Marc Carter
How Many Airbags Do We Actually Need to Be Safe?
Airbags have been in our cars for two decades. Recently automakers are trying to put as many airbags as they can into their new vehicles. But is it merely for added safety or another marketing tactic? Airbags are popping up in every area of the car from the side air bags to knee airbags. Are automakers going a little...
ZF Announces Plans for an 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Transmission maker ZF has announced plans to produce an 8-speed automatic transmission that will likely be used in future Ford, BMW and VW vehicles. The transmission called the "8HP" will be used in the new 2009 BMW 7-Series that will debut in late 2008. Ford's PAG (Land Rover, Volvo and Jaguar) and VW's Audi will use the upcoming transmission in...
Jeep Introduces an Even Uglier Version of the Jeep Compass
Just in case you thought the Jeep Compass couldn't get an uglier, Chrysler has just announced a Rallye package for the wannabe SUV. The Rallye package will add about $1,900 to the base price of the Compass. It includes black-painted 18-inch rims, a roof mounted rear spoiler, auxiliary driving lights, a Mopar body kit, and an exhaust tip. PRESS RELEASE: New...
2009 Ford F-150 Will Take on the Toyota Tundra and GM Trucks Next Year
The Car Connection has posted several images of the new 2009 Ford F-150 during testing outside of Detroit. Spy photographers managed to capture photos of the different configurations of the popular truck. As you can tell from the photos, the new version looks to be more of an evolutionary redesign from the current version. The new front end is going...
The Volkswagen Scirocco May Actually Make it to the U.S.!
Last week it was reported that the executive vice-president of Volkswagen of America, Adrian Hallmark, did not want the upcoming VW Scirocco to come to the U.S. He fears that it would cannibalize sales of the popular GTI. Now comes word that from the home office that the car may still come to the U.S. The final decision will come...
My Day in the Nissan Altima…Is it Better than the Accord or Camry?
Recently I had the chance to drive the 2007 Nissan Altima S for the day. When given the choice at the rental car counter between a Ford Taurus, Chevy Impala, Pontiac Grand Prix or a brand new 2007 Nissan Altima, I immediately jumped at the chance to drive Nissan's popular mid-size sedan. With the ever-increasing gas prices, more economical...
Audi Unveils an A4 that Rivals the Fuel Economy of the Toyota Yaris
Audi has unveiled their new Audi A4 1.9 TDI e. The car features a 115 horsepower engine and is capable of using only 5.3L of diesel fuel per 100km, which translates to 44mpg, when the car is equipped with the six-speed manual. In order to achieve such impressive numbers the engine and gearing have been tweaked to maximize fuel economy....
Chevy is Finally Completing the Final Tweaks on the 2009 Corvette SS!
Although Bob Lutz, Vice-Chaiman of GM, recently reported that GM RWD vehicles were being put on hold, it looks as though the Corvette SS managed to slip through. The Car Connection has posted spy photos of the new 2009 Corvette SS "Blue Devil". This uber Corvette will go against the Porsche Carerra GT and Ferrari. There is no word yet...
Spy Photos of the 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago Superleggera…It's on Its Way!
Spy photographers have caught a Lamborghini Murcielago with carbon fiber body panels and a super large wing on the back, during testing. The supercar has been rumored to be a Superleggera version of the Murcielago. Inside sources have now confirmed that Lamborghini is working on a Superleggera version of the car that will be like the Superleggera version of the...
Auto Sales Dip Due to a Slowing Economy
April's auto sales numbers have just been posted and almost every major automaker had a sales decrease last month. Even the Asian automakers that have been making headlines for their sales gains, took a hit. The U.S. economy is on a decline due to a decline in the housing market and the rising fuel prices. This has lowered consumer confidence...
