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What makes a difference 20 inches and 1,000 lbs. The last inhabitants of the Autoblog Garage is the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. You may recall that a few months we have tried out one of the big dogs from the Benz lineup, the S63 AMG and came away somewhat impressed by the technology, but shaken by the driving experience. This time we had the little brother of the family and found what may well be the best driver of the car in the Daimler current lineup. Had given birth since the C-Class was in the 80s as the 190E, Mercedes and BMW is a back and forth, the rivalry in the high-performance compact sports sedan / coupe segment. Since the M3 has grown and developed over the past two decades, so has the Stuttgart challenger.

Like the original M3, the line began with the four-cylinder 16-valve-190E-2.3-16 and has a range of V6 and V8 engines developed. Despite the nomenclature, the latest edition is packed with the 6.2-liter AMG V8 drops with power and torque. Can the latest C63 eventually overthrow the M3 from his throne? Read the rest of this entry »

The Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan minivans revolutionized transportation of the family when they were introduced in 1983. No matter which Volkswagen had sold people-friendly vans for decades, Chrysler has been “magic wagon” that came to define the mini-van for the Americans. With the car decent road manners based, easy access sliding doors and smart packaging, mini-vans quickly replaced the break, because our world helped Wally-bound tanks. Minivan sales peaked at more than 1 million sales in 2002, but the following year, guests discover something else: the SUV.

During the night, mini-vans and their drivers turned into punchlines – an emblem for those who had given up driving excitement. Despite the usefulness of the traditional minivan, maneuverability and fuel efficiency, the masses flocked to Hummers and GMC Denali SUV, but the reign was short lived. Soaring fuel prices have helped make family friendly links between the new hot commodity, but Toyota – even with its line of CUVs responsible – had not abandoned the mini-van for the ‘moment. In fact, Toyota predicts that the market will grow by minibus from 30 percent in the coming years (to reach approximately 600,000 units), that young families make their empty nest once again appreciate the intrinsic qualities of a car based on the box with sliders. But while the minivans are probably practice they are far from cool.
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Versatile, Technology-Filled Vehicles Lead in Growing Entry-Level Segment

(NAPSI)-A few tips from the automotive experts make it easier to find the coolest ride without emptying their pockets.

Used For instance, the editors of kbb.com Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new-and-vehicle information, recently named 2008 Top 10 coolest new cars under $ 18,000 for each driver to find a cool car on a budget.

This gas-sipping bunch provides more than just affordability and efficiency. They offer the latest technology and versatility of space for all areas of life. With options like navigation, hard drive music storage, voice-controlled iPod integration, Bluetooth phone connectivity, push-button start and leather seating, the possibilities for functionality, comfort and great cars abound.

Looked at their choice, the kbb.com editors safety, driving fuel economy, interior size, comfort, technology, the car-fun-factor, as well as the highly subjective “cool” factor. Read the rest of this entry »