Marc Carter
New York 10' Preview: 40-MPG Chevy Cruze Eco and RS Package Unveiled
It's surprising that the Cruze is still not on the market in the US with all the press that GM has surrounding it. This week, GM is going to unveil the high-mileage Cruze Eco and the RS trim package. The Cruze Eco is powered by the 1.4L Ecotec turbocharged engine that when it is mated to the six-speed manual...
Ford Reaches Agreement to Sell Volvo to Geely for $1.8 Billion
Ford has announced today that it has finalized an agreement with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Company Limited to sell Volvo for $1.8 billion. Ford is not going to retain any stake in Volvo since Volvo will be 100 percent owned by Geely. Ford will continue to supply Volvo with powertrains, stampings and other vehicle components. Part of the sale...
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Leaked
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is the often forgotten model in the Mercedes-Benz lineup. Poor sales and an identity problem have plagued the model, but for 2011 the R-Class is getting a much needed facelift. The front end of the 2011 R-Class gets new headlights, a larger grille and a revised hood. The rear gets less changes with new taillights and a...
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Infiniti QX56 Images Leaked
The first images of the all-new 2011 Infiniti QX56 have leaked onto the web right before its official debut at the New York Auto Show. The 2011 Infiniti QX56 is a rebadged version of the Nissan Patrol that is sold in the Middle East. It's expected to be powered by the same 400-hp 5.6L as the Patrol. Expect more details...
Honda Launches Sporty Honda Fit aka Jazz Si in Europe
The second-generation Honda Fit is definitely the sportiest of the subcompacts currently on the market, but it would be nice if Honda would release a more powerful version. Well Honda has just announced the introduction of the Honda Jazz Si (aka Fit) in Europe. But don't get too excited. It's not the normal Si trim that we are used...
New York 10' Preview: All-Wheel-Drive BMW Alpina B7 xDrive to Debut
BMW unveiled the Alpina B7 at this year's Chicago Auto Show and now BMW is going to unveil a second B7 model equipped with BMW's xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The Alpina B7 xDrive will be available in either standard and long-wheelbase editions. The 2011 BMW Alpina B7 starts at $122,875 for the standard wheelbase and $126,775 for the extended wheelbase,...
2010 Buick LaCrosse with Ecotec 2.4L Starts at $26,995
GM has announced that the 2010 Buick LaCrosse is now available with the 182-hp Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine. "As Buick continues its transformation, new products like the 2.4L-powered LaCrosse CX are helping us reach all-new customers," said Craig Bierley, Buick's product marketing director. "It gives them a fuel-efficient option that's simply not available with the competition." The 2.4L LaCrosse CX...
Cadillac XTS Gets the Green Light for 2012
GM unveiled the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. The large sedan was a preview of an upcoming flagship sedan for Cadillac and now according to sources the sedan has been given the green light. The XTS flagship will replace the aging DTS and STS models in the Cadillac lineup. The final design of...
GM Hints at More Powerful Camaro V6 to Beat Mustang
The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 is finally getting a much needed power boost thanks to a new 305-hp 3.7L V6, which means that it now has more power than the 2010 Camaro V6. On top of that, the Mustang also gets better gas mileage. But now it looks like the Mustang's lead may be short lived according to Chevrolet...
Porsche Attempts to Build Business Case for 918 Spyder
Porsche unveiled the 918 Spyder hybrid concept at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month and now the automaker is trying to build a business case to put the two-seater into production. Porsche is reportedly working with its global dealer network to put together a list of prospective buyers. If Porsche can get enough buyers for its new halo car,...
