Marc Carter
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....
2013 Nissan GT-R to Pack 570-HP?
Nissan's supercar the GT-R already packs 530 horsepower and reaches 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds, but Nissan isn't stopping there. Now comes word that the 2013 GT-R is going to get some upgrades that will add another 40 horsepower under the hood, for a total around 570 horsepower. Nissan recently held a press event in Europe for the 2013...
2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Hatchback Starts at $13,600
Kia has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 Kia Rio 5-door hatchback, which starts at $13,600 for the base model with a manual transmission. Adding an automatic transmission pushes the price up to $14,700. The 2012 Rio's starting price is now lower than the outgoing model. The 2012 Rio comes standard with air conditioning, electric power steering, an AM/FM/CD/MP3...
Future Toyotas to be More Aggressive and Emotional
Toyota has long been criticized for its overly conservative designs, but that is about to change according to Toyota's new global styling chief, Dezi Nagaya. "Toyota has been criticized for being quiet and nonoffensive, of having too friendly an image while lacking emotion," Nagaya recently stated in an interview. "We are going to be more dynamic, more masculine, sportier, with a...
Lincoln to Say Goodbye to the Waterfall Grille
Lincoln's controversial waterfall grille is set to be replaced according to the latest sources. Lincoln is going to release an updated MKS sedan and MKT crossover next spring and both models will get a different grille. According to one source the grille on both models will be "completely different." It will not be as pronounced as the current grille and...
First 2012 Camaro ZL1 Sold for $250,000
The first 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 offered to the public has sold for $250,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas. The 2012 Camaro ZL1 was offered by Fairway Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Las Vegas, with 100 percent of the auction proceeds benefitting the YMCA of Southern Nevada. The lucky new owner of the Camaro ZL1 is Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick...
2014 Chevy Corvette to Get Seven-Speed Manual
Porsche just released the all-new 2012 Porsche 911 with seven-speed manual transmission and now it's being reported that the next 2014 Chevy Corvette will also be available with seven-speed manual. It remains to be seen if the seven-speed manual will get the extra gear solely to improve the Corvette's fuel efficiency. It's suspected that the engine will continue to use...
