Marc Carter
GM Announces 72-Hour Sale with Zero Percent Financing for 72 Months
GM has announced the start of a 72-hour sale that includes zero percent financing for up to 72 months on all Pontiacs and large Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs. The soon to be dead Pontiac Vibe, G3, G5, G6 and G8 are all included in the sale, which starts today and funny enough runs through July 6th. Too bad...
2010 Subaru Outback Gets 29 MPG….Even with AWD
Subaru has released the fuel economy figures for the all-new 2010 Outback and even with standard AWD the wagon manages to get 29 mpg on the highway. The Outback 2.5i CVT with its 170-hp 2.5L engine that is mated to the new Lineartronic CVT gets a combined 24 mpg and 29 mpg on the highway, which is better than many...
2010 BMW X1 Officially Revealed
After many spy photos and teasers, BMW has finally released the official photos of the 2010 X1. In Europe the X1 will be offered mainly offered with diesel engine choices with the most powerful model being the xDrive23d with 201-hp and 295 lb-ft. of torque. The most powerful gas powered engine will be the xDrive28i with 258-hp and 228...
Hyundai Announces Assurance Gas Lock… $1.49/Gal for a Year
Just like Chrysler did when gas prices were out of control, Hyundai has announced a new incentive called Assurance Gas Lock, which locks in gas prices for buyers of new Hyundai vehicles at $1.49 per gallon for up to a year. With gas prices expected to be over $3 a gallon this summer, Hyundai is hoping this new incentive...
Consumer Reports' Labels the Honda Insight as the Most Disappointing Honda
Consumer Reports' recently tested the 2010 Honda Insight and after completing its series of tests, claims that the new Honda hybrid "is the most disappointing Honda Consumer Reports has tested in a long time." The publication gave the Insight poor scores due to ride quality, handling, interior noise, acceleration, rear-seat, access and visibility. "The Insight is a noisy, stiff-riding car with...
Jaguar Announces the 2010 XF Supercharged with 470HP
Jaguar has announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged, which brings the total XF models to four. The XF Supercharged is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine and reaches 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds. It slots in below the 510-hp XFR in the lineup and will start at $68,000 when...
GM Ends NUMMI Partnership with Toyota After 25 Years of Production
GM has announced plans to end its 25 year New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated (NUMMI) joint venture with Toyota. The plant currently produces the Pontiac Vibe and has produced other GM vehicles such as the Geo/Chevrolet Prizm in the past. Production of the Vibe will end at the plant in August. GM and Toyota could not come to an agreement...
Hyundai Equus Will Take on the Lexus LS 460 Next Summer
Hyundai is determined to move up market with the introduction of the Genesis and now the automaker is currently evaluating its Equus luxury sedan that is expected to be introduced here next summer. The rear-wheel-drive Equus is based on the Genesis platform, but is 7.2 inches longer at 203.1 inches. In Korea it is powered by the same 3.8L and...
2010 GMC Terrain Starts at $24,995
GM has announced the pricing for the 2010 GMC Terrain that will be available in dealerships this September. The 2010 GMC Terrain starts at $24,995 for the front-wheel-drive model and $26,745 for the all-wheel-drive version (including a $745 destination charge). The Terrain is powered by a 182-hp 2.4L direct-injection engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and gets an estimated...
2010 Kia Soul Denim Special Edition to Start at $17,300
Kia is going to offer a special edition version of its recently introduced Soul for the 2010 model year. The Soul Denim Special Edition will be offered in a special "denim" exterior color and production will be limited to only 1,200 units. In addition to the denim paint scheme, the exterior will also feature white side view mirrors and 18"...
