Marc Carter
New 537-HP 5.5L V8 to Replace 6.2L in the Mercedes S63 AMG
Details have been released about the new twin-turbo 5.5L V8 that is going to replace the 6.2L V8 in the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG this summer. The new 5.5L V8, codenamed M157, is smaller than the outgoing 6.2L V8, but it produces more power and torque, while being more fuel efficient. It puts out 537 horsepower compared to 518-h and puts...
Ford to Invest $155 Million to Build New 2011 Mustang V6 in Cleveland
Ford has announced plans to invest up to $155 million and add 60 jobs at its Cleveland, Ohio plant that will build the new 3.7L V6 for the 2011 Mustang. The new 3.7L V6 puts out 305 horsepower and also gets 30 miles per gallon on the highway. "Ford is absolutely committed to delivering class-leading fuel efficiency with every new...
2012 Lexus LFA Starts at $375,000
Lexus has announced the pricing for the 2012 LFA supercar. For a whopping $375,000 you can get one, which isn't including the delivery, processing and handling fee. That price is sure to go even higher when you select options like the Lexus Navigation System, Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound system and Lexus Enform™ with Safety Connect. Only 500 LFAs are...
Mugen-fied 2011 Honda CR-Z Attempts to Make a Sportier Hybrid
Honda has boasted that the upcoming 2011 CR-Z hybrid will put an end to the belief that hybrids aren't sporty. While although that has yet to be proven by the media, Honda's performance division, Mugen has released what modifications will be available for the new hybrid. A new bodykit, roof-mounted spoiler, custom grille with LED lights in addition to several...
Ford Gets Almost 11,000 Orders for the New 2011 Mustang
Ford has announced that the automaker has received almost 11,000 orders for the new 2011 Mustang in the first month that orders were taken, which is triple the orders for the 2010 Mustang during the same time period. Of all the orders, 50 percent are for the V6 models, which are now powered by a new 305-hp 3.7L DOHC V6....
BMW Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid Officially Unveiled
BMW has unveiled the its next hybrid model, the Concept 5 Series ActiveHybrid, which will be BMW's third hybrid after the ActiveHybrid X6 and ActiveHybrid 7 Series. The 5 Series ActiveHybrid is powered by the straight-six gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, eight-speed automatic transmission, and electric drive. The electric motor develops a maximum output of 40kW and offers...
Geneva 10' Preview: Lexus CT 200h Officially Unveiled
We've already had our first look at the Lexus CT 200h thanks to a brochure leak earlier this week, but here is our first official look at the new Lexus hybrid hatchback that is going to be unveiled next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The Lexus CT 200h is powered by a 1.8L VVTi engine mated to an electric...
2012 Buick Regal GS May Not End up Being All-Wheel-Drive
GM has yet to officially confirm the 2012 Buick Regal GS, but judging by all the buzz surrounding the model, it's a for sure thing. Bob Lutz, GM's Vice Chairman, recently spoke to Inside Line about the Regal GS and stated that there have been numerous discussions debating whether the car should have all-wheel-drive. GM is trying to decide...
Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Porsche Cayenne Officially Unveiled
Ok here it is, the first official shots of the all-new 2011 Porsche Cayenne. If you hated the last one you will most likely not like this one either since it keeps the same basic shape, but with some updates that brings its styling more inline with the other Porsche models. It is 1.9 inches longer and has an...
2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty's 6.7L V8 turbo Diesel Puts Out 390HP and 735 lb-ft of Torque
Ford has released the specs for the 2011 F-Series Super Duty. The 2011 Super Duty starts with the all-new 6.2L V8 with 385-hp and 405 lb-ft. of torque, which is 85 more horsepower and 40 lb-ft. more torque than the current 5.4L V8. The more exciting news is the introduction of the all-new 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel...
