Marc Carter
Next-Gen Audi RS6 to Debut in 2012?
Audi took the wraps off the 2012 A6 at the end of last year and now there is word that the much hotter RS6 version is going to be released next year as a 2013 model, ahead of the RS version. Audi originally planned on releasing the RS6 in 2013 as 2014 model, but it looks like Audi has pushed...
US-Spec 2012 BMW M5 to Get Manual Transmission
It was previously reported that the next-gen 2012 BMW M5 would only be offered with the 7-speed DCT gearbox, but now there are reports that a manual will be offered. The current M5 is available with the choice of either transmission and it looks like the same will apply to the next M5, which is expected to debut in...
Kia is Working on a New Roadster to Take on the Mazda MX-5
Kia's European CEO Paul Philpott recently hinted to AutoExpress that the automaker is planning a rival for the Mazda MX-5. "I'd like to have a Kia MX-5," he said. "2011 and 2012 are about establishing the brand. But for 2013 and 2014, we're thinking about halo models that stretch the company forward." Philpott further explained that Kia is positioning...
Porsche is Planning a Supercar to Compete with Ferrari and McLaren
Porsche officially announced the pricing for the 918 Spyder supercar (pictured above). At $845,000, the 918 Spyder is going to be far out of reach of most buyers, but what about a Porsche that is priced more along the lines of the McLaren MP4-12C, which starts at $230,000? Well it looks like Porsche is currently working a proposal for...
VIDEO: 2012 Nissan GT-R Laps the Nurburgring Over 2 Secs Faster
Nissan gave the GT-R a refresh for the 2012 model year, which included a few styling tweaks, but more importantly a bump in horsepower. The 2012 Nissan GT-2 now puts out 530 horsepower and 488 lb-ft. of torque. That added power now means that the 2012 GT-R can reach 0-60 mph in less than three seconds. To show how awesome...
Toyota to Resume Production of the Prius and Two Lexus Hybrids in Japan
Toyota has announced that it is going to resume production of the Prius and the Lexus CT 200h and HS 250h on Monday following the devastating earthquake in Japan on March 11th. Production of the Prius and Lexus hybrids will resume on Monday, which will be over a week since Toyota restarted production of replacement parts in Japan. There's no...
VIDEO: Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Racecars Gear up for This Weekend's Race
This weekend marks Cadillac's return to the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge GT series as a pair of Cadillac CTS-V Coupe racecars hit the track. The CTS-V Coupe racecars are based on the CTS-V coupe. The last time that Cadillac competed was in 2007 with a racing version of the CTS-V sedan. There will be two races: Saturday,...
2012 Audi S8 to be Powered by a 520-HP Turbocharged V8
Audi has yet to release the sportiest version of the A8, the S8, but we're now getting reports about what will be under the hood of the S8. The 2012 S8 is going to ditch the 5.2L V10 from the last generation and will instead be powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 that will put out 520 horsepower. The next-gen...
Next-Gen Mercedes C-Class to Use Hybrid Tech on Every Model?
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class is expected to debut at the end of 2013. According to Autocar, the next C-Class will use hybrid technology on almost every model. In addition to using a hybrid system to improve fuel economy numbers and emissions, the C-Class could also see downsized engines. Prototypes are currently being tested with three-cylinder engines, but there is another...
2012 Honda Civic Will Not be Delayed Due to the Crisis in Japan
Japanese automakers have been shutting down production due to the issues surrounding the March 11 earthquake in Japan. Due to the plant closings and supply issues vehicles that depend largely on production in Japan are going to be in short supply until production starts up again. This is also going to cause an issue for new models that are...
