Marc Carter
Honda S2000 Successor to Get AWD and Hybrid Powertrain?
The Honda S2000 has been on the market since the 2000 model year, but at the end of this year we will have to say goodbye to Honda's only sports car. Honda has announced that the 2009 model year will be the last. Japan's Best Car is reporting that in addition to the production version of the CR-Z hybrid...
2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo Officially Unveiled
BMW has officially released the specs and more photos of the 2010 5 Series Gran Turismo. The 2010 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo doesn't stray far from the concept version that was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It basically gets smaller wheels and a more production friendly interior. According to BMW the 5 Series GT "combines...
VW Scirocco R Unveiled with 265 HP…Arg!
This fall VW is going to release a more powerful Scirocco, dubbed the Scirocco R. The more powerful Scirocco R gets the engine from the Audi S3, which thanks to a bigger turbo, uprated pistons, and high-pressure injectors puts out 265 horsepower. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual or the DSG. Unfortunately the power is still put...
Ford Confims the Return of the 5.0…400 HP "Coyote" V8 Slated for 2011 Mustang
The new 2010 Mustang is just beginning to hit the streets and for most Mustang enthusiasts the current engine lineup leaves much to be desired, especially compared to the new Camaro. Well before the 2010 Mustang was launched it was stated that the 2011 model would see changes to the engine lineup. Well it is now being confirmed that Ford...
Mercury Sable Hits the End of the Line this Thursday
The last Mercury Sable is expected to roll off the production line this Thursday. Even though Ford is releasing an all-new Taurus, Ford decided to not spend the money on a Mercury variant...so we're saying bye bye to the Sable once again. "The last Sable will roll down the line on Thursday," said Ford spokeswoman Angie Kozleski. The death of...
Toyota Receives 75,000 Orders for the 2010 Prius
Toyota has received 75,000 orders for the all-new Prius according to the Nikkei business daily, which means its going to be a fierce battle between the new Prius and the Honda Insight. The Honda Insight was launched in Japan in February and in three months Honda has sold almost 20,000 units, which has surpassed Honda's initial goals. The Insight was...
2010 Lincoln MKS with the 355HP EcoBoost Engine Starts at $47,760
Ford has officially announced the debut of the 2010 Lincoln MKS with the new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 puts out 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. of torque thanks to direct-injection and twin turbochargers. The EcoBoost V6 gives the Lincoln MKS the power of a normally aspirated 4.6L V8, but without sacrificing fuel economy. The MKS with...
GM Announces Plans to Close 1,100 Dealers
Just like Chrysler did yesterday, GM has announced plans to close 1,100 of its "underperforming" dealers. Although GM has identified the 1,100 dealers that will be closed, the automaker is not closing any dealerships today. GM will be working with the dealerships over the next few weeks to come up with a long term plan. It is expected that their...
Chrysler Rejects 789 Dealers Leaving Only 2,392 to Continue On
Chrysler has announced plans to reject 789 of its current dealers. The 789 dealers were sent overnight letters informing them that they have until June 9th to close their doors. Chrysler officially filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to reject certain Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep dealers. 2,392 dealers will continue to sell vehicles under the new company...
2011 Nissan Murano Convertible in the Works?
Last year Inside Line reported that Nissan was working on a convertible version of its Murano crossover...many of us didn't believe the rumors. A Murano convertible? Right! Well now Inside Line has received confirmation from sources that Nissan is still working on the Murano convertible and that it will hit dealerships before the summer of 2010. The Murano convertible is...
