Marc Carter
Acura Finally Commits to Putting a V8 in the RL
Acura has scoffed at the idea of adding a V8 to its lineup for years, but it looks like things are finally changing. Honda’s CEO Takeo Fukui has confirmed that Honda is finally going to launch its first V8 engine for the Acura brand. Although gas prices have killed vehicles that don't get great gas mileage, luxury buyers still demand...
2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan and Coupe Pricing Announced
Infiniti has announced the pricing for the 2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan and Coupe. The 2009 G37 sedan gets a new 328 horsepower 3.7L V6. The G37 coupe gets the addition of an all-wheel-drive model, the Infiniti G37x. Both the G37 coupe and sedan get a new 7-speed automatic transmission. The starting price for the 2009 Infiniti G37 sedan is $33,250 and...
2009 Subaru Forester Named Motor Trend's SUV of the Year
Motor Trend has awarded the 2009 Subaru Forester with its Sport/Utility of the Year award. There were 13 finalists, which included the Honda Pilot, Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Flex, Infiniti Ex, Honda Pilot, Dodge Journey, Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano, Toyota Sequoia, Lexus LX570, Kia Borrego, BMW X6 and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Subaru Forester 2.5XT posted the best fuel-economy rating of any...
2010 Toyota Prius Exposed or Just a Good Photoshop?
Toyota is going to officially unveil the all-new 2010 Toyota Prius at the Detroit Auto Show this coming January, but PriusChat has put up some photos that may or may not be of the next generation. Overall the styling of the car seems more evolutionary and takes some of the cues from the newer Toyota models. The headlights also...
Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept Headed to SEMA
Not to be overshadowed by the Camaro, Dodge is planning on unveiling the Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept at the SEMA show this year. The Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept is powered by the Viper's 8.4L V10 engine with 600 horsepower and 560 lb-ft. of torque. In addition to the upgraded engine, the concept also receives upgraded brakes and shocks. Tornado Red...
2010 Nissan 370Z Shots Show Up on Need for Speed Undercover Promo
We've already seen several spy photos of the new 2010 Nissan 370Z, but now we have some un-camouflaged shots of the car thanks to the promo site for Need for Speed Undercover. The 330 horsepower 2010 Nissan 370Z is going to be officially unveiled next month at the 2009 LA Auto Show. Full Story: Carscoop Related Stories: First All-New 2010...
2010 Chevy Camaro Starts at $22,995…Camaro SS Starts at $30,995
GM has announced the pricing for the 2010 Chevy Camaro that will be in dealerships next spring. The 2010 Camaro LS starts at $22,995 and the V8-powered Camaro SS starts at $30,995. The 2010 Camaro will come in three versions, the V6-powered LS and LT models and the V8-powered SS. The V6 Camaros feature a 300 horsepower 3.6L engine. The V8...
2010 Infiniti EX to Get More Rear Legroom
The 2009 Infiniti EX35 has been a sales disappointment for Nissan. Potential buyers have complained about the fact that the rear seat has very little legroom and that the cargo area is somewhat limited. To address these concerns in an effort to boost sales, Nissan has announced that the 2010 Infiniti EX will get more rear legroom. According to Nissan North...
GM Closing Wisconsin SUV Plant Early…By the End of the Year
GM has announced that it's going to close its Janesville, Wisconsin SUV plant by the end of the year due to poor SUV sales. The plant currently produces the GMC Yukon and Chevy Suburban. GM originally planned on closing down the plant sometime in 2010, but the scary automotive market has sped up the process. The plant employs 1,200...
Toyota iQ is Coming to the LA Auto Show as a Scion
According to sources over at Motor Trend, Toyota is going to bring the iQ minicar to the LA Auto Show, but as a Scion instead of a Toyota badged iQ. Next month Toyota is going to show off the iQ minicar at the Scion stand next to the xB, xD, and tC models. Toyota desperately needs to bring more traffic...
