Marc Carter
2009 Corvette ZR1 Starts at $103,300
Chevrolet has announced the final pricing for the uber fast 2009 Corvette ZR1. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 starts at $103,300, which includes the $850 destination charges. In addition to that starting price you will also have to add the $1,700 Gas guzzler tax. If you want the upgraded interior package which includes: a power-adjustable, heated and leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered...
Ford Shuts Down Expedition and Navigator Plant for Nine-Weeks…Slow Sales
Ford has announced plans to temporarily shut down the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne that currently produces the Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs. The plant is going to close on June 23rd and not reopen until August 25th. Expedition sales were off 31 percent in the first five months of the year and the Navigator's sales are off 22...
Chrysler Announces Pricing for the 2009 Aspen and Durango Hybrids
Chrysler has announced the pricing for the Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen SUV Hybrids, the automaker's first entries in the hybrid category. The 2009 Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid and 2009 Chrysler Aspen HEMI Hybrid will start at $45,340 and $45,470 respectively. The two new hybrids come in $8,000 below their main competitors (GMC Yukon and Chevy Tahoe hybrids). Buyers are...
2009 Corvette Z06 Gets a Few Upgrades
Yes, we know all the Corvette news lately has been about the uber fast ZR1, but for 2009 the Z06 version gets a few updates. For the 2009 model year the Corvette Z06 gets a new "spider" design 10-spoke alloy wheel that is available in four versions. There are also a few updates to the interior such as color-keyed door...
GM Releases Photos of a Pre-Production Camaro Convertible
There have been so many photos of the upcoming Chevy Camaro..that its getting a little crazy, but due to the positive feedback of the first pre=production photos, GM has released two new ones of the Camaro Convertible. The photos were posted on GM's FastLane Blog and are reportedly a reward for the overwhelmingly positive response from the first photos that...
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Will be Unveiled in Paris
Mitsubishi is going to unveil a new version of its Lancer compact, the Lancer Sportback at the Paris Motor Show. The 2009 Lancer Sportback and Lancer Sportback Ralliart are going to be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show this October. The Lancer Sportback will be introduced in Europe this fall. The Sportback will be available with 1.5L, 1.8L or...
2009 Dodge Challenger Starts at $21,995
For those of us that can't quite afford the $40K for the Dodge Challenger SRT8, Dodge is releasing two cheaper models the 2009 Dodge Challenger SE and R/T models. The base Dodge Challenger SE starts at $21,995 and is powered by a 3.5L V6 that puts out 250 horsepower and 250 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to...
2009 Cadillac CTS-V Officially Puts out 556 Horsepower
When the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V was unveiled earlier this year, Cadillac estimated its final output at 550 horsepower, but now it is confirmed and the car actually produces 556 horsepower. The 2009 CTS-V is powered by a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine that puts out 556 horsepower and 551 lb-ft. of torque. Cadillac claims that the car will reach 0-60 mph...
2009 Chevy Aveo Starts at $12,120
Chevrolet has announced the pricing for the 2009 Aveo and redesigned Aveo5. Pricing starts at $12,120 for the Aveo LS and Aveo5 LS. The Aveo sedan and Aveo5 LT models start at $14,255 for 1LT trim and $15,520 for 2LT trim. The Aveo is powered by a 1.6L engine and achieves up to 27 mpg city and 34 mpg on...
Next-Gen Ford Mondeo Will be Badged as the Taurus in the US
Ford is finally listening and bringing its European models to the US. First we will get the all-new Fiesta, then the next Focus and eventually the Mondeo is going to come here as the next Taurus, according to CAR. CAR is reporting that the next Mondeo that is due out in late 2012 or early 2013 is expected to be...
