Marc Carter
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...
40 Percent of Maybach Dealers Say Goodbye Due to Slow Sales
When Mercedes uber expensive Maybach line was launched in 2001 there were 71 dealers in the U.S. with a total sales goal of 600 units per year. Today according to Automotive News there are only 42 dealers left. The other 29 dealers handed over their franchises due to disappointing sales. Sales last year only totaled 146 units. Most of the...
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Officially Released with Full Specs
Print magazines have already posted numerous photos and basic stats for the all-new 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, but today Mitsubishi has officially released the full stats of the JDM version. The new Lancer Evolution X is on sale today in Japan and includes an all-new design and a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC MIVEC engine that produces 295...
VW Recalls 340,000 Jettas and Rabbits
Volkswagen is going to recall 340,000 Mexican made Jettas and Rabbits that were sold in the US due to a headlamp defect. The recall concerns the rubber caps that could be missing from the horizontal and vertical headlight alignment screws. According to a VW spokesperson this defect does not pose a danger to drivers and starting today owners...
