Marc Carter
2012 Volvo C70 Inscription Edition Unveiled
Volvo isn't bringing anything big to the LA Auto Show next week, but the automaker has unveiled the C70 Inscription edition that will debut at the show. The special-edition C70 gets a painted grille, black 18-inch wheels and LED daytime running lights. It's available in three colors: Black Stone, Black Sapphire and Ice White. Inside the C70 Inscription gets a...
2013 Ford Flex Unveiled With a New Nose and More Power
The Ford Flex is getting a facelift. For the 2013 model year Ford has given the seven-passenger Flex a new face and new technology like adaptive cruise control. The 2013 Ford Flex is going to be officially unveiled next week at the LA Auto Show. The new Flex is immediately noticeable thanks to its new front end, which Ford claims...
Subaru Teases the Production-Spec BRZ Ahead of Tokyo Debut
Subaru is going to unveil the production ready version of the BRZ sports coupe at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month. To get us ready for the unveiling Subaru has released the teaser you see here. Subaru gave us an official preview of the BRZ with the BRZ STI concept that is going to debut next week at the...
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...
