Marc Carter
Volvo to Cut Lineup Starting with the V50
In an effort to stop declining sales, Volvo is planning on cutting its current lineup to focus its energy on its best selling models. Volvo currently offers nine models, but Doug Speck, head of Volvo's operations in the U.S.recently stated, "Five or six is probably a good number. We have to focus on the key segments with significant volume...
Geneva 11' Preview: Volvo Announces V60 Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo has announced that it will be unveiling the V60 Plug-in Hybrid "a virtually production-ready car" at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The V60 Plug-In Hybrid is the result of is the result of theclose cooperation with the Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall. The front wheels of the V60 Plug-in Hybrid are powered by a five-cylinder 2.4L D5 turbodiesel,...
Kia Set to Show off the Optima in "One Epic Ride" During the Super Bowl
Kia's all-new Optima is a giant leap forward from the previous generation and Kia wants the world to know it. There's no better opportunity than the Super Bowl to grab the world's attention. Kia is going to be featuring the new Optima in a 60-second spot during the first quarter of the game. The spot is titled "One Epic Ride"...
VW Super Bowl Ads to Show off New Passat and Tease the Next Beetle
The Super Bowl is almost here. Of course the Super Bowl is technically a football game, but almost half of the viewers tune in just to see the over the top commercials. Advertisers spend big on these commercials, which often includes the automakers. This year VW is going to air two different 30 second commercials during the game. The...
VW Unveils Race Touareg 3 and Touareg Gold Edition Unveiled in Qatar
VW has unveiled two special Touaregs in Qatar, the Race Touareg 3 Qatar and the Touareg Gold Edition. The Race Touareg 3 Qatar is a street legal version of the rally motorsport vehicle that was still touring South America in the Dakar Rally two weeks ago. It can reach 0-62 mph in less than six seconds. The body was slightly...
Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560-4 Bicolore Unveiled
Lamborghini has unveiled a new Bicolore edition Gallardo at the Qatar Motor Show. The Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560-4 Bicolore is powered by a 560-hp V10 engine mated to an all-wheel-drive system and it reaches 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds. The Bicolore edition comes in an exclusive two-tone paint finish with matching interior. Buyers have a choice of five colors: Giallo...
Geneva 11' Preview: Revised Euro Honda Accord to Debut
Honda is going to unveil the revised European-spec Honda Accord at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Although they both share the same name, the US-spec Accord is clearly not the same model we get here. Instead the European Accord is essentially the Acura TSX that we get here sans the ugly grille. The revised Accord gets a slightly...
Toyota Recalls 245,000 Lexus GS and IS Sedans
Uh oh it's a new year and it looks like Toyota has more recalls to deal with. Toyota has announced a voluntary recall of 245,000 Lexus GA and IS sedans. The recall covers 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS300/350, 2006 through early 2009 Lexus IS250, and 2006 through early 2008 Lexus IS350 vehicles sold in the U.S. The voluntary safety recall...
Geneva 11' Preview: Toyota Releases a Teaser of the FT-86 II Concept
It looks like we're going to get to see concept versions of both Subaru and Toyota's version of the FT-86 at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Subaru confirmed earlier this month that their version of the jointly developed coupe would be unveiled and now Toyota has made a similar announcement this morning. Toyota originally unveiled the FT-86 concept at...
Aston Martin V8 Vantage S Packs 430-HP…Yes Please!!!
The Aston Martin Vantage is a beautiful car that many of us would love to have in our garage. Now Aston Martin has released an even more powerful version of the V8 Vantage that is even hotter. The Aston Martin V8 Vantage S is powered by the same 4.7L V8, but now puts out 430 horsepower and 361 lb-ft....
