Marc Carter
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...
Subaru Impreza Coupe is Going to be Released by 2010
Toyota and Subaru have already announced that the two automakers are collaborating on a new rear-wheel-drive coupe that will be sold under both brand names. Now it looks like the two are also working on a new Impreza Coupe that will be released for 2010. According to Auto Express the two automakers are working on an Impreza Coupe that will...
Truck Sales are Dead…so Ford is Offering "Employee Pricing" on the F-Series
Yesterday the sales numbers for May were released and they weren't pretty. The Ford F-Series trucks moved from the typical number one spot all the way down to number 5. Ford's SUV and truck sales declined 44 percent in May. To counter the slipping sales Ford is going to offer its "Employee Pricing" on the F-150, F-250 or the...
Honda Civic Outsells the Camry, F-150 and Corolla in May
Gas prices are so insane right now and car buyers are finally realizing they can't afford to drive those huge gas guzzlers anymore. The F-150 has been the best selling vehicle in the US for decades, but its reign at the top is soon over. Last month it moved down to the number five spot behind the Honda Civic,...
