Marc Carter
Ford to Unveil Custom Focus and Fiestas at SEMA
Ford has given us a sneak preview of the customized Ford Focus and Fiesta models that it is bringing to SEMA this year. Ford is going to be bringing seven customized Focus cars which have been customized by 2dCarbon, ROUSCH, The ID Agency, Capaldi Racing, Steeda, Bojix Design and COBB Tuning. "Millennials, which this car is all about, want to...
VIDEO: Toyota Releases New FT-86 iPhone App
Toyota has released a new iPhone app that allows users to place computer-generated photos upcoming FT-86 sports car against real-world backdrops. The production version of the Toyota FT-86 and the Subaru counterpart are going to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this December. FT-86 World Report
Ford Previews 2013 Escape and Uses Plastic Bottles in a New Way
Ford is going to officially unveil the all-new 2013 Ford Escape next month at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Ford has already announced that the new Escape will be offered with a choice of three four-cylinder engines, but Ford has also announced a new use of plastic bottles for the Escape. The carpet inside the next-generation Escape will be...
Hyundai Announces 204-HP 1.6L Turbo, Will it Show up in the Veloster?
It's been rumored for a while that Hyundai is working on a turbocharged engine for its recently introduced Veloster and now we may have confirmation. The 2012 Veloster is currently powered by a fuel-efficient 1.6L, which is great for people trying to save money at the pump, but it won't really excite anyone. Hyundai has just announced a new...
Next-Gen Mitsubishi Evo Confirmed with Hybrid Powertrain
Earlier this year it was reported that Mitsubishi was going to kill the Lancer Evolution after the current generation was done, but those plans were quickly changed, but no details were released about what the next one will be like. Mitsubishi's president, Osamu Masuko recently confirmed to Autocar that the next-generation Mitsubishi Evo is going to go on sale...
2013 Cadillac XTS Coming to LA Next Month
GM is reportedly going to debut the production version of the 2013 Cadillac XTS at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Cadillac's new flagship sedan was originally previewed by the XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The 2013 Cadillac XTS will debut Cadillac's new CUE infotainment system. CUE, which stands for Cadillac User Experience, will pair...
Maserati's Upcoming SUV to be Named Cinqueporte?
Maserati gave us an official preview of its upcoming SUV in Frankfurt last month with the Kubang concept. Maserati chose to reuse the name from a previous SUV concept for the new concept, but that name may not be used for the production model. It's being reported that Maserati recently registered the name "Cinqueporte", which may be the official name...
Hybrid Buick Verano Coming in 2015, Turbo Set for 2013
The 2012 Buick Verano has yet to reach showrooms, but thanks to a recent document from the Automotive News, we now know that GM is planning a hybrid version of the small sedan in 2015. Automotive News has posted a document that shows the suppliers for the Buick Verano and it also shows future powertrains for the Verano. In 2015...
GM's Holden Restores its First Concept Car the 1969 Holden Hurricane
Back in 1969 Holden revealed its first concept car, the Holden Hurricane. The concept was meant "to study design trend, propulsion systems and other long-range developments." The mid-engine, rear wheel-drive, two-seater concept featured many features and technology that were ahead of its time like an electronic digital instrument displays, station-seeking radio, automatic temperature control air conditioning, rear-vision camera and...
GM Designs the 2012 Buick Verano's Seats for Ponytails
We all love a comfy seat either in front of the TV or in our cars. Automakers spend countless hours perfecting the seats in their models and in the case of GM, the automaker spent at least 1,000 hours developing the seats in the 2012 Buick Verano. What did GM's engineers do exactly for 1,000 hours? According to GM, the...
