Marc Carter
Shanghai 11': Volvo Concept Universe Previews Volvo's Next Flagship
Volvo is using this year's Shanghai Motor Show to unveil its newest concept, the Concept Universe. The Concept Universe is a large sedan witha "human-centric design language." According to Volvo, Scandinavian Design is about understanding and caring about people. Volvo wants to be the brand that best incorporates what buyers of modern luxury cars want. The Concept Universe features a coupe-like...
Infiniti Releases Sketch of Upcoming JX Crossover
Infiniti has released a single sketch of its future crossover, the Infiniti JX that will go on sale next spring. The Infiniti JX crossover will feature three rows of seating for seven passengers and according to Infiniti it "pushes the boundaries of what a luxury crossover can be." The Infiniti styling theme is present in the JX with a "crescent...
2013 Chevy Malibu Officially Unveiled
GM has officially unveiled the 2013 Chevy Malibu, which is having its world debut at the Shanghai Motor Show. The all-new Malibu gets all new styling inside and out. According to GM, the exterior of the Malibu "carries DNA from its sister vehicles, the Camaro and Corvette, to bring a sporty sensibility to the family sedan segment." The new Malibu...
VW Confirms Beetle R and Beetle Convertible in 2013
VW officially showed off the all-new 2012 Beetle to the masses today. The all-new Beetle is longer, lower and wider than the current model and more importantly, much sportier. Could a guy one day say, "I want a Beetle" without being shunned by all of his friends? Well it could happen, especially with the latest announcement that VW is...
2011 Chrysler 200 S Sedan and Convertible Break out Ahead of New York Debut
Chrysler has decided to unveil the S versions of the 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible ahead of their official debut in New York this week. The S models of the 200 line are meant to bring some added style to sedan and convertible. Olivier Francois, President and CEO, Chrysler Brand - Chrysler Group LLC. stated, "These vehicles are...
2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6 Loses its Manual Transmission
Cadillac has a few changes in store for the 2012 CTS. The changes will be modest, which will include a refreshed grille. But one thing will be missing from the CTS equipped with the 3.6L V6, the optional manual transmission. An insider recently confirmed to Inside Line that the CTS 3.6-liter Performance and Premium models are expected to be...
BMW Brings 4Cyl Back to the U.S. with the 2012 BMW Z4
BMW has made it official. After years of not offering four-cylinder powered models in the US, this fall they will return. The first model to get the new four-cylinder will be the 2012 Z4 sDrive28i. The 2012 Z4 sDrive28i will be powered by a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder. It generates 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque. Both of those...
Shanghai 11': Buick Envision Concept Officially Unveiled
GM has officially unveiled the Buick Envision Concept in Shanghai. The Envision Concept merges Buick's global design language with Chinese aesthetics for the SUV segment. "The Envision was developed jointly by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC)," said Shi Hong, Director of Buick Marketing at Shanghai GM. "It introduces the development direction for Buick's future...
2012 Dodge Avenger R/T Debuts with a Sportier Suspension
Dodge has announced the return of the Dodge Avenger R/T for the 2012 model year. The 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T is going to have its official debut at the New York Auto Show this week. The 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T is powered by Chrysler's 3.6L Pentastar V6 with 283 horsepower that is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The big...
Mazda Confirms New Compact Crossover to be Named CX-5
We already knew this, but Mazda has officially confirmed that its upcoming compact crossover will be called the Mazda CX-5. Mazda gave us a sneak peak at what we can expect the CX-5 to look like with the Minagi Concept that was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, last month. The crossover will be the first Mazda to incorporate...
