Marc Carter
Consumer Reports Hates the New VW Jetta…Worse Tested Small Sedan
I'm sure that most of you have seen the new ads for the new VW Jetta that tout the fact that the new sedan only starts at $15,995. VW has managed to lower the price for its popular sedan, but of course that has come at a cost. Many reviews have been published about the new Jetta and they...
Chrysler Releases a Sketch of the Mopar 11' Charger
Chrysler has released a single sketch of the Mopar 11' Charger that is going to be officially unveiled later this month. "After the success of our Mopar '10 Challenger, we moved on to the iconic Dodge Charger and added even more performance," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group's service, parts and customer-care brand. "As a new...
New York 11' Preview: Lexus Releases Teasers of the LF-Gh Hybrid Concept
Lexus is set to unveil the LF-Gh hybrid concept at the New York Auto Show later this month. To get us ready for the official debut, Lexus has released two teaser photos of the new concept. The LF-Gh, which stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid. According to Lexus the concept "sets out to redefine the premium grand touring...
VIDEO: Watch the Ford Ranger Go Deeper in Water Than its Competitors
Ford has an all-new Ranger, but unfortunately it isn't coming to the U.S. If you weren't already jealous enough of those countries that will be getting the new Ranger, Ford has released a video of the Ranger undergoing extensive water testing. This video shows that the Ranger can go deeper into water than any other pickup in its segment....
2012 Nissan Versa to Debut in New York
The 2012 Nissan Versa is expected to debut this month at the New York Auto Show and be based heavily on the Nissan Sunny. The Nissan Sunny was unveiled last year at the Guangzhou Auto Show and is said to be the basis for the next-generation Versa. The next-Versa will share most of the body work and mechanicals with the...
BMW is Considering an M Version of the X1?
BMW has M versions of the X5 and X6 crossovers, but what about its smaller crossovers like the X1 and X3? Well it looks like BMW is considering an M version of the X1. BMW is currently studying the idea of putting a 320-hp turbocharged six-cylinder under the hood of the X1. The X1 M would put out a little...
Audi Quattro Concept Gets the Green Light
Last fall Audi took the wraps off the Quattro Concept at the Paris Motor Show. Now according to company sources the concept is getting the green light for production. Audi has reportedly built a single prototype that is based off an S5 for Audi's board members to evaluate before the coupe gets the go-ahead. Insiders claim that the 408-hp Quattro...
2012 Audi A7 Starts at $59,250
Audi has announced the official pricing for the 2012 A7, which will start at $59,250 when it starts reaching showrooms later this month. The five-door Audi A7 features coupe-like styling and seats four. The A7 is powered by a 3.0L TFSI V6 supercharged engine that puts out 310 horsepower and is mated to an 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. Audi's quattro...
Shanghai 11' Preview: BMW M5 Concept Officially Unveiled
This weekend we got our first official look at the BMW M5 Concept ahead of its debut at the 2011 Shanghai Motor Show. Today BMW has released the first official photos of the concept, which is pretty much the 2012 M5. The 2012 M5 is based off the current 5 Series sedan, but gets the total M treatment. Large air...
2012 BMW M5 Concept Leaked Before Shanghai Debut
The 2012 BMW M5 Concept was not expected to be revealed until the Shanghai Motor Show later this month, but it looks like the first photos have been leaked. An embargoed press event in Germany this week gives us our first look at the concept, which is pretty much what the production version will look like. The 2012 BMW M5...
