Marc Carter
Aston Martin Cygnet Starts at £30,995
Aston Martin has released the pricing details for its Cygnet city car, which is based on the Toyota iQ. Aston Martin has also announced that the Cygnet will be available in two special launch edition models. The two Cygnet Launch Edition models; White and Black, are available with either standard manual or optional CVT automated transmission and each will be...
Cadillac CTS-V Race Car Hits the Track for the First Time
Cadillac's newest race car, the CTS-V coupe has just hit the track for the first time at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida. For its first test the coupe was driven by Johnny O'Connell and Andy Pilgrim. The CTS-V Coupe race car, which marks Cadillac's return to the SCCA World Challenge. The last time that Cadillac competed in the...
Chrysler and the EPA Announce New Partnership for Hydraulic Hybrid Powertrain
Chrysler and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced a new research project to include design and development of an experimental hydraulic hybrid powertrain. The purpose of the partnership is to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic hybrid system for large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. "Hydraulic hybrid vehicles represent the cutting edge of fuel-efficiency technology and...
Geneva 2011 Preview: 2012 Saab 9-5 SportCombi Teased
Saab is going to be unveiling the wagon version of the 9-5 at the Geneva Motor Show in March. In the meantime we have our first glimpse of the 9-5 SportWagon aka 9-5 SportCombi. The 9-5 SportCombi will be powered by the same powertrains as the sedan. "The launch of the 9-5 SportWagon is a much-awaited next step in the...
VW is Working on a New Large Seven-Seater SUV for the US
VW is aggressively trying to increase its sales in the US. Earlier this month VW unveiled a new Passat that will supposedly appeal more to the US buyer than the current generation. VW is also reportedly now working on a new seven-passenger SUV for the American market. The new large SUV will be cheaper than the current Touareg and will...
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...
