Marc Carter
2013 Chevy Traverse Unveiled Ahead of New York Debut
GM is giving the Chevy Traverse crossover a facelift for the 2013 model year. According to GM, the 2013 Traverse has a new, athletic exterior design, complemented by a more expressive front end that introduces a new face for Chevy crossover utilities. The front of the 2013 Traverse features a new shape supported by a powerdome hood, a three-bar upper...
2013 Ford Explorer Sport Packs 350 Horsepower
Ford has unveiled the first-ever high performance version of the Ford Explorer, the 2013 Explorer Sport, which is powered by Ford's twin-turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5L V6 with at least 350 horsepower. "Adding an EcoBoost drivetrain to Explorer Sport delivers even more fuel efficiency and performance to the lineup," said Bill Gubing, Explorer chief engineer. "This is our highest- performance, most capable...
All-New 2013 Lexus ES Sedan to Debut in New York
Lexus will take the wraps off the all-new 2013 ES sedan next week in New York. Lexus has released this teaser photo of the new ES, which is the sixth-generation of the ES. It will feature Lexus' new spindle grille. Photos of the new ES already leaked in China, but come back for the official debut next week. The all-new ES...
Acura Confirms New Flagship Sedan Concept for New York, Likely Dubbed the RLX
Acura has confirmed that Acura's new flagship sedan will debut next week at the 2012 New York Auto Show. Acura hasn't released a lot of details about the replacement for the current RL, other than saying that it will employ "an array of new Acura technologies, including the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, the concept vehicle will deliver an...
Jeep Unveils Six New Concepts for the Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Jeep has unveiled six new concept vehicles that it's bringing to the 46th annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari in Utah. "We're delighted to showcase six new vehicles to our loyal Jeep fans at this year's Moab Easter Jeep Safari," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "The Jeep Safari has long been a great way...
2013 Cadillac XTS Driver's Seat Alerts Drivers to Dangers
GM has announced that the all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS is getting an industry first driver's seat that vibrates to warn drivers of crash threats while driving and parking. The patented Cadillac Safety Alert Seat generates vibrating pulse patterns on the left and/or right side of the lower bolster to alert the driver of potential dangers, such as drifting from...
Toyota Teases the All-New 2013 Avalon Ahead of New York Debut
Toyota has released a teaser photo of what it simply describes as a "stunning U.S.-designed sedan, which will debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show on April 5th. Toyota hasn't released any other details about the sedan other than stating that "the sedan's exciting new design features an elegant yet athletic look." Well what we are probably going to see...
2013 Chevy Camaro Gets 1LE Performance Package and MyLink System
For the 2013 model year, the Camaro 1LE performance package returns for Camaro SS coupes. The package upgrades the Camaro's gearing, suspension tuning, and tires that makes the model capable of more than 1 g of lateral acceleration and a sub-three minute lap time at Virginia International Raceway's Grand Course. The 1LE performance package is only available on Camaro SS...
Next-Gen 2013 Acura RL to Get the NSX's Hybrid System
At the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, this past January, Acura took the wraps off the NSX concept, which is a preview of the all-new NSX supercar. The concept was powered by an all-wheel-drive hybrid system with two electric motors at the front and a V6 engine with direct-injection technology. Sadly we have to wait a few more years for...
Lexus May Build the LF-LC Concept
Thanks to strong positive feedback about the Lexus LF-LC concept that was unveiled earlier this year in Detroit, there's a chance that Lexus may put the coupe into production. Autocar recently spoke to Lexus product planning chief Karl Schlicht who stated that the the LF-LC's chances of making production as 50/50. "A decision has not been taken," he said. "But...
