Marc Carter
What are the Top Ten Non-Hybrid Cars That Get Over 30mpg?
Lately it seems that hybrids get all the attention for being fuel-efficient, but there are a handful of non-hybrid cars that get close to the same levels as the hybrids. In the US this list is dominated by Honda, Toyota and Nissan. Only one European model made the list, the MINI. The big question is: Why aren't there any...
Mercedes-Benz and Audi Four-Door Convertibles Will be Here by 2011
According to Motor Trend the Mercedes-Benz Ocean Drive concept car has been approved for production in the 2011 model year. The concept was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show at Detroit last January. It was based on the Mercedes S600 sedan with a 5.5L V-12 pumping out 510 horsepower. The car will start at around $120,000 when it...
What is the Most Popular Car Among Teen Drivers?
Honda Civics are the most popular new and used cars among teenage drivers according to a national survey conducted by the Quality Planning Corporation (QPC). The survey concludes that the Civic is the most popular new car, while the most popular used car is a seven-year-old Civic. 2000 Honda Civic Sedan The QPC helps insurance companies verify policy holder info. Their...
Chrysler Admits That the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Nitro are Duds
Apparently Chrysler executives have admitted to their employees that the automaker misjudged the market for the new Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Nitro SUV. In a recent Q&A session a top Chrysler executive addressed the issues with Chrysler employees and assured them that the automaker is moving fast to correct the mistakes. Executives are upset that Chrysler misjudged the market and...
Europe is Considering a Ban on All Cars That are Capable of Going Faster than 101mph?!
Ok, as ridiculous as that headline sounds, it is true. There is a proposal to the European Parliament that is calling for a ban on making cars that are capable of reaching speeds faster than 101mph. Chris Davies, a Liberal Democrat Member of the European Parliament for the North West of England can be credited with the proposal. He states...
2009 Ford Fiesta Spy Photos…The US Will be Getting This Small Ford
The new 2009 Ford Fiesta has been spotted on American soil. This next generation Fiesta will be sold in Europe and in the U.S. when it is released. The design of the Fiesta follows Ford of Europe's kinetic design language and the car is expected to look virtually the same on both sides of the Atlantic, although the U.S. version...
First it was the MINI and Soon the MINI Clubman is a MINI SUV next?
BMW has already created the wagon variant of the popular MINI, dubbed the Clubman, but now there are rumors that BMW may be working on another version of the car. There are rumors circulating that BMW has already given the green light to produce a compact SUV that will be reminiscent of the early MINI off-roaders. The early MINI off-roaders...
Chrysler Confirms Production of the Dodge Hornet Supermini
Chrysler is about to announce that the Dodge Hornet Euro B-Car is going to be produced. The car will be produced by Chinese automaker Chery and there will not be a Chrysler version of the car. The concept version of the Hornet was unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show and Chrysler could unveil a pre-production version of the car...
2008 Chevrolet Colorado May Get More Power Thanks to a New V8
Inside sources are confirming that the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup is going to have a V8 option. The V8 will be the same small block 5.3L V8 that is in the 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha. The engine is good for 295 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. Currently the 2007 Colorado has two engines: A 2.9L inline-four cylinder with...
76 Percent of Americans Favor a 40mpg Standard by 2010? Can U.S. Automakers Pull That Off?
According a new study by the Civil Society Institute, 76 percent of Americans favor drastic changes to the current fuel-economy standards. 3/4 of the U.S. population is in favor of a 40 miles-per-gallon standard by 2010 rather than waiting until 2018. The CSI also found that political affiliation also didn't matter and that most Americans are in favor of new...
