Marc Carter
VIDEO: 2012 Ford C-Max Gets Industry's First Hands-Free Liftgate
This morning Ford released the official details for the 2012 C-Max MPV. As expected the C-Max shares its platform with the new Focus. One interesting new feature is the hands-free liftgate that allows owners to open the liftgate without having to pull a handle or insert a key. "In the new C-MAX, customers no longer need to set their packages...
2012 Nissan Sunny Global Sedan Unveiled in China
Nissan has unveiled its new global sedan at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. In China the sedan is referred to as the Nissan Sunny and built in China under the new Dongfeng Nissan partnership. It's set to go on sale first in China in January 2011 and then eventually across 170 countries worldwide under different vehicle brand...
Detroit 11' Preview: More Photos of the 2011 Chrysler 300…
Here are some more photos of the new 2011 Chrysler 300. The 2011 300 doesn't stray far from the current design, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Under the hood the 300 can now be powered by either the new Pentastar V6 with 292 horsepower or the 360-hp 5.7L V8. Chrysler has yet to release any photos of the...
Lexus Trademarks ES300h…Another Lexus Hybrid on the Way
Lexus is about to launch its newest hybrid, the CT200h, which starts just below $30k, but it looks like another hybrid is on its way. Lexus has recently trademarked the ES300h, which means that Lexus is planning on releasing a hybrid version of the next ES350. It's not known if the ES300h, which use the same 187-hp hybrid setup...
2012 Ford C-Max Officially Unveiled with 1.6L EcoBoost Engine
Earlier this year Ford confirmed that it would be bringing its C-Max MPV to North America. Ford has now officially released the photos and stats for the mini-minivan. The 2012 C-Max shares its platform with the new Focus and seats up to seven passengers. Of course the C-Max is not as big as an Odyssey or Grand Caravan, so those...
Detroit 11' Preview: Mini Paceman Concept is Basically a Two-Door Countryman
Mini continues to expand is lineup and it looks like it has another new model in the works. Mini has unveiled the Paceman concept, which will be officially unveiled next month at the Detroit Auto Show. Mini is calling the Paceman the first Sports Activity Coupe in the premium small segment market. The Paceman is essentially a two-door Countryman. The...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Starts at $25,795
Hyundai has announced the pricing for its first hybrid in the US, the 2011 Sonata Hybrid. The 2011 Sonata Hybrid starts at $25,795 and goes on sale this January. The third Sonata model after the 2.4L and 2.0L Sonata Turbo, features Hyundai's Hybrid Blue Drive technology and lithium-polymer batteries. The hybrid mates a 2.4L Atkinson Cycle 4-cyl engine to an...
GM Recalls Almost 100k Crossovers Due to Seatbelt Buckle Fractures
GM has issued a recall of almost 100,000 2011 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain and Cadillac SRX crossovers due to seatbelt buckle anchors that may fracture and separate during a crash. Since the seatbelt buckles may fracture, the seatbelts will not restrain the occupants in a crash. The recall is expected to begin on January 18. Dealerships will modify the seatbelt buckle...
3,000 Buyers Pay $5,000 to Reserve the Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S electric sedan is set to go into production next year, with deliveries starting in 2012. Tesla has announced that more than 3,000 buyers have plopped down $5,000 to reserve the sedan. It may take sometime for Tesla to build 3,000 units of the S sedan, since it has only delivered 1,400 roadsters since it was introduced...
U.S. House Votes to Require Min Sound Levels From Hybrids and EVs
The House has voted 379-30 today requiring minimum sound levels from electric and hybrid vehicles. The minimum sound levels will warn blind pedestrians of the presence of the "quiet" vehicles. The bill requires that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration establish "performance requirements for an alert sound that allows blind and other pedestrians to reasonably detect a nearby electric or...
