Marc Carter
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Officially Unveiled
Fiat has unveiled the version of the Fiat 500 that we've been waiting for here in the U.S. The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth takes the standard 500 and dials up the performance to create what Fiat states is "designed for track-day enthusiasts and driving-puristswho want the ultimate high-performance small car with the pedigree of an exclusive Italian exotic." The 2012...
Toyota's FT-86/ Scion FR-S Leaked Thanks to Another Brochure
Earlier this week we got our first preview of the production version of the Toyota FT-86 thanks to a Modellista brochure that showed off the many accessories that will be available for the FT-86. Since that brochure showed the FT-86 with a bunch of added accessories, we didn't get to see what the standard FT-86/ Scion FR-S will look...
Audi May Still Build the R4
It's been at least four years since rumors starting circulating that Audi is going to release a an R4 that would slot in between the TT and R8 in Audi's lineup. Earlier this year reports came out that Audi had officially killed the plans for an R4, but now a new report claims that those plans are back on. According...
GM Unveils Camaro and Corvette Concepts Ahead of SEMA
The 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas is only a few days away. GM has unveiled the Chevy Camaro and Corvette concepts that will be shown off at the show. "Go to any Corvette or Camaro enthusiast event and you will have a hard time finding a factory-stock vehicle," said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for...
Next-Gen Tesla Roadster Coming in 2014
Tesla is set to release its second model the Model S sedan early next year and this fall Tesla is also going to unveil its third model, the Model X crossover. So what is the future of the Tesla Roadster? It's being reported by Autocar that Tesla will release an all-new Roadster in 2014, which will get a new platform...
Is This the Production Toyota FT-86?
The first images of what appear to be the production version of Toyota's rear-wheel-drive FT-86 have surfaced from a Modellista brochure. Modellista is Toyota's in house design and tuning division. The brochure shows off many of the custom bits that are going to be available for the FT-86. If this image is real, the FT-86 will retain many styling elements...
Chevy Spark EV Coming in 2013 with 114-HP
This month GM released the first details and photos of the upcoming Chevy Spark electric vehicle that is going to be released in 2013. GM announced that the Chevy Spark EV would be powered an electric motor and a nanophosphate lithium-ion battery pack, but no other specs were released. GM has now announced that the electric motor will pack 114...
2013 Audi A4 and S4 Officially Unveiled
Audi has officially unveiled the revised 2013 A4 and S4 models, which will be available in the U.S. next June. The Audi A4 and S4 models get updates on the outside that include a revised hood and grille and redesigned bumpers. The headlights have also been restyled and the taillights feature a new design that mimics the headlights. Although Audi...
Ram 392 Quick Silver Pickup Packs 470-HP
Chrysler's Ram has unveiled the Ram 392 Quick Silver pickup that is going to be unveiled at SEMA next week. The Ram 392 Quick Silver is the perfect compliment to that Dodge Viper sitting in your garage, well at least according to Chrysler. The Ram 392 Quick Silver is based on the Ram R/T, but the 5.7L V8 has been...
Subaru BRZ to Pack More Power than the Toyota FT-86
Next month we will finally see the Toyota FT-86/ Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ rear wheel drive coupes, but more details are starting to surface now. According to sources that spoke with Autocar, the Subaru BRZ will pack more power than the Toyota version. How much more power? The Subaru BRZ is reportedly going to pack "less than 300 horsepower,"...
