Edmunds Roundup: July 21, 2009

The latest highlights from Edmunds.com and its blogosphere.

Straightline: 2010 Audi A5 2.0T Starts at Under $40,000
It is now slightly less expensive to get into an Audi A5 . Buyers, who opt for the four-cylinder engine and a manual transmission, can get the stylish coupe for $36,825 including the destination fee. Follow the link for more details on the available packages.

Auto Observer: 100,000 Plus Car Shoppers Waiting to Buy, Edmunds.com Calculates
Edmunds.com analysts have been noticing a surge of people whose research hasn't yet translated into vehicle sales. Their data points to a correlation between the unemployment rate and the average trade in mileage. Will the upcoming cash for clunkers program, be the spark that gets these buyers off the fence?

Green Car Observer: Pricing Announced for the 2010 Lexus HS 250h
Lexus' first dedicated hybrid will go on sale this August. Pricing begins at $35,075. This is a $7,055 premium over the top of the line Toyota Prius. Follow the link for more details on the available packages.
 
Auto Observer: Pontiac G8: The World's Best Car Nobody Was Buying
The Pontiac G8: a car that was simultaneously the high and low point of Pontiac's tumultuous history. Auto Observer's Bill Visnic best summed up the G8's quandary: "Problem was, all the love from this horde of enthusiasts, supporters, cult appreciators and basement bloggers never extended to hitting the showroom and actually buying one."

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Ron Montoya July 21, 2009, 1:00 PM

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