Yearly Archives: 2009
Nissan GT-R SpecV Finally Unveiled!
Nissan has finally unveiled the GT-R SpecV after months of speculation. The special edition GT-R SpecV features a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a carbon fiber grille, and carbon fiber brake ducts. The SpecV is available exclusively in Ultimate Black Opal (RP) body color and the inside features a unique two-seat interior that has Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats. There is only...
Detroit 09' Preview: 2010 Buick LaCrosse Unveiled
GM has officially unveiled the all-new 2010 Buick LaCrosse, which will be officially unveiled in a few days at the Detroit Auto Show. The all-new LaCrosse further defines Buick's current global design theme, which was previewed with the Invicta Concept at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. For 2010 the LaCrosse is available with either of two V6 engines, a 255 horsepower...
2009 Hyundai Genesis Beats the Lexus ES350 as Consumer Reports’ Top-Rated “Upscale Sedan”
Consumer Reports has announced that the 2009 Hyundai Genesis has managed to take the top score in its list of upscale sedans. The Genesis managed to beat out 4 other new sedans this year, the Pontiac G8, Acura TL, Nissan Maxima and Lincoln MKS in addition to just outscoring the Lexus ES350. Consumer Reports had this to say about the...
Detroit 09' Preview: Scion Announces the 2009 xB Release Series 6.0
Scion has announced the next edition of its "Release Series" models, the xB Release Series 6.0 that will be displayed at the Detroit Auto Show next week. The 2009 xB Release Series 6.0 comes only in one color, Absolutely Red. The exterior features a unique front grille and Release Series wheel covers. A rear spoiler is optional. Inside the special edition...
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brochure Leaked
We've already seen several leaked photos of the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but now we have the leaked brochure and if you can read German you can read all the details. In Europe the new E-Class will be powered by a series of 4 and 6-cylinder engines in both gas and turbo diesel formats: The gas powered lineup: 184-hp E200 CGI, 204-hp...
Honda Reveals its 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon Lineup
Honda has unveiled its lineup for the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon, which is basically similar to SEMA. The show kicks off at the same time as the Detroit Auto Show, this Sunday. The two main vehicles at the show will be the Sports Modulo S2000 and Fit Concepts, but check out the gallery to see the other models. ...
Rumors are False… Suzuki Kizashi is Not Dead
Earlier this week reports surfaced that Suzuki had killed the Kizashi midsize sedan that was supposed to be released later this year. Now Suzuki has answered those reports by stating that they are false. “The production version will debut at this year’s New York auto show in April,” Jeff Holland, spokesman for American Suzuki Motor Corp., told Automotive News. The car...
Honda Reportedly Kills the Next-Gen S2000, RWD Acuras and V8 Engine Program
It was already reported that Honda has killed the next-gen Acura NSX, but it looks like the economic downturn is causing Honda to cut even more programs. Autocar is now reporting that in addition to the death of the NSX, Honda has also killed the next-gen S2000. 2009 is reportedly going to be the last model year...
Hyundai has Killed Rumors of a Genesis Convertible
Hyundai has killed any speculation or rumors that a convertible version of the upcoming Genesis Coupe is in the works. Hyundai officially unveiled the Genesis Coupe last March and sales are expected to start this spring. According to Miles Johnson, manager of product public relations, a Genesis Convertible was never in the works. “It’s never been in the plan,” Johnson...
GM Reportedly Kills the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST!
Pickuptruck.com is reporting that GM has quietly decided to kill plans for the 2010 Pontiac G8 ST. GM unveiled the Pontiac G8 ST last year at the New York Auto show. The unibody pickup version of the G8 sedan was expected to be V8 powered, feature a 74-inch cargo bed and be able to tow up to 3,500 pounds....
