Marc Carter
VIDEO: 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Shows You What its Got!
Ford has released a new video of the 2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor that shows off the updates that the truck has received for the new model year. The off-road version of the F-150 pickup gets a new Torsten front differential, front camera and hill-descent control. Check out the video after the jump...
High-Performance Tesla Model S to Reach 0-60 MPH in Under 4.5 Seconds
Tesla is hard at work on the Model S sedan and now comes word that Tesla is also going to make a high-performance version, which will be available at the same time as the regular sedan. Tesla CEO Elon Musk broke the news at a recent press event at the former Toyota NUMMI facility in Fremont, California. The standard Tesla...
2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas Starts at $26,155
Honda has announced the pricing for the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas, which was formally known as the Civic GX. The 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas starts at $26,155 and arrives in dealerships this month. The Civic Natural Gas is powered by a modified version of the 1.8L four-cylinder that powers the other Civic models. It is mated to a...
GM's U.S. Sales Rose 20 Percent Last Month
GM's sales for September have just been reported with a total 207,145 vehicles sold in the U.S. That's a 20 percent increase over the same period last year. "For GM, all of the factors that say this is a good time to buy a new vehicle outweigh the bad news that appears to be slowing down the broader economic recovery,"...
Lexus Unveils LS 460, ES 350 and CT 200h Special Edition Models
Lexus is introducing special edition versions of the LS 460, ES 350 and CT 200h models for the 2012 model year. "The Special Edition models will offer our customers choices to fit their luxury and sporty needs," said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. "With the unique and exclusive package offerings, the Special Edition models...
Consumer Reports "Chrysler 300 Best Chrysler Car in Decades"
Consumer Reports recently tested the revamped 2011 Chrysler 300C and labeled the sedan as the "best Chrysler car we've seen in decades." The 2011 Chrysler 300C received a total test score of 80, which is up from 64 for the previous model. "The 300C's quick, muscular 5.7-liter V8 engine is now complemented by responsive handling and a more comfortable ride....
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Officially Unveiled
BMW may have recently decided to kill the hybrid version of the X6, but BMW is still committed to growing its hybrid line. Its latest hybrid the ActiveHybrid 5, which is based on the 535i sedan, has been officially unveiled. The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5 mates BMW's TwinPower turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine with an electric drive system and an eight-speed...
Toyota Unveils the 2012 Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Series
Toyota has unveiled the 2012 Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Series limited truck at the 2011 Texas State Fair. The Tacoma T|X Baja Series is inspired by Toyota's Baja racing heritage and is based on the refreshed 2012 Tacoma. Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division stated, "The limited edition TRD T|X Baja Series adds another chapter to...
2012 Ford F-150 Gets new FX Package and Driveline Updates
Ford has announced the updates to the Ford F-150 pickup, which gets a new FX appearance package for the 2012 model year. The FX appearance package includes unique 20-inch flat-black wheels, a stylized bodyside graphic and black badges with red lettering. The interior gets black leather seats with red trim, brushed-metal accents and a red-stitched steering wheel. "The new FX...
GM Unveils World's First Front Center Air Bag
GM has announced the introduction of the auto industry's first ever front center air bag that is designed to protect drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle. The new front center air bag will be standard on the 2013 Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia and Chevy Traverse...
