Marc Carter
2011 Toyota Prius Gets New PLUS Performance Package
No one would ever label the Toyota Prius as "sporty", but Toyota is attempting to add some "sport" into the Prius with the introduction of the PLUS Performance Package. The Prius PLUS Performance Package features components of the new PLUS hybrid performance line from Toyota Racing Development (TRD). The PLUS Performance Package will only be available in limited numbers and...
Toyota Plans Heavy Media Blitz for the All-New 2012 Camry
Toyota is going to release an all-new 2012 Camry and Camry Hybrid this fall. At the company's annual dealer meeting, which recently took place in Las Vegas, Toyota released some of the details it has for the new Camry. Toyota is planning a major media blitz for the all-new Camry, which has been the best-selling car for years in the...
Lotus Plans a 212 MPH Esprit Superleggera
Lotus is reportedly working on a "Superleggera" version of the upcoming 2013 Lotus Esprit supercar. The Esprit Superleggera is expected to be one of Britain's fastest and most powerful production cars. Take that Aston Martin and McLaren! Chief technical officer Wolf Zimmermann recently told Auto Express about the plans to build a flagship Superleggera version of the next-generation Esprit. The...
Aston Martin Secures Funding for its Next-Gen Models
It's being reported that Aston Martin has secured the funding it needs for its next-generation of sports cars that are expected to debut in 2015. Engineers are already hard at work on the new models, which have been conceptualized and will replace the DB9, Vantage and Rapide models. Funding was finalized last week when Aston Martin announced that a £304...
VIDEO: BMW i8 and 6 Series Convertible Show up in Mission Impossible 4 Trailer
The BMW i8 prototype, which is BMW's upcoming plug-in hybrid is starring in the next Mission Impossible movie, Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. The first official trailer for Mission Impossible 4 has been released and you can see BMW's prototype in a few shots as well as the new BMW 6 Series convertible. Check out the trailer after the jump.
Fast and Furious 6 to Hit Theaters in May 2013
Yup you read that right, another Fast and the Furious movie is in the works. NBC Universal has announced that the sixth movie in the series is slated to be released in May 2013. The actual date is May 24, 2013. It's not surprising that the studio is releasing a sixth installment, since the fifth movie Fast Five was a...
2011 Infiniti EX35 Named IIHS "Top Safety Pick"
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has given the 2011 Infiniti EX35 a "Top Safety Pick" rating. The rating is given to vehicles that get the Institute's highest rating of "Good" in front, rear and side impact protection, are equipped with electronic stability control, and earn a good rating in roof strength. "Infiniti is proud to receive another...
BMW to Release Six-Cylinder 2012 640i in the US
BMW has already announced the 2012 650i Convertible and Coupe models. It was originally believed that the only version available would be the twin-turbo V8 powered 650i model, but Autoblog has learned that BMW plans on releasing a less expensive 640i model. For those buyers that can't quite afford the entry price for the 650i or that don't need a...
Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition Celebrates 24 Hours of Le Mans Victory
Audi is releasing a limited number of limited edition Audi R8 supercars to celebrate its win at that 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition is unfortunately only available in the UK and Audi only plans on producing 100 units. The Audi R8 V8 Limited Edition gets new titanium-effect paintwork, titanium finish 19-inch '5-arm double-spoke Y...
Toyota Recalls 2006-2007 MY Highlander Hybrid and RX 400h Models
Toyota has issued a voluntary safety recall of certain 2006-2007 model year Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h vehicles. According to Toyota the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) located inside the Hybrid System Inverter contains a control board with transistors. Certain transistors on the control boards in some of the subject vehicles were inadequately soldered and could be damaged from...
