Marc Carter
The Refreshed 2013 Nissan 370Z Starts at $33,120
The 2013 Nissan 370Z starts $33,120, while the roadster starts at $41,470 and the NISMO 370Z starts at $43,020. The pricing for the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster and NISMO 370Z has been announced and all three versions are now on sale. The 2013 Nissan 370Z starts $33,120, while the roadster starts at $41,470 and the NISMO 370Z...
Mercedes-Benz Unveils the Beltbag Airbag That Will Debut in the Next S-Class
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it has developed a new inflatable seatbelt, dubbed the Beltbag. An inflatable seatbelt isn't necessarily a new thing, since other automakers like Ford are already using them, but Mercedes-Benz has announced that it has developed a new inflatable seatbelt, dubbed the Beltbag. The Beltbag is going to be used for extra protection for rear passengers. The Beltbag...
2013 Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid Can Travel More than 20 Miles in Electric-Only Mode
The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is expected to be able to drive over 20 miles in its electric-only range and a achieve a 550-mile overall range, according to Ford. The 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is expected to be able to drive over 20 miles in its electric-only range and a achieve a 550-mile overall range, according...
2014 Mazda6 Fourth Teaser Released (Video)
Mazda continues to tease the all-new 2014 Mazda6. Mazda has released the fourth teaser video that now shows off the Mazda6's profile. Mazda continues to tease the all-new 2014 Mazda6. Mazda has released the fourth teaser video that now shows off the Mazda6's profile. Akira Tamatani describes the all-new Mazda6 as "Drawing on the untamed vitality of nature, we refined a...
VW Confirms the U.S. Will Get the Next-Generation Golf and GTI Next Fall
VW has confirmed when the next-generation Golf and GTI will arrive in Europe and the U.S. VW has confirmed when the next-generation Golf and GTI will arrive in Europe and the U.S. Although VW is going to unveil the all-new Golf and GTI at the Paris Motor Show this fall, it won't go on sale until next year. (2012 pictured...
Audi Announces the Pricing for its 2013 Lineup, Including the RS5 That Starts at $68,900
Audi has announced the pricing for its 2013 U.S. lineup, which now includes the high-performance RS5 coupe. Audi has announced the pricing for its 2013 U.S. lineup, which now includes the high-performance RS5 coupe. Just in case need a refresher, the RS5 coupe is powered by a 450 horsepower 4.2L FSI V8 that's mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and...
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Production Kicks Off in Normal, Illinois
Mitsubishi has officially started production of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at its plant in Normal, Illinois. Mitsubishi has officially started production of the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport at its plant in Normal, Illinois. Mitsubishi expects to kick off production with 50,000 Outlander Sport units annually with a target of eventually producing as many as 70,000 units of its best-selling...
Porsche is Reportedly Mulling a Mid-Engine Ferrari Fighter
A Porsche source told Automobilwoche that the automaker is considering a Ferrari-fighting two seater mid-engine coupe that would pack more than 600 horsepower. Porsche is reportedly trying to decide what models it will introduce after the upcoming Macan SUV. A Porsche source told Automobilwoche that the automaker is considering a Ferrari-fighting two seater mid-engine coupe that would pack more than...
Honda to Boost Production at its Indiana Plant and Add Civic Hybrid Production
Honda has announced that it is investing $40 million to increase the annual production capacity by 50,000 units at its Indiana plant, which brings the annual total to 250,000 vehicles. Honda has announced that it is investing $40 million to increase the annual production capacity by 50,000 units at its Indiana plant, which brings the annual total to 250,000 vehicles....
2013 Ford Mustang Heads to the Philippines
The 2013 Ford Mustang is now available in the Philippines, which Ford just celebrated at a launch event in Manila. The 2013 Ford Mustang is now available in the Philippines, which Ford just celebrated at a launch event in Manila. The Mustang will be available in the Philippines in two variants: the 3.7-liter Mustang V6 Premium and the 5.0-liter Mustang...