Marc Carter
2012 BMW 1 Series M Sport Looks a Little Better
Over the weekend we got our first official look at the 2012 BMW 1 Series Hatchback, unfortunately for BMW it looks like the design is not "love at first sight." The headlights are oddly shaped and give way to a front fascia that only a mother could love. But there is hope for the 1 Series, BMW is set...
Porsche Cajun to Get Twin Turbocharged Diesel from the Audi Q5
Audi is currently working on a new 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 diesel that will see its first use in a facelifted Q5, early next year. The 3.0L V6 puts out 309 horsepower and 479 lb-ft. of torque. The upcoming Porsche Cajun is also going to be built off the same platform as the Q5 and will also get the new...
Mini Gives us a Preview of the 2012 Cooper Coupe
The Mini Cooper Coupe was originally unveiled as a concept back in 2009. Now we're just a few months away from the Frankfurt Motor Show and Mini has given us a preview of the 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe that will be unveiled at the show. The Mini Cooper Coupe is a new two-seater Mini that will be released early...
Tesla Releases New Photos of the Tesla Model S "Alpha"
Tesla Motors has released more photos of the "Alpha" version of the upcoming Model S sedan. The "Alpha" version of the Model S sedan is closer to what we will see when the electric sedan is officially released next year. From these photos it's easily to tell that the new concept has a different front fascia, which is more...
What are the 10 Most Disappointing Cars of 2011?
We've reached the halfway point of 2011. With that we have a view of what cars buyers are ignoring or simply hate this year. CNN Money has put together a list of 10 cars that it sees as the most disappointing cars this year. The list includes some models that aren't surprising, like the disappointing Honda Insight, which has...
2012 BMW 1 Series Hatchback Official Photos
Yesterday the first photos of the all-new 2012 BMW 1 Series Hatchback leaked onto the internet ahead of its official debut in Frankfurt this fall. The 2012 1 Series Hatchback is now larger with its length now at 166.7 inches, width at 69.5 inches and height at 55.9 inches. It's now 3.3 inches longer than the first generation and...
2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Production Hurt by Japan's Quake… Is that a Bad Thing?
Japan's automakers are suffering as production has been severely hurt by the March earthquake. Just one look at last month's top-10 list will show you how bad it is for Japan's biggest automakers like Honda, Toyota and Nissan. It looks like the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is another victim with production hurting so bad that only 40-50 units have...
All-New 2012 BMW 1 Series Photos Leak onto the Internet
Here's your first look at the all-new 2012 BMW 1 Series ahead of its official unveiling this fall in Frankfurt. This photo leak gives us a look at what we can expect at the show. The current 1 Series is not one of the most beautiful BMWs, but does this one look much better? It really isn't a huge...
Next-Gen Chrysler Minivan to Get AWD will Also Create New Crossover
Chrysler CEO Sergion Marchionne recently confirmed that the next-generation Chrysler Town & Country will see the return of all-wheel-drive. The Detroit News is reporting that the next-generation Chrysler minivan will continue to be a traditional minivan, but the platform will also be used for a new crossover type of vehicle. The Town & Country was offered with all-wheel-drive until the...
Mazda to Cut Ties with Ford and Stop Making Cars in the US by 2013
New plans have been unveiled that Mazda plans on dissolving its joint venture with Ford, which will result in the end of US-built Mazdas according to Japan's Nikkei.Currently Mazda and Ford have a 50/50 partnership for the AutoAlliance International plant in Michigan. According to sources, Mazda is considering selling its stake in the plant to Ford as Mazda seeks...
