Marc Carter
VIDEO: Subaru Impreza Design Concept in Motion
Subaru unveiled the Impreza Design Concept at the LA Auto Show last week and now Subaru has released a video of what the concept looks like in motion. The Impreza Design Concept is a hint at a future Subaru model. It's powered by a 2.0L naturally aspirated Boxer engine mated to a Lineratronic CVT. Check out the video after the jump... ...
2011 Nissan Leaf Gets Official 99 MPG Rating
Nissan has announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given the electric Nissan Leaf a best-in-class 99 miles per gallon (MPG) rating. The 2011 Nissan Leaf has a combined rating of 99 mpg or which can ben broken down to 106 mpg city/ 92 mpg highway. The official EPA range for the Leaf is 73 miles, which i...
Oprah Reveals Silhouette of 2012 VW Beetle
Oprah has unveiled the silhouette of the all-new 2012 VW Beetle on the episode of her "Favorite Things" and then shocked the audience by giving away each audience member a 2012 Beetle. Oprah currently owns a New Beetle and approached VW about having the Beetle, one of her favorite things, featured in the special show. "Oprah Winfrey and the Volkswagen...
Pontiac G8 to Return to the US Badged as a Chevy?
Pontiac is dead, but one of its last models, the G8 may return to the US badged as a Chevy. Austalia's Holden Commodore was the basis for the Pontiac G8 and when GM decided to kill off Pontiac, the G8 was also buried. According to Drive, senior engineer for General Motors, Al Oppenheiser, confirmed that talks are under way to...
Acura NSX is Reportedly Back on Using Accord Parts
Honda has been teasing us for a while with a successor to the much loved NSX even coming close to releasing a new sports car, until the economic meltdown hit in 2008. At that time it was believed that the NSX was dead, but its now being reported that Honda's engineers didn't completely bury the project. According to the latest...
2011 Audi RS 3 Sportback Officially Unveiled
Audi has officially unveiled the 2011 Audi RS 3 Sportback. The RS 3 Sportback is powered by a turbocharged 2.5L five-cylinder engine that puts out 340 horsepower and 331 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a seven-speed S Tronic dual-clutch transmission and the quattro all-wheel-drive system. On the outside the RS 3 is distinct from the lesser powered...
VW Chief Confirms Microbus is Back On
Back in 2001 VW excited fans with the unveiling of the Microbus concept at the Detroit Auto Show. It was supposed to be produced, but it never happened. Now according to Auto Express, plans are back on to bring the Microbus concept to life. VW's chief designer, Klaus Bischoff recently told Auto Express that he feels its part of his...
2011 Chrysler 300 Teaser Photos Show up on the Web
For the 2011 model year Chrysler is revising its entire lineup, which is a good thing. We've already seen the new 200 and Town & Country minivan, but Chrysler has yet to unveil the changes to the 2011 300. Kicking Tires has posted several teaser photos of the next 300. These photos don't completely show off the new 300, but...
2011 Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon Unveiled
Ford has unveiled a new version of the Ford Transit, the Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon that makes turns the Transit Connect into a more comfortable small van. "Since Transit Connect arrived here as the 'ultimate tool' for small business proprietors, we've heard requests from potential personal-use customers," said Rob Stevens, chief nameplate engineer for Commercial Vehicles. "Buyers looking...
2012 Mercedes-Benz GLK to Get Bluetec Diesel
Although it seemed like all the news this week surrounded hybrids and electric vehicles, some automakers are still committed to producing diesel powered models. Mercedes-Benz wants to increase the number of diesel models it offers so its smaller models will soon be offered in diesel versions. Mercedes-Benz USA President Ernst Lieb recently told Ward's Auto that a diesel version...
