Marc Carter
SEMA 2008: Rhys Millen Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe Unveiled
Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) has unveiled an RMR-designed "Art of Speed" Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the SEMA show. To create the coupe Hyundai delivered its first prototype Genesis Coupe 2.0T 12 weeks ago. RMR employees stripped the car to bare metal and then began creating new aftermarket parts and accessories for the new Genesis Coupe. Inside all comfort and convenience...
BMW is Not Going to Produce the Concept CS
Last month was a horrible month for automobile sales with most automakers posting double digit declines. Well decreased sales and profits are also cutting into the product plans for many automakers as well. BMW has announced that the Concept CS is not going to be produced because the vehicle will not be profitable. This news means that the 7 Series...
SEMA 2008: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Unveiled
Ford has officially unveiled the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. The SVT Raptor starts with the new 2009 F-150 and adds a unique grille and a body that is seven inches wider. In addition the suspension has been upgraded with new upper and lower A arms, upgraded tie rods, new half shaft joints, and...
Mitsubishi Wants to Kill Galant Production in the U.S. in Favor of Small Cars
Mitsubishi released a re-styled 2009 Galant earlier this year...too bad the re-style was completely forgettable. Mitsubishi's Normal, Illinois plant produces the Galant, Eclipse and Endeavor, none of which are really bringing in any sales for the brand. The plant has the capability of producing 100,000 vehicles per year and Mitsubishi's CEO Osamu Masuko wants to shuffle which vehicles are...
2009 Toyota Venza Crossover Starts at $25,975
Toyota unveiled the Venza crossover earlier this year, but since then we haven't heard much about Toyota's newest crossover. Today Toyota officially announced the pricing for 2009 Venza that starts at $25,975 for the 2.7L four-cylinder, front wheel drive model. The top of the line 3.5L V6 with AWD goes for $29,250. I don't know how much longer I can look...
SEMA 08' Preview: Chevy Unveils Four Custom Camaro Concepts
GM has taken the wraps off of four Camaro concepts that will be unveiled tomorrow at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. This year's Official Vehicle of SEMA will be shown in four distinct concepts: Camaro LS7 Concept, which features the GM Performance Parts LS7 Crate engine with 550HP; Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr. Concept, which was produced with input from...
Should Ford Bring the Ka to the U.S.? Ford's CEO Wants To…
Ford recently unveiled the all-new Ka subcompact in Europe. Last month Ford's CEO told reporters that the automaker is re-thinking the idea of bringing the small car to the U.S. Ford has made a commitment to small cars in the U.S. with its upcoming Fiesta and new Focus. The Ka is smaller than the Fiesta. Mulally recently told the Automotive...
SEMA 08' Preview: Pontiac Solstice GXP Coupe Unveiled
GM officially unveiled the Pontiac Solstice Coupe at the New York Auto Show earlier this year and now the automaker is going to show off a GXP version of the coupe at this year's SEMA show. The production Solstice Coupe is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder that puts out 260 horsepower. For the GXP version GM Performance Parts added...
U.S. Government Denies GM's $10 Billion Request to Buy Chrysler
Earlier this week GM approached the U.S. government for $10 billion to support a merger between GM and Chrysler. It's now being reported that the U.S. Treasury has denied the request due to the fact that the merger could result in the loss of thousands of U.S. jobs. Since the U.S. Treasury denied the request the merger talks have been...
2009 Audi TT-S Starts at $45,500
Audi has announced the pricing for the 2009 Audi TT-S that begins at $45,500 for the coupe and $47,500 for the roadster. The Audi TT-S is powered by a 2.0L TFSI engine that puts out 265 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque, which is more powerful than the 3.2L V6. The TT-S coupe reaches 0-60 mph in a very short...
