New Cars

Exciting New Cars this year include Audi, Chevrolet, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, and Pontiac, among many others.

Audi's contribution to new cars this year is the pricey A8 L 12-cylinder Quattro starting at $118,910. With the legendary sure-footed Quattro all-wheel drive, superb handling, and 0-60 mph 0-100 km/h in five seconds; this car looks and feels like a million bucks.

The BMW M6 with a 500 horsepower V10 engine and a seven-speed SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox) transmission make driving loads of fun. The SMG transmission offers the driver two modes of operation and several shift programs in each of those modes. In manual mode, there are six shifting options available to control gear changes. In automatic mode there are five choices. BMW has kept the weight down through extensive use of Carbon Fiber Composite for the roof and various body panels.

Cadillac's XLR-V with 443 horsepower from a 4.4-liter V8 commands respect. You can tell the difference between the XLR-V and the standard model by looking at the mesh grille, the bulging hood, and the special multi-spoked wheels.

Chevrolet had perhaps the biggest car news of last year with the C6 Corvette. And, not resting on their laurels Chevy upped the ante again with the Corvette Z06.

The Z06 with 505 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque from a hand-built LS7 engine running through a six-speed transmission and 0-60 acceleration times estimated at 3.7 seconds keeps the Corvette tops as America's "muscle car".

Besides the GTO, Pontiac's new cars include the G6 concept which is a four-passenger sedan with futuristic styling, and may eventually replace the Grand Am. The G6 is powered by a supercharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine, producing 285 horsepower and 272 lbs.-ft. of torque.

The Pontiac Solstice has a 2.4-liter, 177-horsepower engine geared to a short-throw five-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Solstice comes with standard 18-inch, five-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.

Leasing takes away the worries associated with buying, as well selling a car. A good car lease requires almost no down payment.

Whether buying new or used; or selling a vehicle, first check a reliable car price guide such as KBB (Kelley Blue Book), Black Book, Red Book, or the NADA Used Vehicle Guide.

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