Marc Carter
Nissan Juke-R Debuts in Spain
Earlier this month Nissan released information about a Juke that is powered by the GT-R's 3.8L twin-turbocharged V6. Now the world has been given its first official look at the Juke-R at a debut in Malaga, Spain. The Juke-R debuted as a surprise guest at a Nissan crossover media launch. According to Nissan the addition of the GT-R's engine has...
Mazda Takeri Concept Headed to Tokyo and Previews the Next Mazda6
Mazda has unveiled the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car, which is set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show on December 3rd. Last year Mazda unveiled the Shinari concept, which was our first look at Mazda's new design language, Kodo, which is Japanese for soul of motion. The new Takeri concept also uses the new design language and...
Honda to Debut 2012 CR-V and 2013 Fit EV in LA
The 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show is less than a month away. Honda has announced plans to unveil the all-new 2012 CR-V as well as the production version of the 2013 Honda Fit EV at the show. Honda gave us a preview of the 2012 CR-V with the CR-V concept earlier this year. According to Honda, the all-new CR-V will...
Next-Gen Subaru WRX and WRX STI Models to Move Away from the Impreza
Subaru is launching an all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza this fall, but we have yet to see what Subaru has in store for the high-performance WRX and WRX STI variants. Automotive News is reporting that Subaru is going to separate the WRX and WRX STI from the Impreza, by dropping the Impreza name on the two high-performance models. In 2013...
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango Win Big in Texas
The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango have been awarded the "SUV of Texas" and "Full-size SUV of Texas" awards by the Texas Auto Writers Association. "We are delighted that the influential journalists representing the Texas Auto Writers Association have once again recognized Jeep vehicles with several awards, and particularly the Jeep Grand Cherokee as the 'SUV of Texas,'"...
2012 Ford F-150 Named "Truck of Texas"
The 2012 Ford F-150 has received the Truck of Texas award from the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) at its annual Truck Rodeo. "Texan consumers put their trust in TAWA's automotive journalists. After lining up vehicles from major auto manufacturers, our members determined Ford simply had the best trucks and crossover," said Mike Herzing, president of TAWA. "But the real...
Ford to Unveil Custom Focus and Fiestas at SEMA
Ford has given us a sneak preview of the customized Ford Focus and Fiesta models that it is bringing to SEMA this year. Ford is going to be bringing seven customized Focus cars which have been customized by 2dCarbon, ROUSCH, The ID Agency, Capaldi Racing, Steeda, Bojix Design and COBB Tuning. "Millennials, which this car is all about, want to...
VIDEO: Toyota Releases New FT-86 iPhone App
Toyota has released a new iPhone app that allows users to place computer-generated photos upcoming FT-86 sports car against real-world backdrops. The production version of the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru counterpart are going to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this December. FT-86 World Report
Ford Previews 2013 Escape and Uses Plastic Bottles in a New Way
Ford is going to officially unveil the all-new 2013 Ford Escape next month at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Ford has already announced that the new Escape will be offered with a choice of three four-cylinder engines, but Ford has also announced a new use of plastic bottles for the Escape. The carpet inside the next-generation Escape will be...
Hyundai Announces 204-HP 1.6L Turbo, Will it Show up in the Veloster?
It's been rumored for a while that Hyundai is working on a turbocharged engine for its recently introduced Veloster and now we may have confirmation. The 2012 Veloster is currently powered by a fuel-efficient 1.6L, which is great for people trying to save money at the pump, but it won't really excite anyone. Hyundai has just announced a new...
