Marc Carter
Saab Wants to Use the Mini Platform for the Saab 9-1
According to sources Saab is currently trying to bid to buy the rights to the outgoing Mini platform. Saab is trying to secure the rights to a small car platform that it can use to compete in the premium compact segment. Saab has already secured a deal to buy Mini's 1.6L turbocharged engine, but now Saab bosses want the old...
Jeep Grand Cherokee Confirmed to Get a Diesel by 2013 in the US
Yup its been confirmed that the Jeep Grand Cherokee is going to get a diesel engine in the US and it will happen between now and 2013. The Grand Cherokee is slated to get the same 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine that was recently introduced in Europe. The 3.0L V6 puts out 237 horsepower and 406 lb-ft. of torque. It's not...
Chevy Previews 2012 Sonic with Z-Spec Accessories
The "much loved"...haha, Chevy Aveo is dead and is being replaced by the more stylish and hopefully much better Chevy Sonic. Chevy is debuting its new line Z-spec line of accessories for the Sonic at the New York Auto Show next week. The Z-spec package includes a ground effects package with revised front and rear fascias and side skirts....
2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio Unveiled and Hitting the US Just in Time for Spring
Fiat has announced 2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio will be offered in the U.S. just in time for spring. The Fiat 500 Cabrio features a premium dual-layer power-operated cloth top that can be lowered at speeds up to 60 mph. At first glance the 500 Cabrio looks very similar to the 500 coupe, since it still retains the fully framed...
Shanghai 11' Preview: Peugeot SxC Concept Unveiled
Peugeot is going to be unveiling the SxC Concept in Shanghai next week, which is a preview of an upcoming crossover. SxC stands for "Shanghai Crossover Concept" and is meant to show off Peugeot's newest design language and emphasize how important the Chinese market is for Peugeot. Peugeot plans on releasing at least one new model every year in China....
Chrysler to Sell Natural-Gas Vehicles in the U.S. by 2017
Chrysler is planning to start selling natural-gas powered vehicles by 2017. Bob Lee, Chrysler's vice president for engine and electrified propulsion systems stated, "The technology is very actively being worked on." Fiat, which currently owns 30 percent of Chrysler, currently has natural-gas powered vehicles in Europe. Chrysler is looking at the possibility of bringing that technology to the U.S. Fiat...
2013 Chevy Malibu First Official Photo!
Well here it is! Following what seemed like several photo teasers and videos, here's your first look at the all-new 2013 Chevy Malibu. The all-new Chevy Malibu is set to debut at the Shanghai Motor Show and GM will hold a special web event on April 19th to show off the new car. "We are expanding the reach beyond mainstream...
Audi is Still Considering the Q3 Crossover for the U.S….Want it?
Yesterday Audi officially unveiled the 2012 Q3 ahead of its debut in Shanghai. The Q3 will slot in below the Q5 in Audi's crossover lineup and shares its platform with the VW Tiguan. Although Audi gave all the details for the new Q3, there wasn't any mention about a US-spec version. Well according to Audi spokesman Brad Stertz, Audi...
New York 11' Preview: Scion Teases FT-86 Based Concept w/ Video
The New York Auto Show is almost here. There have been lots of teasers and previews of what we can expect from the show next week. Toyota has just announced that there will be a Scion concept vehicle at the show and it looks like it's going to be based on the FT-86 concept. There were rumors circulating earlier...
Chrysler Unveils 370-HP 2011 Mopar Charger
Chrysler already released a sketch of the 2011 Mopar Charger, but now we have the official details. The 2011 Mopar Charger will be powered by a 5.7L Hemi V8 with 370 horsepower and 395 lb-ft. of torque. A specially calibrated engine controller matches maximum engine power and transmission shifting to the differential. The V8 is mated to a five-speed automatic...
