Marc Carter
2011 Saab 9-4X Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2011 Saab 9-4X crossover is now the latest model to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick award. The 2011 Saab 9-4X was rated as good, the highest rating possible in front, side and rollover safety tests. The 9-4X also received a good rating in protection in rear-end crashes. It's not that surprising that the Saab 9-4X has received the Insurance...
Volvo Unveils the S60 Performance Project
Volvo Car Australia has created the S60 Performance Project, which is the result of its partnerships with Polestar and Heico. Volvo has upped the performance of the S60 T6 R Design. The horsepower has been increased to 325-hp and the S60 Performance Project also gets unique 19-inch Heico wheels and a new exhaust system. It also gets a lowered sports...
ABT Modifies the 2012 VW Beetle and Creates the Speedle
Following the slightly modified 2012 VW Beetle that the guys over at VWVortex created, ABT Sportsline has officially unveiled its first modified version of the 2012 VW Beetle, dubbed the Speedle. The VW tuning firm will offer upgrades to the exterior and under the hood of the 2012 Beetle. ABT is still ironing out the details for the performance upgrades,...
Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept Debuts in Goodwood
Honda surprised everyone with a new concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Honda CR-Z Mugen RR Concept. The "RR" label signifies a more race ready version of the CR-Z Mugen. The Mugen CR-Z RR Concept gets an exclusive body kit with front and rear aero bumpers, side spoilers and a rear wing. The concept also rides on...
VIDEO: Audi Q3 RS Prototype… 300-HP Sounds Sweet!
Last week it was reported that Audi is working on a high-performance version of the Audi Q3, dubbed the Audi Q3 RS. The reports claimed that the Audi Q3 RS would be powered by the same 300 horsepower 2.5L turbocharged engine as the TT RS and RS3. Well here is more proof that the hotter Q3 is coming. The guys...
2011 BMW X3 Recalled Due to Possible Power Steering Failure
BMW has announced a recall for the 2011 BMW X3. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, certain 2011 X3 models have an issue with a control module in the electric power steering that may malfunction. The recall only affects X3 models built between Aprill 27, 2011 and June 8, 2011. If the control module malfunctions it could result...
2011 Chevy Caprice PPV Hits the Streets in Georgia and Iowa
GM's all-new police patrol vehicle, the 2011 Chevy Caprice PPV has started to be delivered to law enforcement officers all over the U.S. Georgia and Iowa are among the first to receive the Caprice patrol vehicle. Forsyth County, Ga. Sheriff Ted Paxton stated, "With its emphasis on the ergonomically designed seats for officer comfort, and enhanced safety features, the...
Nissan Leaf Sales Pull Ahead of the Chevy Volt
The battle is heating up between the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt. The Chevy Volt was beating the Nissan Leaf in sales through May of this year, but last month the Nissan Leaf took the lead. Sales of the Nissan Leaf totaled 3,875 so far this year, with a record 1,708 units sold in June alone. Sales of the Chevy...
Lexus CX 300h Hybrid SUV in the Works based on the Toyota RAV4?
It's being reported that Lexus is working on a new smaller hybrid SUV, dubbed the CX 300h that will take on models like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Autobild is reporting that the new Lexus hybrid SUV will be based on the Toyota RAV4 and should put out around 200 hp. Autobild
Land Rover Kicks off Production of the 2012 Range Rover Evoque
Land Rover has officially started production of the 2012 Range Rover Evoque. The first Range Rover Evoque to roll off the production line at Land Rover's Halewood plant was a white five-door model, which will be to the British Motor Industry Heritage trust. Land Rover has already received 18,000 orders for the Evoque and LR has doubled its workforce...
