Marc Carter
2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe to Debut in Detroit with More Power
Hyundai has already revealed the revised 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan, but we won't see the revised 2012 Genesis Coupe until the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe is going to get a revised exterior, but more importantly the Genesis coupe is going to get some power upgrades. Currently the Genesis coupe is powered by either a 210-hp...
GM's CEO in Favor of Higher Gas Taxes Instead of New CAFE Regulations
General Motors CEO Dan Akerson recently had a two-hour interview with the Detroit News, in which he shared his opinion about the current gas prices and how the gas prices are pushing buyers towards more efficient vehicles. Akerson is confident that the government will soon get rid of its remaining 26 percent share in General Motors. "I actually think the...
Lotus to Build its Own Engines with Elan Budget
Lotus has decided to build its own range of V6 and V8 engines after it decided to delay the introduction of the new Elan. Lotus boss Dany Bahar recently stated that the mid-engined 450-hp Elan was too close to the new Esprit. So the Elan will not be released until near the end of the Esprit's product lifecycle. Since Lotus...
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Official Photos Released
Mercedes-Benz hasn't dropped all the details yet about the redesigned 2012 M-Class, but here are the first official photos of the new SUV. The all-new 2012 M-Class retains a similar profile as the current generation, but with a new more aggressive front fascia and body lines that are part of the current Mercedes design language. When the M-Class is...
2012 Audi Q3 Production Kicks off in Spain
Audi has officially started production of its newest crossover the 2012 Audi Q3 in Spain. Audi's third crossover is also its smallest. Approximately 100,000 units will be produced per year at the Seat factory in Martorell, Spain. "The Audi Q3 production is an example of how we are making use of synergies within the Group," stresses Frank Dreves, Board Member...
Hyundai to Unveil Elantra Coupe this Fall in LA
In an effort to steal more sales from Honda's popular Civic, Hyundai is going to unveil a coupe version of its new Elantra at the LA Auto Show, this fall. The Elantra coupe will be powered by the same 148-hp 1.8L four-cylinder engine as the sedan. In 2012 it's expected that Hyundai will release an R-Spec version that will...
2012 VW Beetle Starts at $19,765
VW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 VW Beetle, that starts at $19,765. The 2012 VW Beetle is set to go on sale in October. The base 2012 VW Beetle is powered by a 170-hp 2.5L five-cylinder engine that is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The base Beetle comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels and an eight-speaker...
2012 Opel Astra GTC Officially Unveiled
Opel has taken the wraps off the Astra GTC three-door sports compact ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this September. The Astra GTC is inspired by the Opel GTC Paris Concept that was unveiled last fall. The Astra GTC is unique in the fact that it doesn't share any exterior elements with the other members of...
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Leaked via a Brochure
Mercedes has been quietly preparing an all-new 2012 M-Class and while we've seen some spy photos of the new SUV, we haven't received that much information on the new model. Motor-Talk has apparently received the first photos of the 2012 M-Class thanks to a brochure. The 2012 M-Class is all-new, but doesn't stray too far from the current shape....
Mazda Confirms the End of Mazda6 Production in the US
It was reported last week that Mazda was planning on ending its partnership with Ford at the AutoAlliance International plant in Michigan plant that currently produces the Mazda6 sedan. Mazda has now officially confirmed that the next-generation midsize sedan will be produced in Hofu, Japan. Mazda decided to move all production of the Mazda6 to Hofu "in order to improve...
