Marc Carter
Honda Beat Successor in the Works… Roadster Coming in Late 2013
We've heard rumors about a new Honda roadster for a while now. Auto Express is now reporting that Honda is definitely planning a new roadster that will combine the best of Honda's car and motorcycle technologies. The new roadster will be a successor to the Beat roadster from the Nineties. The front-wheel-drive, two seater roadster will be based on the...
Mini Rocketman Too Expensive to Produce
Ever since the Mini Rocketman concept was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March there have been reports claiming that the concept would be produced and at the same time reports claiming the opposite. Here's another report claiming that the minicar may never see life in a Mini showroom. Autoweek is reporting that BMW executives have not signed off...
Mercedes-Benz GLS to Take on the BMW X6 in 2014
According to the latest reports, Mercedes-Benz is planning a new SUV that will compete with BMW's X6, called the GLS. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is expected to launch in 2014 on the same unibody platform as the new third-generation M-Class. An insider revealed to Autocar, "After closely monitoring sales trends, we've concluded there is potential for an additional off-road model with...
VW Cancels Plans to Bring the GTI Edition 35 to the US
It was reported earlier this month that VW had plans to bring the GTI 35 Edition to the US, thanks to a Car and Driver source. The GTI 35 Edition features 35 more horsepower than the current GTI and has a slightly tweaked front fascia and new 18-inch wheels. A source told Car and Driver that VW had plans...
2012 Chevy Cruze Gets More MPG and Standard Equipment
GM has announced the changes to its popular Chevy Cruze for the 2012 model year. For 2012 the Chevy Cruze models with the 1.4L turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will get 2 mpg better fuel economy 38 mpg compared to 36 mpg for the 2011 model. The Chevy Cruze Eco with the automatic transmission now gets 39 mph compared...
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...
