Marc Carter
VW Kicks off Production of the 2012 Beetle
VW has started production of the new 2012 Beetle at its plant in Puebla, Mexico. "The Beetle is a strong symbol of our brand. It combines the emotional heritage of the original Beetle with the future of Volkswagen," Hubert Waltl said in Puebla. "At the same time, the new Beetle and the engine plant we are building in Silao...
GM is Working on a 2013 Chevy Cruze Wagon?
The Chevy Cruze was the best-selling car in the U.S. in June, so it makes sense that GM wants to capitalize on that success by producing other versions of the Cruze. There have been rumors of a Cruze coupe and now comes new rumors that a wagon variant could be produced as well. The latest reports out of Europe are...
Infiniti Releases a Third Teaser of the JX Crossover Concept
Infiniti has released a third teaser of the JX Crossover concept, which is a preview of the 2013 Infiniti JX. We've seen teasers of the front end, the rear and now we have our first look at the profile of the JX. It looks like the JX is going to get a panoramic sunroof and notice the shape of...
Discovery to Launch Velocity TV Automotive Network
Want more TV shows about the automotive world? Well Discovery has announced Velocity, that is a new TV network geared towards an upscale male lifestyle. It will feature more than 400 premiere hours of new and returning series and specials showcasing the best of the automotive, sports and leisure, adventure, and travel genres. Hit shows like Mecum auctions, West...
Chevy Sales Hit 2.35 Million in First Half of 2011, Best Half-Year Ever
Chevy has announced that it sold 2.35 million vehicles globally in the first six months of 2011, which is the best half-year performance in Chevy's 100-year history. Chevy sold 286,499 more vehicles in the first half of 2011 compared to the same time period in 2010, which is a 14 percent increase. Most of Chevy's global growth can be attributed...
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New 5.5L AMG V8
Yesterday news broke that Mercedes-Benz is planning a new 5.5L V8 for the 2012 SLK55 AMG. Mercedes-Benz has now unveiled the new engine. The new 5.5L V8 features an AMG Cylinder Management system that gives it the fuel economy of a four-cylinder without sacrificing the power of the large V8. The 5.5L V8 is codenamed M152 and is based on...
BMW Announces the Performance Edition for the 335i and 135i
BMW 135i and 335i owners can now upgrade the power under the hood of their BMW's thanks to a new Performance Edition kit that has been announced by BMW. The Performance Edition is being offered for a limited time on 2011 335i sedans through the end of the year. The kit includes a power kit (engine tuning software), black...
Mini Trademarks the Design of the Paceman…The Three-Door Countryman
Mini unveiled the Paceman concept earlier this year, which was a three-door concept based on Mini's new crossover, the Countryman. The concept was dubbed as the first Sports Activity Coupe in the premium small segment market. When the Mini Paceman concept was unveiled it was expected that Mini would eventually produce it. BMW's Ian Robertson also confirmed the plans...
Bentley's CEO States that an SUV is in the Works
Bentley is reportedly working on an SUV, according to the latest reports. Bentley's CEO Wolfgang Durheimer has reportedly stated that Bentley is working on a new SUV that will go head to head with other high end SUVs like the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover models. Auto Motor und Sport recently had an interview with the CEO, in which he...
2012 Scion iQ Officially Starts at $15,995
Toyota has officially announced the pricing and more details about the upcoming 2012 Scion iQ. Scion's newest model, the small iQ starts at $15,995 and will start arriving at west coast Scion dealers this October. The Scion iQ will be available in other regions of the country beginning in early 2012. The 2012 Scion iQ is powered by a 1.3L...
