Marc Carter
Mazda Hoping to Trim 720 Pounds from Next-Gen MX-5 Miata
Mazda is hoping to put the next-generation on an extreme diet compared to the current model. According to an insider Mazda's engineers have been given the task of cutting at least 720 pounds from the 2,480 pound curb weight of the current Miata. Mazda hopes that the next-generation Miata will be more closer in character to the original 1989...
VIDEO: 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Action
Yesterday Mercedes officially unveiled the 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Here's the first video of the new SUV on the road. Check out the video of the all-new M-Class after the jump.
2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist Starts at $29,960
Buick has announced the pricing for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist. The 2012 LaCrosse eAssist starts at $29,960 before the destination charges. The eAssist system is now the standard powertrain on the LaCrosse, which gets better gas mileage than the Lexus HS Hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The LaCrosse with eAssist is powered by a mild hybrid system...
Honda CR-Z Racer Headed to Le Mans
Honda is heading to Le Mans with the CR-Z Racer that was developed by Honda Performance Development. At the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race, Honda's CR-Z hybrid will be featured in a special exhibition ("Le Mans vers le Futur") looking at the future of the legendary event. The "Le Mans vers le Futur" exhibition is devoted to showcasing...
Mini Gets into the Shoe Business with Union Jack Sneaker
Love the Mini Cooper and want even more people to know it? Mini has just announced the release of the Union Jack Sneaker, which is part of the Mini Lifestyle Collection. The Mini Union Jack Sneakers are hi-tops that come in classic blue with soles and laces in contrasting white. Fashionable Union Jack details add attractive highlights, with the...
Saab Production Stops Again due to Parts Shortage
It looks like Saab is still having issues. Production resumed at the end of May after a six-week shutdown, but today production has stopped again. Saab spokeswoman Gunilla Gustavs told Automotive News Europe that production "ran for a short period this morning, but it stopped and will remain stopped for the rest of the day.'' According to Gustavs, a disruption...
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...
