Marc Carter
Video: Mini Kicks off 2011 Countryman Ad Campaign
Mini has kicked off its ad campaign for its new crossover, the four-door Countryman. The Mini Countryman will be powered by either a 120-hp 1.6L or a 180-hp turbocharged 1.6L. Both engines can be mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive is only available on the 180-hp Cooper S Countryman. Related Stories: 2011 MINI Countryman US-Spec Details...
Dodge Officially Keeps the Durango Nameplate for 2011
Dodge has officially killed the rumors that it's new SUV would ditch the Durango name and be renamed Magnum. The automaker has released teaser images of the new 2011 Durango which has a lot in common with the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2011 Durango is expected to be powered by the 3.6L Pentasta V6 and the 5.7L Hemi V8...
The Boss is Back! Ford Unveils the 2012 Mustang Boss 302
Mustang fans just got exciting news this morning. Ford has announced the return of the Mustang Boss 302 for the 2012 model year. "The decision to build a modern Boss was not entered into lightly," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. "The entire team at Ford felt the time was right and with the right ingredients, the...
2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan Starts at $30,950
Infiniti is expanding the G lineup this fall with the introduction of the G25 sedan. The G25 joins the G37 sedan and will be powered by a 2.5L V6 that puts out 218 horsepower and 187 lb-ft. of torque and is mated to a standard seven-speed automatic. The new entry-level sedan starts at $30,950. "With the new G25 Sedan, we're...
Infiniti Debuts Infiniti Performance Line with 348-HP IPL G Coupe
Up until now, Infiniti has lacked a performance line to go against the best from BMW's M division and Mercedes' AMG models. Infiniti has just announced the first vehicle from its new, Infiniti Performance Line, the 2011 Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe. "IPL was conceived to create a new premium performance envelope, going beyond equipment upgrades to accelerate the...
GM Announces New CEO, Dan Akerson…Ed Whitacre Steps Down on 9/1
GM has announced that its current CEO, Ed Whitacre is going to step down on September 1, 2010 and that his title of Chairman of the Board will terminate at the end of 2010. Whitacre is going to be replaced by Dan Akerson, who has served on the GM board of directors since July 2009. "My goal in coming to General...
2011 Ford F-150 Gets New Engines Including V6 EcoBoost
Ford's EcoBoost engines are slowly making it into the engine bays of all of its models. Ford has just announced the engine lineup for the 2011 F-150. For 2011 the F-150 is getting four new engines, a 3.7-liter V6, 5.0-liter and 6.2-liter V8, and the twin-turbocharged EcoBoost 3.5-liter. All four engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. "Our new...
2011 Nissan Juke Starts at $18,960
Nissan has announced the pricing for the 2011 Nissan Juke, which will go on sale in the US in October 2010. The base Juke S CVT FWD starts at $18,960. According to Nissan the Juke combines the best attirbutes of a sports car, such as a sporty driving position and powerful engine with the best aspects of an SUV. The...
KBB Announces Ford Most Considered Brand and Hyundai Hits the Top 5
Kelley Blue Book has announced the results of its latest Market Intelligence Brand Watch study, which contains the five most-considered auto brands. For Q2 2010 Ford remains on top, but the big news is that Hyundai has made a significant jump into the top five, pushing Nissan out. "According to the Q2 2010 Brand Watch Study, over the past quarter...
BMW to Produce Gran Coupe in 2012
BMW unveiled the Gran Coupe concept at the Beijing Auto Show in April and now according to BMW's development chief Klaus Draeger, BMW is going to build the concept. The production version of the Gran Coupe is going to go head to head with other luxury four-door coupes such as the Mercedes-Benz CLS and Porsche Panamera. The model will be...
