Marc Carter
VIDEO: 2013 Porsche Boxster Hits the Road
Here are two new videos that are our first look at the all-new 2013 Porsche Boxster in motion. Last week Porsche officially unveiled the new 2013 Boxster that is now lighter and more powerful than the current generation. The Boxster is powered by a 265 horsepower 2.7L flat-six, while the Boxster S is powered by a 3.4L flat-six cylinder with...
VIDEO: Lexus to Air its First Super Bowl Commercial
Lexus is planning on releasing a host of new models this year and to kick off the product onslaught, Lexus is going to debut its first-ever Super Bowl commercial for Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, February 5. "This is a big year for Lexus as we introduce nine new or updated models, and the Super Bowl provides us with...
Audi's Super Bowl Spot Highlights the 2013 Audi S7 and LED Tech
Audi has released some of the details about its new 60 second spot that will air during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. The upcoming 60 second spot will focus on Audi's LED headlights and the 2013 Audi S7. "With LED, there's no mistaking an Audi. Since pioneering the technology nearly ten years ago, LED lights have established...
Entry-level Porsche Roadster Delayed
Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller recently revealed that the automaker has put the plans for a new entry-level roadster on hold. Mueller told German magazine WirtschaftsWoche, "Possibly we need to wait until the next generation of customers before the idea of a small roadster will work for Porsche." Last February Mueller told told Automotive News Europe that the automaker was mulling...
Fiat 500 Wagon to be Unveiled in Geneva, Headed to the U.S. in 2013
Fiat's return to the U.S. with the small Fiat 500 failed to meet the automaker's sales expectations, but a new 500 variant may help. Olivier Francois, head of the Fiat brand recently confirmed plans to unveil a new five-door wagon version of the 500 at the Geneva Motor Show in March, which will be sold in the U.S. starting...
2013 Nissan Pathfinder to Get 3.5L V6, All-New Nissan Coming to NYC
Nissan gave us a preview of the all-new 2013 Nissan Pathfinder this month with the Pathfinder Concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The concept is basically the same thing that will show up in showrooms this fall with its new unibody platform that makes the new Pathfinder 500 pounds lighter and 25 percent more fuel efficient. At the show...
BMW Gathers Six Generations of the 3 Series in One Photo
The all-new 2012 BMW 3 Series is going to start arriving in showrooms next month. The all-new 3 Series marks the introduction of the sixth generation model, with the first 3 Series being released in July 1975. To celebrate the release of the new 3 Series, BMW has gathered all six generations for a family photo. BMW: Although more than 35...
BMW Announces Exclusive and Sport Editions to the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible
BMW has announced the release of new Exclusive and Sport editions for the BMW 1 Series Coupe and Convertible. The Edition Exclusive adds chrome trim on the window frames, exhaust and grille and new light alloy wheels available in 16, 17 or 18-inches. Buyers can opt for the exclusive body finish in Mineral Grey metallic or else one of five...
Nissan Xterra to Continue with its Truck Roots
Some Nissan Pathfinder fans may be disappointed with the new car-based 2013 Pathfinder that is going to arrive later this year, but fans of the smaller Xterra do not have to worry about it too becoming a crossover. Nissan's engineers have confirmed that the Xterra will continue with its body-on-frame chassis. That means the Xterra will continue to share its...
Chrysler Confirms Dakota Will Return, but Could Switch to a Unibody Platform
Dakota fans that were sad that the current Dakota pickup was killed a few months ago can celebrate this little bit of news. Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed plans for a new Dakota. That may make some of you happy, but wait... There's a 50% chance that the Dakota could switch to a unibody platform, according to Marchionne....
