Marc Carter
2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids are Eligible for $3,400 Tax Credit
Ford has announced that the new 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrids are now eligible for a $3,400 tax credit. The $3,400 tax credit is the highest credit amount offered for a hybrid since the end of 2005. The Fusion and Milan Hybrids have been rated at 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway, which...
VIDEO: MINI Convertible Hits the Car Wash With its Top Down
We all know that you're supposed to put the top up on your convertible before you take it to the car wash. Nonetheless here's a video of four guys in a new MINI Cooper Convertible hitting the car wash with the top down. We don't recommend trying this at home...
GM Reportedly Cancels Plans for Engine Plant in Flint, MI
It is being reported that contracts for GM's new engine plant in Flint, Michigan have been canceled. The $370 million plant was supposed to produce the 1.4L engine for the upcoming Chevy Volt and Cruze in turbocharged and naturally-aspirated forms. GM spokesperson Sharon Basel, confirmed the news to the Flint News. Basel also stated that GM remains committed to the...
Spy Shots: Chevy Camaro Convertible Caught Testing Down Under
The 2010 Chevy Camaro finally enters production this March, but GM has yet to officially unveil the convertible version. We've seen countless photos of the new Camaro, but here are two more of the convertible testing in Australia. According to Bob Lutz, GM has reportedly pushed back the release date of the Camaro Convertible until sometime in 2011. Full Story: Drive Related...
Geneva 2009 Preview: Bentley Teases with a Biofuel Car
Bentley has released a single teaser image of its upcoming biofuel car that will be officially unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. Bentley hasn't released the official name of the car or any specs. According to Bentley the car will be Bentley's fastest, most powerful production car to date that also happens to run on biofuel. Currently the most powerful...
Land Rover Celebrates 500,000 Sales in the U.S.
Land Rover has announced that the automaker has officially sold 500,000 vehicles in the U.S. Although gas prices and the economy have hurt Land Rover's sales recently, Land Rover sold 100,000 vehicles since July 2006. In contrast it took Land Rover 10 years to sell its first 100,000 vehicles. Land Rover first entered the U.S. in 1987 and is also...
It's Official! Honda S2000 Dead at the End of this Year
Honda has officially announced that 2009 will be the final model year for the Honda S2000. The S2000 was originally introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model. "The S2000 is a sports car designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "It raised the bar for all future roadsters, and it's...
Chrysler's New Partnership with Fiat will Bring 7 New Models to the US
Chrysler and Fiat's newest agreement, which involves Fiat buying a 35 percent stake in Chrysler is going to lead to seven new fiat based cars making their way to the US. According to unnamed sources four of the vehicles will be sold under the Chrysler brand and three will either be Alfa Romeos or Fiats. The official plan that will...
Spy Shots: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Caught Naked
Last week a few photos leaked of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. It wasn't known how real they were or if they were just a good photoshop, well it looks like they are pretty accurate. The first photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe with barely and camouflage have surfaced, giving us our first clear idea of what the...
Cadillac CTS Coupe Delayed Until Summer of 2010
GM was supposed to release the much anticipated Cadillac CTS Coupe this summer, but it looks like the coupe has been delayed a year until the summer of 2010. The change is plans is most likely due to GM's current economic condition. Cadillac's director of communications cited "changes to the overall portfolio" as the reason for the delay. Cadillac is still...
