Marc Carter
GM Shoots for 50 MPG Chevy Cruze Diesel Coming in 2013
GM has already confirmed plans to launch a diesel-powered version of the popular Chevy Cruze. The Chevy Cruze diesel is coming in 2013 and according to sources, GM is hoping it gets around 50 mpg. GM already has the Chevy Cruze Eco that gets up to 42 mpg, but GM hopes to do even better with the diesel-powered model. The...
2013 Ford Mustang to Get a Facelift and More Power
An all-new Ford Mustang isn't expected to debut in 2014 as a 2015 model, but unfortunately that is still about three years away. In the meantime it's being reported that the Mustang will get a facelift for the 2013 model year. The current Mustang will get a revised face that should keep it fresh until the all-new Mustang arrives. The...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: Jaguar C-X16 Concept Sketch Released
Jaguar is going to be showing off a new concept at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show. To give us a little preview of the concept, Jaguar has released this single sketch of the C-X16 "production concept" car. The C-X16 concept is meant to show the future of Jaguar and according to the automaker, the concept is "a precursor to future...
Fiat's "500 by Gucci" Set to Debut at New York Fashion Week
Fiat has announced that the U.S. debut of the "500 by Gucci" will happen during New York Fashion Week, next month. Fiat and Gucci recently teamed up to create limited-edition versions of the Fiat 500 and 500 Cabrio, dubbed the "500 by Gucci." The special Fiat 500 by Gucci models get exclusive design elements like a signature Gucci green/red/green web...
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee is Now $3k Cheaper and Wrangler gets 290-HP
Chrysler has announced the changes to the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the biggest change is that the base Grand Cherokee now starts at $26,995, which is about $3,000 cheaper than the 2011 model. Other changes to the 2012 Grand Cherokee include a new six-speed automatic transmission for V8 models and electro-hydraulic power steering for V6 models. The V6 Grand...
2013 Lexus GS 350 Photos Leaked before Pebble Beach Debut
The all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350 is set to debut this week at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, but as usual photos of the all-new Lexus have leaked out ahead of the debut. The photos here show a GS 350 AWD that looks a lot blander than the LF-Gh concept and the teaser photo of the new Lexus. It could...
2012 Honda Fit Gets a Facelift and More Standard Stuff
Honda has announced the changes to the 2012 Honda Fit, which includes updates to the outside and inside plus more standard features. The 2012 Fit Sport gets include a new front grille and bumper, black headlight bezels and a dark "machined surface" finished alloy wheels. The base Fit doesn't only gets the addition of body-color mirrors and updated wheel covers....
Is Honda Planning a Pickup Based on the CR-V?
Honda has some big things planned, but one interesting new model that we're hearing rumors about is a new small pickup based on the CR-V/ Civic platform. Honda's current pickup, the Ridgeline is getting updates for the 2012 model year, but it's expected to be dead after 2013. Does that mean that Honda is planning a new smaller pickup? According...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Unveiled
Smart has given us a preview of its third-generation Smart ForTwo Electric Drive model that is going to be officially unveiled in Frankfurt next month. The Smart ForTwo ED has been criticized for being slow with a poor driving range and high price tag. Smart hopes to fix these issues with the third-generation that gets a new electric motor and...
Next Lincolns to Get Push Button Transmissions and All Glass Roofs
Ford has been very vocal lately about its plans to hopefully fix the Lincoln brand. In June it was announced that Ford is going to invest $1 billion in new Lincoln models. Now were getting more details about Ford has planned. Ford recently gave a preview of the future Lincolns and some of those details have been released. Future Lincolns...
