Marc Carter
2011 Ford F-150 to Reportedly Get Electric Power Steering
Automakers are continuously trying to find ways to squeeze more gas mileage out of their models and electric power steering is one method that is becoming more popular. According to PickupTrucks the 2011 Ford F-150 pickup is going to be the first full-size pickup truck to come standard with electric power steering. Electric power steering (EPS) can improve fuel efficiency...
Production of the 2011 Chevy Cruze Starts in Ohio
GM has officially started production of the 2011 Chevy Cruze at its plant in Lordstown, Ohio. The automaker celebrated the kick off with red, white and blue models "symbolically declaring that a world-class small car can be assembled in America by a domestic company." "We have been working hard toward this goal for the past two years," said UAW Local...
GM Unveils All-New Chevy Aveo Ahead of Paris Premiere
GM has officially unveiled the next-generation Chevy Aveo ahead of its premiere at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. The all-new Aveo is longer and wider than the current model. The overall styling stays true to the Aveo RS show car that was shown off at the Detroit and Geneva motor shows earlier this year. It's also reminiscent of the...
BMW Launches "Don't Blog About This" Site
BMW has just launched a new site named "Don't Blog About This." The ironic thing is that of course we are going to... The site currently has two videos and two photos of a matte black BMW 6 Series with really skinny tires. The words "this is not a spy shot" at the bottom of one of the photos...
Toyota is Reportedly Working on a TRD Version of the Scion tC
The Scion tC is completely new for 2011 and now comes word that Toyota is working on a more potent TRD version of the coupe. 7Tune recently spoke to Toyota's Chief Engineer, Masayuki Nagai, where the engineer confirmed that Toyota is indeed working on a TRD version. The TRD version of the tC will receive revised bodywork, suspension, exhaust and...
Mitsubishi May Drop the Galant and Eclipse by 2012
Mitsubishi barely registers on many car buyer's shopping lists. So Mitsubishi is planning on fixing that by focusing on new small cars that will be sold worldwide, but at the expense of its current lineup. The future of the Galant, Eclipse and Endeavor is not clear since Mitsubishi's current top priority is a new global small car that will on...
Paris 10' Preview: GM Unveils Chevy Cruze Hatchback for Europe
GM is going to expand the Chevy Cruze lineup in Europe with a five-door hatchback version. The automaker has released a few preview photos of the new hatchback that will most likely not be coming to the US. The Chevy Cruze hatchback will debut at the Paris Motor Show in a few weeks. PRESS RELEASE: New hatchback is next chapter...
Ford Unveils 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew with Standard 6.2L V8
The popular Ford F-150 Raptor is getting a few changes for the 2011 model year. A new four-door SuperCrew option is now available in addition to a more powerful standard engine. "When we launched the F-150 SVT Raptor, consumers were blown away with the capability of the vehicle," said Jost Capito, director of global performance vehicles and motorsports business development....
2011 Dodge Durango Officially Unveiled
Chrysler has officially unveiled the all-new 2011 Dodge Durango. The Durango rides on an all-new unibody structure and has three rows of seats. There will be two engine options, the 3.6L Pentastart V6 or a 5.7L HEMI V8. The interior of the Durango was designed by the same studio that created the interior in the Ram trucks and new Jeep...
Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility Unveiled
Following the introduction of the Taurus Police Interceptor Sedan, Ford has now unveiled the Police Interceptor Utility, which is based off the 2011 Explorer. The Police Interceptor Sedan and Utility are going to replace the aged Crown Victoria Police Interceptor next year. The Police Interceptor Utility is powered by a 3.5L V6 that puts out at least 280 horsepower and...
