Marc Carter
Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG to Debut in Frankfurt with a New 5.5L V8
Mercedes-Benz is going to unveil the new SLK55 AMG in Frankfurt this fall. The SLK55 AMG will be powered by a version of the 5.5L V8 that powers the CLS63 AMG and E63 AMG models, minus the twin-turbochargers. The SLK55 AMG will make due with a naturally aspirated 5.5L V8, which had to have the turbochargers removed to fit under...
2012 Chevy Impala Gets a 3.6L V6 and 30 MPG
GM is giving the 2012 Chevy Impala a slight refresh to hold it over until the all-new 2014 Impala arrives. GM has yet to officially unveil the 2012 Impala, but we do know that the 2012 Impala is going to be powered by GM's 3.6L V6. The 3.6L V6 puts out 302 horsepower and 252 lb-ft. of torque, which...
Chrysler's Upcoming C-Car May Get an SRT Version
Chrysler's SRT boss Ralph Giles recently hinted at possible new SRT models, like the rebirth of the Dodge Magnum. He has also stated that Chrysler needs to release an SRT version of its upcoming compact car. Giles recently stated to Ward's, "I was so proud when we came up with the (Dodge Neon) SRT4 turbo, because up until then Honda...
Nissan Upgrades the 2012 Nissan Leaf and Jacks up the Price
Nissan has announced the changes "upgrades" to the 2012 Nissan Leaf EV. The 2012 Nissan Leaf gets updates, which are the result of feedback from the initial owners, which includes making many previously optional features standard. The Nissan Leaf SL now gets the DC Fast Charge capability, standard. The majority of 2011 model year Leaf owners opted for the...
Toyota Kills the Rumors… the 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV will be for Everyone
Yesterday there were reports that Toyota was only going to sell its upcoming electric powered version of the RAV4 to fleets and car sharing programs. Toyota has released a statement today about the rumors and has stated that the RAV4 EV will be sold to the general public. "Recent reports have incorrectly stated that the 2012 RAV4 EV will only...
VIDEO: Porsche Previews the Next-Gen 2012 Porsche 911
Porsche is in the final testing phase of the next-generation 2012 Porsche 911, with the new 911 expected to debut this fall in Frankfurt. Porsche has decided to give us a preview of the new 911 in this video. The video shows the new 911 during its hot weather testing in South Africa. The cool video shows off the exterior...
GM Invests $328 Million in Flint Assembly Plant for Next-Gen Pickups
GM has announced plans to invest $328 million in its plant in Flint, Michigan to produce the next generation Chevy and GMC full-size pickups. The investment will also create or retain 150 jobs. The Flint assembly plant currently employs 2,047 employees and builds the heavy-duty versions of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. "This investment will allow us to continue...
Jaguar and Land Rover to Get Engines from Tata?
Currently Land Rover and Jaguar are using engines from its former parent, Ford. But future models could get engines developed by the brands' new parent Tata. Tata is considering jointly developing engines with Jaguar and Land Rover according to its chairman Ratan Tata. He stated that the goal is to "optimize the synergetic strengths between JLR and Tata Motors in...
Next-Gen VW GTI to Get a Power Boost
VW is currently working on the next-generation GTI and Golf models, with prototypes caught testing in Europe. The latest reports claim that the next GTI will get a mild power boost from its 2.0L turbocharged engine. The next GTI is going to get a boost to 220 horsepower thanks to tweaks to the current 2.0L engine, which includes a...
Alfa Romeo's Return to the U.S. has Now Been Delayed 10 Years
Alfa Romeo's return to the U.S. has been delayed again, with a full return now being pushed back until mid-2013 at the earliest. According to Automotive News, Fiat's CEO Sergio Marchionne now states that Alfa Romeo, which is owned by Fiat will not return until late 2012, with a full return coming in 2013. Fiat left the U.S. in 1995,...
