Yearly Archives: 2008
The Rumors are False…Europe is Still Getting the Cadillac CTS-V
It had been rumored that GM was not going to sell its uber fast Cadillac CTS-V in Europe, but according to a senior source at GM, the 556 horsepower CTS-V is in fact headed to Europe. Those of you in Europe...don't get too excited yet because the car is going to only be offered in left-hand-drive. The 2009 CTS-V is...
Chevy Kills Plans for a Camaro Z28
Chevy is just about to unveil the production version of the long-awaited Chevy Camaro and more details are starting to surface about the car. According to sources GM has killed plans for a Camaro Z28. It was rumored that the Z28 version was going to be powered by the same 6.2L V8 in the Cadillac CTS-V, which would have been...
Ford is Considering a Four-Cylinder F150
According to sources that spoke with the guys over at PickupTrucks.com, Ford is considering an EcoBoost four-cylinder for the F150. The turbo four-cylinder would be around 2.5 liters and have 260 hp and 300 lb-ft. of torque. It would not debut until around 2013 and will only be available on the two-door Regular Cab F-150 4x2 and 4x4. Of course...
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales Drop 23 Percent
It looks like trucks and SUVs aren't the only vehicles that are seeing a sales decline this year. Mercedes-Benz S-Class sales are off 23 percent in the US this year. Mercedes most profitable car is not only off in the US, but its worldwide sales were also down 11.9 percent in the first half of this year. The S-Class is...
Diesel-Powered VW Jetta is in High Demand Despite High Diesel Fuel Prices
VW's new diesel powered Jetta isn't going to be in dealers until next month, but many VW dealers have already received enough orders to eat up their total 2008 allocation. The new Jetta TDI meets emissions standards in all 50 states, but with diesel prices approaching $5 a gallon it has many people wondering why there is so much appeal...
2009 HUMMER H3T Starts at $31,495…Will Anyone Care?
HUMMER has announced the pricing for its the pickup truck version of its smallest SUV, the H3. The HUMMER H3T has room for five-passengers and includes a five-foot-long bed for all your stuff. The pickup comes standard with full time four-wheel-drive, 32-inch tires and an integrated bed liner. 33-inch tires and front and rear locking differentials are available. The 3.7-liter...
Toyota Kills the Next-Gen Lexus SC Convertible and Possibly the Next Avalon
According to Inside Line, Toyota has canceled the replacement for the next-generation Lexus SC Coupe/ Convertible and may also be canceling the next Avalon as well. In the first six months of this year, Lexus only sold 1,230 SC 430s, which is down 40 percent from a year ago. Toyota apparently was working on a new SC that would be...
VIDEO: Garage419 Pits the Corvette ZR1 against the Nissan GT-R
GM released a video of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 on the famed Nurburgring yesterday. The video shows the ZR1 completing a lap around the track in 7:24:6, which officially beats the time of 7:29 that was set by the Nissan GT-R. The ZR1's video has raised quite a few questions about the validity of the track time. There have also...
2009 BMW 3-Series Officially Unveiled
BMW has officially unveiled the euro-spec version of the revised 2009 3-Series. The new 3-Series receives a new front fascia, new hood, revised headlights and taillights and a new iDrive system. Sadly the 7-speed DCT will only be available on the 335i coupe and convertible. Expect a full US press release soon. ...
All-New 2009 Acura TL Unveiled…The Most Powerful Acura Ever Built
Acura has released the first official photo of the all-new 2009 Acura TL. Acura hasn't released all the details on the new TL, but the automaker has confirmed that the TL will be offered with the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The new TL will also feature the most powerful Acura engine ever, so expect the final horsepower rating...
