Marc Carter
Tesla Recalls 439 Roadsters Due to Auxiliary Cable Problems
Tesla has issued a voluntary safety recall that involves 439 Roadsters. The recall involves the 12v auxiliary cable that helps power various systems on the roadster like the headlamps, taillights, turn signals, etc. in the event tha tthe primary cable fails. Tesla decided to issue the voluntary safety recall after one vehicle had an issue with the cable rubbing...
2012 Ford Focus Starts at $16,270
Ford has announced the pricing for the all-new 2012 Ford Focus that is set to go on sale early next year with a starting price of $16,270 (not including a $725 destination fee). The 2012 Focus is powered by a 155-hp 2.0L DI Ti-VCT engine that is mated to a six-speed manual or a automatic transmission. The base Focus 5-door...
Paris 10' Mini Countryman WRC is Ready to Race
Mini has unveiled the Mini Countryman WRC, which is set to enter the 2011 World Rally Championship. Kris Meeke has been confirmed as one of the drivers. Related Stories: Video: Mini Kicks off 2011 Countryman Ad Campaign Mini Refreshes the 2011 Cooper Lineup Mini is Reportedly Working on a 7-Seater Countryman PRESS RELEASE: MINI at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. MINI is bringing its commitment...
Paris 10': Lotus Eterne Concept Hints at a Future Lotus Sedan
Lotus has unveiled the Eterne Concept which is a strong hint at a future Lotus four-door sedan. The Eterne is powered by a 620-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8. There is an optional hybrid system that uses a KERS, Formula 1 style energy regeneration system. The sedan will be offered in either rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive. The sedan is expected to reach 0-60...
2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible to Start at $30K and Arrives in Feb 2011
GM has announced that the much anticipated 2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible will debut at the LA Auto Show in November. The 2011 Chevy Convertible will start at $30,000 when it arrives in showrooms in February 2011. "The Convertible will make the all-new Camaro, already a smash-hit, even more desirable to a greater range of drivers," says Chris Perry, vice...
Paris 10': Audi e-tron Spyder Gets Plug-In Hybrid System
As expected, Audi has unveiled a drop-top version of the e-tron concept that debuted earlier this year in Detroit. The Audi e-tron Spyder is powered by two electric motors that are mated to a 300-hp twin-turbocharged TDI V6. According to Audi the e-tron Spyder reaches 0-62 mph in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. The e-tron...
Paris 10': Audi Quattro Concept Celebrates 30 Years of the Quattro
30 years ago Audi unveiled the quattro and to celebrate those 30 years, Audi has unveiled the Quattro Concept at the Paris Motor Show. The Quattro Concept is based on the Audi RS5 and brings up memories of the 1984 Sport quattro. It's powered by a turbocharged five-cylinder engine that puts out 408 horsepower and 354 lb-ft. of torque...
Paris 10': Jaguar C-X75 Concept Provides a Glimpse of the Future
Jaguar is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the new C-X75 concept that is being unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. According to Jaguar the concept hints at a evolution of Jaguar's design language while paying homage to Jaguar's past. "The C-X75 is everything a Jaguar should be. It possesses remarkable poise and grace yet at the same time has...
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...
