Marc Carter
VIDEO: Audi Q3 RS Prototype… 300-HP Sounds Sweet!
Last week it was reported that Audi is working on a high-performance version of the Audi Q3, dubbed the Audi Q3 RS. The reports claimed that the Audi Q3 RS would be powered by the same 300 horsepower 2.5L turbocharged engine as the TT RS and RS3. Well here is more proof that the hotter Q3 is coming. The guys...
2011 BMW X3 Recalled Due to Possible Power Steering Failure
BMW has announced a recall for the 2011 BMW X3. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain 2011 X3 models have an issue with a control module in the electric power steering that may malfunction. The recall only affects X3 models built between Aprill 27, 2011 and June 8, 2011. If the control module malfunctions it could result...
2011 Chevy Caprice PPV Hits the Streets in Georgia and Iowa
GM's all-new police patrol vehicle, the 2011 Chevy Caprice PPV has started to be delivered to law enforcement officers all over the U.S. Georgia and Iowa are among the first to receive the Caprice patrol vehicle. Forsyth County, Ga. Sheriff Ted Paxton stated, "With its emphasis on the ergonomically designed seats for officer comfort, and enhanced safety features, the...
Nissan Leaf Sales Pull Ahead of the Chevy Volt
The battle is heating up between the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt was beating the Nissan Leaf in sales through May of this year, but last month the Nissan Leaf took the lead. Sales of the Nissan Leaf totaled 3,875 so far this year, with a record 1,708 units sold in June alone. Sales of the Chevy...
Lexus CX 300h Hybrid SUV in the Works based on the Toyota RAV4?
It's being reported that Lexus is working on a new smaller hybrid SUV, dubbed the CX 300h that will take on models like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Autobild is reporting that the new Lexus hybrid SUV will be based on the Toyota RAV4 and should put out around 200 hp. Autobild
Land Rover Kicks off Production of the 2012 Range Rover Evoque
Land Rover has officially started production of the 2012 Range Rover Evoque. The first Range Rover Evoque to roll off the production line at Land Rover's Halewood plant was a white five-door model, which will be to the British Motor Industry Heritage trust. Land Rover has already received 18,000 orders for the Evoque and LR has doubled its workforce...
Aston Martin V12 Zagato: Only 150 Units to be Produced with 364,000 Euro Price Tag
Aston Martin has confirmed production of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, but it looks like only 150 will be produced. AutoWeek.nl is reporting that Aston Martin is only going to produce 150 units of the V12 Zagato with a price tag set at £330,000 or 364,000 Euros. That's unfortunately out of reach for most us, but we can...
Infiniti to Get an Audi A3 Fighter
Nissan has announced plans to aggressively grow the Infiniti lineup, growing its sales to 500,000 units sold worldwide up from the 150,000 sold in 2010. Nissan plans on reaching that lofty goal by introducing new models to the Infiniti lineup, which will be 10 vehicles by 2017. Infiniti currently only offers seven models. One new model planned for the Infiniti...
Jaguar Engineer Confirms XF Wagon
Jaguar has confirmed plans for a wagon version of the Jaguar XF. Andrew Whyman, XF Vehicle Engineering Manager for Jaguar recently told Carsales, "I can't say when or how much, but it is on the cards." The last wagon that Jaguar built was the X-Type Estate, which didn't sell that well. Mainly due to the fact that the sedan version...
Saab Announces New 9-1, 9-6X and 9-7 Models
Even though Saab has had a lot of financial troubles the past few months, which have severely effected production, Saab has announced plans for three new models. Saab has finalized its deals with China's Youngman and Pang Da, which will help it produce the new models. Saab's new models in addition to the next 9-3, will be the Saab 9-1,...
