Marc Carter
Next-Gen Corvette to Get 440-Hp 5.5L Small-Block V8
According to sources inside General Motors, the next generation C7 Corvette is going to be powered by GM's next-gen small-block V8. GM has announced plans to invest $890 million to develop and produce the new V8. GM has stated that the new small-block V8s will feature aluminum blocks and heads and direct-injection. Sources are claiming that the engine in the...
Tesla Raises More than $226 Million from IPO with Shares at $17
Tesla Motors will begin offering shares to the public for the first time ever today. Although the company has lost $260.7 million since its birth, investors remain optimistic about electric car company. Tesla Motors will start trading today on Nasdaq under the symbol TSLA with shares priced at $17 bucks, which is more than the initial $14 to $16 range....
2011 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 to Put out 480-HP?
According to the guys over at Allpar, Chrysler has quite a few things in store for the 2011 Dodge Challenger. Overall the styling of the 2011 Challenger will look almost identical to the current model with the exception of a revised lower opening in the front bumper, new door handles and the deletion of the Ram emblem. Under the hood...
Mini Refreshes the 2011 Cooper Lineup
The current Mini models are in their second generation and although they've only been on the market for a few years, Mini has decided to give the family a refresh. Out front the Mini, Mini Clubman and Mini Convertible get a new front bumper for the 2011 model year. The new front bumper also meets increasingly stringent pedestrian protection...
2011 Aston Martin DB9 Gets a Very Minor Refresh
Aston Martin has unveiled a refreshed DB9 for the 2011 model year. Although its been around for seven years now, it hardly looks its age. The front of the DB9 gets a new front bumper with a re-shaped lower intake and a new bright finish grille. Other changes include 20-spoke alloy wheels, clear rear taillights and inside there is...
2011 Honda Accord Gets a Facelift and Improved Fuel Economy Numbers
Honda has unveiled the changes to the 2011 Accord sedan and coupe. The bulk of the changes include new front fascias that are more aerodynamic and improvements to the powertrain to improve the Accord's fuel economy numbers. "For 2011, the Accord evolves again with sharpened styling inside and out, fuel economy gains and a broader application of popular features,"...
2011 Honda CR-Z Starts at $19,200 and Gets up to 39 MPG
Honda has announced the pricing for its newest hybrid, the CR-Z. The 2011 CR-Z will begin showing up in showrooms in August with a starting price of $19,200 plus $750 for the destination and handling charge. The CR-Z EX starts at $20,760 and if you want the EX with navigation and the CVT it will start at $23,210. The CR-Z...
Next Saab 9-3 to Debut in 2012
Saab is said to be hard at work on a replacement for the aged 9-3. According to Autocar the next 9-3 will launch in 2012 as the Saab 93 and will mark the reintroduction of a hatchback version like the original 900. The next Saab 93 is expected to rival the Audi A3 and will come in sedan, hatchback,...
Lincoln to Offer Free Scheduled Maintenance on Vehicles Purchased this Summer
Lincoln has announced a new promo for the summer that will offer free scheduled maintenance for three years or 45K miles on all new vehicles that are purchased by September 7th. The promotion comes on the heels of Ford's announcement to officially kill the Mercury brand and to expand the Lincoln lineup. "Our commitment is to further grow the Lincoln...
Honda is Reportedly Working on a New Roadster
The Honda S2000 was recently killed and Honda hasn't officially announced any replacements for the roadster. According to Motor Trend Honda is working on a new model that would fuse the S2000 and the 1991 Beat minicar into a new compact roadster. According to the latest sources, Honda working on a new project that would produce a mid-engined roadster...
