Marc Carter
GM Kills Plans for the Volt-Based Cadillac Converj
GM has killed plans for the Cadillac Converj, which was based on the same platform as the Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid to focus on cheaper plug-in hybrids for the brand. GM decided that the Converj wouldn't have enough amenities and electric range to appeal to buyers and to produce a profit. Two months ago, GM's Bob Lutz claimed that the...
Geneva 10' Preview: 2012 Ford Focus Wagon Debuts
Ford has announced that it will unveil the 2012 Ford Focus Wagon at the Geneva Motor Show, which starts tomorrow. The Focus Wagon is the fifth model out of at least ten from Ford's new global C-car portfolio. "Our next generation of C-cars shows how Ford is using its global resources to develop at least ten new models or...
Geneva 10' Preview: Porsche 918 Spyder Plug-In Hybrid Concept Unveiled
On the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche has unveiled a new concept car, the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid concept. The 918 Spyder concept looks like a new Carrera GT and is powered by a 500-plus horsepower V8 and electric motors on the front and rear axle with a total output of 218 horsepower. Porsche claims that the concept...
Tesla and TAG Heuer Team up To Create the Tag Heuer Tesla Roadster
Tag Heuer, luxury Swiss watchmaker and Tesla have teams up to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the watchmaker. The 2010 Tag Heuer Tesla Roadster will premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The one of a kind collector's car is painted in Foucault Field Gray and features a TAG Heuer Meridiist mobile phone as well as a one-fifth...
New 537-HP 5.5L V8 to Replace 6.2L in the Mercedes S63 AMG
Details have been released about the new twin-turbo 5.5L V8 that is going to replace the 6.2L V8 in the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG this summer. The new 5.5L V8, codenamed M157, is smaller than the outgoing 6.2L V8, but it produces more power and torque, while being more fuel efficient. It puts out 537 horsepower compared to 518-h and puts...
Ford to Invest $155 Million to Build New 2011 Mustang V6 in Cleveland
Ford has announced plans to invest up to $155 million and add 60 jobs at its Cleveland, Ohio plant that will build the new 3.7L V6 for the 2011 Mustang. The new 3.7L V6 puts out 305 horsepower and also gets 30 miles per gallon on the highway. "Ford is absolutely committed to delivering class-leading fuel efficiency with every new...
2012 Lexus LFA Starts at $375,000
Lexus has announced the pricing for the 2012 LFA supercar. For a whopping $375,000 you can get one, which isn't including the delivery, processing and handling fee. That price is sure to go even higher when you select options like the Lexus Navigation System, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound system and Lexus Enform™ with Safety Connect. Only 500 LFAs are...
Mugen-fied 2011 Honda CR-Z Attempts to Make a Sportier Hybrid
Honda has boasted that the upcoming 2011 CR-Z hybrid will put an end to the belief that hybrids aren't sporty. While although that has yet to be proven by the media, Honda's performance division, Mugen has released what modifications will be available for the new hybrid. A new bodykit, roof-mounted spoiler, custom grille with LED lights in addition to several...
Ford Gets Almost 11,000 Orders for the New 2011 Mustang
Ford has announced that the automaker has received almost 11,000 orders for the new 2011 Mustang in the first month that orders were taken, which is triple the orders for the 2010 Mustang during the same time period. Of all the orders, 50 percent are for the V6 models, which are now powered by a new 305-hp 3.7L DOHC V6....
BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid Officially Unveiled
BMW has unveiled the its next hybrid model, the Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid, which will be BMW's third hybrid after the ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7 Series. The 5 Series ActiveHybrid is powered by the straight-six gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, eight-speed automatic transmission, and electric drive. The electric motor develops a maximum output of 40kW and offers...
