Marc Carter
New York 10': 2011 Hyundai Equus Debuts as Hyundai's New Flagship
Does the Hyundai Genesis leave you wanting more? Well Hyundai has just unveiled their newest flagship, the 2011 Equus. We've seen the Equus before at last year's New York Auto show, when Hyundai sent over a non-US spec model to gauge customer interest. Well it must have gone well since Hyundai has decided to introduce the large sedan here...
New York 10': 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sees the Return of the Wing
Subaru has unveiled the 2011 Impreza WRX STI, which brings back the four-door version of the WRX STI after being gone for three years. Along with bringing back the sedan version, Subaru has also outfitted the WRX STI sedan with a huge rear wing, that is reminiscent of the wing on the last sedan. "The continuous evolution and development of...
New York 10': 2011 Scion iQ is Aimed at Urban Drivers
Toyota has officially confirmed the iQ minicar for the US, which will be sold under the Scion brand in 2011. Toyota claims that the 2011 Scion iQ meets the needs of a new trendsetting generation of urban drivers. It features a 3+1 seating design making it the world's smallest four passenger vehicle. It's overall length is only 120.1 inches...
Audi RS5 Reportedly Confirmed for the US?
It seems that the US is always getting screwed when it comes to automakers deciding not to bring some of their models here. Well it looks like Audi is going to be bringing the awesome Audi RS5 to the US sometime in mid-2011. Automobile is reporting that the RS5, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last month is...
2011 Mazda2 Starts at $13,980 and Hits Showrooms this Summer
Mazda has announced the pricing for the much anticipated 2011 Mazda2 hatchback. The Mazda2, which shares its platform with the Ford Fiesta is going to start at $13,980 when it hits showrooms this July. The Mazda2 will be available in two trim levels, the entry level Sport and top grade Touring. Both trim levels are powered by a 100-hp 1.5L...
New York 10': 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon Hits the Stage
Acura has officially unveiled the 2011 TSX Sport Wagon, which is essentially the same thing as the Euro only Honda Accord Wagon. The TSX Sport Wagon is powered by the 2.4L four-cylinder mated to a five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. Acura estimates that it will get 30 mpg on the highway. Unfortunately Acura has no plans to...
New York 10': 2011 Scion tC Gets More Power and More Aggressive
Scion has unveiled the all-new 2011 Scion tC in New York. For 2011 the Scion tC gets all-new aggressive styling and more power under the hood. It is now powered by a 2.5L four-cylinder that puts out 180-hp, which is 19 more than the 2010 model. The engine can be mated to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission....
New York 10': 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Debuts with 274-HP
In addition to the Sonata hybrid, Hyundai has also unveiled the new Sonata 2.0T in New York. The 2011 Sonata 2.0T is powered by a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged gasoline direct-injection (GDI) engine that puts out 274 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The turbocharged engine is only available with a six-speed automatic transmission. The good news is that the...
New York 10': 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Unveiled and Gets 37/39 MPG
As promised, Hyundai has unveiled the hybrid version of the 2011 Sonata at the New York Auto Show. "The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is the new kid on the block, but it's not a follower," says John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. "Its full parallel hybrid configuration and breakthough lithium polymer batteries offer a new take on traditional...
New York 10': 2011 Infiniti QX56 Starts at $56,700
Infiniti has officially unveiled the all-new 2011 QX56 SUV at the New York Auto Show. The large eight-passenger SUV is now built on the same chassis as the Nissan Patrol. "We're excited to be here in New York for the global debut of the Infiniti QX, a world-class vehicle that spotlights Infiniti's inspired design, performance, technology and craftsmanship," said Ben...
