Marc Carter
2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon Headed to the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz is bringing a seriously fast wagon to the U.S. with the addition of the E63 AMG wagon for the 2012 model year. Mercedes-Benz has announced the changes to its lineup for the new model year and it includes the E63 AMG wagon joining the sedan version on our side of the Atlantic. Mercedes-Benz already announced the changes to the...
Leaked GM Document Confirms Opel Insignia Based Coupe, Possible Buick Version
A new document has leaked that confirms that GM is working on a new coupe based on the Opel Insignia sedan. The new coupe will be based on the Insignia's Epsilon II platform. It will be powered by a 2.8L turbocharged V6. In Europe the new Opel will be badged as the Calibra and a range topping VXR version is...
Hyundai i40 Sedan Officially Unveiled in Barcelona
Hyundai has taken the wraps off the all-new i40 sedan at the Barcelona Motor Show. The i40 sedan, is the sedan version of the i40 wagon that was unveiled in Geneva. It will compete in Europe's D-segment and will go head to head with models like the VW Passat. The i40 sedan has styling that is very reminiscent of other...
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Unveiled and Starts at $110,200
Porsche has unveiled another special edition version of the 911, the 2012 911 Carrera 4 GTS. The 2012 911 Carrera 4 GTS comes in either the coupe or cabriolet versions. It gets a power 23 horsepower upgrade over the 911 Carrera 4S, for a total 408-hp, which allows it to reach 0-60 mph 0.1 second faster. It reaches 0-60...
Saab Deal with Hawtai Motors Falls Apart
Last week Saab announced a new partnership with China's Hawtai Motor Group Company Limited. The deal included a 29.9 stake in Saab for 150 million euros ($216 million), but it looks like that deal has collapsed. It's being reported that Hawtai was unable to obtain the stakeholder support that it needed, which is means that the deal is off. Saab...
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Starts at $26,500
Kia has announced the pricing for its first ever hybrid in the U.S., the 2011 Optima Hybrid. The stylish Optima hybrid starts at $26,500 and is set to arrive in dealerships in June. The 2011 Optima hybrid shares it powertrain with the Hyundai Sonata hybrid and is powered by a full hybrid system that can be driven in electric mode...
2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Gets an Early Unveiling
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the next-generation 2012 A-Class will finally be offered in the U.S. It also looks like the final production version will remain close to the concept that we saw in Shanghai. The official patent drawings of the 2012 A-Class have leaked on the internet and are available thanks to Belgian automotive site AutoScoop.be. If these photos are...
Next-Generation Corvette Coming in 2013 and Will be "Completely Different"
GM is planning on introducing an all-new Chevy Corvette in 2013 and according to GM's Mark Reuss, the next Corvette will be "completely different." This is provides more fuel to the rumors that the next Corvette could adopt a mid-engined layout. GM's senior executives have acknowledged that the current Corvette is not completely competitive with global sports cars...
Aston Martin and Zagato Team Up…First Model to Debut at the Villa D'Este Concours
Aston Martin and Italian design house Zagato have announced a new collaboration in the 50th anniversary year of the iconic DB4GT Zagato. The first result of the partnership will be shown off at the Villa D'Este Concours on May 21st 2011. Dr. Ulrich Bez, Chief Executive said: "The DNA of both Aston Martin and Zagato has combined successfully to make...
Mazda Responds to Reports About the Death of the Mazda6… "Not True"
Yesterday the Japanese newspaper, Nikkan Kogyo claimed that the slow selling Mazda6 would soon get the axe, but now Mazda is refuting those reports. Mazda recently told Car and Driver that "there is no intention to discontinue" the Mazda6. Mazda's U.S. CEO, Jim o'Sullivan also stated that the current generation Mazda6 will be around for the next several years....
