Marc Carter
Aston Martin V12 Zagato Road-Ready Version Unveiled
Aston Martin has taken the wraps off the road version of the Aston Martin V12 Zagato race car, which will debut next month in Frankfurt. Aston Martin is only planning on producing 150 units of the V12 Zagato, which is based on the V12 Vantage. The mostly handmade V12 Zagato is powered by Aston Martin's 6.0L V12 engine that packs...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Unveiled
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class has been officially unveiled ahead of its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The all-new B-Class MPV is now lower and sportier than its predecessor. It's overall design borrows cues from Mercedes' current design language. Mercedes claims that the new B-Class will be more agile and efficient than the past generation. The 2012 B-Class...
Lexus Teases the 2013 GS 450h Hybrid and GS F-Sport
Last week we got our first look at the all-new 2013 Lexus GS 350, but it's being reported that Lexus is planning on unveiling another GS model in Frankfurt next month. The next GS model to debut will be the 2013 GS 450h hybrid. The 2013 GS 450h hybrid will pair a V6 engine with an electric motor, although...
VIDEO: Jay Leno and GM's Ed Welburn Walk Around the Cadillac Ciel
Last week GM unveiled the Cadillac Ciel Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The four-door, four-seat convertible immediately impressed the crowd and showed off the direction that Cadillac's Art & Science design language could go in. The Cadillac Ciel concept featured classic American style in a futuristic concept. Although it may have drawn styling cues from past Cadillacs,...
VIDEO: 2012 Toyota Camry Commercials Hit the Web
Just in case you missed the news, Toyota officially unveiled the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry yesterday. The 2012 Toyota Camry will officially hit dealerships in October, but that doesn't mean the marketing for the new Camry has to wait until then. The first batch of commercials for the new Camry have hit the internet. Toyota is definitely milking the fact...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2013 Audi A8 Hybrid Unveiled
"The power of a six-cylinder model, the fuel consumption of a four-cylinder version." Not really something that we haven't heard before, but that is how Audi is describing the upcoming Audi A8 Hybrid. Audi has released the official specs and photos of the 2013 Audi A8 Hybrid before its world debut in Frankfurt next month. The Audi A8 Hybrid is...
Aston Martin Unveils the V12 Vantage GT3 Race Car
Aston Martin has unveiled the V12 Vantage GT3 race car, which is the successor to the DBRS9. The V12 Vantage GT3 race car is powered by a modified version of Aston Martin's 6.0L V12 engine. It packs 600 horsepower and is mated to a Xtrac 6-speed sequential transmission with semi-automatic paddle shifters. The V12 Vantage GT3 will be eligible for numerous...
Dodge Caliber Says Bye Bye in November
The Dodge Caliber has hit the end of the road. It's being reported that the last Dodge Caliber will roll off the line in November. Are we surprised? The Dodge Caliber replaced the Dodge Neon in 2006, but even though the Neon was a hit when it launched in 1994, its replacement failed to succeed. The Neon was plagued by...
2012 Hyundai Veloster Gets 40 MPG and Starts at $17,300
Hyundai has announced the official pricing and specs for the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, its new three-door coupe. The 2012 Hyundai Veloster starts at $17,300 with the six-speed manual. Adding the six-speed dual-clutch transmission brings the starting price to $18,550. The Veloster is powered by a new Gasoline-Direct-Injected (GDI) 138-hp 1.6L engine. When its mated to the six-speed manual, it gets...
2012 Toyota Camry to Pace Daytona 500
Yesterday Toyota officially unveiled the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry. Toyota also announced that the all-new Camry will serve as the official pace car for the 2012 Daytona 500. "We're thrilled to be able to feature the new Camry in Daytona at the season's biggest race," said Ed Laukes, TMS corporate manager of motorsports marketing. "We think the Daytona 500 is...
