Marc Carter
2009 Lincoln Navigator Gets a Bump in Fuel Economy
Ford has announced the changes to the 2009 Lincoln Navigator SUV. First Ford has improved the Navigator's fuel economy to 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway for 4x2 models. Ford achieved these results by using software to shut off the fuel supply to the engine during deceleration, similar to the 2009 F-150 SFE. The Navigator is powered by a...
Chrysler Unveils the Dodge EV, Jeep EV and Chrysler EV…Chrysler Takes on the Volt
Chrysler has officially unveiled the Chrysler EV, Dodge EV and Jeep EV today, which are Chrysler's answer to the Chevy Volt that was unveiled last week. The most exciting of the three is the Dodge EV, which isn't based on an existing Chrysler vehicle like the other two EVs. The Dodge EV may look familiar to you, since it is...
2010 Audi S4 and S4 Avant Unveiled with 333 Horsepower
Audi has officially unveiled the 2010 Audi S4 and S4 Avant ahead of the Paris Motor Show next month. The 2010 Audi S4 is powered by a 333 horsepower 3.0 TFSI V6 supercharged engine that is mated to a either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed S-tronic transmission. The S4 reaches 0-62 mph in 5.1 seconds and has a top speed...
VW Concept Pickup Unveiled…It's a Preview of the 2010 VW Pickup
VW has officially taken the wraps off a concept version of its upcoming pickup truck that is going to be shown off at the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover. According to VW “The concept vehicle – executed in as a cleverly designed rescue vehicle for marine use – offers a preview of the fourth model series by the...
Next-Gen VW Golf GTI Puts Out 210 HP and R Version Has 270 HP
VW recently unveiled the all-new Golf that is going to be in Euro dealerships this fall and now details are trickling out about the high-performance versions.
Dealers Want the Mazda2, but Mazda Execs are Hesitant
Ever since the current Mazda2 was unveiled we've been asking when the car will be available in the US. Mazda dealers also want the small car, but Mazda execs are worried that the Mazda2 could cannibalize sales of the Mazda3, Mazda's best-selling model. The Mazda2 would give Mazda something to compete against the popular Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris subcompacts....
Second Teaser Image of Lamborghini Mystery Car Released
Earlier this week Lamborghini released a single teaser image of a new vehicle that is going to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next month. The only thing that we could see from the original teaser was the vehicle's exhaust. Now we have a shot of the wheel and front fender. It's still not known what type of Lamborghini...
2009 Ford F-150 Starts at $21,320
Ford has announced the pricing for the all-new 2009 Ford F-150. The 2009 Ford F-150 starts at $21,320 for the XL Regular Cab and the XLT SuperCab starts at $29,160. The 2009 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew starts at $35,820, which according to Ford is $5,000 less than a comparably equipped and also all-new 2009 Dodge Ram. "With the new F-150, we are...
2009 Ford F-150 SFE Unveiled with Unsurpassed Fuel Economy
Ford has announced today more details about the all-new 2009 F-150 and the new F-150 SFE. Everything is all about fuel economy now and in order for Ford to stay ahead of the competition Ford has made certain improvements to the range to improve the F-150's fuel economy. The new F-150 offers a fuel economy improvement of about 8 percent...
Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept Unveiled Ahead of Paris Show
Saab has unveiled the 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept ahead of the Paris Motor Show next month. The 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept will also share the spotlight with the 9-C BioHybrid Concept hatchback. Both vehicles are supposed to give us a hint of the new Saab 9-1. Both concepts are powered by the same 197 hp turbocharged 1.4L Saab BioPower engine. Expect...
