Marc Carter
Honda to Launch 2012 Civics in Rapid Succession
Honda unveiled concept versions of the next-generation Civic at the Detroit Auto Show this month. The concept versions are expected to be very close to the production versions that will officially go on sale in April. In the past Honda has spread out the launch of the different Civic models, but this time every model will launch within weeks...
First Fiat 500s to Arrive in the US Will Have Manual Transmissions
Excited for the Fiat 500 to finally be offered in the US? Well if you're planning on running down to your local dealership, you better be able to drive a manual. The first 2012 Fiat 500s that are headed to the US will have manual transmissions. The first units which are due to hit dealerships by February will only have...
2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i Features BMW's New TwinPower Turbo 4-Cyl
BMW's first twin-turbocharged four-cylinder is debuting in the BMW X1 xDrive28i. The X1 crossover is the first model to feature the new twin-turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine that will eventually be offered in BMW's other models with the 28i label. In the X1 the turbocharged 2.0L puts out 245-hp and 258 lb-ft. of torque thanks to a high-performance twin-scroll turbocharging system,...
VIDEO: Tesla Model S Hits the Road
Tesla has released a video of the Model S during its first phase of road testing. The video shows the Alpha model driving through back country roads. Tesla Vehicle Dynamicist Graham Sutherland commented: "The first Alpha is amazingly agile for a car of its size. It has great handling balance and poised ride with communicative steering. Just goes to show...
Porsche is Developing a New 4-Cyl Boxer Engine
Porsche is reportedly working on a new 4-cylinder boxer engine that will be used in the Boxster, Cayman, a new smaller roadster and maybe even the 911. Outgoing head of R&D Wolfgang Durheimer recently confirmed at the Detroit Auto Show that Porsche is working on the new engine. Originally there were plans for Porsche to introduce a new four-cylinder...
Geneva 2011 Preview: Mitsubishi Previews Concept Global Small
Mitsubishi has released a preview of its new Concept Global Small that is going to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Concept Global Small is the concept model of the compact passenger vehicle that is planned for production in March of 2012 at the MMC's new third factory in Thailand. According to Mitsubishi, the Concept Global...
Mazda Minagi Concept Photos Leaked Ahead of Geneva Debut
Mazda is going to be debuting a new concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The Minagi concept applies the styling of the Shinari concept to a crossover. Although details are scarce, the Minagi concept previews a new crossover that will be smaller than the current CX-7 in Mazda's lineup. It's likely to be named the CX-5. Stay tuned... Full...
Nissan Pulls the Cube from Europe
If you live in Europe and you've been planning on buying a Nissan Cube, you better hurry up and get one now. Nissan has decided to no longer import the Cube to the European markets due to exchange rate problems with the Yen and Euro. The poor exchange rates mean that Nissan is not making any profit on the...
Honda Puts the Turbocharged CR-Z on the Fast-Track
It's already been rumored that Honda is working on a turbocharged version of its CR-Z hybrid and now according to Autocar Honda is has put it on the fast-track for production. Buyer feedback has been strong for a more powerful CR-Z and according to sources the turbocharged CR-Z will be available in two versions: 160-hp and 200-hp. The engine...
Ford is Working on a New GT Supercar?
After a dinner at the Detroit Auto Show there is now speculation that Ford is working on a successor to the GT supercar that was built in 2005 and 2006. At a dinner with several journalists, Derrick Kuzak, head of global product development may have diverted a question about a successor the GT in such a way that may...
