Marc Carter
VIDEO: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V Hits the Track
Here's a video of the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V at the Milford Proving Ground, at the Monticello Raceway in New York and at the Nurburgring track, where John Heinricy completed a lap in 7:59.32. The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is powered by a 556 horsepower supercharged 6.2L V8 mated to either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. Cadillac has announced that...
Has Chrysler Killed Development of its Phoenix V6 Engines?
There has been so much Chrysler news this week with the possibility of a GM/ Chrysler merger in the headlines. Now there are rumors that Chrysler has killed the development of its new $3 billion Phoenix V6 engine program. The killing of its new V6 engine program makes sense if Chrysler is about to merge with GM or even Renault/...
Nissan to Cut Infiniti, Murano and Rogue Production
Nissan announced today that the automaker is going to cut production at two of its plants in Japan due to slow sales in the U.S Ikue Matsuura, a spokeswoman for Nissan said today that production will be cut from November through March of next year on some of its Infiniti models and the Nissan Murano and Rogue. Nissan's sales dropped 37...
Chrysler Kills AWD Sebring, Avenger and Caliber Models for 09'
Chrysler is going to drop the all-wheel-drive option on the 2009 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Avenger and Caliber models. According to spokesman Jiyan Cadiz, the AWD was first offered on the models in 2007, but sales never took off. “For the Avenger, the take rate was 1.5% for 2008, and for the Sebring it was at 0.7%.” Cadiz tells Ward’s. “So...
Spy Shots: 2010 Ford Mustang Caught in a Parking Lot
We only have a few weeks left to go until Ford officially unveils the 2010 Ford Mustang at the LA Auto Show next month. Ford has released numerous teaser photos of the new car, which we're all tired of, but now we have the best spy photos yet of the car. Enjoy the pics and stay tuned for the official...
2009 Cadillac CTS-V Starts at $59,995
Cadillac has announced the pricing for the 556 horsepower Cadillac CTS-V. The 2009 CTS-V will start at $59,995. The car is powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8 mated to either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. The CTS-V also comes standard with a Bose audio system with a 40-gig hard drive. 14-way adjustable Recaro performance seats, "Ultra-View" sunroof and...
Acura Finally Commits to Putting a V8 in the RL
Acura has scoffed at the idea of adding a V8 to its lineup for years, but it looks like things are finally changing. Honda’s CEO Takeo Fukui has confirmed that Honda is finally going to launch its first V8 engine for the Acura brand. Although gas prices have killed vehicles that don't get great gas mileage, luxury buyers still demand...
2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan and Coupe Pricing Announced
Infiniti has announced the pricing for the 2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan and Coupe. The 2009 G37 sedan gets a new 328 horsepower 3.7L V6. The G37 coupe gets the addition of an all-wheel-drive model, the Infiniti G37x. Both the G37 coupe and sedan get a new 7-speed automatic transmission. The starting price for the 2009 Infiniti G37 sedan is $33,250 and...
2009 Subaru Forester Named Motor Trend's SUV of the Year
Motor Trend has awarded the 2009 Subaru Forester with its Sport/Utility of the Year award. There were 13 finalists, which included the Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Flex, Infiniti Ex, Honda Pilot, Dodge Journey, Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano, Toyota Sequoia, Lexus LX570, Kia Borrego, BMW X6 and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Subaru Forester 2.5XT posted the best fuel-economy rating of any...
2010 Toyota Prius Exposed or Just a Good Photoshop?
Toyota is going to officially unveil the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius at the Detroit Auto Show this coming January, but PriusChat has put up some photos that may or may not be of the next generation. Overall the styling of the car seems more evolutionary and takes some of the cues from the newer Toyota models. The headlights also...
