Marc Carter
What Were the Top-10 Best Selling Cars and Trucks in 2011?
2011 is officially over and for some of the automakers it was a difficult year with the earthquake in Japan and the flooding in Thailand that crippled production. Honda and Toyota were hit the hardest with sales falling off sharply for some of their popular models. Although Honda and Toyota had a difficult year, Ford and Chevy had a...
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Officially Gets a Diesel in the U.S.
Chrysler has confirmed that the Jeep Grand Cherokee will be offered with a diesel in the U.S. The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee will get a new diesel engine that will be produced in Detroit, but Chrysler hasn't confirmed the official specs. It's likely that the diesel will be the same diesel engine sold in Europe. In Europe the Grand...
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Gets a Refresh
Toyota has unveiled the updates to its legendary Land Cruiser for the 2013 model year. Toyota has released photos of the European spec model, but it's likely that the U.S.-spec model will look the same when it arrives here later this year. For 2013 the Land Cruiser gets an refreshed exterior with an updated front grille and headlights, LED...
All-New Ford EcoSport Debuts in New Delhi
Ford has previewed the next EcoSport crossover at this week's New Delhi Auto Expo.The compact crossover is based on Ford's new global B-segment platform. "The all-new Ford EcoSport reflects our commitment to serve our customers with the cars and trucks they truly want and value," said Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company. "Our engineering team used their years...
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept Unveiled Ahead of Detroit Debut
We're just a few days away from the start of the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. This year Volvo is bringing a new Plug-in Hybrid Concept version of its XC60 crossover to the show. According to Volvo, "The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept is an electric car, a highly economical hybrid and a powerful high-performance car all rolled into one." The...
More Lexus LF-LC Concept Photos Leaked
Lexus is going to unveil its new LF-LC hybrid coupe concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, next week, but thanks to Road & Track and Autocar, we get to see it now. The LF-LC concept previews Lexus' new design direction. According to Lexus, "The clean lines of the vehicle emphasize motion." Overall the design of the LF-LC borrows styling...
VIDEO: 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept Teased
Next week Nissan is going to take the wraps off the Nissan Pathfinder concept, which is a preview of the all-new 2013 Pathfinder. Nissan has released a quick teaser video of the concept, which gives us a really quick look at the Pathfinder's new face. Other than that we do not have many other details about the new Pathfinder. But...
Chrysler's Mopar Unveils the Chrysler 200 Super S
In addition to the Dodge Charger Redline, Chrysler's Mopar division has unveiled the Chrysler 200 Super S, which is meant to showcase the latest Mopar exterior parts that will be available for the 200 sedan in 2012. "The Super S is Mopar's interpretation of the Chrysler 200," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts...
2012 Dodge Charger Redline Debuts with 590-HP
Chrysler's Mopar division has unveiled the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline ahead of its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, this month. The 2012 Dodge Charger Redline features three available Mopar stage kits for factory-tuned performance. Stage One features aerodynamic exterior components and interior accents. Stage Two features bolt-on performance parts for improved power, handling and braking, while Stage Three features...
Next Acura NSX to Pack 400 Horsepower?
Honda has confirmed that a new NSX concept will debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. the NSX concept that we're going to see is supposed to be a preview of the next NSX. It's also being reported that the next NSX will be powered by Honda's new electric SH-AWD hybrid system that will use a 3.5L V6 and a...
