MSN Autos

Here is a MSN autos link to some great upcoming production cars from the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Several I have already posted on including the Nissan GT-R, BMW M3 and Lancer Evo X. A few other intriguing cars featured are the Jaguar XF (hmmm.. those lines look very German influenced to me), Audi RS6 Avant (ahhh yes.. nothing more I love than German Wagon's stuffed with massive horsepower... an eye popping 571 to be exact!!!) and the monster Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with a earth shattering 514 HP!!! (as per my earlier review of the 2008 C class.. the thought of that much power in that car is something I just can't comprehend). In summary, looks like the Germans are back at the saloon power arms race!

The new V8 BMW M3 E92

Another great Fifth Gear video with Tiff driving the new E92 BMW M3. I have to admit I wasn't the biggest fan of the last model M3. Not that it wasn't a fantastic car.. Because it was! It just had lost the sleeper appeal it once had. The people who bought the last generation M3 seemed to buy the car for its flash and dance, rather than pure driving perfection.

The new E92 BMW M3 now has a V8. The first time BMW has strayed from the tried and true strait 6 in the M3. I haven't seen or driven this car yet so I shouldn't really form an opinion. But, from the looks of this video BMW have once again overloaded this car with computers and that stupid idrive. Maybe idrive is the future, but I think I'd rather be stuck in the past..