Marc Carter
Audi to Unveil Next-Gen TT in Tokyo?
Audi is denying it, but there are reports that Audi is going to give us our first look at the next TT at the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of this month. A single sketch has also surfaced showing the possible new design direction for the next TT, which looks like the combination of the current TT with the...
Ford to Introduce 20 New Engines and Transmissions in China by 2015
Ford has announced plans to introduce 20 new engines and transmissions by 2015, which is part of the automaker's plan to introduce 15 new vehicles to China by 2015. The new engines will use the latest technology like turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), which when coupled with the new six-speed transmissions will deliver over 20% in...
VIDEO: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is Beyond Sexy or At Least This Woman Is
Fiat has employed J. Lo for its Fiat 500 commercials, but for the 2012 Fiat Abarth, J. Lo has been replaced by a sexy Italian woman. "You'll never forget the first time you see one." The 2012 Fiat Abarth was officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show this week. It takes the standard 500 and dials up the performance...
Volvo Releases Sketches of the Next-Gen XC90
The Volvo XC90 crossover launched in 2002 as a 2003 model and since then the crossover has continued largely unchanged. Volvo is working on a new XC90 that will probably be released sometime in 2013 as a 2014 model. To give us an idea of the possible design directions for the next-generation XC90, Volvo has released the four sketches...
Audi A1 Sportback Brings a Five-Door to the A1 Lineup
Audi has just unveiled the next addition to the A1 family, the A1 Sportback five-door hatchback. The five-door will arrive in early 2012 and will hopefully attract buyers that love the A1 three-door, but that need an extra two doors. The A1 Sportback can be powered by a choice of three TFSI gasoline and three TDI diesel engines producing between...
2012 Mini Roadster Starts at $25,050
Mini has announced the pricing for the 2012 Mini Roadster that starts at $25,050, making it $3,000 more than the Mini Coupe. The base Mini Cooper Roadster is powered by a 122-hp 1.6L. The Mini Cooper Roadster S starts at $28,050 and is powered by a turbocharged 1.6L with 184-hp. The top model is the Mini John Cooper...
Infiniti Releases Teasers of Electric Sports Car Concept Ahead of Geneva Debut
Infiniti has released two teaser photos of a new electric sports car concept that it's bringing to the Geneva Motor Show next March. Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd and Infiniti said: "At the Geneva Show next year, we will present our vision for a totally new kind of inspired premium performance car. Infiniti already has hybrid...
2013 Lincoln MKT Gets Some Much Needed Upgrades
In addition to the new 2013 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln is also unveiling a revised 2013 MKT crossover at the LA Auto Show. The 2013 Lincoln MKT gets a host of upgrades on the inside and out to hopefully help the full size crossover win over more hearts. The 2013 MKT continues to be powered by either a 3.7L V6 or...
2013 Lincoln MKS Gets a New Softer Face
In the past few months Ford has publicly discussed the changes that it has in store for the Lincoln brand and what it needs to do actually make Lincoln competitive. Well the first of the new Lincoln models has been unveiled today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The 2013 Lincoln MKS is debuting alongside the also new Lincoln...
2013 Honda Fit EV Starts at $36,625
The 2013 Honda Fit EV is having its world debut in LA and will be available by the summer. The Honda Fit EV is powered by a 20 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 92 kilowatt coaxial electric motor. It features a 3- mode electric drive system, adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid and has a range of 123 city-mile...
