Marc Carter
Jeep to Get Fiat-Based Subcompact and the Grand Wagoneer Returns
Jeep's lineup is expected to get some new models in the next three years, which will come thanks to Fiat. A Jeep subcompact is still reportedly in the works that will be based off a Fiat platform. Back in 2009 it was confirmed that Chrysler was working on a new small Jeep. Jeep CEO Michael Manley confirmed again in April...
Acura to Revamp its Lineup Starting in 2012
Acura along with its parent Honda have been hurt hard this year by the earthquake in Japan, but sales are slowly starting to improve since production is finally starting to return back to normal levels. In the next year or two Acura is planning on revamping its lineup, which will see the release of new models and a less...
2012 Mini Cooper Coupe Online Configurator is Now Up
The 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is almost here and Mini has just launched the online configurator for its newest model. The 2012 Cooper Coupe starts at $22,000, but can easily get pretty close to $40k for the John Cooper Works model. The Mini Cooper Coupe line is powered by the same engine lineup as the rest of the Mini lineup,...
Mazda Kicks off Production of the Facelifted 2012 Mazda3
Mazda has officially started production of the facelifted 2012 Mazda3 (Mazda Axela in Japan). The 2012 Mazda3 gets a revised front fascia that tones down the smiling grin that no one really likes. The rear end also gets updated with revised taillights. The biggest and most important update lies under the hood of the 2012 Mazda3. Mazda has given the...
Ford's FPV Announces the Launch of the Limited-Edition GT Black
Last month Ford of Australia's performance division, Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) unveiled the FPV concept, which is based on the Ford Falcon GT sedan. Today FPV has announced that the concept will be produced as the GT Black. "We were totally blown away by the positive feedback received from fans and show-goers on our Concept," FPV General Manager Rod...
Next Ford Focus RS Coming with More Power
Are you excited for the high-performance Ford Focus ST? Well Ford has confirmed that an even hotter version, the Focus RS is currently in the works. Ford's global chief of cars, Gunna Herrmann recently confirmed that Ford is working on a third generation of the the Focus RS, that will be more powerful than the current version. Yup that means...
Spy Shots: 2012 Porsche 911 Shows up Again… Barely Disguised
Another 2012 Porsche 911 prototype has been caught testing in Stuttgart, Germany. This time the new 911 was barely disguised and was caught filling up at a gas station. The 2012 Porsche 911 will have its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. Check out the video after the jump.
Land Rover to Debut New Defender Concept in Frankfurt
Land Rover is committed to finding a replacement for the 63-year old Defender and is expected to reveal a new Defender concept at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. Land Rover is going to show off the new concept to show that it is serious about keeping the Defender alive and get feedback on the all-new model. Since the 63-year old...
Toyota and Tesla to Build RAV4 EV in Canada
Toyota and Tesla have announced plans to produce the RAV4 electric-vehicle at Toyota's plant Woodstock, Ontario starting in 2012. "The Tesla-Toyota joint development team has agreed that building the vehicle at the Woodstock plant on the same line as the gasoline-powered RAV4, will streamline and simplify the production process and guarantee the highest level of quality control," said Ray Tanguay,...
Audi is Going to Launch More RS Models in the U.S.
Audi's high-performance RS line has officially returned to the U.S. with the launch of the 2012 TT RS, which goes on sale next month. According to the latest reports, Audi is planning on launching more RS models in the U.S. to better compete with BMW's M division and the Mercedes-Benz AMG line. Currently Audi only offers the S-line models,...
