Marc Carter
Honda's Mugen Reportedly Wants to Build a High-Performance Honda Fit
Mugen has been known for years as the performance tuning firm that has produced high-performance Honda Civics and most recently a more powerful version of the Honda CR-Z. Mugen Euro, which is responsible for the supercharged CR-Z, reportedly wants to make a high performance version of the Honda Fit, also known as the Jazz in Europe. Mugen Euro already produces...
VIDEO: GM Shows off the Extreme Testing it Puts the Camaro Convertible Through
Ever wonder what kind of testing automakers put their vehicles though before they are released? GM has released a video that shows the extreme testing they put the Chevy Camaro Convertible through to make sure that the top is top quality. To assure long-term durability, the convertible top underwent extensive testing during development, being opened and closed more than 22,500...
Infiniti M25 Officially Not Headed to the U.S.
Infiniti is officially not bringing the M25 sedan to the U.S. according to a source that confirmed the bad news to Inside Line. In Japan, the Infiniti M (called the Nissan Fuga) is available with a 2.5L VQ25VHR engine that puts out 218 horsepower. While the 2.5L does work in the G25, it isn't the right for the larger M...
2011 Kia Soul Hamstar Special Edition Starts at $20,295
Do you love the Kia Soul commecials with the hamster's behind the wheel? Well Kia has released a special edition of the 2011 Soul that is inspired by those commercials, the Kia Soul Hamstar, which starts at $20,295. The special edition Soul is based on the Soul+ trim and is dressed in custom Hamstar artwork, highlighted by a black star...
2012 Honda Civic Production Only at 50 Percent Until Sometime this Fall
Last month the Honda Civic was the third best-selling car in the U.S., but due to the devastating earthquake in Japan in March, sales are expected to fall. Although some may expect sales to decline due to the redesigned and somewhat unexciting 2012 model, sales are actually going to decline due to production limitations. Through this fall, production of...
All-New 2012 VW Passat Starts at $19,995
VW's all-new 2012 Passat starts at less than $20,000. VW has announced the pricing for the all new 2012 VW Passat that starts at $19,995. What do you get for just under $20k? The 170-hp Passat 2.5L with a manual transmission. It comes standard with dual-zone climate control and Bluetooth. The SE model starts at $23,725 and includes additional...
Maserati Wants a Version of the Alfa Romeo 4C
Alfa Romeo unveiled the 4C Concept at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. The 4C sports car is expected to also lead Alfa Romeo's return to the US, which has now been pushed back to 2013. Now it's being rumored that Maserati wants a version of the Alfa Romeo 4C. Maserati reportedly wants a small mid-engine two seater....
Next-Gen Chevy Corvette to Get Small Turbocharged V8
GM is setting its sights on European buyers with the next-generation Chevy Corvette. GM's Mark Reuss has also already stated that the next Corvette will be "completely different." We've heard so many rumors about what could be in planned for the next Corvette, including a mid-engined layout and a split rear window. The Corvette has always been about large...
BMW X7 Seven-Passenger Crossover in the Works?
A while back it was reported that BMW was working on a crossover that would be larger than the BMW X5, but then those plans were scrapped. According to Automobile Magazine, BMW is once again thinking about releasing an X7. According to the mag, the X7 would be based on the X5/X6 crossovers, but with a longer wheelbase to make...
2012 Hyundai Genesis Starts at $34,200, 5.0L R-Spec Starts at $46,500
Hyundai has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan. The entry price for the 2012 Genesis is $34,200 for the 333-hp 3.8L V6 Genesis. On the outside the 2012 Genesis sedan gets a new grille with a more aggressive front fascia, new headlights with LED accents, refreshed taillights and new alloy wheels. Under the hood is...
