Marc Carter
Breaking News: Saab Sell Falls Through, Brand to Wind Down
GM has officially announced the death of the Saab brand. In what is going to be a sad day for all the Saab lovers out there, GM has announced that the talks with Spyker to acquire the brand have ended, leaving no other suitors. Last month Koenigsegg unexpectedly withdrew its bid for the brand. "Despite the best efforts of all...
Four-Cyl 2010 Buick LaCross CX Starts at $26,995
GM has announced the pricing for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse that is equipped with the direct-injection 2.4L four-cylinder engine. The 2010 LaCrosse CX starts at $26,995. "We're pleased to announce a competitive price for this new engine," says Craig Bierley, Buick's product marketing director. "New customers have been attracted to the LaCrosse by its sculpted design and luxurious interior, and...
Detroit 10' Preview: Battery Powered Volvo C30 is Ready for the Road
Back in September Volvo unveiled a C30 prototype with an electric powertrain. Next month at the Detroit Auto Show Volvo is going to unveil complete electric powered C30. It features both a complete interior and full instrumentation, as well as enhanced battery packaging. "The first prototype helped us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packaging and safety issues....
Land Rover Releases the 2010 Freelander 2 Sport for the UK
If you live in the UK and like the Land Rover Freelander, Land Rover has just unveiled the 2010 Freelander 2 Sport. The "sport" version of the Freelander features an exterior that comes in either Santorini Black or Lago Grey with color keyed trim, a rear spoiler and 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside there is a two-tone interior trim in...
GM Unveils the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali
GM has unveiled the first ever GMC Denali crossover, the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali. The 2011 GMC Acadia Denali stands out from the rest of the Acadia lineup with a mono-color exterior and chrome honeycomb grille, a feature on all GMC Denali models. The exterior also features unique lower front and rear fascias, HID headlamps, Denali badges and 20-inch chrome...
Detroit 10' Preview: 2011 BMW 740i Brings Six-Cyl Power Back to the US
BMW has announced the return of the 740i and 740Li models for the 2011 model year. The 2011 740i and 740Li will be powered by BMW's twin-turbocharged inline-six with 315 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque from 1600-4500 rpm. The six-cylinder is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Both models will be available in the spring of 2010. ...
Want the VW Amarok Pickup to Come to the US? VW Would Need to Sell 100k Units
VW unveiled the Amarok pickup truck earlier this month. The body-on-frame truck is powered by a 2.0L turbo diesel with 163-hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque that helps it tow 5,600 pounds. There has been a lively debate about if the car should be sold in the US, since right now VW only plans on selling it in in...
Justin Timberlake Becomes Audi's Brand Ambassador
Audi has just announced that ex-N'SYNC member, Justin Timberlake is going to become the brand ambassador for Audi in 2010. Justin Timberlake is expected to play a key role in the launch of the Audi A1 next spring. "Audi has always been at the forefront of engineering and technology", says Timberlake, "and I am very excited to be a part...
Aston Martin Releases the First Official Photos of the Cygnet
It's not a joke. Aston Martin has taken a Toyota iQ and modified it to create the Cygnet. To create the Cygnet concept, Aston Martin took the familiar styling cues from the other Aston Martin models like the DBS and upcoming Rapide and applied them to Toyota's tiny iQ. For now the car remains purely a concept, but Aston Martin...
Mercedes-Benz Twin-Turbo 5.5L V8 to Replace 6.2L V8 in AMG Models
BMW and Audi are both ditching their large displacement engines for small more efficient engines with turbos, well it looks like Mercedes-Benz is also about to follow the trend. The latest reports are claiming that Mercedes-Benz is going to replace the 6.2L V8 it currently offers in its AMG models with a turbo-charged 5.5L. Daimler AG Group Research & Mercedes-Benz...
