VW delays the Introduction of its Clean Diesel Jetta TDI
2009 is going to go down in the history books as the year that diesels finally returned to the US. Volkswagen is going to be one of the first automakers to bring their clean diesels to this side of the Atlantic, but that introduction has been delayed. The introduction has been delayed from April 2008 to late summer 2008. "This...
All-New 2009 Nissan Murano Photos Leaked
The all-new 2009 Nissan Murano is going to be officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show next week, but thanks to the NICOclub forums we have the first few photos of it. Overall the all-new Murano looks very similar to the current generation. Combine the current Murano with the recently introduced Rogue and this is what you will get. Looks...
All-New 2009 Hyundai RWD Coupe Will not Receive a V8 to Go Against the Mustang
Yesterday photos surfaced all over the internet of Hyundai's upcoming RWD coupe. According to reports the new yet to be named coupe is going to be powered by either a 2.0L turbo with 215 HP and 217 ft-lbs of torque or a 3.8L V6 with 300 HP and 280 ft-lbs. There has been some speculation that Hyundai is also planning...
Aston Martin V8 Vantage N400 Roadster Unveiled
Aston Martin has unveiled the roadster version of the V8 Vantage N400. The roadster version will be sold alongside the coupe that was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The car is powered by a 4.3L V8 that produces 400 horsepower. Unfortunately only 240 of the cars are going to be produced. The N400 spec models receive a...
2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR Street Legal Track Car Unveiled
Dodge has unveiled an even more insane version of the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR begins where the Viper SRT10 leaves off. It has the same 600 Hp 8.4-liter V10 engine, but Dodge has managed to cut some pounds from the car while adding a racing suspension and aero kit. The ACR version is engineered for the race...
Hyundai's All-New 2009 300 Horsepower RWD Coupe Exposed
Hyundai's much anticipated RWD coupe has been caught at a recent market research event. Thanks to a photographer at the event we have the first real...fully naked photos of the new coupe sitting next to its main competitor, the Ford Mustang. The all-new RWD coupe that is based on the upcoming Genesis sedan platform is expected to be officially unveiled at...
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Unveiled
The Truth About Cars has decided to break GM's embargo on the new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is powered by 6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management and late-intake valve closing technology, a 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy Storage System (ESS) that is mated to a new electrically variable transmission with start/stop technology. It also features a regenerative braking...
Audi May Bring the Small A1 to the US
Last month Audi revealed the Metroproject Quattro Concept at the Tokyo Auto Show. The concept may provide hints of Audi's upcoming A1. Now sources are stating that Audi is discussing the idea of bringing the small car to the US when it is released sometime in 2009. Compact and sub-compact cars are usually not viewed very highly in the US....
2009 Kia Borrego SUV Previewed
Kia has released a single image of its upcoming 7-passenger SUV. You might recall that we've been referring to Kia's upcoming midsize SUV as the Mesa for a while now, but Kia has finally given it an official name, the Borrego. The Borrego is going to be available with either a V6 or V8 engine when it goes on sale...
2009 Pontiac Vibe Officially Unveiled…Better than the Matrix?
Following the release of the all-new Toyota Corolla and Matrix last week, Pontiac has now officially unveiled the Pontiac Vibe (don't forget that the Matrix and Vibe are cousins). The 2009 Vibe features all-new exterior and interior styling. The good news is that after a short hiatus the GT model finally returns. The base Vibe comes with the 132hp 1.8L...
