Marc Carter
BMW M-Zero Concept Unveiled…BMW M6 Meets Aston Martin DB9
Mael Oberkamph a photographer and photo rendering artist has created what he calls the BMW M-Zero Concept (not officially created by BMW). According to Oberkamph the concept draws its inspiration from the BMW M6 and Aston Martin DB9. He feels that if the car were an actual production car it would be an Audi R8 competitor. What do you think?...
2009 Audi A3 Unveiled with a Minor Facelift
Audi has officially unveiled the refreshed 2009 Audi A3 and A3 Sportback. On the outside the new A3 gets a refreshed front bumper and hood, new headlights with LED daytime running lights, a single frame radiator grille, new door handles and side mirrors with integrated turn signals, a modified rear bumper and taillights. In terms of performance the 2009 A3...
VW Has Killed Plans for a Golf Diesel-Hybrid
Volkswagen unveiled the Golf TDI Hybrid Concept at the Geneva Auto Show earlier this year. At the show VW execs eluded to the fact that the concept would one day enter production...but it looks like those plans have changed. The Golf TDI Hybrid was expected to average about 69 mpg (European cycle) and because of this environmentalists and fuel conscious...
VW Announces Carefree Maintenance Program on 2009 Models
Volkswagen has announced the new Carefree Maintenance Program that will be available on some of its 2009 models. The program, similar to the same program that BMW has on all of its vehicles, includes no maintenance charges for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (3 years/ 36k miles). The program is going to launch with the introduction of...
Chevy Announces New Malibu 4-cylinder with the Six-Speed Transmission
Chevy launched the all-new Malibu last fall and it has recieved a lot of attention especially from the automotive press. I even drove all three versions right before it was released. One of the main sore spots was the 4-cylinder that was mated to a four-speed automatic (how archaic for a 2008 model). GM promised that eventually the 4-cylinder...
Bush Announces New 31.6 mpg Average Fuel Economy Standard by 2015
Today the Bush Administration announced that by 2015 all automaker's fleets must average 31.6 mpg. The plan that was outlined today (Earth Day) is more aggressive than most automakers expected. By 2020 the average has to be 35.0 mpg. “This proposal is going to help us all breathe a little easier by reducing carbon dioxide emissions from tailpipes, cutting fuel...
More Photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the all-new GLK SUV this past weekend in Beijing. The new Mercedes-Benz GLK is going to go head to head with the BMW X3, Acura RDX, Audi Q5, Infiniti EX35, etc. The US-spec GLK 350 features a 268 horsepower 3.5L V6 that can put the power to the ground through either RWD or 4matic all-wheel-drive. The SUV is...
2009 Dodge Challenger Could Start at $23,995…Is It Worth It?
The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 starts at $40K when you factor in the gas guzzling tax. That's a little too high for most of us, so for the 2009 model year there will be lesser powered Challengers with a much lower price tag. According to an un-named Chysler exec the 2009 V6 powered Challenger is going to start at $23,995....
More Photos of the 2009 Audi Q5
Audi has released more photos of the 2009 Audi Q5 SUV. When the Q5 reaches our shores early next year it will be powered by a 3.2L FSI V6 with 265 horsepower that is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and Quattro all-wheel-drive. It is expected to reach 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds. ...
2010 BMW 5-Series is Going to Feature a Turbocharged V8 with 400 Horsepower
The BMW 550i is near the top of the 5-Series range, right below the M5. According to BimmerFile the all-new 5-Series is going to feature the same V8 in the X6 SUV. BMW trademarked the name 555i last year and it is expected that it will replace the 550i in the lineup. The 555i is going to be powered by...
