Marc Carter
2010 Kia Forte Koup Hits Dealerships Later this Summer
Kia is set to finally be a key competitor in the compact sedan and coupe market with the introduction of the Kia Forte and 2-door Forte Koup. Kia has already released the details of the sedan version and now the automaker has released the details and stats about the coupe. As expected the Forte Koup has the same engines as...
2010 Jaguar XJ Officially Unveiled in London
Jaguar has officially taken the wraps off the 2010 XJ in London that goes on sale in December 2009, with deliveries starting in early 2010. The new XJ looks somewhat like a larger XF with coupe-like roofline and a rear end that is a big departure for Jaguar. There's also a standard panoramic roof. The 2010 XJ will be available...
Lexus is Working on an IS-F Convertible and a Softtop Replacement for the SC430
Lexus just released the IS C convertible and now reports are surfacing that Lexus is working on an IS F version for release in early 2011. The IS F convertible would be powered by the same 5.0L V8 that powers the sedan version and will be aimed squarely at the BMW M3 convertible. The SC430, which was expected to...
Lotus Elise SC Joins Hertz Italian Rental Car Fleet
Hertz Italiana has just announced that the Lotus Elise SC is joining the Italian rental fleet. "I am delighted that Lotus Cars has entered into this agreement with Hertz, giving us the opportunity to make our stunning world class sportscars available to the rental market," Mr. Michael J. Kimberley, Chief Executive Officer of Group Lotus said. "The iconic and multi...
2012 Hyundai Veloster to Get 140 HP and Drive Like a 4-Pass Honda CRX
It has been previously announced that Hyundai is working on a replacement for the Tiburon that will be sold alongside the rear-wheel-drive Genesis. In a recent interview with Inside Line, Hyundai's President and CEO John Krafcik gave more details about the upcoming coupe. According to Krafcik the final version will look 70-80 percent like the Veloster concept and will feature...
Rumor: Mazda RX-7 Concept Headed to Tokyo Show in October?
According to BestCar, there is a 55 percent chance that Mazda is going to finally unveil a RX-7 Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show this October. If Mazda is in fact working on a new RX-7 it is expected to relieve the RX-8 of its flagship duties by becoming Mazda's flagship rotary powered car. Although the concept is expected...
The Arrival of the BMW 5 Series GT May Signal the End of the 5 Series Wagon
Once the BMW 5 Series GT hits the US, it may jeopardize the existence of the 5 Series wagon in the US according to some BMW officials. The BMW 5 Series wagon barely registers a blip on the radar and once the Gran Turismo is released the little demand for the wagon may be gone. No official decision has been...
2010 Volvo XC60 R-Design Debuts
Volvo has announced, as expected, the introduction of the XC60 R-Design, which adds more "sport" to the exterior and chassis. On the exterior the R-Design package adds door mirror housings, trim moldings and décor trim in matte silk metal finish, skid-plates and twin chrome tailpipes. The five-spoke Cratus aluminum wheels are also unique and are available in either 18-inch or...
2010 Porsche Panamera Gets U.S. Debut at Pebble Beach
The upcoming 2010 Porsche Panamera is set to have its U.S. debut at the 2009 Pebble Beach Conours d'Elegance, which runs from August 9-16. Porsche's first four-door sedan is expected in showrooms in October with pricing ranging from $89,800-$132,600. Related Stories: 2010 Porsche Panamera Pricing to Range from $89,800-$132,600
Suzuki Announces Free Gas For Summer on the SX4 Sedan and Crossover
Following on the heels of Hyundai's gas promotion, Suzuki has announced its own promotion that will run for three months on the 2009 SX4 sedan and crossover models. The program that runs from July 1st - Aug 31st provides free gas by giving buyers a prepaid gas card that should provide enough money to buy gas for up to three...
