Marc Carter
Aston Martin Cuts Production of the Rapide
Aston Martin is going to cut production of its Rapide sedan, due to lower than expected sales. Aston Martin is going to lower production to just 25 cars per day to better match the demand for the Rapide. Some sources claim that production could drop as low as 10 cars per day, even though Aston Martin is denying those...
BMW 1 Series M Coupe Laps the Nurburgring in 8:15 Beating the Cayman S
Sportauto has released the results of a BMW 1 Series M Coupe that recently hit the famed Nürburgring. The BMW 1 Series completed a lap on the Nürburgring in a solid 8 minutes and 15 seconds, which beat the Porsche Cayman S by 2 seconds and the Audi RS3 Sportback by 5 seconds. It even slapped the BMW 335i...
2012 BMW M5 to Start at £73,040 in the UK
BMW officially gave us our first look at the 2012 BMW M5, last week. The 2012 M5 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 with 560 horsepower and and 502 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (190 mph with the M Driver's Package). We've now learned that the...
2011 Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition Introduced…Starts at $73,875
Lexus has announced the introduction of the 2011 Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition, which starts at $73,875. "The Touring Edition adds excitement to our flagship sedan," said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. "The package on this car enhances styling and comfort, allowing us to attract younger buyers to the LS line-up." The 2011 LS 460...
Chevy Cobalt Still Lives in South America
GM may have killed the Chevy Cobalt in the US, but it's still living south of us. In addition to the Chevy Colorado Rally Concept, GM is also showing off the Chevy Cobalt concept at the Buenos Aires International Motor Show. The Chevy Cobalt concept looks nothing like the lame compact sedan that the Cruze replaced here. Although it's being...
2012 Chevy Sonic Prices to Start at $14,495
GM has announced the pricing for the 2012 Chevy Sonic, which will go on sale this fall. the 2012 Chevy Sonic starts at $14,495, which includes the destination fees. The 2012 Chevy Sonic sub-compact will be available in both sedan and hatchback versions. It comes standard with air conditioning, power door locks, remote keyless entry and 15" alloy...
Audi Q4 in the Works to Compete with the Range Rover Evoque?
A few months ago it was reported that Audi is working on a BMW X6 competitor, dubbed the Audi Q6. Now there are reports that Audi is planning another crossover, with coupe-like styling, the Q4 that will rival the Range Rover Evoque. The Audi Q4 is going to be based off the Audi Q5, but will have a more coupe-like...
Chevy Colorado Rally Concept Debuts in Buenos Aires
GM has taken the wraps off its second Chevy Colorado Rally Concept which is yet another preview of the next-generation Chevy Colorado. The first Chevy Colorado concept, the Chevy Colorado Show Truck debuted in March at the Bangkok International Auto Show. The Rally Concept with its double cab layout has exterior styling that is much closer to what the...
2012 Audi A6 Will be Here Next Month and Starts at $41,700
Audi has announced that the all-new 2012 Audi A6 will officially arrive in US showrooms next month. The 2012 A6 carries a base price at $41,700 for the A6 2.0T. The all-new A6 was officially unveiled late last year. The base A6 is powered by Audi's 2.0L TFSI engine that puts out 211 horsepower and is mated to a CVT...
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Details Leaked
Chrysler unveiled the all-new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this year. It's powered by a new 6.4L HEMI V8 that has an estimated 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Allpar has apparently come across reports that detail all of the...
