Marc Carter
VW Releases a Bunch of New Photos of the 2012 Golf Cabriolet
VW's Golf Cabriolet is officially back for the 2012 model year and if you've been wanting to see more pics of the new convertible VW has released a bunch of new photos. The bad news is that, although production has already kicked off, plans to bring the small convertible to the U.S. have not been announced. Sales begin this summer...
Lamborghini Aventador Roadster to Debut Next Year?
Lamborghini hasn't officially announced anything yet, but it's expected that a roadster version of its sold out Aventador will debut sometime next year and be released in 2013. If Lamborghini follows a similar schedule that it did with the Aventador's predecessor, the Murcielago, we can expect the roadster to launch two years after the fixed-roof version (the Murcielago Roadster...
Mercedes May Release an Electric S-Class
Mercedes-Benz is hard at work on the next-generation S-Class. While hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are already planned, there is a possibility that an all-electric S-Class could also be produced. Mercedes' technical boss, Thomas Weber stated, ""At the moment, we are looking at customer demand." The S-Class will also continue to be powered by V6 and V8 engines as well as...
Nissan NV200 is NYC's "Taxi of Tomorrow"
Nissan has won the bid from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) as the exclusive taxi of New York City beginning in late 2013. The Nissan NV200 taxi will be the official New York City taxicab for ten years. Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares stated, "Nissan is proud to provide the next generation of taxis for the...
What Were the Top-10 Best Selling Cars in April 2011?
Here's the top-10 list of the best-selling cars last month in the U.S. The effects of the earthquake in Japan are now showing up in the sales numbers. The top-10 list is now comprised of more American and Korean models. Last month Hyundai had a great month with sales up 40.3 percent and GM had a great month with...
Saab Saved Again…Sells 30 Percent Stake to China's Hawtai
It looks like Saab has been saved yet again. Saab has sold up to a maximum of a 29.9 percent equity stake to Chinese automaker Hawtai Motor Group Company Limited. The deal includes a €120 million subscription deal for 24.6 million shares of Saab, as well as a €30 million convertible loan. Of course the deal needs the final...
Audi May Build the Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept if There is Demand
Back in 2007 Audi unveiled the Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept at the LA Auto Show. The concept combined the drop top fun of a convertible with the body of a small crossover. It was basically a preview of the Q5, but Audi never announced any production plans for the concept, but it could happen. According to Audi's USA boss, "if...
Ram Long-Hauler Concept Truck is One Huge Truck with a 170 Gallon Fuel Tank!
24 feet long, 198-inch wheelbase and almost 80 inches tall makes one huge truck! Yup those are the dimensions of Ram's newest concept, the Long-Hauler concept truck. Ram is showing off its Long-Hauler concept truck at selected events throughout the U.S. It's powered by an inline six-cylinder 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel with 800 lb-ft. of torque that is mated to...
Cadillac Will Soon Offer Four-Cyl Engines in Several Models
Large engines are out! The days when you gloated about your large V8 engine under the hood of your big, heavy GM model are a thing of the past. GM continues to release new models that have downsized engines and it looks like Cadillac will be next. Who doesn't dream about getting behind the wheel of the CTS-V with...
Lincoln to Debut New Small Concept in LA this Fall?
Once again gas prices are insane, which is prompting most automakers to continue to think small. Mercedes-benz has announced plans to finally offer its A-Class here in the US and other automakers like GM are thinking about small luxury cars with the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept. Not to be left behind, Lincoln is said to be working on a new...
