Marc Carter
Toyota's Rear-Wheel-Drive Coupe Unveiled as the Toyota 86 and GT 86
It's finally here! After years of concept cars and most recently the plethora of spy photos and photo leaks, we have our first official look at the production version of the Toyota FT-86, now dubbed the 86 in Japan and the GT 86 in Europe. The coupe will be sold under the Scion brand in the U.S. as the...
VW is Working on a Three-Row Crossover
Earlier this year it was reported that VW was thinking about expanding its current SUV lineup with a three-row crossover, now according to the guys over at Car and Driver, the plans are on. VW's competitor to the Honda Pilot and Ford Explorer will most likely be built at VW's Chattanooga, Tennessee plant and share its platform with the VW...
Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport Package Revealed
Lexus and the guys over at Toyota Racing Development have teamed up to create the Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport, which gets a host of modifications on the outside and under the hood. The IS F Circuit Club Sport starts with the standard IS F and adds a body kit that is inspired by the concept with the same...
Mercedes-Benz Says Goodbye to Maybach in 2013
The slow selling Maybach brand is officially getting the axe according to Mercedes-Benz sources that spoke with Autocar. Mercedes-Benz has decided to kill off the Maybach brand since sales of the current 57 and 62 models have failed to meet expectations. According to one insider, "We've come to the conclusion that it is better to cut our losses with Maybach...
Cadillac Mulls a Diesel Engine for the U.S. and Europe
Cadillac is reportedly considering a new diesel engine that will make the brand more competitive with Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In order for Cadillac to really compete in Europe, Cadillac needs a diesel engine. According to Don Butler, Cadillac's marketing vice president, a diesel engine is being considered for Europe and possibly even the U.S. Cadillac is on a mission...
Audi A6 Rises to the Top in Consumer Reports Test
Consumer Reports has announced the results of its latest midsize luxury sedan comparison test. The test evaluated four sedans: Audi A6, Infiniti M35h, Mercedes-Benz E350 BlueTec, and Saab 9-5. Out of the four, the Audi A6 grabbed the top spot. According to CR the Audi A6 received a score of 93, which ties it with the previously tested Infiniti M37....
2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan Starts at $35,795
BMW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 3 Series sedan, which starts at $35,795 for the four-cylinder 328i, while the six-cylinder 335i Sedan will be priced from $43,295. Both starting prices are only about $300 more than the outgoing 3 Series, but BMW states that the 3 Series will comes standard with more features like a 6.5-inch...
Chevy Volt and All-New Chevy Malibu Get 5-Star NCAP Safety Rating
The Chevy Volt and all-new Chevy Malibu are the latest GM models to receive a five-star rating by the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP). "The results confirm that both vehicles meet today's highest safety standards. The Volt's safety performance and propulsion concept highlight the reliability and practicality that is inherent to this outstanding design," said Wayne Brannon, president...
VW Passat Alltrack Takes the Passat Offroad
VW has given us a preview of the Passat Alltrack that is going to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Passat Alltrack is based on the Passat Estate that we unfortunately do not get in the U.S. The Passat Alltrack is a more rugged version of the Passat Estate with its 4Motion all-wheel-drive system and raised ride height....
No One Wants the Nissan Cube but Nissan isn't Killing it
Nissan only managed to sell 198 units of the quirky Nissan Cube in October, but the automaker plans to continue selling it. Brian Carolin, Nissan North America's senior vice president for sales and marketing stated, "It's a niche product that has found its place in the market. It benefited particularly when gas prices were spiking earlier this year, and we...
