The new electric car from Chevrolet is on the way, we think. While we wanted to call it their newest hybrid, the company has consistantly expressed their desire for it to be called an electric with “range extender” – considering they only use gasoline to recharge the batteries. Ok, enough with the history lesson…

Kia will be debuting a new model – the Soul – during the Paris Motor Show and will be released April 2009. The new car is powered by a 1.6 or 2.0 liter gasoline engine. The UK will get the option of the 1.6 liter gasoline or diesel engine.

The Subaru Exiga has been spotted out in California undergoing some tests. The barely disguised Exiga has a very sleek and sharp look about it that clearly displays Subarus racing heritage. As is apparent from the photos the Exiga will be a large MPV style vehicle designed to fit 7 adults comfortably. The exiga is also rumored to be equipped with a panoramic glass roof, fold-out tables, and flat-panel TVs. On the outside the Exiga boasts a hood scoop borrowed from the Impreza STi as well as a rear spoiler and split twin tailpipes giving the car a very sproty look and feel overall.

Production of the Donkervoort D8 GT commenced last week in The Netherlands based factory. The Dutch specialty automaker is looking to produce 50 D8 GTs each year with an estimated entry cost of 90,000 euros. The D8 GT was originally unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show and has been in final development stages since. The car itself is an interesting car based upon the open-top D8 roadster but with significant improvements.

Mitsubishi has done it again! The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant takes the average sedan, and adds a sporty aurora to it, making it actually fun to drive.The first thing you’ll notice when looking at the Galant is the redesigned nose and tail. The front has a chrome grill, halogen headlights, and now fog lights. The tail has a wider rear window, redesigned taillights and a rear spoiler.