Marc Carter
Production Version of the Toyota IQ Will Show up in January 2009
Last week at the Frankfurt Auto Show, Toyota unveiled the world's smallest four-seater car. The car measures less than 3 meters in length and is 425mm shorter than the Aygo and 770mm shorter than the Toyota Yaris. Toyota hopes to sell 80,000 of these tiny cars a year and pricing should start around 13,000 euros. ...
2008 Nissan Rogue Starts at $19,250
Starting tomorrow Nissan is going to start selling their entry in the crowded compact SUV/CUV segment, the Rogue. The new Rogue will primarily compete with the CR-V and RAV-4 heavyweights. The Rogue is built on the same platform as the Sentra sedan and is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 170 HP and 175 lb-ft. of torque. The base...
Volkswagen Wants to Sell 1 Million Cars in the US by 2018
VW has vowed to close the large gap between itself and Toyota within the next ten years. Part of this new plan is to increase sales to 1 million units in the US by 2018. The automaker hopes to reach this lofty goal by focusing on four core vehicles. The four core vehicles will be two high volume sedans that...
Hyundai Genesis Interior Spy Photos…Will it Win Over Luxury Car Buyers?
Spy photos of Hyundai's new 380 horsepower flagship sedan, the Genesis have been circulating for months. Now we have the first photos of the interior of the RWD car that Hyundai hopes will move the automaker up market. If lots of wood equals luxury then this sedan is as good as a BMW, Mercedes or Lexus. But, that may not...
What is the One Thing that the All-New BMW M3 is Still Missing?
With all the news about the upcoming BMW M3, Audi would like you to know that it is still missing one thing....all-wheel-drive. Funny ad. BMW M3 (UK): Full Story: The German Car Blog Related Stories: BMW UK Releases a Plethora of Photos of the New BMW M3...Enjoy! New BMW M3 CSL...
2008 GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado Trucks Officially Get a V8 Engine
Earlier this summer it was rumored that the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado are going to get a new V8 option for the 2008 model year. Well after some digging the rumor has been confirmed. On the 2008 GMC Canyon website an "available V8" has been listed for early 2008. It is expected that the engine will be the same...
Breaking News: Rally Driver Colin McRae and Son Both Die in a Helicopter Crash
It is being reported today that former World Rally Champion Colin McRae and his five year old son have both died in a helicopter crash earlier today. McRae, his son and two other passengers all died today when the helicopter that McRae was piloting near his home in Strathclyde when the helicopter crashed into the ground. The helicopter burst into...
The Small Rear-Engined Volkswagen up! May Come to the US
VW unveiled the automaker's new small rear engined up! in Frankfurt this week. Adrian Hallmark, head of Volkswagen of America, has confirmed that the US is also interested in the car. Rising gas prices have forced many Americans to think smaller. This in turn has prompted many automakers to release new and exciting small fuel efficient vehicles. Next year Daimler's...
Honda Recalls 182,756 Honda Civics Because the Wheels May Fall Off
Honda who is usually known for being one of the most reliable and dependable automakers is issuing a recall of 182,000+ Honda Civics. 182,756 Honda Civic Sedans from the 2006 and 2007 model years are being recalled for faulty wheel bearings that may cause the wheels to fall off. According to Honda the problem is with a leaky O-ring in...
Chrysler Recalls Almost 300,000 Jeep and Dodge Vehicles
Yay for more recalls! Chrysler announced today that the automaker is recalling almost 300,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs due to potential brake problems. All of the vehicles affected are 2006 and 2007 models. The list includes more than 156,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees and Jeep Commanders, more than 90,000 Jeep Wranglers and almost 50,000 Dodge Nitro SUVs. The issue involves a brake...
