Marc Carter
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Unveiled…but is it Better than the BMW 335i?
Infiniti is going to release the new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe at the New York Auto Show next month. This will be the second generation of the coupe and with that comes a slightly different name. The coupe is going to be the first application of the the new VQ37VHR WEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) 3.7L V6 with...
Toyota’s Prius is Less Efficient and Environmentally Friendly than a Hummer?
According to an article posted on The Recorder Online by Chris Demorro, the Toyota Prius, the most popular hybrid is not actually that efficient. Their ultimate 'green car' is the source of some of the worst pollution in North America; it takes more combined energy per Prius to produce than a Hummer. In order to fully understand this argument, you...
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan will be Launched in 8 Months
VW has created a website that features animations, driving scenes and exclusive download features for their new SUV the Tiguan. At www.volkswagen.de/tiguan, users can see the development of the Tiguan from show car to production car. The website will continue to be updated with new information and features as actual reveal date approaches. In June, three months before the...
Reserve Your Very Own Smart ForTwo for $99 Bucks!
DaimlerChrysler has begun taking reservations for the its Smart ForTwo car that will be available in the U.S. in 2008. Buyers can reserve either the hardtop or convertible for $99. The company has set up a reservation page were people can enter their personal information and select the car that they would like. The $99 fee does not guarantee...
Honda Recalls 165,000 Vehicles Due to Engine Problems
Honda has announced a recall in the U.S. that will affect 165,000 vehicles. The engines could develop problems due to a sealer material that may leak onto wires in the engine and cause them to break. There have been complaints about the problem, but fortunately there haven't been any crashes or injuries related to the problem. The vehicles affected by...
2007 Toyota Tundra is Not Off to a Good Start
The NHTSA has just released the crash test results of the new 2007 Toyota Tundra and they are not as good as expected. Both the regular cab and crew cab versions of the truck only received four stars. Every other full-size truck has received five stars, including the recently released Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. This means that the...
2007 Saturn Aura Green Line Takes the Award for the Cheapest Hybrid!
Saturn has announced today that the 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid will be the lowest-priced hybrid on the market, starting at $22,695. The car also qualifies for a $1,300 tax credit from the IRS. This means that the Aura Green Line is $2,000 cheaper than the next lowest-priced mid-sized hybrid sedan and $200 cheaper than the Prius. The car...
2009 BMW 1-Series Coupe..Headed to the US?
Spy photographers have caught the 2009 BMW 1 Series coupe in the American southwest. There have been numerous rumors about this car making it to the U.S. The fact that the company is testing it and taking photos of it on U.S. soil is providing more fuel to the rumors. If the car does come here it will slot between...
2009 Jaguar XF…The Car that Ford Hopes will Save Jaguar.
Jaguar has been in financial trouble for years. The new XF that will come out sometime in early 2008 is the brand's last hope. The car is going to replace the slow selling S-Type in the lineup. Jaguar released a concept version of its S-Type replacement in Detroit, the C-XF. The production version will be built on a modified S-Type...
2008 Honda S2000 Club Racer Prototype… Buick and Camry Drivers Need Not Apply!
The Honda S2000 has always been a car for enthusiasts, since its debut in 1999. As sales have cooled way off in the last few years, Honda is pumping out a new variant at the end of the current model's life. Honda will debut a race-tuned edition called the S2000 CR (Club-Racer-Inspired) at the New York Auto Show next month....
