Marc Carter
VIDEO: Ford Teases a High-Performance Explorer
Ford has announced plans to unveil a new "performance oriented" Explorer, which will debut on Wednesday, March 28th. To give us a little taste of what we can expect, Ford has released this little teaser video of the newest edition to the Explorer family. Check it out after the jump.
2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline Debuts at the Spring Festival of LXs
Dodge has taken the wraps off the 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline at the seventh annual Spring Festival of LXs. With more than 1,000 registered vehicles, the seventh annual Spring Festival of LXs is the largest owner gathering of Dodge Chargers, Dodge Challengers, Dodge Magnums and Chrysler 300s in North America. Based on the 2012 Dodge Challenger SXT Plus, the...
Jeep Unveils Limited-Edition 'Altitude' Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Models
Thanks to the positive response that Jeep received for the "blacked-out" production-intent Grand Cherokee concept and the related "Name My Ride" contest, Jeep has announced it will produce three new limited-edition Jeep vehicles: the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Altitude models. In January, Jeep introduced unveiled the "blacked-out" production-intent concept Grand Cherokee at the Houston Auto Show, and connected with...
Dodge Enters Global RallyCross with the 2013 Dodge Dart
Dodge and SRT Motorsports have announced that a 2013 Dodge Dart rally car piloted by four-time Rally America Champion and 17-time X Games Gold Medalist Travis Pastrana will compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) Series. "At Dodge, racing is an integral part of our heritage and embodies our competitive spirit, so we're very excited to announce the next...
Revised 2013 BMW X1 Will be Unveiled in New York and On Sale in the U.S. this Summer
BMW has confirmed that the X1 crossover will finally be offered in the U.S. this summer. After many delays due to overwhelming demand in Europe, BMW's smallest crossover is headed to the States. BMW will show off a revised 2013 X1 at the upcoming 2012 New York Auto Show on April 4th. It will be offered in the U.S....
Kia Rio Beats the Hyundai Accent and Chevy Sonic in Consumer Reports Subcompact Test
Consumer Reports has announced the latest results of its subcompact sedan test, in which the Kia Rio outpointed the Hyundai Accent and Chevy Sonic as the top rated sub-compact sedan in CR's tests. "Subcompact cars were once collectively known as "penalty boxes" for their noisiness, rudimentary interiors, uncomfortable rides, and weak performance. But now improved redesigns, combined with an affordable...
2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek to Debut in New York
Subaru has announced plans to expand its lineup with the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek that will officially debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show. The XV Crosstrek shares its platform with the Impreza. The 2013 XV Crosstrek is powered by a 148-horsepower 2.0-liter BOXER engine, teamed to Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive via a five-speed manual transmission or available second-generation Lineartronic...
2012 Chevy Sonic Turbo Gets a Six-Speed Automatic
GM has announced that the Chevy Sonic Turbo is now available with either a manual or automatic transmission, for those customers that were turned off by the standard manual. "Providing the option of a turbocharged engine to our non-stick driving Chevy customers allows us to offer everyone the thrill and power of a fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L powerplant," said Jim...
Nissan Releases Another 2013 Altima Teaser Photo
Nissan has released the fourth teaser photo of the all-new 2013 Nissan Altima that is going to be unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show at the beginning of April. The latest photo shows off the profile of the new Altima. According to Nissan, "the sculpted bodyside surface communicates forward motion and aerodynamics even when standing still."
Fisker Teases the Nina Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Ahead of its Unveiling in New York
Fisker has released a teaser image of its next model, dubbed the Nina, which will be unveiled at the 2012 New York Auto Show, next month. Fisker did not release any other details about the new mid-size sedan, that will go head to head with the Tesla Model S. The extended range sedan will be powered by a BMW four-cylinder...
