Marc Carter
2013 Ford Escape Officially Unveiled
Ford has unveiled the all-new 2013 Ford Escape that is having its world debut at Los Angeles Auto Show this week. The 2013 Escape draws much of its styling inspiration from the Vertrek concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January. "We call our all-new Ford Escape the 'Smarter Utility Vehicle' because it offers the strengths that...
Slow Fiat 500 Sales Leads to Layoffs
Slower than expected sales of the Fiat 500 has prompted to Chrysler to suspend production of the 500's 1.4L engine at Chrysler's Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance Plant in Dundee, Michigan. According to the UAW, more than 100 of about 400 hourly workers were laid off at the beginning of the month, although Chrysler claims that only about 30 workers are...
2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Starts at $54,995
This morning's headlines may be all about the revised 2013 Ford Mustang and the 650-hp Shelby GT500, but GM has just announced the pricing for the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1. The 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1, which is a direct competitor to the Ford's Shelby GT500, starts at $54,995. The Camaro ZL1 is powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8 that packs...
Toyota Prius C Officially Unveiled Ahead of Tokyo Debut
Toyota has given us our first official look at the Prius c hybrid, which is the production version of the Prius C concept car. The Prius c hybrid is about the same size as the Toyota Yaris and will be officially unveiled at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show and then it will have its U.S. debut at the Detroit...
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Debuts with 650 HP
The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is here with a whopping 650 horsepower and 600 lb-ft. of torque from its 5.8L V8. Chevy Camaro ZL1 fans now have something to be worried about. The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is powred by an aluminum supercharged 5.8L V8 that is now the most powerful production V8 engine in the world. A top...
2013 Ford Mustang Officially Unveiled
Ford has officially announced the updates that the 2013 Ford Mustang is getting right before its official debut in LA this week. While we have to wait a little longer for an all-new Mustang, Ford is giving the current Mustang a refresh with a more prominent grille, new hood and LED lighting. The new grille and hood with functional heat...
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Arrives in Dealerships and Starts at $25,900
Toyota has announced that the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is now arriving in dealerships with a starting price at $25,900, which is $1,150 cheaper than the outgoing model. The 2012 Camry Hybrid is powered by an updated version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system and a new 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The system has an EPA rating of 43 city...
Land Rover Updates the DC100 Concepts for LA
Land Rover is hard at work on a replacement for the Defender. Land Rover gave us a preview of what the next-generation Defender could be like at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show with the DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts. Now Land Rover is bringing updated versions of the two concepts to the LA Auto Show this week to gauge...
2013 Chevy Spark Mini Car Debuts in LA
The 2013 Chevy Spark will have its U.S. debut at the LA Auto Show on Wednesday. The 2013 Spark is a small four-passenger, five-door hatchback that GM says is "designed to excite first-time buyers and city dwellers with its bold styling and colors, affordability, the safety of 10 standard air bags, fuel efficiency and maneuverability." The 2013 Spark is powered...
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Officially Unveiled
Mercedes-Benz is set to debut the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, but here's your first look at it. The 2012 ML63 AMG is powered by an AMG 5.5L V8 biturbo engine that packs 518 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque. The available AMG Performance Package pushes that number even higher to 550 horsepower...
