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Whereas "Godzilla" is just a nickname for the Nissan GT-R, the Geely King Kong is actually the name of a compact hatch set for sale in China. The little crazy-eyed car will be available with either a 1.5L or 1.8L four-cylinder with auto and manual transmissions available. ChinaCarTimes is speculating the hairy ape will be one of the cheapest cars on the Chinese lot with an auto, coming in at a bargain basement price of around 70,000 yuan, or about $10,000. The only real question here is what would a remake of the epic battle between King Kong and Godzilla look like? Our guess is Godzilla would rip its head off. In fact, we'll just call that fight right now. More »
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Volkswagen and Universal Studios will carve yet another notch in their media synergy six-guns later this year, when VW's Touareg appears in Universal's "King Kong," directed by Peter Jackson. The off-roader won't likely reprise the role of Sedan Chair Carried by Indigenous Servants, from the original, 1933 release, but rather interpret the part to include lots of casual traipsing through rainy, forrest-y terrain. Also expect the angry ape to probably not step directly on any of the Touaregs, or at least offer to exchange insurance information if it does. [Update: Ok, ok, the Touareg won't actually appear in King Kong, which will be set in the 1930s, but it will be part of an extensive tie-in campaign that plays on the Touareg's sutability for both back-lot and jungle duty. Plus, VW will show off a Kong-themed Touareg at the Frankfurt motor show next week (Thanks, Thomas)] More »
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