Marc Carter
GM and Koenigsegg Come to an Agreement Over Saab Sale
GM and Koenigsegg have announced that a deal has been finalized between the two over the sale of Saab. The deal involves a 100 percent sale of Saab to Koenigsegg by the end of the year. The final piece of the deal involves funding from the European Investment Bank in the amount of 4.3 billion kronor, which is dependent...
Chevy Camaro Reportedly Sells Out in Japan
The Camaro isn't even on sale in Japan yet, but apparently it's already sold out. General Motors Asia Pacific has already received 120 orders for the new Camaro, which is the quota for the year. Pricing has yet to be released, but its expected to range from $45,325 to $56,390. Both the V6 and V8 versions will be offered. The Camaro...
Hyundai Releases Teasers of the New Tucson
Hyundai is set to unveil the ix35 aka Tucson and a revised Santa Fe at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. We've seen spy photos of the new Tucson, but now Hyundai has officially released two renderings of it before its official unveiling. The new Tucson was designed at Hyundai's design center in Frankfurt and embodies Hyundai's new design...
Lexus Releases Teaser Sketch of Upcoming Hatchback
Lexus has released a single teaser sketch of its upcoming hatchback that is set to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Lexus hatch, which is expected to use the CT name, will go head to head with the BMW 1 Series, Volvo C30 and Audi A3 in Europe. It's not known if the CT will make...
Acura Releases More Info and Pics of the 2010 ZDX
Acura has released more photos and info about the upcoming ZDX crossover. The ZDX is powered by a 300-hp 3.7L V6 that is mated to a new 6-speed auto transmission and Acura's SH-AWD system. It gets 16/22 mpg. The four-door sports coupe was designed in California and has interesting details such as hidden rear door handles and a panoramic...
Hyundai Equus Officially Headed to the US in 2010
Hyundai has announced plans to sell its flagship sedan, the Equus in the US next year. "We showed the car at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, and the response was fantastic," says John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America president and CEO. "Since then, we've had a fleet travelling around the country, capturing input from our dealers and...
2010 Nissan Sentra Gets a Facelift and New Tech Features
Nissan has updated the Sentra for 2010 with a revised front fascia, new headlights and taillights and new wheels. Inside the stereo has been updated with a 4.3-inch screen and navigation is now a $400 option. Although Nissan made some changes and additions to the 2010 model, the price has been lowered by as much as $1,080 on the...
Chevy Malibu Update Set for 2012
The GM news just keeps rolling in. Quite possibly one of GM's best sedans, the Chevy Malibu is set for an update in 2012. The midsize sedan is set for an update inside and out. The new Malibu will feature new powertrains and better fuel economy. GM previewed the design of the next Malibu at its event today in Detroit....
Nissan Trumps the Volt with Leaf's 367 MPG Post on Twitter
Haha... GM announced this morning that the Volt is going to get 230 mpg and now Nissan posts that its upcoming Leaf EV is going to get 367 mpg. "Nissan Leaf = 367 mpg, no tailpipe, and no gas required. Oh yeah, and it'll be affordable too!" Nissan claims its 367 mpg figure was derived by using a Department of...
GM Unveils Bare Necessity Car and Truck Concepts with Videos
In addition to the announcement about the Volt and the 25 new models that GM is planning on releasing, the automaker also announced the launch of "The Lab," a microsite featuring future projects by GM's Advanced Design team. The microsite currently features two new concepts that are being developed, the Bare Necessities Truck and the Bare Necessities Car. The theme...
