Marc Carter
Should Hyundai Form a Premium Luxury Brand Like Lexus?
Recently Hyundai released photos of their upcoming rwd sedan, the Genesis concept car. This car is the automaker's first attempt at trying to sell a "premium" vehicle. The car is set to be unveiled at the New York Auto show this month and will feature a 4.6L V8 engine mated to a 6-speed auto. The car will have over 300...
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan…Impresses More than the 5-Door?!
In the past week or so there have been numerous photos of the new WRX 5-door on the internet. It all started with a controversial Motor Trend showing. Since its unveiling the 5-door has received a lot of criticism for its underwhelming styling. Well now the sedan version has been unveiled. It looks much better than the recent pics...
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Revealed…but Who Can Tell the Difference?
Chrysler has revealed the refreshed 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Notable changes for the new year are a new 4.7L V8 engine, and styling changes inside and out. The 4.7L V8 delivers better fuel economy, power and torque than the previous 4.7L engine. It has 291 horsepower (24% improvement) and 322 lb.-ft. of torque (6% improvement). The engine is also flex-fuel...
New 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500KR…The Best Mustang Ever?
Ford and Shelby Automobiles announced today the launch of the new 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500KR. This is the most powerful Mustang ever produced and it is inspired by the 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500KR. The "King of the Road" is powered by a 5.4L supercharged V8 producing 540 horsepower and 510 lb-ft. of torque. Power is transferred...
2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Pricing Announced..but it's Still Ugly.
Chrysler has announced the pricing for its all new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The car will start at $26,145 and is priced $645 below the outgoing model. They describe the car as a convertible that delivers open-air freedon with elegant coupe styling and functionality of a year-round car. "America's favorite convertible is now better than ever," said George Murphy, Senior...
Porsche is Planning on Taking over VW as Part of its Attack Against Toyota?!
According to recent reports, Porsche is trying to take out a $46.67 billion loan to finance its bid to take over Volkswagen. Recently Porsche announced that it was going to raise its current stake in VW to above 30%. This was seen as a way to stop any future takeovers of the VW brand. Porsche previously hinted that they...
New 2008 Audi RS6 will Feature More than 600hp?!
Audi is planning on going head to head with the Mercedes E63 AMG and the BMW M5 with the new RS6. Dubspeed Driven has posted spy photos of the new car being tested in Germany. The car features larger air intakes and wider fenders. The big news is that there are rumors that the car could be powered by...
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG Revealed
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, which will be displayed at the New York Auto Show next month. The supercar is going to be powered by a 6.0L V12 biturbo engine that is also in the S65 AMG and SJ 65 AMG. The engine produces 612 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. It is capable of reaching...
2008 Audi R8…What Else Would you do With $109,000?
If you have $109,000 you can buy the new 2008 Audi R8. That price will get you the six-speed manual version. If you want the six-speed R tronic transmission, it is going to cost you an extra $9k. The mid-engine all-wheel drive sports car is sure to sell out at that price. The car has a 420 horsepower 4.2L...
2008 Cadillac CTS…oops STS Gets a Refresh
Cadillac has taken the wraps off the refreshed 2008 Cadillac STS. The car has received improvements to the interior, a revised front grille and a new standard 298 horsepower V6. The car is going to be unveiled next month at the New York Auto show. At first glance the changes are not readily apparent. The new grille and side...
