Marc Carter
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...
Porsche is Working on a Baby Panamera to Compete with the BMW 5-Series
The Porsche Panamera has been a sales success for Porsche and like its other successful model the Cayenne, Porsche is reportedly developing a smaller model to compete with the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Porsche has already officially announced plans for a new smaller crossover dubbed the Cajun, which will essentially be a smaller Cayenne that will bring in younger...
VIDEO: 2012 Ford Focus ST…One Hot Focus!
Ford is set to release a hot hatchback in the form of the 2012 Focus ST. The Focus ST takes the all-new Focus up several notches with its EcoBoost 2.0L turbocharged engine that puts out 247 horsepower and 266 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. While we wait to get behind the wheel of...
Pagani Huayra Roadster Coming in Three Years
Pagani founder, Horacio Pagani recently stated in an interview that a roadster version of the new Pagani Huayra will be out in about three years. It's not a big surprise that Pagani is going to release a roadster version of the Huayra considering that Pagani also produced a roadster version of the Zonda. The Huayra is powered by a 700...
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Already Sold Out for More than a Year
Lamborghini gave us our first official look at the Aventador LP700-4 at the Geneva Motor Show this month and it looks like buyers want it. Even though the Aventador is going for $379,700, Lamborghini has reportedly already received more than a year's worth of orders for the supercar. The Lamborghini Aventador is powered by a 690-hp V12 and it reaches...
Ford Releases New Customization Packages for the 2012 Fiesta
Ford has announced three new packages that are available for the 2012 Fiesta. The new packages build upon the current personalization choices that are available for the Fiesta, since nearly 40 percent of Fiesta buyers purchase at least one accessory. "The Fiesta customer loves accessories and personalization. These packages extend the desire the customer has to make the car more...
Mazda MX-5 GT Race Car Unveiled
Mazda has unveiled a GT version of the Mazda MX-5 that will race in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship 2011. The MX-5 GT is going to take on Aston Martin, Porsche and BMW with a total weight just over 1,700 pounds and a 275-hp 2.0L engine that is mated to a six-speed sequential paddle-shift transmission. That combination is good...
BMW Launches New Car Sharing Scheme
BMW has launched a new car sharing scheme in Germany that BMW hopes will bring one million new customers by 2020. The new scheme, which has teamed BMW with Sixt is being called DriveNow. DriveNow is expected to launch in Munich on April 1st with 300 BMW 1 Series and Mini vehicles. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management...
Next-Gen Maserati Quattroporte to Bow in Frankfurt…New Models Planned
Maserati is expected to take the wraps off the next-generation Quattroporte at the Frankfurt Motor Show this fall. The replacement for the current Quattroporte is codenamed M156 and is said to draw inspiration from the GranTurismo coupe and convertible. It will continue to be powered by the current 4.7L V8. Maserati is going to move the Quattroporte upmarket slightly...
Lexus Confirms LF-Gh Concept to Debut in New York
Lexus is going to unveil the LF-Gh concept car at the New York Auto Show next month (2011 GS pictured above). The LF-Gh concept is expected to be a preview of the next-generation GS sedan. In addition to being a preview for the next GS, the concept is supposed to provide "a glimpse into the future of Lexus design." The...
