Marc Carter
Nissan Kills the Altima Hybrid… 2012 Model Not Planned
Not all hybrids are created equal. The Toyota Prius may fly out of Toyota's showrooms, but that doesn't mean that all other hybrids sell just as fast, look at the Honda Insight. Well it looks like Nissan's only hybrid, the Nissan Altima Hybrid is no more. Kicking Tires recently confirmed that Nissan will not offer the Altima Hybrid after the...
Ryan Reynolds Teams up With Nissan to Promote the Nissan Leaf
Nissan has announced a new partnership with actor, Ryan Reynolds to support the Nissan Leaf. The partnership is being announced in conjunction with the recent launch of "Innovation for Endurance," a new integrated fitness program. Reynolds who owns a Nissan Leaf stated, "I believe it's possible to take great leaps forward without sacrificing a way of life. For me electric...
Next-Gen BMW 1 and 3 Series Coupes to be Renamed 2 and 4 Series
A decade ago it was rumored that BMW would rename the 3 Series coupe the 4 Series, but since there isn't currently a 4 Series in the BMW lineup, it obviously didn't happen. Now it's being reported again that BMW is going to stick a 4 Series badge on the 3 Series coupe. The move would make sense,...
VIDEO: Supercharged Honda CR-Z Mugen = the CR-Z We Want
By now you've probably seen photos of the supercharged CR-Z Mugen that Honda and Mugen have teamed up to create. The CR-Z Mugen is based on the CR-Z Hybrid, but the biggest change is the supercharger that's been bolted onto the 1.5L engine. Final output is expected to be 197 horsepower, which is much better than the standard 122-hp. The...
Next-Gen 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid to get 48 MPG?
Ford is planning an onslaught of new models next year, which includes the refreshed Taurus, a new Escape and an all-new Fusion. The all-new 2013 Ford Fusion is expected to enter production early next year, on a new platform that's referred to as CD4. Ford expects a huge sales increase for the next Fusion, with sales in North America increasing...
2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 to Put Out More than 550-HP and Have Opt. Auto Transmission
GM's Al Oppenheiser recently confirmed more details about the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 at the Camaro homecoming at GM's Oshawa plant. The 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 will put out more than Cadillac CTS-V's 550-hp and have an available automatic transmission. The Camaro ZL1 will also get the same Performance Traction Management system as the Corvette ZR1. Production of the 2012 Camaro...
VW Announces 2012 Beetle Black Turbo Launch Edition
VW has officially started taking orders for the all-new 2012 Beetle. If you're super excited to get your hands on the new Beetle, VW is offering a limited-edition Black Turbo Launch Edition, which is only available through Vehicle Pre-Order (VPO) program. The Black Turbo Launch Edition is the first Beetle that is available for order. The Black Turbo launch edition...
VWVortex Creates the 2012 Beetle RS, a 911 GT3 for the Masses
The guys over at VWVortex were recently given a 2012 VW Beetle, in which they then created what you see here. A 2012 VW Beetle that takes inspiration from the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The 2012 VW Beetle is set to go on sale in October with a starting price at $19,765. Full Story: VWVortex
BMW 6 Series Four-Door Coupe Patent Drawings Leaked
Have more patent drawings leaked of an upcoming model? These are supposedly the patent drawings of the upcoming BMW 6 Series four-door coupe. Last year BMW gave us a preview of its CLS competitor with the unveiling of the Gran Coupe Concept. If these drawings are true, the production version remains pretty close to last year's concept. The patent drawings...
Holden's Engineers Begin Tweaking the 2013 Malibu
Holden's engineers have been tasked with fine tuning the 2013 Chevy Malibu that will go on sale in Australia under the Holden name, late next year. The Malibu is being calibrated at Holden's Lang Lang Proving Ground in Victoria and is also being evaluated on public roads. The engineers are currently calibrating the Malibu for GM's global markets. Holden's team...
