Marc Carter
More Pics of the 2009 Ferrari California Speeding Around in California
We've already seen countless photos of Ferrari's newest model, the California. But these newest photos were actually taken in California (note the pics of the car on the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge). The Ferrari California is powered by a 460 horsepower 4.3L V8 that is mated to 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The car reaches 0-60 mph in less...
Ford's new MyKey System Gives Parents Control of Their Kids Cars
Ford has announced the MyKey system that helps parents ensure that teens drive safer. Ford's new MyKey system allows parents to limit the speed and audio volume of their teen's car to make them drive safer. The system will debut as standard equipment on the 2010 Ford Focus and will eventually be added to other Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models. PRESS...
Consumer Reports Places the Ford Flex and Mazda CX-9 in Top 5 Three-Row SUVs
Yesterday Ford announced that the slow-selling 2009 Ford Flex would have an available $2,500 rebate to help move them off the lots. The Mazda CX-9 has also failed to reach the top in sales either, but Consumer Reports has announced that both vehicles are one of the top five three-row SUVs they tested. “Ford’s new Flex wraps a versatile, cavernous...
Audi and Toyota Considering New Small (Very Small) Cars for the US
Toyota and Audi recently showed off their iQ and A1 small cars at the Paris Motor Show last week. Originally both automakers had not planned on introducing either car to the US market, but as everyone is now witnessing...small cars are in. Audi's worldwide sales and marketing boss, Peter Schwarzenbauer recently stated, " A year ago, I would have said...
Ford May Bring the Ka Subcompact to the US
Ford introduced the world to the all-new Ka subcompact at the 2008 Paris Motor Show last week. At first Ford said that there were no plans to bring the Ka to the US, but the increased demand for small cars has forced Ford to rethink that decision. The all-new Ka features Ford's European Kinetic Design that is similar to the...
Mercedes-Benz Hybrids Headed to the US
Mercedes-Benz has already unveiled the S 400 BlueHYBRID, but now comes word that Mercedes is also working on hybrid version of its E and C-Class sedans. After the S-Class hybrid arrives, the E-Class hybrid will be released in 2010 based on the next-gen sedan. By 2011 a C-Class hybrid will also be released based on the refreshed model. "We have...
Infiniti Releases Second Teaser Photo of 2009 G37 Convertible
Infiniti has released a seconds teaser photo of the 2009 G37 Convertible that is going to be officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show next month. The G37 Convertible features a retractable hardtop and is powered by a 328 horsepower 3.7L V6. Stay tuned until next month for all the details from the show. Full Story: Motor Authority Related Stories: 2009...
Honda Releases More Details About the New Insight Hybrid
Honda has officially unveiled the Honda Insight Concept at the Paris Motor Show. The concept is supposed to give a strong indication of what the production version will look like when it hits showrooms next spring. Honda has announced that the new hybrid will be powered by a 1.3L engine that will be mated to an electric motor. It's not...
2010 Lexus IS 250C Unveiled in Paris
Lexus has unveiled the 2010 Lexus IS 250C at the Paris Motor Show. Lexus took its popular IS sedan and chopped off the roof and two doors to create the IS 250C. The newest Lexus convertible features an aluminum folding roof that takes just 20 seconds to open. The IS 250C is powered by the same 2.5L V6 as the...
Chevy Orlando Concept Unveiled in Paris…It's Not Coming to the US
GM has officially unveiled the Chevy Orlando Concept at the Paris Motor Show. The Orlando Concept hints at a new production MPV for the Chevy brand. The 7-passenger Orlando Concept is based on a modified Delta II platform, the same platform that the Cruze is built on. The concept is powered by a 150 horsepower 2.0L diesel engine. It also features...
