Marc Carter
Almost 300,000 Chevy HHR's Recalled
Almost 300,000 Chevy HHR's are being recalled to fix a storage bin latch issue. Apparently the latches to the storage bin are defective and have been shown to not meet federal safety compliance test standards since they allow the storage bin to open during certain crashes. GM is going to send storage bin latch reinforcement kits to current owners who have...
More Photos of the All-New 2009 VW Golf…Finally
VW has finally seen fit to release more photos of the all-new 2009 VW Golf even though it was unveiled a month ago. The all-new Golf will be available in Europe next month followed by Africa, Asia, Australia and North America next year. The 2009 Golf is going to be offered with four TSI gas engines and two TDI diesels,...
Next-Gen Cadillac Escalade Could Move to the Lambda Platform…Yet Another Lambda Crossover
GM has already announced that the automaker has postponed plans to redesign its large SUVs, so what does that mean for the next-gen Cadillac Escalade? Well GM may build the next-gen Escalade off the same platform as the Acadia, Outlook, Enclave and Traverse crossovers. GM has also cancelled plans for the V8-powered Buick Enclave Super, which could make its way...
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Officially Produces 415 HP
GM officially unveiled the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP earlier this year and now according to the SAE the final output from the 6.2L V8 is 415 horsepower and 415 lb-ft. of torque. In addition to the higher output compared to the G8 GT, the GXP version also has a manual transmission option. 19-inch wheels and huge 14-inch front discs are...
2011 Chevy Volt Unofficially Unveiled!
The first official photos of the 2011 Chevy Volt aren't expected until next week to celebrate GM's 100th anniversary, but thanks to The Car Connection we have some shots of the car now. These photos show the production Volt posing with some of the GM execs and engineers that were in charge of the vehicle's existance (Tony Posawatz, Bob Lutz,...
VW Golf BlueMotion Concept Unveiled it Gets 74 MPG
VW has unveiled the Golf BlueMotion concept that gets an astounding 74.3 mpg (European cycle). The Golf BlueMotion concept is powered by a 105 horsepower 1.6L TDI diesel engine. In addition to achieving 74 mpg, the concept also reachs 0-62 mph in 11.3 seconds. The Golf BlueMotion will go on sale in mid 2009, while the new Golf hits dealers in...
VW Microbus is Coming Back!….Well Maybe
In 2001 VW unveiled the Microbus concept. The response was so positive that it was destinged for production in 2005, but it was eventually killed due to costs...well now it looks like VW may be thinking about reviving it. According to the Sydney Morning Herald the VW Microbus idea has been renewed. A senior VW exec told the newspaper “We’re...
2009 Nissan GT-R Starting Price Increased 10 Percent to $76,840
Nissan has adjusted the pricing for the 2009 Nissan GT-R. The starting price for the GT-R has increased 10 percent over the 2008 model to $76,840 for the base model and $79,090 for the GT-R Premium model. Prior to September 5th, the starting price was $69,850. Nissan claims that the price increase is due to increased raw materials costs....
2009 Kia Borrego Receives NHTSA's Five-Star Crash Safety Rating
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that the 2009 Kia Borrego SUV has earned their highest crash safety rating in front and side impacts. “Borrego is Kia’s newest vehicle and it is a prime example of our commitment and dedication to providing the best and most up-to-date standard safety features in vehicles for consumers,” said Byung Mo...
Subaru Set to Unveil Diesel Powered Forester and Impreza Models in Paris
Subaru is going to officially unveil its new Boxer Diesel engine at the Paris Motor Show next month. The new 2.0L Boxer Diesel engine is going to be shown in the Forester and Impreza five-door models. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. According to Subaru the Forester Boxer Diesel gets a combined 44.8 mpg on the European...
