Ford Releases New Customization Packages for the 2012 Fiesta
Ford has announced three new packages that are available for the 2012 Fiesta. The new packages build upon the current personalization choices that are available for the Fiesta, since nearly 40 percent of Fiesta buyers purchase at least one accessory. "The Fiesta customer loves accessories and personalization. These packages extend the desire the customer has to make the car more...
Mazda MX-5 GT Race Car Unveiled
Mazda has unveiled a GT version of the Mazda MX-5 that will race in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship 2011. The MX-5 GT is going to take on Aston Martin, Porsche and BMW with a total weight just over 1,700 pounds and a 275-hp 2.0L engine that is mated to a six-speed sequential paddle-shift transmission. That combination is good...
BMW Launches New Car Sharing Scheme
BMW has launched a new car sharing scheme in Germany that BMW hopes will bring one million new customers by 2020. The new scheme, which has teamed BMW with Sixt is being called DriveNow. DriveNow is expected to launch in Munich on April 1st with 300 BMW 1 Series and Mini vehicles. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management...
Next-Gen Maserati Quattroporte to Bow in Frankfurt…New Models Planned
Maserati is expected to take the wraps off the next-generation Quattroporte at the Frankfurt Motor Show this fall. The replacement for the current Quattroporte is codenamed M156 and is said to draw inspiration from the GranTurismo coupe and convertible. It will continue to be powered by the current 4.7L V8. Maserati is going to move the Quattroporte upmarket slightly...
Lexus Confirms LF-Gh Concept to Debut in New York
Lexus is going to unveil the LF-Gh concept car at the New York Auto Show next month (2011 GS pictured above). The LF-Gh concept is expected to be a preview of the next-generation GS sedan. In addition to being a preview for the next GS, the concept is supposed to provide "a glimpse into the future of Lexus design." The...
VIDEO: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe in Action
Over the weekend Mercedes took the wraps off the 2012 C63 AMG coupe. The C63 AMG coupe is powered a 6.2L V8 with standard 451 horsepower that can be bumper up to 481 with the AMG Development Package. The coupe will not officially debut in the US until the New York Auto Show next month. Until then enjoy the two...
Chevy Camaro to be Named Ke Mai Luo in China
GM has announced that it is planning on offering the Chevy Camaro in China, but under a different name. The Camaro will officially be dubbed the Ke Mai Luo in China. The Ke Mai Luo will be offered in China with the 3.6L V6 that can be mated to either the six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. It will be...
Cadillac Still Wants a Piece of the Market in Europe
Cadillac has been trying to gain traction in Europe, but it remains difficult for the brand to compete against Europe's premium brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Cadillac is hoping that two new models and a new styling direction will help boost its sales. GM chief executive Dan Akerson stated, "The only thing you can do is try, try and try...
Arden Turns the Range Rover Evoque into the AR8 City-Roader
The Range Rover Evoque is easily going to become the best looking model in the Range Rover lineup when it is released later this year. While we wait patiently for the small Range Rover, German Tuner Arden has unveiled a new upgrade kit for the crossover. The package officially turns the Evoque into the Arden AR8 City-Roader and comes with...
SPY VIDEO: 2012 Porsche 911 Hits the Snow
The 2012 Porsche 911 is set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, but here's you first look at a prototype cold-weather testing. The new 911 will be just over 2 inches longer than current model. It will be powered by a 3.4L flat-six with around 345 horsepower in the standard model, which will allow it to...
