Marc Carter
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...
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...
