Marc Carter
2009 MINI E Lease Starts at $850 a Month
MINI has confirmed the pricing for the 2009 MINI E at $850 a month for a 1 year lease. The fully-electric MINI can go up to 150 miles on a full charge. The electric motor puts out 204 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque, which helps the car reach0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 95 mph....
2009 Nissan Versa Starts at $9,990, but Don't Expect Much at that Price
Last week Nissan announced a new entry Versa that starts at $9,990, which means its the cheapest car you can buy in the U.S. Although it starts below $10k, when you actually want A/C or any other "normally standard" features be prepared to pay more. KickingTires, did some research into the pricing of the 2009 Versa 1.6 and discovered that...
Toyota Announces All-New Four Cylinder for the 2009 Highlander
Buyers only want fuel efficient engines now and for the most part that means a 4-cylinder engine. Toyota has announced that its Highlander SUV will be available with a new 2.7L four-cylinder engine. The new four-cylinder engine puts out 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque and gets 20/27 mpg. The 2.7L engine is mated to an all-new six-speed automatic...
SEMA 2008: Honda Civic HFP Concept Unveiled
Honda has unveiled the Honda Civic HFP Concept at the SEMA show today. The HFP Concept takes the standard Civic Si and adds an HFP body kit, super-light alloy wheels with aerodynamic covers a lighter HFP exhaust system and an upgraded HFP suspension kit all of which improve the vehicles gas mileage without compromising its performance. Honda didn't release...
SEMA 2008: Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Unveiled
Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) has unveiled an RMR-designed "Art of Speed" Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the SEMA show. To create the coupe Hyundai delivered its first prototype Genesis Coupe 2.0T 12 weeks ago. RMR employees stripped the car to bare metal and then began creating new aftermarket parts and accessories for the new Genesis Coupe. Inside all comfort and convenience...
BMW is Not Going to Produce the Concept CS
Last month was a horrible month for automobile sales with most automakers posting double digit declines. Well decreased sales and profits are also cutting into the product plans for many automakers as well. BMW has announced that the Concept CS is not going to be produced because the vehicle will not be profitable. This news means that the 7 Series...
SEMA 2008: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Unveiled
Ford has officially unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The SVT Raptor starts with the new 2009 F-150 and adds a unique grille and a body that is seven inches wider. In addition the suspension has been upgraded with new upper and lower A arms, upgraded tie rods, new half shaft joints, and...
Mitsubishi Wants to Kill Galant Production in the U.S. in Favor of Small Cars
Mitsubishi released a re-styled 2009 Galant earlier this year...too bad the re-style was completely forgettable. Mitsubishi's Normal, Illinois plant produces the Galant, Eclipse and Endeavor, none of which are really bringing in any sales for the brand. The plant has the capability of producing 100,000 vehicles per year and Mitsubishi's CEO Osamu Masuko wants to shuffle which vehicles are...
2009 Toyota Venza Crossover Starts at $25,975
Toyota unveiled the Venza crossover earlier this year, but since then we haven't heard much about Toyota's newest crossover. Today Toyota officially announced the pricing for 2009 Venza that starts at $25,975 for the 2.7L four-cylinder, front wheel drive model. The top of the line 3.5L V6 with AWD goes for $29,250. I don't know how much longer I can look...
SEMA 08' Preview: Chevy Unveils Four Custom Camaro Concepts
GM has taken the wraps off of four Camaro concepts that will be unveiled tomorrow at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. This year's Official Vehicle of SEMA will be shown in four distinct concepts: Camaro LS7 Concept, which features the GM Performance Parts LS7 Crate engine with 550HP; Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr. Concept, which was produced with input from...
