Marc Carter
Toyota Celica to be Revived in Europe?
This fall Toyota and Subaru will finally take the wraps off the two rear-wheel-drive coupes that they've developed together. In the US the Toyota version will be sold under the Scion brand, but in Europe and other markets, Toyota could bring back the Celica nameplate. It's been over five years since the Celica was available in Toyota showrooms. ...
Opel to Get Next-Generation Buick LaCrosse and Enclave
Buick is experiencing a revival in the U.S., thanks in large part to the new models its borrowed from Europe's Opel. Now it looks like Buick is going to return the favor by sending two of its upcoming models to Europe, to be sold under the Opel brand. It's being reported that GM is going to better align the Buick...
Subaru's Rear-Wheel-Drive Coupe to Get STI Model, but No Turbo
Subaru is set to officially unveil its version of the rear-wheel-drive coupe that it has developed with Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show this December. The Subaru version will go on sale early next year and according to Toshio Masuda, a Subaru senior general manager of product planning, an STI version will eventually be available. But unlike the STI...
More Rumors Circulate About the Turbo Four-Cylinder Ford Mustang
Back in February, Ford Chairman Bill Ford Jr. confirmed that an EcoBoost engine would eventually be offered in the Mustang. There was some speculation that it could be the turbocharged 3.5L V6, but it seemed more plausible that the engine would actually be a four-cylinder. Now we have more news on what we may see under the hood of the...
Should Toyota Kill the Matrix?
The Toyota Matrix debuted with the last generation Corolla in 2002. Since then a new Matrix has been released, but sales have continued to decline. Because of this it looks like Toyota may not bring the Matrix back when the next Corolla debuts in 2013. When questioned about a new Matrix, Toyota's Bob Carter told Ward's, "There's no change right...
Nissan GT-R to Get More Power and Lighter Spec R Version
Nissan is determined to keep its GT-R supercar at the top of its game. The 2012 GT-R that is now in showrooms, and that was unveiled at the end of last year got a nice bump in power to 530-hp and 480 lb-ft. of torque. Now it's being reported that Nissan will add more power to the GT-R one...
2012 Jeep Wrangler to Finally Get Pentastar V6 and 5-Speed Auto Transmission
Chrysler is finally going to address some of the issues that owners and critics have had with the Jeep Wrangler. This summer Chrysler is set to replace the underpowered 3.8L V6 engine with Chrysler's new 3.6L Pentastar V6. In addition to the much needed new V6, the 2012 Jeep Wrangler will also get a new 5-speed automatic. Earlier this...
BMW Trademarks M2… BMW 2 Series on the Horizon?
Last week it was reported that the 2011 BMW 1 Series M will only live for one year due to a new 1 Series just around the corner. Well it's now being reported that BMW recently trademarked the M2 name, which has revived rumors that BMW is planning a 2 Series line. Late last year it was also reported...
VW May Build the Tiguan in North America
In an effort to lower costs and make it more competitive, VW wants to build the Tiguan crossover in North America. VW already builds the Jetta and the 2012 Passat in North America. WirtschaftsWoche magazine is reporting that a proposal for the Tiguan is soon going to be decided by the board. Currently the Tiguan is built Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant...
Tesla Model X Crossover to Debut by the End of the Year
Tesla is currently working on its third model after the roadster and upcoming Model S sedan. Tesla is currently planning to unveil a prototype of the Model X crossover by the end of the year according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing stated that Tesla is "designing the Model X to incorporate the functionality...
