Marc Carter
The AFA Takes Credit for Ford's Declining Sales!! Are they Joking?!
Ok as ridiculous as this story sounds it is true. Ford's sales last month dipped over 20 percent compared to September 2006. The American Family Association is now taking some of the credit for the disappointing sales. In March 2006 the AFA announced a nation wide boycott of all Ford vehicles due to the automaker's unwillingness to pull ads from...
Buy the New Transformers DVD and You Could Win a 2009 Chevy Camaro!
On October 16th the Transformers DVD will finally hit stores. It is being reported that GM is taking part in this release by holding a sweepstakes where three lucky buyers will win a 2009 Chevrolet Camaro. The DVD will include an insert with a special web address where buyers can sign up for marketing stuff and enter to win one...
Toyota Releases 13 New Low-End Versions of the Tundra
In an effort to steal more sales from the "Big 3" Toyota has announced the addition of 13 new variations of the Tundra that are at the lower end. The new Tundra Grade slots in above the plain base Tundra but below the SR5 and Limited models. The new Tundra Grade allows customers access to the CrewMax and Double Cab...
BMW is Going to Sell its 3.0L Diesel in the US…Finally!
It seems that the US always gets screwed compared to the models that Europe and Japan get. This includes diesel vehicles which are finally starting to make a comeback here. By 2009 many of the world's largest automakers will start selling their "clean" diesels in the US and you can now add BMW to that growing list. BMW has revealed...
Neiman Marcus Lexus IS-F Unveiled…Yay Christmas is Almost Here
Although Christmas is still about two and a half months away and Lexus has yet to officially release the high performance IS-F sedan, Neiman Marcus is going to offer a very special edition for the holiday season. For the holiday shopping season, Neiman Marcus has teamed up with Lexus offer the 2008 Lexus IS-F ‘Special Build’ Sedan. Only 50 of...
2008 Pontiac G8 Starts at $27,595 and the V8 Powered G8 GT Starts at $29,995
GM has announced the pricing for one its most anticipated new sedans, the rear-wheel-drive Pontiac G8. The V6 powered model starts at $27,595 and the G8 GT with the V8 powerplant starts at $29,995. The 3.6L V6 puts out 260 horsepower and is mated to a five-speed automatic. The more powerful G8 GT is powered by a 6.0L V8 that...
Mazda Taiki Concept Unveiled…Could This Provide Hints of a New RX-7?
Mazda has unveiled its newest concept, the Taiki ahead of its official unveiling at this month's Tokyo Motor Show. The concept is an evolution of the previous Mazda concept cars, Nagare, Ryuga and Hakaze. The Taiki also features a next-generation rotary engine and enhanced aerodynamic performance (note the rear wheels). More importantly the overall design of the Taiki could provide...
The UK Hates SUVs but That Isn't Stopping Hummer…New Hummer H3 for the UK
The UK and probably most of Western Europe has a strong dislike for large SUVs. But for some reason GM still feels that there is a market there for its smallest Hummer. The distinctive Hummer H3 has had its steering wheel moved to the other side so it can make the trek over to the other side of the world....
Chrysler Vows to Add a Hybrid or Alternative Fuel Option to Every Vehicle
Every automaker is going "green" these days. The growing popularity of hybrids and the emergence of clean diesels in the next few years is going to make going "green" even more viable. Well Chrysler has decided to join the countless other automakers who have decided to increase the number of "green" vehicles that they currently offer. The automaker has set...
More Photos of the 2008 Lexus IS-F Released…Can You Deal With White Leather?
I know I can't! Lexus has released a few more photos of the upcoming Lexus IS-F that is going to go head to head with the BMW M3 and Audi RS4 sedans. The high-performance IS is expected to put out more than 400 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque from its 5.0L V8. The engine is mated to the world’s...
