Named by Car and Driver magazine as one of the Top 10 Cars of 2008 and also having the distinguished honor of being nominated as the best roadster for 2008, the rear-wheel drive, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is replicated after the 2007 model, but with some minor improvements for this year. (more…)

Officially announced in a GM press release, the Corvette ZR1 or “Blue Devil”, is General Motor’s fastest, most expensive Corvette for the 2009 model year. With a $100,000 price tag, the ZR1 has the most powerful engine available for everyday driving or recreational use. The 376 cubic inch, 6.2 liter, LS9 V8 engine delivers 638 horsepower and 604 lb-ft. of torque; which allows the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to go from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. Each Corvette LS9 engine is hand-built at GM’s Performance Build Center. Additionally, the ZR1 has a maximum speed of 205 miles per hour and is marketed as the most fuel-efficient engine for engines classified as having 600 horsepower or greater. (more…)

With it’s unique butterfly doors and carbon-fiber body, the rear-wheel drive, 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster is the result of a partnership between Mercedes Benz and McLaren cars. Modeled after its sister the SLR coupe, the two-seater Roadster comes in with a MSRP at almost a half a million dollars ($495,00 for base model), and can go from 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 206 miles per hour. (more…)

Coming in at just under $41k (which includes an over $2000 gas guzzling tax), the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 allows drivers to return to the era of muscle cars: V-8 engines, carbon racing stripes, and wide tires. However, this year’s Challenger clearly puts to shame any cars from the earlier Challenger era with its mean, 6.1 liter HEMI V-8 engine that produces 425 horsepower with 420 lb-ft of torque and can go from 0 to 60 in less than 4.9 seconds. (more…)

There were a number of changes but among the more radical changes made was to the Cadillac. (more…)

Toyota has recently introduced the new upgraded version of the Matrix that will be available in 2009. The Matrix will be made available to the public three trim levels. The trim levels are the Standard, S and the XRS. The 2009 Toyota Matrix will also offer the choice of all-wheel drive on the new S grade. The 2009 Matrix gives buyers the option of two different engines as well as a new five-speed manual transmission or a four speed transmission or a five speed automatic transmissions. (more…)

Speculation is raging that Pontiac is planning to release a new muscle car, following the introduction of the newest car from Holden in Australia. This company has long worked with GM and there are many who believe that this model may be identical to one that Pontiac will release in the States soon. Since Pontiac has been left behind in the muscle car resurgence which has seen entries from all of the big three automakers, the time would certainly be ripe for such a release. (more…)

With gas prices forecast to hit $4 a gallon by the middle of the summer, it would seem that the introduction of a new Hummer would be met with something less than unbridled enthusiasm, but the debut of the 2009 Hummer H3T is causing a lot of excitement among fans of the super sized SUVs. (more…)

In a world populated by small hybrids and big SUVs, is there room for a true sports car? The new 2009 Nissan GT-R says there is plenty of room for those who are willing to pay its $70,000- plus price tag. The new high performance sports coupe is expected to go on sale just in time for summer driving. (more…)