Marc Carter
Detroit 11' Preview: Toyota Prius MPV Interior Teased
Toyota has released another teaser of the upcoming Prius MPV, which will be unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show in January. This teaser gives us a glimpse of the interior of Toyota's next hybrid... Full Story: Facebook Related Stories: Toyota Teases New Prius MPV on Facebook LA 10' Preview: Toyota Teases the RAV4 EV SEMA 10': Toyota Prius PLUS Performance Package...A Slightly Sportier Prius
Motor Trend Names 2011 Chevy Volt "Motor Trend Car of the Year"
Motor Trend has given it's 2011 Car of the Year award to the Chevy Volt. "The Volt absolutely delivers on the promise of the vehicle concept as originally outlined by GM, combining the smooth, silent, efficient, low-emissions capability of an electric motor with the range and flexibility of an internal combustion engine," said Angus MacKenzie, Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend. "It...
Lamborghini Reveals New 6.5L V12 Engine to be Used in Murciélago Successor
The replacement for the Murciélago hasn't been revealed, but Lamborghini has taken the wraps off what will power it. Today Lamborghini is showing off its new 6.5L V12 and a new transmission. The new 6.5L V12 puts out 700 horsepower and 509 lb-ft. of torque. "This new power unit is not only the crowning glory of our product range, it...
Honda to Stop Selling the Civic in Japan
According to japan's Nikkei, Honda is going to stop selling the Civic sedan in Japan once the current inventory runs out. Sales of the once popular Civic have plunged in Japan due to the growing popularity of MPVs and compact vehicles. In October Honda only sold 182 Civics and 207 Civic Hybrids. Honda had originally planned to continue selling the...
2011 Hyundai Elantra Officially Unveiled
At this point "officially unveiled" doesn't really seem all that exciting for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. It's not that Hyundai's newest sedan doesn't look much better than the previous-gen Elantra, it's just that we've already seen so many photos of it. But anyways... The 2011 Elantra is here. It features similar styling as the larger Sonata, which is good thing,...
2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist Gets 37 MPG on the Highway
GM has unveiled the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist, which increases the fuel economy of the 2.4L LaCrosse by 25 percent. The Buick LaCrosse with eAssist is basically a hybrid with its 115 volt lithium-ion battery and 15-kilowatt electric motor that is mated to the 2.4L four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission. The electric motor has 15-hp and assists...
LA 10' Preview: 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Unveiled on Facebook
Wow it looks like it's becoming a reality, Nissan has unveiled the all-new Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet on Facebook. According to Nissan, the Murano CrossCabriolet "delivers the open-air exhilaration of a convertible while extending the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways." We'll see... Full Story: Facebook Related Stories: Nissan Murano Convertible to be Named CrossCabriolet
2012 Chrysler 200 Convertible to Debut at New York Auto Show
Last week Chrysler announced the pricing for the 2011 200 sedan, which is basically a reworked Sebring. Chrysler has yet to debut the replacement for the Sebring Convertible, but reportedly it's going to be unveiled at the 2011 New York Auto Show. At the New York Auto Show this coming April, Chrysler will unveil the 200 Convertible. Details haven't been...
LA 10' Preview: 2011 Hyundai Elantra to Get 40 MPG
Hyundai is going to officially unveil the 2011 Hyundai Elantra at the LA Auto Show this coming Wednesday. But in the meantime little details about one of Hyundai's best-selling models have been leaking out. It looks like all the new compact sedans are getting 40 mpg or more and the 2011 Elantra will now be included in that list....
Gran Turismo 5 To Go On Sale Nov. 24th
Sony has announced that Gran Turismo 5 will finally go on sale on Wednesday, November 24th. Grant Turismo 5 features over 1,000 cars, including NASCAR cars, the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 670-4, and Lexus LFA. "Gran Turismo 5 is an ambitious project, with challenges and complexities which have made it our version of the Apollo Space Program!" commented Kazunori Yamauchi,...
