Marc Carter
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...
2010 Toyota Prius Officially Rated with a 50MPG Combined Rating
The EPA has officially rated the 2010 Toyota Prius at 50 mpg combined fuel-economy rating. According to Toyota the all-new Prius offers more power, room, performance and better mileage. The 2010 Prius is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder that puts out 98 hp. Combined with the electric motor, the Prius puts out a total of 134 horsepower, which is 24...
2010 Ford Fusion Starts at $19,995 and Under $28K for the Hybrid
Ford has announced the pricing for the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan at $19,995 and $21,205, respectively. The front-wheel-drive Fusion S features a 2.5L four-cylinder engine and starts at $19,995. The top Fusion Sport with its 263 HP 3.5L V6 starts at $25,825 for the FWD models and $27,675 for the AWD model. The new Fusion Hybrid starts at $27,995...
Geneva 09': Opel/Vauxhall Ampera is More Stylish than the Volt
GM is set to unveil two more versions of the Volt at the Geneva Motor Show. In Europe the Volt will be called the Ampera and sold under the Opel and Vauxhall brands. The Ampera is essentially the same thing as the Chevy Volt although with a bit more style on the front and rear of the car. The...
Geneva 09': VW Unveils the 2010 Polo
VW has unveiled the 2010 Polo, which will be officially unveiled tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show. The all-new Polo looks very similar to the larger Golf and is larger than the outgoing model. Despite the fact that the new Polo is larger, the overall body weight has been reduced by 7.5 percent. The new Polo is also expected to...
Geneva 09': Ford iosis MAX Concept Previews Next-Gen Focus
Ford is going to unveil the iosis MAX Concept at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow. The iosis MAX Concept previews the design of Ford's next generation global C-car family, which includes the Focus and C-Max. Ford has already announced that the next-generation Focus will be the same model sold in Europe and North America. The C-Max MPV could also eventually...
Toyota-Subaru RWD Coupes Reportedly Still on Track
Last week it was reported that the upcoming Toyota-Subaru (Toyobaru) rear-wheel-drive coupes had been put on hold. According to PR sources in Japan those reports are false and the coupes are still on track for a 2011 launch. The joint collaboration between Toyota and Subaru is going to yield a coupe for each brand that will use a Subaru platform...
2010 Chevy Camaro is the Next Indy 500 Pace Car
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has announced that the 2010 Chevy Camaro will be the official pace car of the 93rd Indy 500 on May 24, 2009. The 2009 race marks the fifth time that a Camaro has been the official pace car. It also marks the 44th time that a GM vehicle has paced the event. ...
GM Unveils the Australian Versions of the Cruze and Volt
GM has unveiled the Australian versions of the Cruze and Volt as the Holden Cruze and Holden Volt. The Australian version of the Chevy Cruze features a new grille and badges. Other than that everything else is pretty much the same. The Holden Cruze is powered by a 1.8L 4 cylinder petrol or an optional 2.0L turbo charged diesel. The Holden...
