Marc Carter
Ferrari 458 Italia to be Next Autobot in Transformers 3
Last week the first US-market Ferrari 458 Italia was auctioned off at a charity event for $530,000 in which the proceeds went to help relief efforts in Haiti. Transformers director Michael Bay was at the event where he acknowledged that the Ferrari 458 Italia would become the newest Autobot to join Transformers in the Transformers 3. The Ferrari 458 Italia...
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Subaru WRX Gets New Wide-Body Design
Subaru has decided to give the popular Impreza WRX models a similar wide-body design like that of the WRX STI for the 2011 model year. The new wide-body design gives the WRX a 1.5-inch increase in front and rear track. In addition to the new wider track, the 2011 WRX gets firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17-inch wheels....
New York 10' Preview: Lexus Officially Confirms the CT 200h is Coming to the US
Lexus officially unveiled its second dedicated hybrid, the CT 200h at the Geneva Motor Show and at the time it wasn't confirmed if the US would be receiving the new hybrid. Well today Lexus has officially confirmed that the CT 200h is headed to the US. The Lexus CT 200h will have its official unveiling at the New York Auto...
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Kia Optima Interior
Last week, Kia officially unveiled the all-new 2011 Kia Optima, which is set to debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show on April 1. Now we have a preview of what we can expect on the inside. Kia has yet to release any specifics about the new Optima other than stating that it will be longer, wider and lower...
Porsche has No Plans for Baby SUV
Porsche has already unveiled the new 2011 Cayenne SUV that will go on sale this summer, but the automaker has no plans to build a smaller SUV. Insiders recently told Autocar that there is already evidence that the Audi Q5 is stealing sales from the larger Q7, so Porsche does not want the same thing to happen to the...
Ford to Attempt to Go 1,000 Laps Around Bristol Motor Speedway on a Single Tank in 2011 V6 Mustang
Ford is determined to prove that the 2011 Mustang V6 is the most fuel efficient pony car. Last year Ford proved that the Ford Fusion Hybrid could travel over 1,000 miles on a single tank and this year, Ford is set to do a similar challenge with the new Mustang. This time Ford is going to take the 2011 Mustang...
Next VW Beetle to Draw Inspiration from the Ragster Concept
VW is hard at work on the replacement for the Beetle, which will be previewed as a concept car at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of this year. According to sources the next Beetle is going to get a reworked chassis as it will share its drivetrain with the next Jetta. It's also expected to have...
GM Unleashes More Images of the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition
Last week GM revealed the 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition, but at the time only two photos were released, but now GM has released more. The 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition features black headlamps and mirrors, a ZR1-style body color spoiler, body color door handles, carbon fiber raised hood, and black carbon fiber rockers and splitter....
Porsche and Lincoln Lead in 2010 Dependability Study
J.D. Power and Associates has released the results of its 2010 long-term dependability study. The study measures problems with vehicles that are three-years old (2007 models). Overall dependability is determined by the level of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality. This year Porsche leads the overall nameplate rankings, followed by Lincoln, which improved...
Lease the $375,000 Lexus LFA for $12,400 a Month!
The Lexus LFA supercar is one pricey car. Lexus has announced the pricing for the 552-hp LFA that has a base price of $375,000. It's already been reported that you cannot actually buy the LFA, instead you only have the option to lease the vehicle for 24 months. But don't get too excited, it's not a simple lease payment...
