Marc Carter
Confirmed: 2011 BMW M5 Loses Two Cylinders and Gets Turbocharged V8
As expected, the next-gen BMW M5 is going to ditch its current 5.0L V10 engine for a smaller turbocharged V8. BMW insiders have confirmed the change, but did not give any details about the V8. It's safe to assume that the M5 will be powered by the same turbocharged 4.4L V8 that is in the M versions of the X5...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Will Not Offer a V6
When Hyundai unveiled the all-new Sonata in Korea, a V6 engine was not mentioned in the press release. Only 2.0L and 2.4L 4-cylinders were mentioned for the Korean market. Well it looks like when the US-spec Sonata is unveiled it will also not receive a V6. According to Hyundai only 15 percent of the Sonatas currently sold are equipped...
Toyota Announces Prices on Five 2010 Models… New 4-Runner Starts at $27,500
Toyota has announced the pricing for the 2010 4-Runner, Land Cruiser, Venza, Tacoma and Prius. -The all-new 4-Runner was unveiled yesterday and starts at $27,500 for the SR5 4x2. -The Venza starts at $26,275 for the four-cylinder front wheel-drive model, which is an inease of $300. -The iconic Land Cruiser starts at a pricey $65,970, an increase of $1,215. -The Tacoma receives...
BMW to Release 3 Series GT in 2011
The BMW 5 Series GT has yet to reach showrooms, but BMW is already planning a GT version of the 3 Series. The 335i Gran Turismo will be released sometime in 2011 and will have a similar two-stage tailgate as the 5-Series GT. It's expected to be priced between the 3 Series and 5 Series. It's also possible that...
Mercedes Drops Photos of the SLS AMG in Gran Turismo 5
Earlier this week it was revealed that the new Mercedes SLS AMG would be one of the cars in the new Gran Turismo 5 and now Mercedes has released images of the car in the game. Related Stories: Frankfurt 09' Preview: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Photos Leaked
ASI Creates a Bodykit for the Ferrari 458 Italia
Japanese luxury tuner, ASI has created a new bodykit for the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. According to ASI the new kit, which consists of a new nose, air intakes and vents in front of the front wheels matches the aerodynamic performance of the stock 458 Italia. Of course the new kit is lighter. It's not known if there willbe any...
Chrysler to Make Ram Nameplate a Stand Alone Brand
It's being reported that part of Chrysler's restructuring will be the creation of the Ram nameplate as a stand alone brand. The Ram nameplate would focus on trucks, SUVs and vans, which would allow the Dodge brand to become affordable performance-car brand. Future Dodge models are expected to share components with Alfa Romeo. Additionally Chrysler is expected to withdraw the Dodge...
Next-Gen Audi RS6 to Drop V10 for Turbocharged V8
The next-generation Audi RS6 is set to be unveiled early next year. Rumors are circulating that the next model will drop its 5.2L V10 for a V8 with twin turbochargers. The current RS6 is powered by a twin-turbo 580-hp 5.2L V10. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. If the rumors...
Chrysler Plans Five New Models by Mid-2011 and to Rehire Some Workers
Chrysler and Fiat Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne is set to submit a five year plan to the company's board of directors Friday. In his plan, Marchionne is calling for facelifts of at least five models by mid-2011. This would include the Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot. Chrysler is...
2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Gets an Evo-Like Front End Unveiled in Australia
When Mitsubishi showed off the Outlander GT Concept at the New York Auto Show it was pretty obvious that the automaker was planning on adding its "Evo" grille to the production Outlander. Well here it is. Mitsubishi has unveiled the 2010 Outlander in Australia and it is sporting a grille that looks like it came directly from the Lancer Evo....
