Marc Carter
2012 Cadillac SRX Gets More Powerful 3.6L V6
Cadillac has announced the changes to the 2012 SRX crossover. For the 2012 model year the SRX will get a more powerful 3.6L V6 that will replace the current 3.0L. The new engine brings more power to the SRX in the form of 300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque, which is 35 more horsepower and 37 more lb-ft....
Next-Gen Audi A3 to be Offered with Electric and Hybrid Versions
Next year Audi is set to release an all-new A3. Yesterday we got our first official peak at what the new A3 will look like, with the release of a few teaser sketches. The next-generation A3 is going to be offered in three-door, five-door, sedan and cabrio versions. In addition to the four different bodystyles, Audi is also going...
Wards Auto Picks its Top-10 Best Car Interiors for 2011
Wards Auto has announced Ward's 10 Best Interiors list for 2011. Editors drove 51 vehicles that were all-new or featured significantly upgraded interiors in determining the 2011 winners. This year's top ten list consists of a sport sedan, three economy cars, three luxury brands, an SUV and a family sedan. "We've never evaluated so many vehicles for any awards...
2013 Chevy Malibu Launch Date Moved Up to Early Next Year
GM is moving up the launch date of the next-gen 2013 Chevy Malibu to early 2012, which is about four months earlier than was originally planned. GM originally planned on launching the all-new Malibu in mid-2012, but CEO Dan Akerson wanted the launch date pushed forward, according to GM spokesman Dave Darovitz. "Mr. Akerson requested we study the program to...
Next Ferrari 599 to be Fastest Ferrari Ever with 700 HP
Next year Ferrari is going to replace the 599, with a replacement that could have up to 700 horsepower. According to one insider, "If you look at where we went from the F430 to the 458, and from the 612 Scaglietti to the FF, it is not hard to see where we want the next 599 to be. We...
Shanghai 11' Preview: Subaru XV Concept… A "Fashionable" Crossover
Subaru has released a preview of the XV concept that it is going to unveil at the Shanghai Motor Show later this month. According to Subaru the XV Concept "is a design concept car that defines a new generation of crossover vehicle, blending exceptional SUV practicality with a fashionable form." Subaru says that "Enjoyment and Peace of mind" are...
Audi Releases Teasers of the Upcoming R8 GT Spyder
Audi has confirmed plans for the R8 GT Spyder and has released a few sketches to hold us over until its officially unveiled. Last month Audi announced the pricing for the R8 GT coupe that starts at $196,800. You can expect the Spyder version to be powered by the same 560 hp 5.2L V10 FSI engine as the coupe....
Alfa Romeo US Launch Pushed Back Until 2013
Alfa Romeo's expected return to the US market has been delayed at least half a year. It was expected that the brand would return sometime in 2012 with the 4C sports car and Giulia sedan, but it looks like there is a delay because Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is not happy with the design of the cars. According to the...
2013 Audi A3 Sedan and Hatchback Sketches Released
Three sketches of the next-generation Audi A3 have been released. Audi gave us an official preview of the next A3 with the A3 Sedan Concept at the Geneva Motor Show last month. These sketches give us an even closer look at what the production version of the A3 sedan and hatchback will look like when they are released sometime...
Audi A3 e-tron Prototype Brings Electric Power to the A3 Lineup
Audi continues to show off its e-tron electric system in all its vehicles. The latest model to get the e-tron treatment is the A3. The A3 e-tron prototype is powered by an electric motor that powers the front wheels. The electric motor gets its juice from mid and rear mounted battery packs and puts out out 134 horsepower and...
