Marc Carter
New York 11': 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Gets new 5.5L Biturbo V8
The Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG is getting a new smaller engine for the 2012 model year, which will help it compete with its main competitor, the BMW M5. The 2012 E63 AMG is ditching the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 for Mercedes' new twin-turbocharged 5.5L V8. The new engine can produce either 518-hp or 550-hp with the available Performance Package. The big...
New York 11': 2012 Jaguar XK Gets a Small Facelift
Jaguar's XK coupe and convertible are getting a mild refresh for the 2012 model year. Both models are having their world debut at this week's the New York Auto Show. The overall refresh is very subtle and there aren't any changes under the hood. The changes include new slimmer headlights with LED daytime running lights. The grille has...
VIDEO: Get Up Close and Personal with the Scion FR-S Concept
Toyota gave the world its first look at the Scion FR-S Concept, yesterday in New York. Toyota has released two videos of the Scion FR-S Concept, but too bad neither of them show the car in motion. At least you can get an even closer look at the concept. Enjoy... Related Stories: New York 11': Scion FR-S...
New York 11': 2012 Fiat 500c Unveiled… This 500 Will Give you a Tan
The Fiat 500 is just starting to trickle into US dealerships, but if you desire more open-top driving, Fiat has unveiled the 2012 500c. The 500 Cabrio (500c) takes everything that you love or maybe hate about the 500 and pulls the top back. "Perfectly timed with the warm weather and excitement of spring, the new 2012 Fiat 500...
New York 11': 2012 Subaru Impreza Becomes Most Fuel-Efficient AWD in the US
The fourth-generation 2012 Subaru Impreza has been unveiled in New York. The all-new Impreza was previewed by the Impreza concept that was unveiled late last year. The new Impreza is powered by a smaller 148-hp 2.0L boxer engine that can be mated to either a five-speed manual or a CVT. According to Subaru, the 2012 Impreza is the most...
2012 Mazda3 Gets 40 MPG Thanks to New SkyActiv Engine
The 2012 Mazda3 is getting a nice bump in fuel efficiency thanks to Mazda's new SkyActiv-G engine and SkyActiv transmissions. The current Mazda3 only manages to get up to 33 mpg with its non-direct injected 2.0L, but thanks to the new engine the Mazda3 now gets up to 40 mpg. The direct-injection SkyActiv-G 2.0-liter engine puts out 155 horsepower...
New York 11': Scion FR-S Concept Continues to Tease Us
Toyota has released yet another concept version of the upcoming and highly anticipated FT-86. This time the concept is badged as a Scion and has been dubbed the Scion FR-S concept. At your first glance, the Scion concept doesn't look that much different than the Toyota FT-86 II concept that we saw in Geneva. The FR-S Concept, which stands...
New York 11': 2012 Nissan Versa Unveiled with up to 37 MPG for $10,990
Nissan's Versa is all-new for 2012 and it's been officially unveiled in New York. The all-new Versa now rides on Nissan's new "V" platform, "V" for versatile. It has the same identical wheelbase and width as the last-generation Versa, but it is now 1.2 inches lower in height (59.6 inches) and 0.6 inches shorter in overall length (175.4 inches)....
2013 Chevy Malibu ECO Becomes Most Fuel-Efficient Chevy Midsize with 38 MPG
The 2013 Chevy Malibu now holds the title as the most fuel-efficient Chevy midsize sedan, ever with the introduction of the Chevy Malibu ECO. GM officially unveiled the all-new Malibu at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this week, but today the Malibu is debuting in New York. The all-new Malibu is going to launch with a new 2.5L four-cyl...
New York 11': 2012 Hyundai Accent Officially Unveiled
Hyundai's newest model has been unveiled in New York, the 2012 Accent. The fourth-generation Accent debuts with Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language in five-door and sedan versions. The 2012 Accent is powered by a 138-hp 1.6L GDI "Gamma" engine that is mated to six-speed automatic or manual transmissions. Hyundai claims that the Accent is the first subcompact car to use...
