Marc Carter
Nissan Reportedly Developing New FWD Hybrid System for the Next Altima
Nissan recently announced that the 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid would not be available as a 2012 model, which effectively ends its hybrid relationship with Toyota. The current Altima Hybrid uses a hybrid system supplied by Toyota. Now it's being reported that Nissan is currently developing a front-wheel-drive version of its in-house hybrid system for the next-generation Altima. The new hybrid...
Mini Roadster to be Released in Early 2012
Now that Mini has officially unveiled the Cooper Coupe, the next model to be released is the roadster version. The Mini Roadster is expected to launch in Europe early next year and in the US shortly after that. The Mini Roadster will basically be the identical to the Cooper Coupe, with the main difference being the lightweight fabric roof...
Ford to Invest $1 Billion in Lincoln to Revive the Brand
According to Lincoln dealers, Ford is going to invest about $1 billion in new Lincoln models by 2014 to help bring the brand back to life. Lincoln, which has sold less than 35,000 vehicles in the first five months of this year is in desperate need of new models that are further differentiated from Ford's models. Ford CEO Alan Mulally...
Maserati's First Ever SUV to Get Chrysler's Hemi V8 from the Grand Cherokee
Last November Chrysler and Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne confirmed that a Maserati SUV was in the works that would be produced at Chrysler's Jefferson North plant in Detroit. Now Top Gear has received more info on Maserati's first SUV. According to one of Top Gear's sources the Maserati SUV is going to be based on the new Jeep Grand Cherokee,...
Consumer Reports: Chrysler's Vehicles Are Getting Better
Is Chrysler finally doing something right? Well according to Consumer Reports it is. Consumer Reports recently tested eight Chrysler vehicles and at the end came to the conclusion that the automaker's cars are getting better. According to CR the Dodge Durango and Charger have improved the most. The Durango received "Very Good" road test scores, which makes it comparable to...
Jeremy Clarkson Hates the New 2012 VW Beetle…
VW unveiled the all-new 2012 Beetle two months ago and the immediate response seemed to be "it's better than the last one!" VW has decided to add a lot more "sport" into the 2012 Beetle than ever before. It's even available with the same engine as the VW GTI, but that isn't enough to convince the Top Gear crew...
VIDEO: 2012 BMW M5 Hits the Track
Last week BMW officially unveiled the all-new 2012 BMW M5. For those of us that are in love with the new M5, here's a short video of the awesome sedan doing some laps on the track. The 2012 M5 is powered by a turbocharged 4.4L V8 that puts out 560 horsepower and 502 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-62 mph...
VIDEO: 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe Travels the World and Starts at $22,000
Yesterday Mini officially unveiled the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. Now we have more information today, including the official pricing and the first video of Mini's new coupe. The base 2012 Cooper Coupe starts at $22,000 and is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.6L four-cylinder engine that puts out 121 horsepower and 118 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-60 mph in 8.3...
Chevy Aveo RS to be Produced as the 2013 Chevy Sonic RS
Before GM officially unveiled the successor the unloved Chevy Aveo, GM gave us a preview of its new subcompact with the Chevy Aveo RS concept. The concept was far sportier than anything wearing the "Aveo" name before it. The Aveo RS concept was powered by a 138-hp turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder. Well as you now know, the Aveo badge didn't...
2012 Mini Coupe Officially Unveiled… Mini's First Two-Seater
Following the preview of the Mini Cooper Coupe that Mini released earlier this month, we now have our first official look at the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. The 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is first two-seater that Mini has released. It is also the fastest Mini ever released and also has the highest top speed. The look of the Mini Cooper...
