Marc Carter
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...
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 to Replace the DBRS9
Aston Martin Racing has announced that the new Vantage GT3 race car, which is based on the V12 Vantage road car will be ready for competition in 2012. The Vantage GT3 will effectively replace the DBRS9 that launched in 2006 at Le Mans. The Vantage GT3 will be powered by a lightweight dry-sumped 6.0 litre V12 engine mated to a...
2012 Chevy Impala to Get New 3.6L V6
GM hasn't officially announced the changes to the 2012 Chevy Impala, but according to GM sources, the Impala is going to get some upgrades for the new year. The 2012 Impala will say goodbye to the 3.5L and 3.9L V6 engines and will instead be powered by a 287-hp 3.6L V6. The 3.6L will be mated to a six-speed...
VW Unveils New Crafter Work Van
VW has announced the introduction of the new Crafter work van ahead of its start of production later this summer. The new Crafter is debuting five years after the first model was unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The Crafter was developed with Mercedes-Benz and is based on the Sprinter chassis. Although it is based on the same chassis as...
2012 Chevy Camaro Officially Unveiled with More Power and an Improved Interior
GM has officially unveiled the changes to the 2012 Chevy Camaro. For the 2012 model year the Camaro gets a more powerful V6 engine, a new performance suspension for SS coupes and interior improvements. The 3.6L V6 now puts out 323 horsepower, which is 11 more horsepower than the 2011 engine. The new engine is 20 pounds lighter than the...
NADAguides Announces its "Must Consider" List for 2011
NADAguides, a provider of vehicle pricing and information has announced its annual "Must Consider" vehicle list for 2011. The list consists of vehicles that may not be at the top of consumers' minds, but that should definitely not be overlooked. The vehicles that are part of this year's list possess a combination of quality engineering, design and features, great...
Shanghai 11' Preview: Rolls-Royce Makes a Mini
Mini is going to be unveiling a very special Cooper S at the Shanghai Motor Show next week. The "Mini inspired by Goodwood" was developed under the guidance of the Rolls-Royce designer team. The exterior and interior design features were developed at the Rolls-Royce Design division in the southern English town of Goodwood. On the inside the dashboard, including...
2011 Scion tC Gets Five-Star Crash Test Rating
The all-new 2011 Scion tC coupe has received the highest five-star crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Scion tC comes standard with eight air bags including driver and front passenger airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front-passenger knee airbag, and side curtain airbags. In addition to the eight standard airbags, the Scion tC also comes standard...
2012 Audi Q3 Officially Unveiled Ahead of Shanghai Debut
Here's your first official look at Audi's newest and smallest crossover, the 2012 Q3. The Q3 is slated to have its world debut at the Shanghai Motor Show, but Audi has been nice enough to release all the photos ahead of the show. The Audi Q3 is now Audi's smallest crossover in Audi's lineup, which includes the Q5 and...
New York 11' Preview: Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept Officially Unveiled
Lexus has taken the wraps of the LF-Gh hybrid concept ahead of its world debut at the New York Auto Show, later this month. LF-Gh, which stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid. "For this concept, Lexus designers studied characteristics that are often considered contradictory and difficult to execute together," said Kengo Matsumoto, general manager, Lexus Design Division, Toyota...
