Marc Carter
Scion Unveils the 2012 xD RS 4.0 and XB RS 9.0
Scion has announced the introduction of the 2012 xD Release Series 4.0 (xD RS 4.0) and xB Release Series 9.0 (xB RS 9.0) models at the 2011 State Fair of Texas. The 2012 Scion xD Release Series 4.0 comes standard in a Blizzard Pearl color and gets 16-inch alloy wheels that are finished in smoked platinum. The Blizzard Pearl color...
Hyundai is Working on a 10-Speed Transmission
The days of four-speed automatic transmissions are long gone as automakers have moved up to six, seven and eight speed transmissions in order to improve fuel consumption. Hyundai recently launched a new eight-speed transmission in for the 2012 Genesis and Equus. Hyundai is now reportedly working on a new 10-speed transmission that will be used in its luxury models...
2012 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Gets New Torsten Differential and Off-Road Camera
The off-road ready Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is getting a few updates for the 2012 model year. Ford remains committed to making the F-150 SVT Raptor the truck for off-road enthusiasts. For 2012 the truck gets a new Torsten front differential, which increases grip on the front end of the truck and improves its handling capability. An internal helical...
Is this What Toyota's Revived Supra Should Look Like?
There is a rumor that Toyota is working on a successor to the Toyota Supra, but right now nothing has been officially confirmed. If Toyota were to bring the Supra back to life, what do you think it would look like? Artist Andreas Fougner has given us his vision for the future Supra. Fougner drew his inspiration from the past...
GM Kills Plans for Cadillac ATS Convertible
GM is currently working on a new smaller rear-wheel-drive sedan, known as the ATS, which will sit below the CTS in the lineup. The ATS is based on a new Alpha platform that will also be the basis for the next Camaro. Originally GM had planned on releasing sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon variants of the ATS, but unfortunately...
VIDEO: Maserati Kubang is on the Move
Maserati gave us a preview of its upcoming SUV at the Frankfurt Motor Show earlier this month. The Kubang concept shares its name with a concept from 2003 and its platform with the Jeep Grand Cherokee thanks to the recent Fiat/ Chrysler marriage. The Maserati Kubang is set to debut sometime in 2013 and will be produced in the...
Subaru XV Coming to the U.S. by 2013
Subaru unveiled the XV crossover in Frankfurt earlier this month, which is basically a version of the all-new Impreza that is more capable off-road. Subaru has confirmed that the higher riding Impreza XV will come to the U.S. in 2013, but likely with a different name. In the past Subaru has offered a similar version known as the Outback sport,...
Fiat Announces the 2012 Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon Edition
Fiat has announced the 2012 Fiat 500 "Pink Ribbon" edition model. Fiat has teamed up with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) to produce 250 "Pink Ribbon" models. The collaboration allows breast cancer awareness advocates to express their support for the cause in modern iconic Italian style. Fiat will donate $1,000 for each of the special Fiat 500 Pink...
2012 Ferrari 458 Spider Starts at $257,000
Ferrari has announced that the pricing for the 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider will start at $257,000. Compared to the coupe version, the pricing for the Spider costs about 15 percent more. Sales will kick off in Europe next month, with sales in the U.S. starting in January 2012. The Ferrari 458 Spider is powered by a 562 horsepower 5.2L V8...
Nissan Juke with GT-R Twin-Turbo in the Works
First there were reports that Nissan is working on an even more powerful 2013 GT-R and now comes word that Nissan is preparing an uber fast Juke (Super Juke) that will be powered by the GT-R's engine. It's been confirmed that Nissan Europe is currently working on a super fast version of the Juke, known internally as the Super Juke....
