Marc Carter
2012 Chevy Camaro Gets More Power and Better Fuel Economy
The 2012 Chevy Camaro is a little "greener" thanks to some updates that give it more power, but at the same time saving more gas and putting out fewer emissions. The 2012 Camaro 3.6L V6 gets a new integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head that replaces a cast iron exhaust manifold, six bolts, a gasket and a heat shield and...
Oakley Design Previews the Lamborghini Aventador LP760-2
Oakley Design is most known for its tweaked Ferrari and Porsche models, like the Ferrari 458 and Porsche GT3. The design firm has just released a preview of its modified Lamborghini Aventador, the Aventador LP760-2. The Aventador LP760-2 features an awesome 760 horsepower engine that gets around 10% more power thanks to a retuned ECU and a modified exhaust system....
Spyker Reaches Deal with China's Pandga to Save Saab
Just a few days after a proposed deal between Spyker (Saab's owner) and China's Hawtai Motor Group fell apart, Spyker has announced a new deal with China's Pangda Automobile Trade Co. Ltd. The new deal is worth as much as 100 million euros. Under the new deal, Saab will reportedly receive 30 million euros from Pangda for vehicles destined for...
Lexus CT 200h Makes its Racing Debut at the Nurburgring
A hybrid hits the famed Nurburgring in Germany? Yup the Lexus CT 200h has been prepped by Gazoo Racing, the same firm that is responsible for the racing Lexus LFA. The Gazoo Racing CT is powered by the Lexus hybrid drive system, but features a larger 2.4L gas engine compared to the 1.8L in the CT 200h. Maybe this setup...
Next-Generation 2014 Hyundai Genesis to Get All-Wheel-Drive
Hyundai has released a bunch of upgrades for the 2012 Genesis sedan, but an all-wheel-drive version is still missing. It looks like Hyundai is not going to offer an all-wheel-drive Genesis until the next-generation model arrives for the 2014 model year. Hyundai's CEO John Krafcik has stated that the Genesis sedan and coupe as well as the Equus would eventually...
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Leaked Patent Drawings are Real
A few days ago leaked photos of what appeared to be the next-generation (2013?) Mercedes-Benz A-Class popped up on the internet thanks to Autoscoops.be. The photos are supposedly from a European patent filing. Mercedes-Benz has yet to confirm if the photos are legit, but according to Car and Driver's sources, the photos are the rear thing. These photos are...
GM Investing $109 Million in MI to Support 1.4L Ecotec Engine Production
General Motors has announced plans to invest $109 million in its plants in Flint and Bay City, Michigan to support engine production for GM's current and future small cars. "This investment marks the second major increase in engine and engine component output in less than six months - a sign that GM is moving quickly to meet growing demand for...
2012 Toyota Prius V Still Slated for a Fall Release in the U.S.
Japan's automakers have had to delay or slow the production due to the earthquake in March. Honda has already announced that many of its models will be in tight supply through this summer and the all-new 2012 CR-V will be delayed at least a month. Toyota is also experiencing many of the same issues, but if you are a...
VW ups the Price of the 2011 Jetta by $500
I'm sure we've all seen the VW commercials for the 2011 Jetta that boast about its $15,995 starting price. It's supposedly a great thing that the not so highly rated, 2011 Jetta has a base price that is now cheaper than before. Well it looks like that base price is now not quite as cheap. VW has quietly raised...
2011 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra Receive Top IIHS Safety Award
The 2011 Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra are now the only large pickups to earn the top rating of good in roof strength tests from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety hat measures occupant protection in rollover crashes. The F-150 and Tundra earned the Institute's 2011 Top Safety Pick award after receiving top safety ratings in front, side and...
