Marc Carter
Infiniti's Performance Line Could Soon be Powered by AMG
Infiniti's performance models could soon have Mercedes engines under the hood. Infiniti has yet to launch a full fledged performance line like BMW's M, but that could soon change thanks to help from Mercedes' AMG line. According to the latest reports, Infiniti's Performance Line could eventually include simple styling add-ons to full-on performance upgrades. The upgraded models would be built...
Honda Has No Plans to Kill the Slow Selling Accord Crosstour
The Honda Accord Crosstour debuted a year ago, but the model has failed to meet sales expectations. Honda originally hoped to sell 35,000 units a year, but then revised that number down to a goal of 30,000. Through November 2010 Honda has only sold 25,927 Crosstours and it's not expected to meet its yearly sales goal. Although Honda recently announced...
Honda CR-Z to Get Turbocharged 4-Cyl
Currently the Honda CR-Z is only available with a hybrid powertrain, but according to Autocar, Honda is currently working on a turbocharged four-cylinder for the small coupe. Honda is currently developing a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder that will also be offered in the FIt, Civic and Accord. It's expected to offer the same performance of a typical 2.0L engine. According to...
First Look at the 2011 Chrysler 300
After several teaser photos, we now have the first look at the new 2011 Chrysler 300. Overall the new 300 has the same shape as the current model, although its more refined. The front end gets the new Chrysler grille that has been slapped on the Town & Country minivan and 200 sedan. The headlights also now have LEDs embedded...
Chevy Camaro Set to Outsell the Ford Mustang…First Time in 25 Years
2010 is coming to a close and with that it looks like the Chevy Camaro is set to outsell the Ford Mustang this year for the first time in 25 years. Yup, the last time that happened was back in 1985. According to Autoweek, in the first 11 months of this year Chevy has sold 75,685 Camaros, while Ford has...
VIDEO: 2012 VW Beetle Caught Hitting the Road
Here's our clearest look yet of the new 2012 VW Beetle. Check out the video after the jump... Related Stories: Oprah Reveals Silhouette of 2012 VW Beetle VW Golf Cabrio to Return in 2011 VW Upgrades the Eos with the GTI engine and a Facelift
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Unveiled in French Promo Video
Ha! It seems so rare these days that we don't actually see a new model before an automaker officially reveals it. It looks like Mercedes-Benz is the latest victim with the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK. A French promotional video has made its way on to the internet, which features the all-new SLK. The 2012 SLK adopts the styling of the larger...
Honda Kills the Element After 2011
Back in 2002 Honda released a funky little SUV based off the CR-V, called the Element. Nine years later Honda has managed to sell over 325,000 Elements. But nothing lasts forever and buyers have fallen more in love with the "more refined" CR-V, so Honda has announced that 2011 will be last year for the Element. It's boxy styling was...
2012 Buick Verano Details Leaked
A survey was recently sent out to Buick dealers that contains the preliminary equipment and pricing details about the upcoming 2012 Buick Verano. The survey contains for possible configurations of the Verano, but it looks like the only engine offered will be the 2.4L Ecotec engine with 180-hp and 172 lb-ft. of torque. The four possible configurations range in pricing...
Ford Claims that A Focus Coupe is Not Planned
Last month there were rumors that Ford is working on a coupe version of its new Focus and that a concept version would be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Well Ford has publicly announced on Facebook that there are no plans for a coupe version of the Focus: "Wild speculation about a Focus coupe is making the...
