Marc Carter
BMW and Mercedes-Benz Considering 4-Cylinders for the US
We've been hearing rumors for a while that BMW and Mercedes-Benz are considering bringing back 4-cylinders to the US to cut their brand's overall fuel economy. BMW is currently working on a turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder that will likely be used in the 1 and 3 Series sometime around 2012. The new four-cylinder is expected to have the similar horsepower numbers...
Lexus Announces the Pricing for the 2010 Lexus RX450h and the IS Convertible
Lexus has announced the pricing for the 2010 Lexus RX450h and Lexus IS250C and IS350C. The RX450h hybrid starts at $41,660 for the FWD model and the AWD starts at $43,250. The RX 450h is powered by a 3.5L Atkinson V6 engine mated to a hybrid system that puts out a total 295 horsepower. The FWD model achieves 32 mpg...
BREAKING NEWS: Pontiac Could be Dead by Monday!
Last week it was rumored that GM could eventually kill Pontiac and GMC to cut costs. Now according to Inside Line, GM could kill Pontiac as early as this coming Monday. Inside Line called Tom Wilkinson, news relations PR man for General Motors, who said: "There's nothing I can share with you at this time. Keep your eyes on...
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates 100 Years with a Special Edition CL550
Mercedes-Benz unlike many other automakers hasn't changed its emblem, And to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the three-pointed star emblem, the automaker is releasing a special anniversary edition of the Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe. Mercedes chose the CL-Class because "it has been acknowledged as a masterpiece of automobile engineering since its inception." The 382-hp special CL550 4MATIC "100 Years of Mercedes-Benz...
Audi Drops the 3.2L V6 from the 2010 A3, A4, and TT
Audi has decided to not offer the 3.2L V6 in many of its models for the 2010 model year. The 2010 A3, A4 and TT will have to make due with the four-cylinder 2.0T engine. Most A4s that currently leave dealer lots are usually equipped with the 2.0T, so its not a big surprise that Audi has decided to not...
Ford Team Tries to Drive 1,000 Miles in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid on a Single Tank of Gas
Ford has announced a team of drivers that will attempt to drive more than 1,000 miles in a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid on a single tank of gas. The team will drive more than 1,000 miles for more than 43 continuous hours on a single tank to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The drivers consist of Ford engineers,...
Buick Unveils the Business Concept MPV in Shanghai
Buick chose the Shanghai Auto Show to unveil the Buick Business Concept MPV. The Buick Business Concept is meant to showcase Buick's future vision of "business class on the road." The MPV was developed in China by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center. Designers started with the design language that was established by the Riviera concept car and applied it...
2010 Toyota Prius Starts at $21,000
Toyota has announced the pricing for the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius that will hit showrooms late next month. The third-generation Prius starts at $21,000 and will be offered in five trim levels. The 2010 Prius is powered by a 1.8L Atkinson-cycle, four cylinder engine that puts out 98 horsepower. Combined with the electric motor, the new Prius puts out a...
2010 Jaguar XF Details and Teaser Released
Jaguar has released a teaser image of the upcoming 2010 XJ sedan that will officially be unveiled on July 9th. The next-generation Xj will feature an aerospace-inspired aluminum body and will be available in standard and long wheelbase versions. The XJ will be powered by a series of V6 and V8 engines, including the 510-hp supercharged, direct-injection, 5.0-liter V8. The XJ...
VW Routan Fails to Meet Sales Expectations…RIP?
VW and Chrysler thought it would be a cool idea to take the Dodge Caravan and stick a VW front end on it and an interesting name, but apparently no one else does. Sales of the VW Routan have been so slow that it hasn't been produced since December at Chrysler’s Windsor, Ontario plant. Production isn't expected to restart since...
