Marc Carter
Volvo Kills the S40 and V50 Models for 2012
Volvo has announced the death of the S40 and V50 models. Both models have been killed for the 2012 model year, due to disappointing sales. The S40 sedan and V50 wagon have failed to appeal to American buyers, which is shown by the double digit sales decreases in year-over-year sales. "The S40 and V50 are great cars," says Volvo spokesman...
2012 Buick Regal GS Confirmed with 270 HP
GM has announced the official specs for the 2012 Buick Regal GS that is set to go on sale this fall. The 2012 Buick Regal GS will be the most powerful model available and is powered by an Ecotec 2.0L direct-injected turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The 2.0L puts out 270 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The Regal GS comes with...
2012 BMW M5 Officially Unveiled with Over 100 Photos
BMW has officially unveiled the fifth-generation 2012 M5. The 2012 BMW M5 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.4L V8 that puts out 560 horsepower and 502 lb-ft. of torque. The V8 is mated to a seven-speed M double clutch transmission. BMW hasn't announced if the M5 will be available with a manual transmission. It reaches 0-62 mph in 4.4...
2012 Toyota Yaris European Version Unveiled
The first official photos of the European version of the 2012 Toyota Yaris have been released. The all-new Yaris gets new styling that is more angular the current more rounded design. The final design was previewed by the Yaris Hybrid Concept that was unveiled in Geneva earlier this year. Inside the all-new Yaris gets a dashboard that finally ditches the...
2012 BMW M5 Official Photos Leaked
It seems like photos and info on upcoming models always leaks out, somehow. This time the first official photos of the 2012 BMW M5 have leaked onto the internet ahead of its official unveiling. Thanks to the M5 Concept and the numerous spy photos of the M5 prototypes testing all over the world, these official photos do not contain anything...
VW Beetle R to Debut this Fall in Frankfurt
VW's all-new 2012 Beetle is set to go on sale this October with a starting price at $19,765. It's going to be available with either a 170-hp 2.5L, 200-hp 2.0L or a 2.0L diesel. If you are looking for even more power under the hood, VW employees have confirmed that a more-powerful Beetle R is going to eventually be...
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...
