Marc Carter
Spy Shots: 2012 Nissan Tiida aka Nissan Versa Shows Up Completely Undisguised
Earlier this week it was reported that Nissan is going to unveil the next-generation 2012 Nissan Versa at the New York Auto Show that takes place later this month. The JDM counterpart of the Nissan Versa, the Nissan Tiida was recently spotted in a parking lot in China. The Nissan Tiida is virtually identical to the next-generation Nissan Versa that...
New York 11' Preview: Subaru to Debut 2012 Impreza…Single Shot Released
Subaru has announced plans to official debut the all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza sedan and five-door models at the 2011 New York Auto Show. At the LA Auto Show last year, Subaru showed off the Impreza concept, which we hope was a preview of the production model. Subaru has released one photo of the 2012 Impreza that you see here, unfortunately...
Ford Unveils New Focus ECOnetic…Europe's Most Fuel Efficient Compact Car
Ford has announced the introduction of the new Focus ECOnetic, that will debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show, next week. The Focus ECOnetic is going to go on sale in Europe next year and is expected to use less than 3.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, which is equal to 80 mpg on the European cycle. "The Focus...
Consumer Reports Hates the New VW Jetta…Worse Tested Small Sedan
I'm sure that most of you have seen the new ads for the new VW Jetta that tout the fact that the new sedan only starts at $15,995. VW has managed to lower the price for its popular sedan, but of course that has come at a cost. Many reviews have been published about the new Jetta and they...
Chrysler Releases a Sketch of the Mopar 11' Charger
Chrysler has released a single sketch of the Mopar 11' Charger that is going to be officially unveiled later this month. "After the success of our Mopar '10 Challenger, we moved on to the iconic Dodge Charger and added even more performance," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group's service, parts and customer-care brand. "As a new...
New York 11' Preview: Lexus Releases Teasers of the LF-Gh Hybrid Concept
Lexus is set to unveil the LF-Gh hybrid concept at the New York Auto Show later this month. To get us ready for the official debut, Lexus has released two teaser photos of the new concept. The LF-Gh, which stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid. According to Lexus the concept "sets out to redefine the premium grand touring...
VIDEO: Watch the Ford Ranger Go Deeper in Water Than its Competitors
Ford has an all-new Ranger, but unfortunately it isn't coming to the U.S. If you weren't already jealous enough of those countries that will be getting the new Ranger, Ford has released a video of the Ranger undergoing extensive water testing. This video shows that the Ranger can go deeper into water than any other pickup in its segment....
2012 Nissan Versa to Debut in New York
The 2012 Nissan Versa is expected to debut this month at the New York Auto Show and be based heavily on the Nissan Sunny. The Nissan Sunny was unveiled last year at the Guangzhou Auto Show and is said to be the basis for the next-generation Versa. The next-Versa will share most of the body work and mechanicals with the...
BMW is Considering an M Version of the X1?
BMW has M versions of the X5 and X6 crossovers, but what about its smaller crossovers like the X1 and X3? Well it looks like BMW is considering an M version of the X1. BMW is currently studying the idea of putting a 320-hp turbocharged six-cylinder under the hood of the X1. The X1 M would put out a little...
Audi Quattro Concept Gets the Green Light
Last fall Audi took the wraps off the Quattro Concept at the Paris Motor Show. Now according to company sources the concept is getting the green light for production. Audi has reportedly built a single prototype that is based off an S5 for Audi's board members to evaluate before the coupe gets the go-ahead. Insiders claim that the 408-hp Quattro...
