Marc Carter
Chrysler Kills off the PT Cruiser, Pacifica and Dodge Magnum
It was rumored earlier this month that Chrysler execs have been discussing the possible killing off of their slowest selling models. Well according to The Detroit News, Chrysler execs are going to decide today to kill off the slow selling PT Cruiser, Pacifica and Dodge Magnum. PT Cruiser sales are off 27 percent this year, and Pacifica and Magnum sales...
Pontiac Solstice SD-290 Race Concept Unveiled
Pontiac has unveiled the newest concept version of the current Pontiac Solstice. The Potiac Solstice SD-290 Race Concept is meant to bring back memories of the early competition race cars. The concept is a single seat racer with the windshield, side glass, convertible top and climate control removed. A new tonneau cover has been added to go over the spot...
2009 Kia Mesa Caught with its Pants Down
The upcoming Kia Mesa SUV has been caught with its rear camouflage falling off, thus exposing its rear end to the world. The Mesa is expected to be officially unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show this winter. Full Story: The Hollywood Extra Related Stories: Spy Photos of the Upcoming Kia Mesa SUV...Want a Bland SUV with Bad MPG? Can't Afford the New Audi R8?...
Jay Leno's 600 Horsepower E85 Powered Chevy Corvette Revealed
Although there is a new 600 horsepower Corvette ZR1 right around the corner, Jay Leno decided it couldn't come soon enough. Jay Leno worked with Pratt & Miller to create the C6RS which is based on the Corvette Z06 and is powered by an aluminum V8 that puts out 600 horsepower and 585 lb-ft. of torque. The one interesting...
Cadillac CTS Sport Concept Revealed
The all-new Cadillac CTS is one of GM's most important new 2008 models. While we wait for the V-badged version of the CTS, Cadillac has revealed a stop gap model. The interior and exterior of the CTS Sport concept have been pumped up and the horsepower has moved up for 4 horses to 304 thanks to a free flowing Corsa...
Ford is Going to Simplify its Lineup
Alan Mulally, Ford's CEO has recently told the Automotive News that Ford is working on simplifying its lineup to reduce costs and to make it easier for customers to decide which cars they want to buy. “We’re going to have what the customer wants, packaged the way they want it,” Mulally told Automotive News. By reducing its current lineup, Ford will...
Is Volvo Considering a Five-Door C30?
Rumors are circulating that Volvo executives are discussing the possible idea of developing a five-door version of the C30 hatchback. A five-door C30 would help boost Volvo's overall sales, although according to Volvo senior vice president of R&D Magnus Jonsson a “five-door would be less exciting from a design perspective." If sales do well in the US and other markets...
Ferrari FXX Evoluzione Revealed…860 Horsepower Has Never Looked so Good!
Ferrari has unveiled the FXX Evoluzione, which is modified version of the Enzo. As the name suggests the FXX Evoluzione is a Ferrari that is designed to continue the "Evoluzione" of the FXX program. The track only car features a V12 engine that puts out 860 horsepower and has a redline of 9,500 RPM. Read the full...
2008 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo Unveiled with 260 Horsepower
There has been some speculation the last few days that Chevrolet is going to release a new more powerful Cobalt SS. Now those rumors have been confirmed and the new Cobalt SS Turbo has 55 more horsepower than the old Cobalt SS. The Cobalt SS Turbo is powered by the same turbocharged 2.0L that powers the Pontiac Solstice GXP, Saturn...
Nissan GT-R V-Spec Will be Released in 2009…It's An Even Hotter Version
Hot on the heals of the official release of the Nissan GT-R it is being reported that an even hotter version the V-Spec will be released sometime in 2009. The V-Spec version will arrive about a year after the GT-R is originally released in most markets. Most likely it will arrive in 2009 as a 2010 model. The V-Spec version...
