Marc Carter
Contrary to Earlier Reports the Volt Engine Can Recharge its Batteries
When the 2011 Chevy Volt was unveiled last week it was understood that the small 1.4L engine would not recharge the battery for the electric motor, well now it looks like it may. John Lauckner, GM's VP for Global Program Management claims that the engine in the Volt will indeed send whatever surplus energy it has to the lithium-ion battery....
2010 Acura TL gets an All-New 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Honda has announced that the 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD will be available with an all-new 6-speed manual transmission. Currently the all-new 2009 TL is only available with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Next fall the TL will be available with a manual transmission and receives other performance modifications. This is the first application of a manual transmission to Acura's SH-AWD system. In...
Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept Unveiled
Maserati has released details and photos of its latest competition model, the Maserati GranTurismo MC Corse Concept which is based on the 430 horsepower GranTurismo S. The engine from the GranTurismo S has been upgraded with a new intake system, catalytic converters and a center-exit exhaust that boosts horsepower to 450. The suspension has also been upgraded and there is...
GM Announces $370 Million Investment for a New Engine Plant in Flint, Michigan
GM has announced plans to invest $370 million in a new manufacturing plant that will build global 4-cylinder engines. The plant is going to produce the new 1.4L engine for the Chevy Volt and Chevy Cruze small car. Construction of the new plant is expected to start immediately and be completed in 2010. The new plant will create 300 hourly...
2009 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition Unveiled…Dodge Loves Texas
Dodge has unveiled the 2009 Lone Star Edition Dodge Ram at the State Fair of Texas. The state of Texas is Dodge's single largest truck market. Because of this Texans are going to get a special edition (exclusive) of the all-new Dodge Ram. The Lone Star Edition starts as a Ram Crew 1500 SLT in either two or four-wheel-drive. The...
2010 VW Golf GTI Photos Released
VW has unveiled the all-new Golf GTI..well kinda. VW posted these photos of the new Golf GTI on its German media site. The 2010 GTI is powered by a 2.0L TFSI four cylinder that puts out 210 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. On the outside the new GTI gets many of the same changes as the new Golf....
Third Teaser Image of Lamborghini Mystery Car Released…Unveil it Already!
Following the release of two teaser images of its upcoming four-door sedan, Lamborghini has decided to release a third teaser of the rear end of the car with LEDs that are definitely influenced by the Reventon and Gallardo. It has already been confirmed that the "secret" Lamborghini is a four-door model that is going to compete with the Porsche Panamera...
Hyundai Street Concepts Genesis Coupe to be Unveiled at SEMA
Hyundai has partnered with Street Concepts to create a modified Genesis Coupe for the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The Street Concepts Genesis Coupe will debut at the SEMA show on November 4, 2008 alongside other coupes designed by Rhys Millen and HKS. “Its aggressive, powerful design and high performance attributes make the Genesis Coupe a perfect vehicle for SEMA,”...
CNG-Powered Toyota Camry Hybrid Concept Coming to LA
Toyota has announced plans to display a CNG-Powered Camry Hybrid Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show this November. In 1999, Toyota sold a CNG-powered four-cylinder Camry to fleet customers, but since gas prices were much cheaper than they are now there wasn't much demand for the vehicle. The special refueling techniques and limited refueling infrastructure also hurt the program....
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...
