Marc Carter
Diesel-Powered VW Jetta is in High Demand Despite High Diesel Fuel Prices
VW's new diesel powered Jetta isn't going to be in dealers until next month, but many VW dealers have already received enough orders to eat up their total 2008 allocation. The new Jetta TDI meets emissions standards in all 50 states, but with diesel prices approaching $5 a gallon it has many people wondering why there is so much appeal...
2009 HUMMER H3T Starts at $31,495…Will Anyone Care?
HUMMER has announced the pricing for its the pickup truck version of its smallest SUV, the H3. The HUMMER H3T has room for five-passengers and includes a five-foot-long bed for all your stuff. The pickup comes standard with full time four-wheel-drive, 32-inch tires and an integrated bed liner. 33-inch tires and front and rear locking differentials are available. The 3.7-liter...
Toyota Kills the Next-Gen Lexus SC Convertible and Possibly the Next Avalon
According to Inside Line, Toyota has canceled the replacement for the next-generation Lexus SC Coupe/ Convertible and may also be canceling the next Avalon as well. In the first six months of this year, Lexus only sold 1,230 SC 430s, which is down 40 percent from a year ago. Toyota apparently was working on a new SC that would be...
VIDEO: Garage419 Pits the Corvette ZR1 against the Nissan GT-R
GM released a video of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 on the famed Nurburgring yesterday. The video shows the ZR1 completing a lap around the track in 7:24:6, which officially beats the time of 7:29 that was set by the Nissan GT-R. The ZR1's video has raised quite a few questions about the validity of the track time. There have also...
2009 BMW 3-Series Officially Unveiled
BMW has officially unveiled the euro-spec version of the revised 2009 3-Series. The new 3-Series receives a new front fascia, new hood, revised headlights and taillights and a new iDrive system. Sadly the 7-speed DCT will only be available on the 335i coupe and convertible. Expect a full US press release soon. ...
All-New 2009 Acura TL Unveiled…The Most Powerful Acura Ever Built
Acura has released the first official photo of the all-new 2009 Acura TL. Acura hasn't released all the details on the new TL, but the automaker has confirmed that the TL will be offered with the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The new TL will also feature the most powerful Acura engine ever, so expect the final horsepower rating...
Facelifted 2009 BMW 3-Series to Debut in Paris
BMW is going to unveil a revised 2009 BMW 3-Series this fall at the Paris Motor Show. The new 3-Series will benefit from revised front and rear fascias that draws some of its inspiration from the recently unveiled all-new 7-Series. BMW design boss Adrian van Hooydonk said that the goal for the revised front end was to make it look...
Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series Unveiled…The Replacement for the SLR
Mercedes-Benz is going to unveil the awesome SL65 AMG Black Series at the Paris Motor Show this fall, but in the mean time here is the first photo of the SLR replacement. The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is powered by a 661 horsepower (738 lb-ft. of torque) twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 and will hit 0-60 mph in less than 3.9 seconds. The...
VIDEO: GM Releases 2009 Corvette ZR1's 7:26.4 Nurburgring Lap
GM has released the video of the 2009 Chevy Corvette hitting the famed Nurburgring on June 27th. The ZR1 finished the lap in 7:26:4, which officially beat the Nissan GT-R's time of 7:29. The completely stock ZR1 was driven by GM development engineer Jim Mero, although there has been a few rumors that the car was modified. The Corvette ZR1...
2010 Chevy Camaro to Finally be Unveiled on July 22nd?
By now most of us are tired of seeing photos of the many Camaro prototypes on the road. According to 5thgen.org the production version of the Camaro is going to be unveiled to Chevrolet dealers on July 22nd. Sources are claiming that GM is going to hold a 2 hour satellite broadcast for dealers and the main subject will be...
