Marc Carter
2011 Toyota Highlander Unveiled in Moscow
Toyota has unveiled the 2011 Highlander which is getting a midlife facelift. The 2011 Highlander gets a new face, which includes a new hood, fenders, grille and headlights. Out back there are new taillights and a revised bumper. The Highlander pictured here is going to debut at this year's Moscow Motor Show. Toyota has yet to confirm that these...
Paris 10' Preview: Mazda2 Gets a Facelift
The Mazda2 is finally being offered in the US and now Mazda has released the first official photos of the European model that is getting a facelift. The refreshed Mazda2 will appear at the 2010 Paris Motor Show with a new face, upgraded interior and powertrain and a new automatic version. Related Stories: 2011 Mazda2 Starts at $13,980 and Hits Showrooms this...
Range Rover Evoque to Get Ford's 2.0L EcoBoost
It's rumored that Range Rover's upcoming Evoque is going to be offered with Ford's new 200-hp 2.0L EcoBoost four-cylinder engine. According to Autocar prototypes of the baby Range Rover are currently being tested on Nürburgring with the Ford engine. Of course land Rover will not confirm the rumors. The 2.0L EcoBoost is the same engine that is also going to...
Hyundai Genesis, Genesis Coupe and Equus to get All-Wheel-Drive
Hyundai's American CEO, John Krafcik recently confirmed that its upcoming Equus sedan as well as the Genesis and Genesis coupe will be getting all-wheel-drive in the near future. The move to make all-wheel-drive optional on its two luxury sedans is to make them more competitive with other luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. All-wheel-drive on the Genesis coupe will give...
2011 Nissan Murano Gets a Refresh
Nissan has released the official photos of the refreshed 2011 Murano. The 2011 Murano gets a refreshed grille, restyled bumper, new taillights and new 18-inch wheels. Inside there is a new white meter color, new center stack colors and added equipment. For 2011 there are also two new models, the SV FWD and SV AWD, which brings the total to...
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Officially Unveiled
Last week leaked shots of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS appeared online. It was our first look at the new "four-door coupe." Mercedes-Benz has now officially unveiled the 2012 CLS. The CLS was the first official four-door coupe that lead to other automakers jumping into the segment (VW CC, BMW Gran Coupe, etc). "The new CLS points the way forward for...
2011 Kia Sportage Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2011 Kia Sportage is a far better compact crossover than the model it replaced. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just named the new Sportage a Top Safety Pick because it earned its highest safety rating in frontal, side, rear and rollover crash tests. "The Kia brand is committed to providing consumers with the highest levels of...
Video: 2012 BMW M5 Drifting at the Nurburgring
Here's the latest spy video of the 2012 BMW M5 hitting the famous Nurburgring in Germany. The 2012 M5 is expected in the second half of 2011. It's rumored to be powered by the an upgraded version of the turbocharged 4.4L V8 that powers the X5M and X6M. The official numbers haven't been released, but it's expected to have around...
Kia Rondo is Dead in the US
It looks like the Kia Rondo is no more in the US. If you go to Kia's US website, the MPV is missing from the lineup. Obviously the death of the Rondo is most likely due to disappointing sales. The sales of the Rondo in 2009 was only 14,206 units, compared to 28,645 in 2008. The Rondo was Kia's third...
2011 Jeep Wrangler Gets a New Interior
For 2011 the Jeep Wrangler is getting a much needed interior update in addition to a body-color removable hardtop on the Sahara model. The interior of the Wrangler gets a new instrument panel, steering wheel and an updated center stack that is easier to operate. The Wrangler also gets new storage areas and larger rear windows. Power heated mirrors are...
