Marc Carter
2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster Revealed via Photo Renderings
The photo renderings you see here showed up on Cayman Club earlier today and according to sources they are an authentic representation of the revised 2010 Porsche Cayman and Boxster. For 2010 the Cayman and Boxster receive new front and rear fascias in addition to more powerful engines thanks to direct injection. The Cayman S gets a boost in power...
GM Announces Plans to Cut Workers and Truck Production to Boost its Cash Flow
GM’s CEO Rick Wagoner announced today the many new steps that GM is going to take to cut costs by $15 billion by the end of 2009. “We are responding aggressively to the challenges of today’s U.S. auto market,” said GM Chairman and CEO, Rick Wagoner. “We will continue to take the steps necessary to align our business structure with...
Mazda Kazamai Concept Unveiled Before its Official Unveiling in Moscow
Mazda has unveiled the Kazamai concept ahead of its official unveiling on August 26 at the Moscow International Auto Salon. According to Mazda "Kazamai, which means "swirling crosswinds" in Japanese, expresses the powerful yet nimble image of a stylish and compact crossover." The Kazamai concept features Mazda's "Nagare" design language that is mated to a four-wheel-drive powertrain. The concept also features...
VW Officially Announces Plans to Build a US Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee
VW has officially announced plans to build a U.S. production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The automaker is going to invest $1 billion in the new plant that will generate about 2,000 jobs for the tri-state area. “The U.S. market is an important part of our volume strategy and we are now very resolutely accessing that market,” said Prof. Martin Winterkorn,...
The Rumors are False…Europe is Still Getting the Cadillac CTS-V
It had been rumored that GM was not going to sell its uber fast Cadillac CTS-V in Europe, but according to a senior source at GM, the 556 horsepower CTS-V is in fact headed to Europe. Those of you in Europe...don't get too excited yet because the car is going to only be offered in left-hand-drive. The 2009 CTS-V is...
Chevy Kills Plans for a Camaro Z28
Chevy is just about to unveil the production version of the long-awaited Chevy Camaro and more details are starting to surface about the car. According to sources GM has killed plans for a Camaro Z28. It was rumored that the Z28 version was going to be powered by the same 6.2L V8 in the Cadillac CTS-V, which would have been...
Ford is Considering a Four-Cylinder F150
According to sources that spoke with the guys over at PickupTrucks.com, Ford is considering an EcoBoost four-cylinder for the F150. The turbo four-cylinder would be around 2.5 liters and have 260 hp and 300 lb-ft. of torque. It would not debut until around 2013 and will only be available on the two-door Regular Cab F-150 4x2 and 4x4. Of course...
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sales Drop 23 Percent
It looks like trucks and SUVs aren't the only vehicles that are seeing a sales decline this year. Mercedes-Benz S-Class sales are off 23 percent in the US this year. Mercedes most profitable car is not only off in the US, but its worldwide sales were also down 11.9 percent in the first half of this year. The S-Class is...
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...
