Marc Carter
2013 Nissan GT-R Unveiled and Packs 545-HP
Nissan has unveiled the changes to its GT-R supercar, which will debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. Nissan has unveiled the Japanese-spec GT-R, which will be labeled as a 2012 model in Japan, but when it reaches the U.S. it will be the 2013 Nissan GT-R. The 2013 Nissan GT-R is getting a boost under the hood....
Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept to Debut in Tokyo
Subaru has given us a preview of the Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept that is set to debut at this year's Tokyo Motor Show. The current Subaru Legacy/ Outback leaves much to be desired in terms of its styling, which Subaru is hopefully going to fix. The Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept is described as a new-generation sports wagon that provides both...
BMW Celebrates 40 Years of M Division with M3 Competition Edition
BMW has announced the introduction of the M3 Competition Edition coupe for North America that celebrates 40 years since the introduction of the M division. Only 40 units of the special M3 Competition Edition coupe will be produced. The special M3 coupe is painted in a Frozen Silver, rides on black 19-inch M3 GTS wheels and gets some dark chrome...
2012 Honda Ridgeline Starts at $29,250
Honda has released all the details on the 2012 Ridgeline pickup that gets a few upgrades for the 2012 model year in addition to the new Ridgeline Sport model. The 2012 Ridgeline gets a refreshed front grille and some aerodynamic improvements that increase the fuel economy rating of the Ridgeline by 1 mpg on the highway (15/21). The new Ridgeline Sport...
Opel Astra OPC Packs 280 HP, Please Come to the U.S.
Opel has unveiled the most powerful Astra ever, the Opel Astra OPC. The Opel Astra OPC is powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder with 280 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque. The Astra OPC (Opel Performance Center) starts with the Astra GTC, but dials up the performance even higher. It features the same high tech front-wheel suspension, HiPerStrut (High Performance...
GM Invests $380 Million in Wentzville Plant for Next-Gen Chevy Colorado
GM has officially announced plans to invest $380 Million in its Wentzville Assembly Plant to get it ready for the all-new Chevy Colorado midsize pickup. "The all-new Colorado builds on Chevrolet's strong truck heritage," said Cathy Clegg, GM vice president of Labor Relations. "As we celebrate the first 100 years of Chevrolet today, it is exciting to bring this new...
Land Rover Bringing Updated DC100 Concept to LA
Land Rover unveiled the DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts in Frankfurt two months ago. The concepts were a preview of a possible design direction for the next Defender. It's being reported that Land Rover is going to bring an updated version of the DC100 concept to the LA Auto Show that kicks off in two weeks. The updated DC100 concept...
Ford Focus ST Gets U.S. Debut in LA
In addition to bringing another Fiesta ST concept to the LA Auto Show, Ford is going to debut the North American version of the Ford Focus ST at the show. We first saw the production Focus ST at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The five-door Focus ST is powered by a 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine with 250 horsepower and...
Five-Door Ford Fiesta ST Concept Headed to LA
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Ford unveiled the Fiesta ST concept, which was a high-performance version of the the three-door Fiesta. Now two months later Ford has unveiled a five-door version that is going to debut at the L.A. Auto Show later this month. Does this mean that Ford is going to release a hot version of...
2013 VW CC Shows Up Ahead of LA Debut
Four years ago VW brought us the CC four-door coupe, which was a more affordable take on the Mercedes-Benz CLS. Some 270,000 people worldwide have fallen in love with the stylish VW since it was introduced and now its time for a refresh. The 2013 CC is going to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in two weeks. The...
