Hyundai Genesis Coupe is Going to Make its First Film Appearance in Fast and Furious 4
Who knew that they were actually working on a fourth version of the Fast and Furious movie series, but it looks like they are and the all-new 2009 Hyundai Genesis Coupe will have a starring role. When Fast and Furious 4 is released sometime in 2009 it will star alongside the Nissan GT-R. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker are also...
2008 Chevy Cobalt SS Coupe With 260 Horsepower Starts at $22,995
GM has announced the pricing for the Cobalt SS coupe. The Cobalt SS coupe that will be in dealerships starting next month starts at $22,995. It is powered by a 260 horsepower 2.0L Ecotec engine that is mated to a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and even with all that power under the hood the...
Suzuki Concept Kizashi 3 Sport Sedan Unveiled…It's Quite Impressive
Suzuki used the New York Auto show to unveil its Concept Kizashi 3. The concept is the third vehicle in Suzuki's Concept-Kizashi Series and definitely the most impressive. The Concept Kizashi 3 is the closest-to-production variation of the series and is Suzuki's interpretation of a sport sedan. Suzuki describes the Kizashi's "super sport" identity as a core component of the...
Kia KOUP Concept Unveiled with 290 Horsepower and Very Honda-Like Styling
Kia has unveiled the KOUP Concept this morning at the New York Auto Show. Unlike Kia's sister brand, Hyundai with its new RWD Genesis Coupe, the KOUP is a front-wheel-drive concept that is aimed at the Honda Civic and Scion tC. The KOUP features a direct injection turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that puts out 290 hp and 289 lb-ft of...
Redesigned 2009 Kia Optima Debuts in New York
In addition to the KOUP Concept, Kia also used the show to unveil its redesigned 2009 Optima sedan. Kia claims to have given the new Optima a more aggressive and dynamic look with a more powerful engine. The new 2.4L engine now puts out 175 horsepower and 169 lb-ft of torque. The 2.7L V6 now features 190 horsepower and 184...
Is GM Thinking About Putting a Turbo 4-Cyl in the Camaro?
According to GM's Bob Lutz there is a possibility that GM could put GM's 2.0L turbocharged DI 4-cylinder engine in the new Camaro. Thanks to the new CAFE standards and the rising fuel prices in the US automakers are trying to figure out ways to increase fuel efficiency but at the same time also preserve power. The 260 horsepower 2.0L...
All-New 2009 Honda Fit Hits New York
Honda has officially unveiled the all-new 2009 Honda Fit for the US market that has already been on sale in Japan since the end of last year. The all-new Fit features new styling inside and out that doesn't stray too far from the last-generation. It also features a new 1.5L i-VTEC engine that can be mated to either a 5-speed...
2009 Dodge Challenger Will Start in the Low $20K's!
For those of us that can't quite afford the $40K price tag for the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8, Dodge has announced that the 2009 Challenger SE will start in the low $20,000's. Dodge unveiled the R/T and SE versions of the all-new Challenger. The SE is powered by a 3.5L V6 that produces 250 horsepower and is mated to a...
Scion Hako Coupe Concept Unveiled…Is it Weird or Cool?
Scion unveiled the Hako Coupe Concept at the New York Auto Show today. Scion describes the styling of the Hako Coupe Concept as the combination of Japanese and American youth cultures. The concept was also inspired by the "iconic" xB and the emergence of American vintage style among Tokyo trendsetters. “Scion’s Hako Coupe Concept embodies a distinct global perspective on today’s...
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Finally Officially Unveiled in New York with 310HP!
Today Hyundai finally took the wraps of its all-new 2010 Genesis Coupe. There have been so many photo leaks of the car, but now we finally got to see the final car in person and we have all the specs. The Genesis Coupe will be offered in three trims, the GS with a 2.0L turbocharged engine with up to 223...
