Marc Carter
Geneva 10' Preview: Mercedes-Benz F800 Style a Preview of the Next CLS
The Mercedes-Benz F800 Style concept is going to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Mercedes describes the F800 Style as a research vehicle that shows the future of premium automobiles with its efficient drive systems and emotive design. While that is true, what we're actually looking at here is a preview of what we can expect...
Geneva 10' Preview: VW CrossPolo Unveiled
VW has unveiled the CrossPolo, which is the fourth Polo model after the base Polo, Polo BlueMotion and Polo GTI. The five-door CrossPolo starts with the base Polo and beefs it up with a higher ride height (15 mm) and black plastic molding around the wheel arches, side sills, and bumpers. The CrossPolo also gets 17-inch alloy wheels and...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has just earned the Top Safety Pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. According to the IIHS a Top Safety Pick must get the highest rating of "good" in all three crash tests (front, side and rear) and be equipped with electronic stability control. 2011 marks the first year that the Sonata...
GM to Invest Almost $500 Million in Next-Gen Ecotec Engines
GM has announced plans to invest $494 million to produce the next generation Ecotec engines. The investment will also create nearly 550 jobs. There will be three plants involved in the investment, Tonawanda, NY; Defiance, OH and Bay City, MI. At the Tonawanda plant, GM plans to invest a whopping $425 million, which is where the engines will be produced....
200-HP Honda CR-Z Type R Reportedly in the Works
Honda's newest hybrid, the CR-Z has failed to impress, but it looks like Honda is working on a more powerful version, a CR-Z Type R. The 2011 CR-Z that Honda debuted at the Detroit Auto Show last month is powered by a 102-hp 1.5L mated to a 20-hp electric motor for a total 122 horsepower. If the rumors are...
2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Turbo to Debut in New York
The recently introduced 2011 Hyundai Sonata is going to get two additional variants that will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show in April. According to Head of Product Planning, Scott Margason, "Look out for the Sonata Turbo and Hybrid at the 2010 New York Auto Show." The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is already on sale and is powered by...
Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Jaguar XKR Becomes the Fastest XK Ever
The latest 2011 Jaguar XKR that is set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show will be the fastest XK to date. The 2011 XKR will now be able to reach a top speed of 174mph up from 155mph in addition to the styling updates. There will also be two new optional performance and styling packs: Speed Pack...
Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
Bentley has released details on the 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible, which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Bentley claims that the Continental Supersports Convertible is the "fastest and most potent drop-top Bentley ever." It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter W12 that puts out 621 horsepower and 590 lb-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a...
Restyled 2011 Lotus Elise and Elise SC Unveiled
Lotus has released official photos and stats for the restyled 2011 Elise and Elise SC models. For 2011 the Elise gets a new front end that is reportedly more aerodynamic, which helps the car achieve a four percent reduction in Coefficient of Drag (Cd). Outback the engine gets a new "twin-spine" engine cover and there is a new a...
Porsche Panamera and Panamera 4 V6 Models Unveiled
Following the introductions of the V8 powered Panamera S, the Panamera 4S and the Panamera Turbo models, Porsche has announced the addition of the V6 powered Panamera and Panamera 4 models. The V6 powered Panamera models, which will be unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April, are powered by a 300-hp 3.6L V6 mated to the seven-speed PDK...
