Marc Carter
2011 Nissan Murano Gets a Refresh
Nissan has released the official photos of the refreshed 2011 Murano. The 2011 Murano gets a refreshed grille, restyled bumper, new taillights and new 18-inch wheels. Inside there is a new white meter color, new center stack colors and added equipment. For 2011 there are also two new models, the SV FWD and SV AWD, which brings the total to...
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Officially Unveiled
Last week leaked shots of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS appeared online. It was our first look at the new "four-door coupe." Mercedes-Benz has now officially unveiled the 2012 CLS. The CLS was the first official four-door coupe that lead to other automakers jumping into the segment (VW CC, BMW Gran Coupe, etc). "The new CLS points the way forward for...
2011 Kia Sportage Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
The 2011 Kia Sportage is a far better compact crossover than the model it replaced. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has just named the new Sportage a Top Safety Pick because it earned its highest safety rating in frontal, side, rear and rollover crash tests. "The Kia brand is committed to providing consumers with the highest levels of...
Video: 2012 BMW M5 Drifting at the Nurburgring
Here's the latest spy video of the 2012 BMW M5 hitting the famous Nurburgring in Germany. The 2012 M5 is expected in the second half of 2011. It's rumored to be powered by the an upgraded version of the turbocharged 4.4L V8 that powers the X5M and X6M. The official numbers haven't been released, but it's expected to have around...
Kia Rondo is Dead in the US
It looks like the Kia Rondo is no more in the US. If you go to Kia's US website, the MPV is missing from the lineup. Obviously the death of the Rondo is most likely due to disappointing sales. The sales of the Rondo in 2009 was only 14,206 units, compared to 28,645 in 2008. The Rondo was Kia's third...
2011 Jeep Wrangler Gets a New Interior
For 2011 the Jeep Wrangler is getting a much needed interior update in addition to a body-color removable hardtop on the Sahara model. The interior of the Wrangler gets a new instrument panel, steering wheel and an updated center stack that is easier to operate. The Wrangler also gets new storage areas and larger rear windows. Power heated mirrors are...
Porsche Announces New Panamera Personalization Program that Adds 40-HP
Porsche has announced a new personalization program (Porsche Personalization Program) for its Panamera sedan. The new program allows for owners to tweak the styling and performance of the Panamera. The top of the line, Panamera Turbo can be outfitted with a new Powerkit package that uses two new turbochargers and revised engine management to produce 40 more horsepower and...
2012 Saab 9-4X to Debut at LA Auto Show in November
According to the LA Auto Show's Twitter page, Saab has confirmed that the 2012 Saab 9-4X crossover will debut at this year's show in November. The Saab 9-4X shares its Theta platform with the Cadillac SRX. It's expected to be released sometime in the spring of 2011 as a 2012 model. Full Story: Twitter
2011 Mercedes Benz CLS Photos Leaked
As seems to all ways happen now, photos of the 2011 Mercedes CLS have leaked out before the four-door coupe's official unveiling. The guys over at eMercedesBenz managed to grab the first official press shots of the new CLS, which borrows styling cues from the Shooting Break concept. According to eMercedesBenz, when the 2011 CLS launches it will be available...
2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M Named IIHS Top Safety Picks
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the 2011 Cadillac CTS and Infiniti M have earned its top rating of good in roof strength tests. The new roof strength tests, test how well a vehicle will protect its passengers in a rollover crash. The CTS and Infiniti M beat out the Lexus GS and Audi A6, both...
