Marc Carter
Toyota's Residual Values are Dropping Faster than its Competitors
For years Toyota and Honda have been able to boast that their vehicles retain their value longer than their many of their competitors due to their higher perceived quality, but times are changing. At the end of 2008 a three-year old Toyota was worth 46.5% of its value compared to 50.5% two years earlier. Critics are suggesting that the...
VW Will Sell Two Versions of the Polo in the US in 2011
VW is planning on selling two versions of its compact Polo in the US, a sedan that is smaller than the current Jetta and a four-door hatchback that will be roomier than the model unveiled in Geneva earlier this month. Volkswagen Group of America CEO Stefan Jacoby claims that both versions will be designed specifically for the U.S. Jacoby recently...
GM Recalls the 2009 HUMMER H3T to Prevent the Fuel Tank from Falling Off
GM is recalling 1,738 2009 HUMMER H3T models to fix an issue with the fuel tank. The front support strap that holds the fuel tank in place could fracture, which would mean that the tank would only be supported by the rear strap and the stone shield. If left in this condition the rear strap and stone shield could...
VW GTI-R Rumored to Debut in Frankfurt
According to CAR, VW is rumored to be prepping an even hotter version of the GTI, dubbed the GTI-R. The R version of the GTI will not use the 3.2L V6 from the R32, instead a turbocharged four-cylinder with around 266 horsepower, which could be the same engine in the Audi S3. All that power will be mated to an...
GM May Bring the Opel Insiginia to the US as a Cadillac
Now that Saturn is all but dead in a few years it looks like GM is trying to figure out to bring its impressive Opel Insignia to the US. Originally the next-generation Saturn Aura would have been our version of the Insignia, but instead the sedan could come here as a Buick or Cadillac. Automotive News is reporting that the...
2010 Kia Sorento Revealed..Sort of
Kia World has posted the first official photos of the 2010 Kia Sorento. The overall styling of the Sorento is in-line with the styling of the new Forte and Optima. It's more stylish than the last generation and is expected to now have room for seven passengers. The Sorento is expected to have its public debut at the Seoul...
Toyota Seeks $2.1 Billion in Loans
It is being reported that Toyota is seeking $2.1 billion in loans from the Japanese government to help its finance arm (Toyota Financial Services) to cut costs. "Toyota is not in danger. It's out to get the lowest price for funding that the strength of its credit can get," said Yasuaki Iwamoto, an analyst at Okasan Securities. "On the balance...
Geneva 09': VW Polo BlueMotion Concept Unveiled…It's the Most Fuel-Efficient Five-Seater
VW has unveiled the Polo BlueMotion Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The Polo BlueMotion is powered by a 1.2L TDI three-cylinder with common rail injection. Combined with start-stop technology and regenerative braking, the Polo BlueMotion gets 71.3 mpg (US). That effectively makes the Polo BlueMotion the most fuel-efficient passenger internal combustion car available. The Polo BlueMotion is expected...
Geneva 09': Aston Martin One-77 Details Revealed in Technical Showcase
Aston Martin is going to officially unveil the One-77 at the Geneva Motor Show. The One-77 is a showcase of Aston Martin style and performance. The One-77 is powered by a 7.3L naturally-aspirated V12 engine with upwards of 700 horsepower. The engine is mated to a six-speed transmission that is controlled via column mounted paddle shifters. It also features Pirelli...
Geneva 09': Infiniti Essence Hybrid Concept Unveiled with 592HP
Infiniti hit the Geneva Motor Show head on today with the unveiling of the Essence Concept, which combines sexy coupe bodywork with a "green" drivetrain. The Essence Concept is a front-engined, two-seater. It features a 3.7L V6 engine mated to an electric motor that has been dubbed the 3D Motor. The combined output is 592 horsepower ( 434 from...
