Marc Carter
Detroit Auto Show Preview: US-Spec Diesel Powered BMWs Unveiled
Diesels are quickly becoming one of the more popular news stories, with almost every automaker talking about their upcoming diesel powered vehicles. BMW has just released info about their upcoming diesel powered 3-series and X5 models for the U.S. market. This month BMW is going to officially unveil two new diesel-powered models for the U.S. market at the Detroit Auto...
From Now on all Pre-Production Chevy Camaros Will be Undisguised!
According to GM's Fastlane Blog, Bob Lutz has ordered that all pre-production Camaros have all of their camouflage removed. Lutz has ordered the removal of all camouflage so that further aerodynamic and cooling efficiency testing can be done. What this means is that from now on until the Chevy Camaro is finally released all spy photos of the coupe and...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: Mercedes Vision GLK FREESIDE Unveiled
After countless spy photos and videos (thanks to Sex and the City) of the Mercedes GLK SUV, Mercedes has officially unveiled the GLK in the form of the Vision GLK FREESIDE concept. The concept is powered by a 168 hp 2.2-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder coupled with a seven speed automatic transmission. The concept which will be unveiled in about two weeks...
Mugen Modifies the 2008 Honda Accord is it Inspiring?
Mugen has unveiled its tuner kit for the 2008 Honda Inspire, which is essentially the Japanese version of the U.S. spec Honda Accord. The kit includes a modified grille, front spoiler, side sills, rear apron and a very large rear spoiler. To improve the vehicle's performance Mugen has added a modified exhaust which should squeeze out a little more power...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Pickup Concept Unveiled
Toyota has unveiled the A-BAT hybrid pickup concept that will be officially unveiled next month at the Detroit Auto Show. The A-BAT concept is an interesting concept as it applies Toyota's hybrid technology to a pickup and the pickup itself is built on a unibody platform like the Honda Ridgeline. The concept is smaller than the Tacoma and features cab...
All-New 2009 Subaru Forester Officially Unveiled
It seems a little late now that Subaru is finally "officially" unveiling the all-new 2009 Forester since so many photos of the SUV have been leaked on the internet. But here it is... The 2009 Forester is built on an all-new platform with more a more "SUV-like" design. Subaru also says that the new model has more sport-sedan dynamics. The...
2009 Dodge Journey Starts at $19,985
Dodge's newest entry in the crossover segment, the 2009 Journey is going to start just under $20K. When sales of the new Journey begin early next year the starting price for the 2009 Dodge Journey SE will be $19,985. The SE is powered by a 2.4L four-cylinder. The SXT ($22,985) and R/T ($26,545) trims are available with a 3.5L V6 with...
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Officially Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the revised 2009 SLK. The roadster receives a new front and rear fascia although its hard to notice the changes at first. The front bumper has a modified air-dam and an even more pronounced arrow shape. The rear of the new SLK gets a new diffuser-style lower section. The interior has also been updated with a...
Detroit Auto Show Preview: 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR-1 Officially Unveiled!
GM officially unveiled the much anticipated Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 today. After much speculation it looks like GM finally decided on the ZR-1 name (instead of Blue Devil or SS). Although GM has yet to release the final horsepower numbers, engineers are working hard to acheive a goal of 620 horsepower and 595 lb-ft of torque out of the LS9 supercharged...
Hennessey Unveils 678 Horsepower Dodge Viper to Take on the Corvette ZR-1
Hennessey has announced its performance kit for the all-new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10. The kit adds 78 horsepower bringing the final number to 678 horsepower. All that extra power will help the Viper take on the upcoming 2009 Corvette ZR-1. Officially dubbed the Venom 650R, the uber-fast version of the Viper SRT10 reaches 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds and 0-150...
