Marc Carter
GM Sales Plunge 49 Percent, Ford 40 and Toyota 32 Percent
The sales numbers from last month have been released and they are not good. Nearly every major automaker was down in January compared to January 08'. Chrysler lead the pact with a 55 percent drop last month. GM's sales were off by 49 percent and Ford declined 40 percent. Japan's major automakers didn't escape the dismal auto sales with Toyota...
Audi President Says U.S. Not Ready for the A1 Subcompact
Audi of America President, Johan de Nysschen apparently doesn't think that the U.S. is ready for a premium subcompact from Audi. Peter Schwarzenbauer, Audi’s worldwide sales and marketing boss, revealed last October that the automaker was reconsidering the A1 for the States, but now it looks like those plans have been stopped. Audi polled its U.S. dealers about selling the...
2009 Honda Fit Recieves Consumer Reports' Top Rating
Consumer Reports' has announced that the 2009 Honda Fit has managed to outscore its competitors, which includes the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa, Chevrolet Aveo and Suzuki SX4. Consumer Reports' tested six subcompacts and small sedans for its March issue. The Honda Fit which is all-new for 2009 received CR's top rating due to its roomy, versatile and flexible interior. CR...
2010 Mazda3 MPS and Mazda3 i-stop to be Unveiled in Geneva
Mazda has announced the introduction of two new Mazda3 models at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. First is the 2010 Mazda3 MPS, which is known as the Mazdaspeed3 in the U.S. The more exciting version of the Mazda3 will feature the same 2.3 DISI turbo engine as the current Mazdaspeed3, but its not yet known if it will feature...
Cadillac Considering Four-Door Converj
Last month GM unveiled the Cadillac Converj Concept that combined the Volt's powertrain with a much sexier shell. Although the Converj Concept is a coupe, GM is reportedly considering a four-door version for production. A four-door Converj would keep its coupe-like roofline, meaning it would be dubbed as a four-door coupe. Four-door vehicles simply sell better than two-doors so it...
Plug-In Toyota Prius Will Average 65 MPG in 2010
Toyota unveiled the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius at the Detroit Auto Show last month. Initially the new Prius will only be offered with the current nickel-metal hydride batteries, but sometime in 2010 a plug-in Prius will be introduced. According to Bill Reinert, Toyota Motor Sales USA’s national alternative-fuel vehicle manager, the Prius plug-in hybrid has been averaging 65 mpg in...
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback will be in U.S. Dealerships this Summer
Mitsubishi has officially confirmed that the five-door Lancer Sportback will be available in the U.S. this summer as a 2010 model. The five-door Lancer Sportback shares everything with the sedan variant from the C-pillar forward. Behind the C-pillar the Sportback gets a unique rear end. The overall length is slightly longer than the sedan and offers more cargo carrying capacity. The...
VW Asks Chrysler to Stop Producing the Slow Selling Routan for a Month
Well it looks like VW's attempt at a badge engineered Chrysler minivan is not going over so well. According to The Windsor Star, Chrysler workers are going to stop building the Volkswagen Routan, which is based on the Chrysler Town & Country. VW has asked Chrysler Canada to stop producing the Routan due to inventory build up for the month...
Volvo Announces Pricing for the 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 at $37,200
Volvo has announced the pricing for the 2010 Volvo XC60 T6. The 2010 Volvo XC60 T6 has a starting price of $37,200, which includes standard features like, leather seats, power driver's seat, SIRIUS satellite radio, Bluetooth ad HD Radio. The Panorama moonroof is also offered for no extra charge. The XC60 T6 is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged engine that puts...
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Officially Unveiled
Porsche has officially unveiled the 2010 911 GT3 that will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The 911 GT3 is powered by a 3.8L naturally-aspirated six-cylinder that puts out 435 horsepower, which is up 20. The increased horsepower and mid-range torque help the GT3 reach 0-62 mph in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of...
