Marc Carter
2010 Lexus HS 250h Not Headed to Europe
Lexus officially unveiled its first dedicated hybrid, the 2010 HS 250h at the Detroit Auto Show this month. The HS 250h is expected in U.S. showrooms this summer, but it looks like Europe is not going to be getting the new hybrid. “The HS 250h is intended mainly for North America and Japan, sales are not currently planned for Europe,” said...
2009 Tokyo Motor Show May be Cancelled
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA) is in the middle of discussions about the fate of this year's Tokyo Motor Show. The current state of the global economy and the fact that some automakers have not signed on for the show have forced JAMA to reconsider the show this year. “A couple companies are not in favor of organizing the show...
Detroit 09': 2010 Lincoln MKS Unveiled with the 355 HP EcoBoost Engine
Ford has announced the 2010 Lincoln MKS with the much anticipated 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 officially puts out 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. Even with those numbers it is estimated to get 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. With the EcoBoost engine, the MKS has more power and better...
Detroit 09': 2010 Ford Taurus Starts at $25,995
Ford has officially announced the pricing for the all-new 2010 Taurus that will be in showrooms by this summer. The 2010 Taurus starts at $25,995, which is the same price as the 2009 model. Ford likes to point out that although the new Taurus starts at the same price as the outgoing model, it now has more standard features and new...
Ford Kills Plans for Rear Wheel Drive Sedans
Ford has officially announced that plans for rear wheel drive Ford and Lincoln sedans have been shelved. Ford design chief J Mays told Automotive News on Sunday, "It's out of the cycle plan." "We've got other priorities at the moment," Mays said. "We're going down a path right now that is all about fuel efficiency, and we've got a lot to...
Detroit 09': 2010 Lincoln MKT Makes a Huge Debut with that Grille!
Ford has debuted the 2010 Lincoln MKT, which is Lincoln's version of the Ford Flex. The three-row MKT is available with either a 268 horsepower 3.7-liter V-6 or Ford's new 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine that puts out 355 horsepower and 350 lb-ft. of torque. Both engines are mated to six-speed automatic transmission. AWD is available on the 3.7L and standard...
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...
