Marc Carter
Paris 10': 2011 VW Passat Officially Unveiled
VW has chosen the Paris Motor Show for the unveiling of the seventh-generation 2011 Passat. The 2011 Passat gets a new look that is similar to that of the new Jetta and Phaeton. The front of the Passat is dominated by a new grille with prominent horizontal chrome fins and new headlights with LED running lights. According to VW every...
Saab and BMW Reach Agreement to Supply BMW Engines to Saab
Saab and BMW have announced a new agreement for the supply of BMW engines that will be used in next-gen Saab models. Under the new agreement, BMW is going to supply Saab with 4-cyl 1.6L turbocharged engines from 2012 on. BMW currently uses 1.6L turbo engines in its Mini models. No details were released about which Saab models will...
Honda Jazz/ Fit Hybrid To Debut at Paris Motor Show
Honda has released the first official images of the Jazz Hybrid that is expected to debut at the Paris Motor Show. Honda has yet to release the full specs for its newest hybrid, but a few details have been made public. Like the fact that the hybrid system is the same IMA mild hybrid system that is currently used...
Spy Shots: Saab 9-4X Shows up Before Debut in LA
The Saab 9-4X crossover is slated to debut at the LA Auto Show in November, but thanks to Saabs United we have the first shots of a pre-production 9-4X. The Saab 9-4X was originally developed when Saab was still under GM's ownership, which explains why it is based on the same platform as the Chevy Equinox and Cadillac SRX. Expect...
Lexus is Working on a LFA Roadster and Possible Seven-Seat CUV
In order to keep up with its German competition Lexus is planning on launching several new models one of which is a roadster version of the LFA that launched this year. The LFA roadster isn't expected until after Lexus produces the current production goal of 500 coupes. Lexus also has plans to redesign its current lineup such as a...
Infiniti EV Sketch Released, Expected to Launch in 2013
Infiniti has released a single teaser sketch of its upcoming luxury electric vehicle, which is expected to go on sale in 2013. The new Infiniti electric vehicle will share its platform with the 2012 Nissan Leaf, but it will obviously be more stylish and performance oriented than the Leaf. "This future EV will play a major part of Infiniti's...
Paris 10' Preview: Infiniti IPL G Convertible Concept Unveiled
Last month Infiniti announced its new Performance Line (IPL) at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in which the 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe IPL was unveiled. Now just in time for the Paris Motor Show, Infiniti has unveiled the IPL G Convertible Concept. The IPL G Convertible Concept is based on the G37 Convertible and features many of the same...
2011 Toyota Highlander Gets a Facelift and Starts at $27,390
Our first glimpse at the restyled Toyota Highlander was at the Moscow Motor Show back in August. But now Toyota has announced the changes that we will see here, which includes a restyled front end. The 2011 Highlander gets a new front fascia, hood and fenders and the taillights have also been redesigned. Inside the Highlander now comes standard with...
2011 GMC Acadia Denali Officially Starts at $43,220
GM has announced the pricing for the 2011 GMC Acadia Denali, which is headed to dealerships now. For a mere $43,220 the Denali version of the Acadia is differentiated from the other Acadia models with a chrome honeycomb grille and monochromatic exterior, 20-inch two-tone chrome wheels, HID headlights, head-up display and heated and cooled driver and passenger seats. ...
Paris 10' Preview: Mini Scooter E Concept, Fun in an Even Smaller Package
Love the Mini brand, but want something even smaller? Well Mini has just unveiled the Mini Scooter E Concept that is going to debut at the Paris Motor Show. The Mini Scooter E Concept is powered by an electric motor that is integrated into the rear wheel. The electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged...
