Marc Carter
2012 Audi Q3 Production Kicks off in Spain
Audi has officially started production of its newest crossover the 2012 Audi Q3 in Spain. Audi's third crossover is also its smallest. Approximately 100,000 units will be produced per year at the Seat factory in Martorell, Spain. "The Audi Q3 production is an example of how we are making use of synergies within the Group," stresses Frank Dreves, Board Member...
Hyundai to Unveil Elantra Coupe this Fall in LA
In an effort to steal more sales from Honda's popular Civic, Hyundai is going to unveil a coupe version of its new Elantra at the LA Auto Show, this fall. The Elantra coupe will be powered by the same 148-hp 1.8L four-cylinder engine as the sedan. In 2012 it's expected that Hyundai will release an R-Spec version that will...
2012 VW Beetle Starts at $19,765
VW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 VW Beetle, that starts at $19,765. The 2012 VW Beetle is set to go on sale in October. The base 2012 VW Beetle is powered by a 170-hp 2.5L five-cylinder engine that is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The base Beetle comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels and an eight-speaker...
2012 Opel Astra GTC Officially Unveiled
Opel has taken the wraps off the Astra GTC three-door sports compact ahead of its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this September. The Astra GTC is inspired by the Opel GTC Paris Concept that was unveiled last fall. The Astra GTC is unique in the fact that it doesn't share any exterior elements with the other members of...
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Leaked via a Brochure
Mercedes has been quietly preparing an all-new 2012 M-Class and while we've seen some spy photos of the new SUV, we haven't received that much information on the new model. Motor-Talk has apparently received the first photos of the 2012 M-Class thanks to a brochure. The 2012 M-Class is all-new, but doesn't stray too far from the current shape....
Mazda Confirms the End of Mazda6 Production in the US
It was reported last week that Mazda was planning on ending its partnership with Ford at the AutoAlliance International plant in Michigan plant that currently produces the Mazda6 sedan. Mazda has now officially confirmed that the next-generation midsize sedan will be produced in Hofu, Japan. Mazda decided to move all production of the Mazda6 to Hofu "in order to improve...
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...
