Marc Carter
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Unveiled
Rolls-Royce has unveiled the coupe version of the Phantom that is going to be officially unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show next month. The Phantom Coupe draws its inspiration from the 101EX concept that was unveiled in 2006. The coupe is mostly aluminum due to its all-aluminum spaceframe. It is powered by a 6.75L V12 engine that puts out...
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Ford Fiesta Unveiled…Finally an Exciting Small Ford!
Ford has finally taken the wraps off of its new global small car, the 2009 Ford Fiesta before its officially unveiling in Geneva next month. The all-new Ford Fiesta is virtually identical to the Verve concept that was unveiled in Frankfurt last fall. This includes the interior, which only has some small changes to make it more production friendly. The...
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Ford Kuga Crossover Unveiled
Ford is going to unveil the 2009 Kuga crossover for Europe in Geneva next month. The Kuga borrows most of its styling from the Iosis X Concept that was unveiled in 2006. Ford previewed the final styling of the Kuga with the Kuga Concept at Frankfurt last fall. The Kuga is built off the C-car platform which is also the...
Chevy Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 Unveiled
Chevy has unveiled the Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06, alimited edition model that pays homage to the Stingray models of the 1960's. The 427 designation refers to the cubic-inch displacement of the highest performance engines offered between 1966-1969. The Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 is painted in a Crystal Red Tintcoat and it also has graphics on the front fascia...
2009 VW Passat CC is Going to Start Below $27,000
Volkswagen officially took the wraps off the 2009 Passat CC at the Detroit Auto Show last month. Now according to CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Stefan Jacoby, the Passat CC is going to start below $27,000. This is good news since it was originally rumored that the CC version of the Passat was going to be priced above the...
Full Details for the All-New 2009 Acura TSX Leaked!
Thanks to the VWvortex Forums we have the full press release for the 2009 Acura TSX that is set to be officially unveiled next month at the New York Auto Show. From these details it looks like the 2009 TSX grows in size (2.4 inches longer and 3.0 inches wider) but it doesn't get an increase in power. The 2009...
More Images of the 2008 BMW 135i Released…Enjoy!
We've got more photos of BMW's new 300 horsepower 135i. The 230 horsepower 128i is going to starts at $28,600 and the 135i starts at $34,900. The 128i Convertible will start at $33,875 and the 135i Convertible will start at $39,875. Full Story: edbmw Related Stories: BMW 1-Series Convertible Will Be Released in the US Next April Starting Around $40K BMW Releases Full...
465 Horsepower Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Unveiled
Porsche has unveiled its revised GT3 RSR. The GT3 RSR produces 465 horsepower from its 3.8L flat six and has a redline of 9400 rpm. the engine carries over from the last version, but improvements were made to the transmission, aerodynamics and suspension. The GT3 RSR now has the same sequential six-speed transmission from the RS Spyder sports prototype. To improve...
Geneva 2008 Preview: Production Ready Toyota iQ and Urban Cruiser Unveiled
At this year's Geneva Auto Show, Toyota is going to officially unveil its production version of the iQ microcar that was shown in Frankfurt last year for the European market. The iQ measures less than three meters and seats up to three adult passengers with room left over for a small child or luggage. The iQ is going to...
Geneva 2008 Preview: Lamborghini Gallardo LP550 will be Unveiled with 550HP
Lamborghini is going to unveil a revised version of its Gallardo at the Geneva Auto Show next month. In addition to a revised Gallardo, Lamborghini is also going to unveil a new flagship Gallardo dubbed the LP550. According to Edmunds the LP550 will feature a 5.2L V10 with direct-injection technology that puts out 550 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque....
