Marc Carter
2011 BMW 528i Starts at $45,425
BMW has announced the pricing for the all-new 2011 BMW 528i which starts at $45,425. The 2011 528i joins the 535i ($50,475) and 550i ($60,575) in July. The 2011 528i is powered by a 240-hp 3.0L six-cylinder mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. "When we announced the pricing for the 535i and 550i earlier this month, people were thrilled...
2011 Hyundai Accent Caught Completely Uncovered
Two photos of the next-generation 2011 Hyundai Accent (aka Verna) have surfaced on the internet. As you can tell from these photos, the small Hyundai sedan is going to borrow styling cues from its larger brother, the Sonata. Full Story: auto.ifeng.com via autoblog Related Stories: New York 10': 2011 Hyundai Equus Debuts as Hyundai's New Flagship
Toyota to Test the Stability Control System on of All of Its SUVS
Following the surprise "do not buy" rating that the Lexus GX 460 received from Consumer Reports, Toyota has decided to conduct safety tests on all of its SUVs. Toyota has stopped sales of the Lexus GX 460 due to the report of a rollover risk. Consumer Reports discovered that the rear of the SUV can slide sideways during testing before...
2011 Ford Explorer to Get New Terrain Management System
Ford has announced that the all-new 2011 Explorer will be available with an advanced terrain management system that optimizes the four-wheel-drive system. "Talking with customers told us that flexibility and freedom to tackle any road, anytime is important to them," said Explorer Chief Nameplate Engineer Jim Holland. "We saw the opportunity to eliminate a compromise by adding an intuitive and...
2011 Audi A8 L Debuts with 500HP W12 Engine
Audi has unveiled the extended-wheelbase version of the new 2011 Audi A8. The flagship model in the A8 lineup, the A8 L W12 quattro is powered by a 500-hp 6.3L 12-cylinder engine. All that power launches the large sedan from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. According to Audi all that power doesn't...
2011 Buick Excelle Sedan Caught Naked Before China Debut
After the release of the upcoming Buick Regal, Buick's next sedan will be a small sedan based on the Opel Astra, dubbed the Buick Excelle. The Buick Excelle that is pictured here without any camouflage is expected to officially debut at the Beijing Motor Show later this month. The Excelle is expected to be released in the US in 2011. Expect...
Chevy Camaro Convertible Shows up on Facebook
Two photos of the Chevy Camaro Convertible have shown up on Facebook. There isn't really anything else to go with the photos, but we do know that the Camaro Convertible is expected in early 2011. Full Story: Facebook
BMW M3 Sedan May Not Return for the Next Generation
According to sources BMW is not going to make a sedan version of the M3 when the next-generation arrives. Sources site unimpressive sales as the main reason that BMW is not going to produce another sedan version. When the previous M3 was out, US buyers demanded a sedan version of the M3, but sales have been disappointing. If the sources...
Lexus GX 460 Gets "Dont Buy" Rating Due to Rollover Risk
Consumer Reports has given the all-new Lexus GX 460 SUV a "dont buy" rating due to problems that came up during routine handling tests, which could lead to a rollover in real world driving. During a test of the SUV's performance the rear of the vehicle was able to slide until the vehicle was nearly sideways at which point the...
Honda Ridgeline Dead After 2012?
Honda has yet to commit to a redesign of the Honda Ridgeline pickup and now sources have told PickupTrucks.com that Honda is not going to replace the truck after its current lifecycle ends around 2012. Sadly it kind of makes sense, since Honda had high hopes of selling 50,000 units a year, but in 2009 Honda only managed to move...
