Marc Carter
BMW to Launch a "Green" Supercar by 2012
BMW is working on a new "green" supercar that will be launched by the end of 2012. The new BMW supercar would rival the Audi R8 and upcoming Mercedes SLC. The new supercar will showcase BMW's EfficientDynamics system, which combines fuel-saving technology such as direct injection, brake energy regeneration and stop-start. Sources claim that the two-seater will be a modern...
GM Asks U.S. Government for $10 Billion to Buy Chrysler
General Motors has reportedly asked the U.S. government for $10 billion in aid to support its acquisition of Chrysler LLC from Cerberus Capital Management. Roughly $3 billion of the proposed aid would be in exchange for preferred stock in a merged automaker. GM has been in talks with Cerberus since last month, but the talks have stalled due to difficulty...
Dodge Trazo C1.8 aka Nissan Versa Unveiled in Sao Paulo
Chrysler and Nissan announced earlier this year plans to share some vehicles in the future. At the time most of the press surrounded the replacement for the Nissan Titan, which would be built off the new Ram 1500. Now Chrysler has unveiled a Dodge version of the Nissan Versa subcompact, dubbed the Dodge Trazo C1.8. The Dodge Trazo C1.8, which...
GM Reveals the Chevy GPiX Crossover Coupe Concept in Sao Paulo
GM has officially unveiled the Chevy GPiX Crossover Coupe Concept at the Sao Paulo International Auto Show. The 2-door crossover concept was developed by GM in Brazil. GM claims that its 2-door body with high ground clearance makes it ideal for the roads in emerging markets around the world. "It offers the sporty design and versatility necessary for a...
Pontiac Claims that the G8 and Solstice are not Dead
Last week it was reported that GM was going to cancel the next-generation Pontiac G8 and Solstice models. Well now Pontiac has responded to those rumors by saying that those rumors are not true. It's true that the G8 just launched earlier this year and is one of GM's best products sold in the US, so it does seem...
6,000 2010 Chevy Camaros Have Been Ordered…84% are V8 models
Chevy has already taken 6,000 orders and counting for the 2010 Camaro that is set to be released early next spring. It's only expected that Chevy would already have that many orders considering how long consumers have been waiting for it to be released. What is interesting is that most of the orders are for the V8 SS Camaros. 84...
Audi Releases Official Sketches of A5 Sportback, Cabrio, A7 and Next-Gen A8
Audi has released official sketch photos of the upcoming 2010 A5 Sportback and Cabrio, 2010 A7 four-door coupe and the next-generation 2011 Audi A8. The A5 Sportback and Cabrio will be powered by the same engines as the A5 coupe and will likely come in S and RS versions as well. After the addition of the new A5 models, the...
VW May Finally Bring the Scirocco to the U.S.!
Earlier this year VW execs stated that the Scirocco was not going to make it to the U.S. due to the declining dollar and the fact that it could cannibalize sales of the GTI. Well now it looks like the automaker is reconsidering it. Apparently the outcry from Scirocco enthusiasts and the popularity of the car in Europe has forced...
GM Cancels Next-Generation Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade SUVs
It was already reported that GM had postponed the replacements for the Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade SUVs, but now according to Bob Lutz there will not be replacement at all. Lutz told the New York Times, “It would have been very difficult in today’s environment to spend a couple of billion dollars to do a replacement.” The next-generation Suburban, Tahoe,...
Honda is Offering New Incentives on the Refreshed 2009 Civic
Honda has announced new incentives on the refreshed 2009 Civic models. Buyers that haven't been hurt by the housing crisis can get 0.9 percent financing for up to 36 months and 3.9 percent for up to 60 months. Buyers can also opt to lease a Civic for 36 months for $189 a month with $1,999 down. The Civic hybrid...
