Marc Carter
Chicago 09': 2010 Kia Forte Debuts and is More Exciting than the Spectra
Kia chose the 2009 Chicago Auto Show to officially unveil the 2010 Kia Forte, which will replace the Spectra in Kia's lineup. The forgettable and boring Spectra is being replaced by a more stylish and powerful Forte this summer. The 2010 Forte features Kia's new design language and is powered by either a 156 horsepower 2.0L or a 173 horsepower...
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Starts at $22,000
Hyundai has announced the pricing for its much anticipated 2010 Genesis Coupe. The 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts at $22,000 for the base model with the 210 horsepower turbocharged 2.0L engine. The model with the 306 horsepower 3.8L V6 starts at $25,000. The base model comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and...
Chicago 09': 2010 Acura TSX V6 Debuts…Finally More Power
Honda has finally addressed a big issue with the Acura TSX, a lack of power with a new more powerful engine. It's not the small turbocharged engine from the RDX that would have been fun, but instead the 2010 TSX will now have an optional 3.5L V6. The 2010 Acura TSX will now be available with a 280 horsepower 3.5L...
Chicago 09′: 2010 Ford Taurus SHO Unveiled with 365 HP
All the months of speculation can now end...Ford has officially unveiled the 2010 Taurus SHO at the Chicago Auto Show. The first Taurus SHO debuted in 1989 and after three generations it was killed 10 years later, but now its back and better than ever. The new Taurus SHO builds upon the recently unveiled Taurus, but features much more power...
2010 Mazda CX-7 Debuts in Canada with a New Engine
While most of the automotive press is focusing their attention on the Chicago Auto Show, Mazda chose to unveil the refreshed 2010 Mazda CX-7 at the 2009 Canadian International Auto Show. For the 2010 model year the CX-7 gets a new base engine: a 161 horsepower 2.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder, which is the same engine offered in the Mazda6 and...
Geneva 09' Preview: 2010 Chevy Spark Officially Unveiled
GM has officially unveiled the 2010 Chevy Spark that will have its official unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Chevy Spark draws its inspiration from the Chevy Beat Concept. The five-door hatchback features Chevy's two-tier grille mated to a wedge-like profile. The interior features a motorcycle-inspired instrument cluster that is mounted on the steering column. The Spark...
Chicago 09′: 2010 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson Edition Unveiled
Ford has unveiled the 2010 F-150 Harley-Davidson edition, which marks the 14th Harley-Davidson edition of the F-150. The exterior of the 2010 F-150 Harley Davidson edition features a bold front fascia and six-bar shaped billet style grille and boasts specialized forged aluminum and Harley-Davidson® chrome badging. The truck is available either in Lava or the same Tuxedo Black. 22-inch wheels...
Geneva 09' Preview: Hyundai HED-6 Concept Rendering Released
Hyundai has released an official sketch of the HED-6 Concept that will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The HED-6 was designed at Hyundai's European Design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany and provides a new look for Hyundai's SUVs. The concept features a muscular design with its hexagonal grille, angular style lines and piercing back-swept front headlamps,...
Electric-Powered MINI E Delayed Due to High Demand
BMW had hoped to release the electric powered MINI E early this year, but due to overwhelming demand the release has been delayed until April. BMW has received 1,800 applications for the car, but only plans on producing 450 units. The high number of applications have delayed the process. Since only 450 units are going to be produced BMW now...
Breaking News! GM's Bob Lutz to Retire at the End of 2009
GM has announced that Bob Lutz, GM's Vice Chairman of Global Product Development is going to transition into a new role starting on April 1, 2009 as Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor. Lutz's new role will allow him to provide strategic input into GM's global design until his retirement at the end of 2009. Thomas Stephens will take over as...
