Marc Carter
Volvo's Next New Vehicle Will be the XC60 SUV…The S60 Will Have to Wait
Volvo's next new vehicle after the upcoming C30, will be a production version of the XC60 concept that was shown at the Detroit Auto Show last January. It is rumored that the production version could be unveiled at the upcoming 2008 Detroit Auto Show. The new XC60 has taken priority over the replacement for the S60 sedan. Volvo wants to...
2008 VW R32's are Selling Out Before The Car is Even Released… Only 4,000 are Left!
Volkswagen has already sold 1,000 of the 2008 VW R32, which isn't going to be released until later this fall. The automaker is only going to build 5,000 of the cars, so expect them to be sold out shortly after the car is released. The R32 is equipped with a 250 horsepower 3.2L V6. It comes standard with VW's 4motion...
New Chrysler V6 Engines Will Get 6-8% Better Gas Mileage
With gas prices consistently at record highs and consumers increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, Chrysler has announced new plans to boost the fuel mileage of their cars and trucks. The new family of V6 engines will have cylinder deactivation technology, which will allow them to run on 3-cylinders when less power is needed. The automaker also plans to place...
2008 MINI Clubman Spy Photos… Is the Bigger MINI Still "Mini"?
Spy photographer Chris Schotanus has caught another glimpse of the upcoming Mini Clubman that is expected to debut in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The clear images show the stretched Mini's split tailgate and rear passenger side door. This will be the fourth variant of the Mini when it is released in November (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper d and...
Spy Photos of the Interior of the Upcoming BMW 1-Series Coupe…Plus a Few More Shots of Exterior
We are getting closer and closer to the actual unveiling of the new BMW 1-Series Coupe (July 1st) and spy photos keep coming in of the new car. All of the previous photos have been of the exterior of the car, but now we have our first glimpse of the interior thanks to 2addicts. Click the link below to see...
Toyota Announces Pricing for the All-New 2008 Toyota Highlander
The 2008 Toyota Highlander will be in showrooms within the next few weeks and Toyota has finally announced the pricing for its new SUV. The 4-cylinder from the last generation will not be carried over and therefore buyers will only have one engine choice, the 270hp, 3.5L V6 from the Camry and Avalon. Apparently Toyota is very happy with...
Spy Photos of Mercedes-Benz's SLC Super Coupe… Mercedes's Answer to the Audi R8
It has been rumored that Mercedes was thinking about building a high-end sports car that would compete with the Porsche 911 Turbo and Audi's upcoming V-10 powered R8 coupe. Well now spy photographers have caught what they believe to be Mercedes upcoming new sports car that will likely be named the SLC. According to Hans Lehmann (Hidden Image) the new...
Chrysler is Going to Label Remaining 2006 Models "used" to Get Rid of Them
In 2006 Chrysler made more cars than dealers wanted. Since the automaker had no dealers that wanted them, they stored them in various places around Detroit. Well now Chrysler is trying every way that they can to get rid of them. Deep discounts and significant rebates have not done the trick, so now Chrysler is going to allow dealers...
2009 BMW 7-Series Spy Photos…The Next-Generation Will Feature a More Muscular Look
The next generation 2009 BMW 7-series has been spotted undergoing testing in Germany. The new design will be more of an evolution of the current generation with more of a muscular theme throughout. Although you cannot tell from these photos the new 7-series will adopt many of the same styling themes as the smaller 3-series. The most noticeable changes are...
It's the End of the Line for the Saab 9-7x
Saab is going to end production of the Saab 9-7x next year because of slow sales after only being on the market for three years. The 9-7x is built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Trailblazer and is built in Moraine, Ohio. The Trailblazer is also going to be discontinued. Both SUVs will be replaced by crossovers. The replacement...
