Marc Carter
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...
2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder: Audi Releases Official Details
We've seen photos of the 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder, but now Audi has released all the official details for the open-top version of the R8. Like the R8 GT, Audi has managed to trim off 188 pounds off its final weight, bringing the final total to just over 3,600 pounds. Much of the weight loss is due to the...
Is Lexus Working on an Even Hotter LFA II?
Japanese supercars are showing some signs of a comeback with the Nissan GT-R, Lexus LFA and hopefully one day, a new Acura NSX. Lexus is reportedly working on an even hotter version of the its LFA supercar.Lexus has already released the Nurburgring package for the LFA that increases the final output of the 4.8L V10 to 562 horsepower. It...
First Photo of Refreshed 2012 Chevy Impala Leaked
Here's the first look at the slightly refreshed 2012 Chevy Impala thanks to a leak. The changes on the outside of the 2012 Impala are so minimal, that most people won't even notice it. The front fascia gets a new mesh grile, but everything else looks the same. GM says that the rear fascia has also been updated, but...
Ford Announces New 1.0L EcoBoost Engine and 8-Speed Automatic
Ford has announced the introduction of the new 1.0L EcoBoost three-cylinder engine that will be launched in North America and a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The new 1.0L EcoBoost engine is the smallest engine that Ford has ever produced. The tiny three-cylinder engine was developed at Ford's Dunton Technical Centre in the U.K. The engineers' goal was to design a...
