Marc Carter
Cadillac Releases New Touring Package for the 2012 CTS
Cadillac has announced the availability of a new touring package for the 2012 CTS. The touring package borrows performance elements of its V-series product line and is available on the CTS Sedan, Coupe and Wagon models, starting at $2,065. The package includes Recaro seats, microfiber suede inserts on the seats and steering wheel, HID headlamps, a performance-tuned suspension, a V-series...
REVIEW: 2012 Honda Fit is "Fit" for the City
Ever since the Honda Fit was introduced to the U.S. in 2006 the Fit has set the standard for subcompact cars. This year it was named to Car and Driver's 10-best list, for the sixth consecutive year. For the 2012 model year the Fit gets even better with the Sport models getting a slight exterior refresh and all models...
2013 Lexus GS 350 Starts at $46,900
Lexus has announced the pricing for the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350, which starts at $46,900, the same price as the current model. The 2013 GS 350 is powered by a 306 horsepower 3.5L V6 mated to a six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters. It's available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The all-wheel-drive GS 350 starts...
Honda Adds a Four-Cylinder to the 2012 Crosstour
Honda has announced the introduction of two new four-cylinder, two-wheel-drive Crosstour models that are going on sale next month. The four-cylinder equipped Crosstour is powered by a 2.4L four-cylinder that puts out 192 horsepower and 162 lb-ft. of torque. The four-cylinder is mated to a standard 5-speed automatic. The four-cylinder Crosstour models get 21 mpg in the city and 29...
Lexus Releases First Official Photo of the LF-LC Coupe Concept
Following the recent photo leaks by Road & Track, Lexus has released the first official photo of the upcoming LF-LC concept that is going to be unveiled next month. Lexus also released this statement about the concept: "Crafted from a clean sheet of paper at the request of Lexus headquarters in Japan, the LF-LC blends both high technology and organic shapes...
Audi A1 Quattro Packs 256-HP, but it's Very Limited
Audi has officially unveiled the most powerful A1 yet, the A1 Quattro. The A1 Quattro is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder that packs 256 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system and a six-speed manual. According to Audi the A1 Quattro will reach 0-62 mph in 5.7 seconds and has a...
2012 Tesla Model S Official Pricing and Specs Announced
Tesla has announced the pricing for its much anticipated Model S sedan, which starts at $49,900 after the available $7,500 federal tax credit. For almost $50k you get the base Tesla Model S with its 40kWh battery 17" Touchscreen, 19" Wheels and a Universal Mobile Connector with three adapters that will allow you to charge at home and on...
Lexus LF-Lc Hybrid Concept Leaked Ahead of Detroit Debut
Lexus has released two teaser photos of its upcoming hybrid concept that we're going to see in Detroit, but the guys over at Road & Track have leaked the first official photos of the new concept. The new concept has been named the LF-Lc and according to Lexus it previews the future design direction of the brand. The overall look...
Saab Cancels Warranties, New Saabs to be Sold "As-Is"
Yesterday Saab officially filed for bankruptcy, officially ending a two year struggle for the brand to stay alive after GM announced it was killing the brand. Now that Saab is officially being liquidated more details are coming out about what current Saab owners can expect for the future of their beloved Saabs. According to Saab North America spokeswoman Michele Tinson,...
Honda's Reworked Civic to Arrive by End of 2012
It's no secret that Honda screwed up with the redesigned Civic that came out earlier this year. Honda's CEO has even gone on record by taking the blame for the Civic's poor reception. It was previously reported that Honda was going to speed up the redesign of the Civic due to the negative feedback, but that new Civic wasn't...
