Marc Carter
Mitsubishi Confirms Plans for Another Lancer Evolution
Earlier this month Mitsubishi's global product director stated that the current Lancer Evolution would be the last model produced. Of course it created quite an uproar. Now Mitsubishi has decided to change its plans and will not be killing the Lancer Evolution. Mitsubishi president, Osamu Masuko has gone on the record by stating that the current Lancer Evolution X will...
BMW 1 Series M Coupe Serves as MotoGP Safety Car
The all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupe is going to serve as the official Safety Car for the MotoGP events. BMW has a 13 year history being involved with the event. The BMW 1 Series M safety car is a one-off built by BMW's M division specifically for the event. The only elements taken from the production model are the...
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 to Put out 470-HP
Chrysler has revamped pretty much its whole lineup, but there is still something missing... Although we have a new Chrysler 300, we've been eager to hear if the SRT8 model would return. Spies in Michigan recently spotted the new 300 SRT8. It was easily recognizable as anything but the SRT8 version of the new 300 due to its big...
Fiat 500 Cabrio to Debut in New York
The cabriolet version fo the Fiat 500 is set to debut next month at the New York Auto Show. The Fiat 500 Cabrio is not expected to look much different from the version sold in Europe will go on sale shortly after the New York debut. Full Story: Kicking Tires Related Stories: Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato to be Produced?
Porsche Cajun to Initially Launch as a Three-Door, Will be Based on Audi Q5
This week Porsche officially confirmed that it is working on a new baby SUV that will be called the Cajun. Now Autobild is reporting that the Cajun will initially launch with a three-door bodystyle, which will distance it from the Audi Q5, in which it will be based on. Porsche originally planned on launching the Cajun as a five-door like...
More Powerful Honda CR-Z Confirmed and Will Still be a Hybrid
There have been so many rumors lately that Honda is working on a more powerful version of the CR-Z. While most rumors have claimed that a more powerful CR-Z would do away with the hybrid system for a conventional gas engine, Honda's R&D chief has confirmed that it will still be a hybrid. Honda's R&D chief Tomohiko Kawanabe has confirmed...
Lamborghini's Future Plans Revealed: Future Includes Estoque, Sesto Elemento and a Gallardo Replacement
Lamborghini officially unveiled the Aventador at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month and it looks like that model is already sold out for at least a year. Lamborghini is now said to be working on its next new models, which will include the carbon fiber Sesto Elemento, the four-door Estoque and a replacement for the Gallardo that may...
Audi is Readying a BMW X6 Rival
Audi has officially started development on a new crossover that will go head to head with the BMW X6. The Audi rival will have a similar name as well, Q6 when it arrives in showrooms. The five-seat crossover will be based on the same platform as the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, which both use a short-wheelbase version of...
Honda Brio Production Version Unveiled in Thailand
Honda has officially unveiled the production version of its new small city car the Brio, which will be sold in emerging Asian markets like China and Thailand. Honda previewed the Brio last fall with a concept version that looks very close to the model that you see here. The Brio is powered by a 1.2L engine that puts out 90...
2012 VW Beetle to Debut in Shanghai and New York
VW gave us a little teaser of the new 2012 VW Beetle during the Super Bowl last month and we've also seen some spy photos of it on the road (see video after jump). Now it's being rumored that the official unveiling will take place next month. Next month the Shanghai and New York Auto Shows are taking place pretty...
