Marc Carter
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...
Toyota Prius Will be Built in Mississippi in 2010
Toyota has announced a few production shifts at three of its plants in order to keep up with consumer demand. The production changes will allow Toyota the ability to reduce its output of trucks and SUVs in favor of more fuel efficient vehicles like the Prius. A new plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi is being constructed to build the Prius....
Dodge Launches All-New 2009 Ram Pickup with Zero Interest Financing
Truck sales are dead, which is bad news for Ford and Chrysler who are both launching all-new full size trucks this fall. Chrysler recently held a conference with dealers in which it announced that the all-new Dodge Ram will launch with zero percent financing for 72 months. It's a little scary that Chrysler is launching the all-new truck with the...
