Marc Carter
Saying Goodbye to the Mitsubishi Eclipse with the 2012 Eclipse SE
The current generation Mitsubishi Eclipse has been around since 2006, so it's nearing the end of its cycle. Unfortunately after four generations, this Eclipse will be the last one. Mitsubishi is planning on ending production of the Eclipse after the 2012 model year and no replacement is planned. Mitsubishi has announced a new SE special edition, which marks the...
Shelby Looks for a Younger Crowd with the Mustang Shelby GTS
Shelby fans can rejoice that Shelby has announced the spiritual successor to the Ford Shelby GT that was built from 2007-2008. The Shelby GTS is available as a post-title package for the 2011-2012 Ford Mustang and is available on either the V6 or V8. "The Ford Shelby GT was introduced in 2007 as an agile, reliable and affordable muscle car,"...
Honda CR-Z Mugen to Put out Almost 200-HP
Honda's CR-Z hybrid "sports coupe" has a shape that brings back fond memories of the Honda CR-X, but due to its lack of power, it's pretty disappointing. The guys over at Mugen are reportedly working on a fix for the CR-Z that will add some much needed power. CAR is reporting that Mugen Euro is working on a Mugen CR-Z...
2011 Nissan Leaf Named 2011 World Car of the Year
The 2011 Nissan Leaf has officially been named the 2011 World Car of the Year at the New York Auto Show. The leaf beat out other models like the Audi A8 and Aston Martin Rapide. "It is a great joy that the world's first, mass-marketed electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF, has won the prestigious award of 2011 World Car of...
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...
