Marc Carter
More Details Surface About Kia's GTI Fighter
Kia recently confirmed that it is developing a special Pro-Cee'd that will be a VW GTI rival. The new high-performance Kia will be based on the next-generation model and will be powered by a new direct-injection 1.6L engine with at least 200 horsepower. It was originally thought that Kia would use a larger 2.0L engine, but to keep costs down,...
Chrysler's Ram is Planning a Honda Ridgeline Competitor
Chrysler's Ram truck brand is reportedly working on a new light-duty front-wheel-drive truck that will be based on a new minivan platform. According to the latest reports, the new truck is expected to be aimed at truck buyers that would rather trade fuel economy for the hauling capabilities of larger full-size trucks. The Ram truck's main competitor will be the...
2012 Audi A6 Avant Officially Unveiled
Audi has taken the wraps off the wagon version of the new 2012 A6, the A6 Avant. The new A6 Avant adopts the all-new styling of the sedan version, but in a more versatile package. It will be available with a choice of six engines in Europe: two gasoline engines and four diesel units. The most powerful engine will...
Nissan 370Z GT Edition Released in the UK… Celebrates 40 Years of the Z
Nissan is celebrating 40 years of the Z with the 370Z GT Edition in the UK. The 370Z GT Edition gets unique colors, GT stripes, darkened 19inch RAYS forged alloy wheels and a number of significant suspension and equipment changes. The 370 GT Edition is available in Pearl White, Kuro (metallic) black and Black Rose. Changes to the chassis...
2012 Hyundai Genesis Prada Unveiled
Hyundai is far from the budget brand that it was in the 1980's. Today Hyundai has successfully entered the luxury market with models like the Genesis and Equus. To take the Genesis even further upmarket, Hyundai has unveiled the Genesis Prada edition for the Korean market. Hyundai and Prada have teamed up to create the limited edition Genesis Prada. The...
Honda's Supercharged CR-Z Mugen Officially Unveiled
Honda's CR-Z hybrid sports coupe has only received ok reviews, mainly because it doesn't really have that much "sport" under the hood. Mugen has responded to that criticism with the CR-Z Mugen. Honda (UK) and Mugen have teamed up to create an even sportier CR-Z, the CR-Z Mugen and here are the first official photos. The CR-V Mugen is based...
Spy Shots: First Look at the 2012 BMW M5 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8
Here's your first unofficial look at the 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 that will power the 2012 BMW M5 thanks to M5board forums. BMW unveiled the M5 concept in Shanghai last month and although the concept is pretty much what we can expect to see this fall, BMW did not give us a peak of what will be under the hood. BMW...
2012 Opel Zafira Tourer Unveiled Ahead of Frankfurt Debut
Here's your first look at the 2012 Opel Zafira Tourer, which is going to be officially unveiled this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. GM originally gave us a preview of the new Zafira as a concept model in Geneva, but here it is in final production form. The Zafira Tourer brings the style and quality of the Insignia to...
Mazda Announces New 1.3L SkyActiv Engine
Mazda has announced the introduction of its newest engine, the SkyActiv-G 1.3L engine. The new 1.3L gasoline engine will be the first of its next-generation SkyActiv engines to be introduced. The 1.3L engine features direct-injection and according to Mazda achieves a high record high compression ratio of 14.0:1. The 1.3L engine will be the first direct-injection gasoline engine to...
2012 Audi Q3 Starts at £24,560 in the UK
Audi's third crossover, the Q3 will have a sticker price starting at £24,560 when it hits UK dealerships later this year. The 2012 Audi Q3 will be available to order starting in June with deliveries starting in November. In the UK the Q3 will be offered with four different engines: two gas and two diesel. The 2.0 TFSI engine will...
