Marc Carter
Lexus LF-A Supercar Cancelled?
Lexus has been working on its LF-A supercar for quite sometime. It originally appeared as a concept, which was eventually approved for production...well now things may have changed. Lexus has been tight lipped on the actual production date for its new supercar and recently it was revealed that the car would cost upwards of $225,000 once it ever reached showrooms....
The Torque Report and SocialVibe Want to Put and End to Cancer!
It's not too late to Stand Up To Cancer! Everyday we lose loved ones and friends due to cancer. The Stand Up to Cancer campaign is trying to raise awareness and funds to finally find a cure. All that you have to do is sign up here and SocialVibe will donate $1 to the fund. It's that easy...and its no...
Hyundai Recalls 65,000 Elantras
Hyundai is recalling about 65,000 2008 Elantras to fix a problem with the fuel pump. The recall involves Elantras equipped with the 2.0L Beta engine to replace the fuel pump. Gasoline with ethanol added produces a buildup of film on the units' electrical contacts, which will cause the car to hesitate during starting or while driving. At this point the...
2010 Ford Mustang Badge Unveiled
Ford has unveiled the badge for the new 2010 Mustang. The new pony emblem gets a more chiseled look that is supposed to provide a hint to the more chiseled look of the new Mustang. According to Ford the new pony is more defined and more muscular like the new Mustang. “It’s just a faster-looking steed,” said George Saridakis, Design...
2009 HURST/HEMI Dodge Challenger to be Unveiled at SEMA with 500+ HP
HURST is going to unveil the limited edition 2009 HURST/ HEMI Dodge Challenger at SEMA. The limited edition Dodge Challenger will be available in four versions with features such as huge polished five-spoke HURST alloy wheels, the "Pistol-Grip" HURST shifter and a supercharger that pushes the Challenger's horsepower beyond 500. Pricing will start at $10,000 over the stock Challenger and will...
2009 Hyundai Genesis Receives NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Rating
Hyundai's first rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan, the Genesis has just received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s five-star crash test rating, the highest possible. “Genesis was engineered with a lightweight but strong body shell, featuring ultra-high tensile steel, laser welding, and advanced adhesive bonding,” said John Krafcik, vice president of Strategic Planning and Product Development, Hyundai Motor America. The 2009 Genesis comes...
Chrysler Puts the Dodge Viper Under Review, Which Means They May Sell It
Chrysler has announced today that the automaker is "preparing to explore strategic options for the Dodge Viper business", which means that Chrysler could sell the car to another automaker. “We have been approached by third parties who are interested in exploring future possibilities for Viper,” said Bob Nardelli, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer – Chrysler LLC. Chrysler has agreed to listen...
Lexus IS Convertible to be Released Next Year and a New Lighter IS-F is in the Works
AutoTelegraaf is claiming that Lexus is going to release a droptop version of the IS next year. The IS convertible will feature a folding hardtop like the soon to be dead SC. It will be dubbed the IS250 C and IS350 C. Those of you that were hoping for an "F" version of the new convertible will be disappointed...
BMW Increases Pricing for 2009 Models by 2.1 Percent
BMW has officially announced the pricing for its 2009 models. Due to a rise in raw materials costs and the horrible dollar, BMW is raising the price of its vehicles by 2.1 percent on average across its model range. The 2009 BMWs will start to arrive in dealerships in October and pricing has not been released for the Z4 Roadster...
Cadillac to Get a Version of the Chevy Volt Plug-In Hybrid?
Yesterday reports surfaced that Cadillac is working on a new small 4-cylinder powered sedan and now rumors are circulating that Cadillac may also receive a version of the highly anticipated Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid. Cadillac doesn't currently have much of a green image since its only "green" vehicle is the new Escalade Hybrid, but this could all change if Cadillac...
