Marc Carter
Alfa Romeo to Launch a New Small SUV in Late 2012
Alfa Romeo is going to get a much needed SUV model by late next year. Internally the SUV is codenamed C-SUV and will be about the same size as the BMW X3 and Audi Q3 models. The new SUV is part of a plan to reposition Alfa Romeo as a competitor to Audi and BMW. Currently Alfa Romeo...
Toyota to Make Plug-In Technology Standard on Prius by 2014
Japan's Nikkei is reporting that Toyota will make plug-in technology standard on the Prius hybrid starting in 2014. The plug-in Prius will be launched in 2012 with lithium-ion batteries, but it won't be until two years later that the technology will become standard on the Prius. Toyota is apparently is hoping that the infrastructure that is necessary to support more...
Cadillac Quietly Kills the STS to Make Room for the ATS
Cadillac has officially ended production of the STS sedan at its plant in Lansing Grand River. The death of the STS sedan will be followed by the birth of a new small Cadillac sedan, the ATS. GM spokeswoman Erin Davis said the end of STS production won't result in any layoffs. The STS and STS-V were produced at the plant...
Tesla to Seek Additional Funding for an Electric SUV Model
Tesla is still hard at work on its second model, the Model S sedan, but the company is reportedly also thinking about adding a third model to its lineup. Currently Tesla offers the roadster electric vehicle, but Tesla may soon seek additional funding to help it produce a third electric model, the Model X, which would ben electric powered...
VIDEO: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Stars in Drive & Seek
Mercedes-Benz has released a mini film starring the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe. "Drive & Seek" is a quick 9 minute action movie that involves a bank robbery, hot women and of course the all-new C-Class coupe. Enjoy... Related Stories: Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Officially Unveiled 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Officially Unveiled Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class Confirmed for the U.S.
Audi Cancels R4 and Delays A2
It had been rumored for years that Audi was planning on releasing a smaller sports car dubbed the R4, which would essentially be a smaller version of the R8 supercar. The R4 was expected to also draw inspiration from the e-tron concept. There were also similar models planned for the VW and Audi brands, but now it looks like...
Hyundai i40 Sedan will be Unveiled in Barcelona
Hyundai has released a sketch of the i40 sedan that is going to be unveiled at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show next week. Hyundai unveiled the i40 wagon at the Geneva Motor Show this past March. The i40 will replace the Sonata in the European market. It will also get the same engines as the wagon, which includes the 1.7L...
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition Signals the End of this Generation
Porsche has unveiled a new special edition version of the Cayman S, the Cayman S Black Edition. The Cayman S Black Edition marks the end of the current generation, before the all-new Boxster and Cayman launch within the next year. The Cayman S Black Edition is powered by the same 330-hp 3.4L flat-six cylinder as the Cayman R, which...
Jaguar C-X75 Concept to be Built in 2013
Jaguar is going to produce the C-X75 concept that was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, last fall, by late 2013. The new Jaguar supercar will be developed with help from the Williams Formula 1 team. Tata chief Carl-Peter Forster stated this morning that the deal between Jaguar's parent company, Tata and the Williams F1 team will affect everything Jaguar...
More Rumors that Acura is Reportedly Working on a New RSX
Acura killed the RSX in 2006, so its current smallest car is the TSX. There has been new interest in small luxury hatchbacks brought on by the Lexus CT200h, Audi A3 and upcoming Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It looks like Acura is planning on bringing back the RSX in the near future. According to sources the new RSX will be powered by...
