Marc Carter
Ford's Mark Fields Confirms New Small Mercury in 2011
Mark Fields, Ford President of the Americas unveiled plans to launch a new small car for the Mercury brand in early 2011 during a meeting with U.S. dealers at the annual National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando, Florida. The new small Mercury will be built off the same platform that is also the basis for the new 2012 Ford...
2011 BMW M3 Photos Released with Details About the New Competition Package
Here are the first official photos of the 2011 BMW M3, which get's slight styling updates for the new year. The 2011 M3 gets restyled taillights and slight tweaks to the front fascia. For 2011 there is a new Competition (ZCP) Package that is available on the coupe and sedan. The package includes a 10 mm lowered suspension, 19x9"...
Nevermind…No New Honda Ridgeline for 2011
Last week Vicki Poponi, Honda's assistant vice president of product planning, was quoted as saying that there would be a new Honda Ridgeline for the 2011 model year, but now it looks like that claim is false. Honda has released a statement about the Ridgeline, ""American Honda apologizes if there was inaccurate information shared at the Chicago Auto Show about...
Honda Ridgeline to get a Makeover for 2011
The Honda Ridgeline is one of the oldest vehicles in the Honda lineup, only the Element is older. So for the 2011 model year the Ridgeline will be getting a makeover that will include aerodynamic and powertrain improvements as well as better fuel economy. According to Vicki Poponi, Honda's assistant vice president of product planning, "a new Ridgeline "is coming...
2011 Ford Explorer to Get Ford's 2.0L EcoBoost Engine
Ford unveiled the 2011 Ford Edge at the Chicago Auto Show, which is Ford's first application of the much talked about 2.0L EcoBoost engine. It looks like the Edge will not be the only vehicle getting the new engine for 2011. During Ford's press conference it was confirmed that the new unibody 2011 Ford Explorer will also be available...
Geneva 10' Preview: Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Ditches Batteries for a Flywheel
Porsche is set to debut the 911 GT3 R Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show next month. But before you think this 911 hybrid is set up like the popular Prius, think again. Porsche has developed a flywheel system that is unlike the conventional battery-based electric systems that other hybrids use. The flywheel gathers kinetic energy during braking to...
Chicago 10': 2011 Toyota Avalon Gets a "Redesign"
Toyota has unveiled the 2011 Avalon at the Chicago Auto Show, which according to Toyota has been "redesigned" for the new model year. Most of us would hardly even notice the changes. The 2011 Avalon gets new headlights and taillights, new lower and rear fascias, a new grille and restyled alloy wheels. The interior has also been redone with...
Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Nissan Juke Officially Unveiled
Nissan's newest crossover, the Juke has been officially unveiled before its public unveiling next month at the Geneva Motor Show. Nissan describes the Juke as being part SUV and part sports car. It's design is based on the Qazana concept. The Juke was created at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) and refined at Nissan's Design Center (NDC) in Japan. "It takes...
2011 VW Touareg Officially Unveiled
With all the news at the Chicago Auto Show today, it's a surprise to see that VW released the details for the next-generation Touareg a month early, before its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The 2011 Touareg looks similar to the current generation but body has been sculpted more for a bit more style. The front end of the...
Chicago 10': Honda Odyssey Concept Previews the Next Odyssey
Honda has used the Chicago Auto Show to show off the Odyssey Concept, which is pretty close to what we can expect to see when the next-generation Odyssey is released by the end of the year. The Odyssey has been the best-selling minivan in the US the past two years, but that doesn't mean that Honda is going to play...
