Marc Carter
2009 Acura RL Will Get a Major Makeover…Will it Help?
It's no secret that the Acura's flagship the RL has failed to capture an audience. Acura hopes to change that next summer by giving the slow-selling sedan a makeover. According to Automotive News, Acura execs have given dealers some information about the new car although final specs and details were not. Dealers have complained about the RL's styling, lack of...
PT Cruiser May Follow the Path of Chrysler's Other Slow Selling Models
Chrysler confirmed earlier this month that the automaker is going to kill off the slow selling PT Cruiser convertible, Pacifica, Crossfire and Dodge Magnum models. It seemed that Chrysler still had hopes for the regular version of the PT Cruiser. Well now according to the Wall Street Journal the regular version of the PT Cruiser will be discontinued after the...
2009 Hyundai Genesis Exposed…Would you Buy this Over a Lexus?
Hyundai's upcoming Genesis RWD sedan has been caught driving in Korea without any camouflage. The overall styling looks very similar to the largest Lexus sedan with a little BMW influence as well. The Genesis will be officially unveiled early next year possibly with a 380 horsepower V8. Of course the new Hyundai were all waiting to see is the new Genesis...
LA Auto Show: 2008 MINI Clubman Starts at $20,600
MINI released the pricing and full details for the upcoming MINI Clubman. The 120 horsepower 2008 MINI Clubman will start at $20,600 and the 175 horsepower MINI Cooper S Clubman will start at $24,100. Compare those prices to $18,700 for a base MINI Cooper in the U.S. and a Cooper S at $21,850. Of course you can expect those prices...
LA Auto Show: Honda Reveals the FCX Clarity…The Ultimate Green Car!
Honda has unveiled the FCX Clarity fuel cell car at the LA Auto Show. The zero emissions fuel cell car is also set for production starting in the summer of 2008. Customers can lease the car for $600 a month for three years, which includes insurance and all maintenance costs. The FCX Clarity achieves a combined fuel-economy of 68mpg and...
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Has 305 Horsepower and Starts at $34,995
Today Subaru unveiled the all-new Impreza WRX STI (US Spec) to the American public at the LA Auto Show. The all-new WRX STI features a 2.5L turbocharged boxer engine that puts out 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft. of torque. If you hate the new 5-door model you will be out of luck, since the WRX STI is only going to...
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Will Start at $22,490
VW used the LA Auto Show to announce the pricing and details of the 2009 Tiguan SUV. The Tiguan which is powered by a 2.0L 200hp 4-cylinder starts at $22,490. The small SUV can be purchased with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The VW Tiguan will be in showrooms by next summer. ...
2008 BMW 135i Starts at $35,675 and the 128i Starts at $29,375
Yesterday BMW unveiled the BMW 1-Series at the LA Auto Show. The automaker also released the pricing for the coupe that will be on sale early next year . The base 128i coupe with its 230 horsepower inline six starts at $29,375. The 300 horsepower 135i is going to start at $35,675. Those prices seem acceptable but it isn't until...
LA Auto Show: Toyota Unveils the All-New 2008 Sequoia SUV
Toyota finally unveiled the all-new 2008 Sequoia at the LA Auto Show today. The new Sequoia is essentially a Tundra SUV. The front end and interior of the Sequoia take many styling cues (if not all) from the Tundra pickup. The Sequoia also gets the new 5.7L V8 with a six-speed automatic as an option. One trait that the SUV...
LA Auto Show: Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe Unveiled!
Hyundai unveiled the Concept Genesis Coupe at the LA Auto Show today. Here are the highlights from the press event: -The production version will be offered with a turbo 4-cylinder and a 300 horsepower V6 -It will have RWD -The production version is based on the Genesis platform and will not be a replacement for the Tiburon -The next Tiburon will take styling cues...
