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2009 Toyota Corolla Unveiled! Is it Still too Boring?

Toyota has unveiled the all-new 10th generation Toyota Corolla at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The new 2009 Corolla is basically the same car that is sold in Europe and other parts of the world. It will be available in five trims: standard, LE, XLE, S, and XRS. There will be two engines offered: a 1.8L four-cylinder with dual-VVT-i...

2009 Toyota Matrix Unveiled…Does This Look Better than the Mazda3?

Toyota has unveiled two new models today, the all-new 2009 Corolla and the equally new Matrix (Corolla Matrix). Think of the Matrix as a Corolla 5-door or a Corolla wagon and because of this it has the exact same engines. The Matrix comes with either a 1.8L 132 horsepower engine or a 2.4L 158 horsepower engine. Three models are going...

Honda Accord Coupe HF-S Concept Unveiled

Honda has unveiled the Accord HF-S Concept at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. According to John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda, "The Accord HF-S Concept provides a glimpse into the future of vehicle customization." The car features a body kit comprised of carbon fiber, new bumpers and LED driving lights. A dual port exhaust system has also been...

Hyundai Releases Official Photo Renderings of Its Upcoming RWD Coupe

Hyundai has released the first official photo renderings of the automaker's upcoming rear-wheel-drive coupe. The Concept Genesis Coupe that will eventually make it into production form is going to be officially unveiled in a few weeks at the LA Auto Show. We'll be there first hand to show you the photos. It is rumored that the coupe is going to get...

Hummer H3T Pickup Will be in Showrooms by Q3 2008

GM has confirmed that the Hummer H3T pickup truck will arrive in dealers sometime in Q3 2008. The new truck will be built in Shreveport, LA and the automaker is investing $73 million in the plant. GM remains quiet on the final details of the new truck. The H3T concept was unveiled in 2003, but according to recent spy photos...

Pontiac G8 GT Shows up at SEMA in Vibrant Orange

Pontiac has unveiled a slightly modified version of the upcoming Pontiac G8 sedan at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The vibrant orange color of the show car is definitely going to grab attention at the show. The orange theme also carries over into the inside of the car with the leather inserts, door panels and instrument panel all covered...

Chrysler Kills off the PT Cruiser, Pacifica and Dodge Magnum

It was rumored earlier this month that Chrysler execs have been discussing the possible killing off of their slowest selling models. Well according to The Detroit News, Chrysler execs are going to decide today to kill off the slow selling PT Cruiser, Pacifica and Dodge Magnum. PT Cruiser sales are off 27 percent this year, and Pacifica and Magnum sales...

Pontiac Solstice SD-290 Race Concept Unveiled

Pontiac has unveiled the newest concept version of the current Pontiac Solstice. The Potiac Solstice SD-290 Race Concept is meant to bring back memories of the early competition race cars. The concept is a single seat racer with the windshield, side glass, convertible top and climate control removed. A new tonneau cover has been added to go over the spot...

2009 Kia Mesa Caught with its Pants Down

The upcoming Kia Mesa SUV has been caught with its rear camouflage falling off, thus exposing its rear end to the world. The Mesa is expected to be officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show this winter. Full Story: The Hollywood Extra Related Stories: Spy Photos of the Upcoming Kia Mesa SUV...Want a Bland SUV with Bad MPG? Can't Afford the New Audi R8?...

Jay Leno's 600 Horsepower E85 Powered Chevy Corvette Revealed

Although there is a new 600 horsepower Corvette ZR1 right around the corner, Jay Leno decided it couldn't come soon enough. Jay Leno worked with Pratt & Miller to create the C6RS which is based on the Corvette Z06 and is powered by an aluminum V8 that puts out 600 horsepower and 585 lb-ft. of torque. The one interesting...

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