Marc Carter
Honda CR-Z Convertible in the Works?
Earlier this week it was reported that Honda is working on a turbocharged version of the somewhat disappointing CR-Z hybrid. The turbocharged CR-Z would ditch all of the current hybrid components and hopefully be a true successor to the CRX. Now we have rumors that Honda is developing a convertible version of the CR-Z, which would be the world's...
Ford to Unveil Escape/ Kuga Concept in Detroit
Ford is going to unveil a new production concept version of the next Escape/ Kuga at the Detroit Auto Show next month. The production version of the concept will go on sale in 2012 and 2013 in the US. Ford has yet to decide if the new SUV will keep the Escape/ Kuga names or if only one name...
Hyundai May Create a Separate "Genesis" Luxury Brand and Introduce New Models
The Hyundai Genesis and upcoming Equus sedan have proved that Hyundai is capable of producing competitive luxury models that can compete with the best from BMW and Mercedes, but one problem is that buyers still have issues with the "Hyundai" name. Hyundai is still thought of as a budget brand, although that view is changing slowly. Hyundai is mulling...
Project Kahn is Working on a Cosworth-Powered Range Rover Evogue
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque isn't scheduled to go on sale until the end of next year, but tuners like Azfal Kahn and his team are already hard at work. Besides this single image all that we know is that the Kahn Range Rover Evoque will be powered by Cosworth. 2012 Range Rover Evoque: ...
Subcompact Cars Like the Ford Fiesta Not Really Taking Off
Back in 2008 gas prices were insane and automakers were scrambling trying to release more fuel efficient models. Two years later, we have the much anticipated subcompact Ford Fiesta and the popular Honda Fit and Nissan Versa models, but sales aren't quite as strong as most expected. The Ford Fiesta has been on sale for a few months, but...
Geneva 11' Preview: 2012 Kia Picanto Sketches Released
The Geneva Motor Show is still four months away, but that isn't stopping Kia from releasing its first pictures of the 2012 Kia Picanto. The 2012 Kia Picanto minicar is about the same size as the Toyota iQ and will go on sale shortly after the Geneva Motor Show with sales set to start in May. The Picanto shares its...
2012 Ford Focus Production Kicks off in Germany
Ford has announced that the all-new 2012 Ford Focus production has started at Ford's Saarlouis Assembly Plant in Germany. The Saarlouis plant is going to build all three bodystyles of the new Focus including the sedan, five-door hatchback and wagon. In North America early production of the sedan and five-door models is already underway at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant. Ford will...
Aston Martin One-77 Almost Sold Out With a $1.87 Million Price Tag
Aston Martin is only going to produce 77 units of the One-77 and Aston Martin has reportedly already sold 60 of the limited edition supercars. With a price tag of $1.87 million, the Aston Martin is not having a hard time finding buyers for the 750-hp coupe. What's interesting is that most buyers are also opting for the Toyota IQ-based...
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...
