Car Updates

Now that Lauren has headed off to the other side of the world (Mozambique to be precise), and no doubt will be struggling to get any sort of internet access, I'm free to post car stuff again, without threat of reprisals.

So here goes - got a lot to catch up with, given it's the Detroit Motor Show this week.

First up (not necessarily in importance) is Ford's new connectivity system - way too difficult to write about here, so just check out Jalopniks coverage.

Next is Jag's new concept, showing they're finally getting away from the old school looks, and moving towards what I personally believe is Jag's real history - maintaining a link to the past while actually movning styling forward - after all, the E-Type wasn't exactly a copy of an Aston, was it?


My new favorite car (even though it doesn't exist) is this little Fiat 500 Abarth. Lots of speculation here, but the thought of a tiny car with plenty of power showing up some of the big american cars just appeals to me in a big way. Even the red stripe looks cool.

Next up is Audi's monster Q7, with a V12 TDi engine that pumps out way too much power, and even more torque, followed closely by the Mazda with the unpronouncible name.