Marc Carter
Detroit 09′: 2010 Toyota Prius Officially Unveiled with 50 MPG Combined Rating
Toyota officially unveiled the 2010 Toyota Prius at the Detroit Auto Show today. The third-generation Prius is larger, more powerful and gets better gas mileage than the last generation. For starters the Prius engine has been enlarged from 1.5L to 1.8L. It's also notable that the engine is the first Toyota powerplant to not use any belts (the water pump...
Detroit 09': Cadillac Converj Concept is Much Sexier than the Volt
GM has unveiled a new Cadillac concept, the Converj, which is based on the Chevy Volt's "Voltec" drivetrain. The Converj Concept combines GM's new electric technology with styling that is distinctly Cadillac. Since it uses the same technology as the more pedestrian-looking Volt. Let's hope they make something like this in the future.... PRESS RELEASE: CONVERJ: THE "CADILLAC" OF...
Detroit 09': Chevy Spark and Orlando Headed to the US
GM originally stated that the production version of the Chevy Beat and Chevy Orlando would not be coming to the US, but things change. With a lack of small cars in the US, it makes sense to bring the two vehicles to the US. The production version of the Beat, officially now dubbed the Spark and the Orlando will come...
Detroit 09′: Kia Soul’ster Concept Attempts to Appeal to “Active People”
The Kia Soul'ster concept immediately recalls such fun "open-air" cars like the old Isuzu Amigo and Jeep Wrangler (although this concept could never hit the trail like a Jeep). The Kia Soul'ster concept is based on the new Kia Soul, but with only two doors and a two-piece canvas roof. There are no frills in this concept either, which means...
Detroit 09': 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Officially Gets 40/43 MPG
Honda has officially took the wraps off the 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid at the Detroit Auto Show. In addition to finally seeing the production version of the Insight, we now also know what kind of gas mileage its going to get. The EPA has officially certified the Insight at 40/43 mpg (city/highway). The Insight is powered by a 1.3L 4-cylinder...
Detroit 09': VW Concept BlueSport Hits the Stage
The VW Concept BlueSport represents VW's idea of what a fun, but environmentally conscious roadster should be like. The VW Concept BlueSport is powered by a 180 horsepower clean diesel engine mated to 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission that sits behind the driver. It accelerates from 0-62 in 6.6 seconds while getting about 35 mpg on the European cycle. ...
Detroit 09': Audi Sportback Concept Unveiled…Hints at the A7
Audi has unveiled the Sportback Concept at the Detroit Auto Show. The Sportback Concept is supposed to be a preview of the upcoming A7. The Sportback Concept and eventual A7 is Audi's version of a four-door coupe, like the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes CLS. In addition to providing a preview of the A7, the Sportback Concept previews Audi's future design...
Detroit 09': 2010 Toyota Camry Makes its Debut
Toyota has unveiled the revised the 2010 Toyota Camry in Detroit. For 2010 the standard engine in the Camry is a new 2.5L engine. The Camry LE and XLE equipped with the 2.5L puts out 169 horsepower and in the SE it puts out 179. The 2.5L can be mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. The exterior...
Detroit 09': 2010 Lexus HS250h…Lexus First Dedicated Hybrid
Lexus has officially unveiled its first dedicated hybrid, the Lexus HS250h. The compact sedan shares many of its mechanicals with the third-generation Prius that is also being unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2010 Lexus HS250h is powered by Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system, mated to a 187-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Overall the HS250h is slightly longer than the...
Detroit 09′: 2010 Ford Taurus Officially Unveiled!
Ford has officially unveiled the all-new 2010 Ford Taurus that makes its debut at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2010 Ford Taurus receives all-new styling inside and out that is far more interesting to look at than the current generation. Ford describes the styling of the new Taurus as a combination of style with substance, just like the original Taurus...
