Marc Carter
Fiat May Build an SUV and Wagon off of the New Fiat 500 Minicar
The Fiat 500 minicar has just been released and the automaker is already thinking about other variants of the car. It has already been confirmed that a cabriolet and an Abarth performance version will be released next year. Now according to Automotive News, Fiat may be thinking about a wagon and SUV version of the car. Fiat hasn't made any...
Should Mazda Bring the New Mazda 2 Subcompact to the US to Compete with the Fit and Yaris?
Sales of subcompact cars like the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris have taken off this year, due to the ever increasing gas prices. Honda has already sold approximately 28,000 of the 54,000 Fits that are allotted for the US this year. Last year Honda only sold 23,000 of the little cars. Now Honda dealers can't keep up with the...
2009 BMW X6 Spy Photos…We Finally Get A Glimpse of the Actual Styling of the SUV
Spy photographers have caught fresh photos of the 2009 BMW X6 during hot weather testing in California. The vehicle is heavily camouflaged, but thanks to the testers we're able to see the actual shape of the rear end. While testing the vehicle, the testers accidentally left the rear hatch open, which exposed the true slope of the X6's backlight. We...
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid Revealed…To Bad it Only Gets 2mpg More Than the Normal Version!
GM has unveiled the hybrid version of its upcoming 2008 Chevy Malibu sedan. The sedan will look exactly like the non-hybrid version and will be powered by a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. The new hybrid version of the Malibu is powered by a 164 horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder that delivers 24mpg in the city and 32mpg...
Should We Be Able to Sue Automakers if We Don't Achieve Their Claimed Gas Mileage?
With the consistently rising gas prices many consumers have been flocking to hybrid powered vehicles, only to later find out that they do not achieve the same gas mileage as the window sticker states. This has been a major problem and will hopefully change with the new 2008 EPA changes. But for some of us, these changes to the way...
2008 Honda Odyssey Spy Photos…The Odyssey Gets a Grille Similar to the New Accord
Honda is giving its popular minivan a midlife facelift. The new 2008 Odyssey will feature a new grille that is similar to the one on the new 2008 Accord. The taillights also will receive a slight update. There is no word on if there are any engine modifications to keep it competitive with the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler minivans. Click...
Land Rover May Build a Vehicle That is Smaller Than the New LR2/ Freelander
Land Rover may produce a new smaller vehicle in order to reduce its fleet average carbon-dioxide emissions. In order to improve their "green rating" Land Rover CEO Geoff Polites told the Financial Times that the automaker is working on improving their current drivetrains by reducing their weight and upgrading their engine management systems. In addition Land Rover could produce a...
2009 BMW M3 Convertible Spy Photos…The M3 Version Will Also Get the Retractable Hardtop
Spy photographers caught the upcoming convertible version of the BMW M3 testing in Germany. The interesting fact about these photos is that the convertible has the same retractable hardtop as the regular 3-Series convertible. It had been rumored that BMW was going to use a lighter cloth top for the M3 version. There is no word on the final specs...
Mercedes-Benz is Planning a BMW 1-Series Competitor That May be Built on a MINI Platform
It was reported earlier this week, that Mercedes-Benz was thinking about killing the current A-Class, but now there are rumors that Mercedes may be thinking about building a 1-Series and A3 competitor. Additionally the automaker may be in talks with BMW about using the current MINI platform for the upcoming car. According to Auto Bild the two automakers may be...
Brad Pitt is Going to Star in the Remake of the 1960's Bullit Movie
Leave it to Hollywood to remake every cool movie possible. Hollywood is following the Detroit automakers with their retro Camaros, Mustangs and Challengers, with the remake for the popular 1960's movie Bullit. Brad Pitt is going to play the role of Lt. Frank Bullitt, a role that was originally played by Steve McQueen in 1968. According to Monsters & Critics,...
