Marc Carter
2009 Jaguar X-Type Get's A Much Needed Facelift
Although Jaguar is very close to be sold off to the highest bidder, the automaker has given it's smallest sedan a through refresh. The 2009 X-Type gets 500 new components and a new six-speed transmission for the 2.2L diesel that is sold in Europe. The new X-Type goes on sale in the UK in March 2008 and the rest of...
All-New Mazda3 MPS Extreme Unveiled with 281 Horsepower
Mazda has unveiled a new Mazda3 MPS Extreme, which is a modified version of the Mazdaspeed3 at the Sydney Auto Show. Mazda increased the performance by 20 percent by upgrading the engine, suspension and exhaust. The Mazdaspeed3 has 263 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, while the new Mazda3 MPS Extreme has 281 horsepower and 313 lb-ft of torque. The...
More Photos of the 2008 Ferrari 430 Scuderia Released
Following the initial release of the Ferrari 430 Scuderia last month, Ferrari has finally released more photos of the car that many of us can not afford. The Ferrari 430 Scuderia is powered by a 4.3L V8 that puts out 510 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and has a curb weight of just 1,250kg. Enjoy the pictures! ...
2009 Pontiac Vibe Unveiled
GM has released the first image of the all-new Pontiac Vibe that is going to hit showrooms next year. The Vibe shares its platform with the Toyota Matrix and Toyota Corolla both of which are also going to be unveiled at the upcoming SEMA show this month. GM hasn't released very many details about the car except for the fact...
More Details on the Upcoming MINI SUV
The MINI Clubman is the big news for MINI this year (pictured above), but MINI has something else in the works. We've already discussed earlier this year the possibility of a new MINI SUV (or SAV as BMW likes to label their crossovers) as the fourth MINI model. Well now more details on the upcoming MINI SAV have surfaced. The...
Honda CR-Z Concept Unveiled…Finally a Successor to the CR-X?
Honda has unveiled the CR-Z Concept that stands for "Compact Renaissance Zero". Although it's hard to not notice how much it looks like a modern day or future Honda CR-X. It has been rumored for quite a while that Honda is working on a new CR-X that could be out by the end of the decade. This is definitely one of...
2008 Honda S2000 CR Starts at $36,935
Honda has announced the pricing for its 2008 Honda S2000 and S2000 CR. The S2000 starts at $34,935 and the S2000 CR starts at $36,935. Both versions of the S2000 are powered by the same 2.2L engine that puts out 237 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque. The CR version is the ultimate racing version of the S2000. It has...
Lexus LF-Xh Hybrid SUV Concept Unveiled
Lexus plans on unveiling two "LF" branded models at the Tokyo Auto Show, the LF-A supercar and this LF-Xh Hybrid SUV Concept. The concept features the "Lexus Hybrid Drive" that is mated to a V6 engine, which seeks to optimize performance and low emissions. PRESS RELEASE: Lexus to Display LF-Xh and LF-A at Tokyo Motor Show Tokyo, October 10, 2007 - Lexus announced...
Toyota 1/X Concept Unveiled…It's a Lighter Prius
Toyota's 1/X Concept car is actually pronounced "one-Xth" since it weighs 1/Xth the weight of other similar sized models. Toyota used its own Prius as a comparison, since the 1/X only weighs about a third of what the Prius hybrid weighs or about 926 pounds. The car manages to stay light by the extensive use of carbon fiber reinforced plastic...
Honda PUYO Concept Unveiled…It's Just Plain Weird!
Honda has unveiled the PUYO Concept that is going to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show this month. According to Honda "The PUYO represents a new idea in mobility that brings together ‘clean’, ’safe’ and ‘fun’ functionality in an environmentally responsible, people-friendly minimalist design featuring an ultra-high efficiency, small frame and fuel cell technology to please both users...
