Marc Carter
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Lexus CT 200h Will be Sold in the US
Lexus has confirmed that the 2011 Lexus CT 200h, which was officially unveiled in Geneva this week, will have its US debut at the New York Auto Show. Originally it was thought that Lexus would not sell the CT 200h in the US, but now the 5-door hybrid hatchback will be Lexus' second dedicated hybrid alongside the HS 250h. "When...
2011 Ford Mustang V6 Officially Gets 31 MPG on the Highway
Ford has announced the official EPA numbers for the 2011 Ford Mustang V6, which gets 31 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg in the city. This marks the first production car in history that has over 300 horsepower and that also manages to get over 30 mpg on the highway. The 2011 Mustang is powered by a new 3.7:...
Mazda Recalls 2010 CX-9 Due to Seat Heater Issue
Mazda is issuing a recall of the 2010 CX-9 crossover to due to faulty seat heaters. Under extremely cold conditions the seat heater control circuit could overheat and fail due to insufficient electrical grounding. If this happens the seat heater could cause the seat cushions to burn or there is a risk of a fire. To fix the issue,...
Geneva 10': Aston Martin Cygnet Concept Debuts
Aston Martin officially unveiled the Cygnet Concept at the Geneva Motor Show. If it looks somewhat familiar to you, it's because the Cygnet is the result of a partnership with Toyota. The Cygnet is actually a Toyota iQ minicar that has been heavily modified by Aston Martin. "Many of our customers have a need for a small car for...
Ford Outsells GM and Toyota in February
As we begin the third month of 2010, February has come to a close and the sales numbers have come in. The big news for most of February was the tragedy that has overcome Toyota, which resulted in a significant nine percent sales decline due to the recall issues. Although Toyota had a very difficult month, some automakers enjoyed...
Geneva 10': 2011 Alfa Romeo Guiletta Unveiled
The 2011 Alfa Romeo Guiletta has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. The five-door hatchback features a new "Compact" architecture and will be available in five different models: two Quadrifoglio Verde versions fitted with the 235 HP 1750 TBi, two Distinctive versions with 170 HP 2.0 JTDM and a Distinctive version fitted with the 170 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo...
Geneva 10': Ferrari 599 HY-KERS is One Green Ferrari
Ferrari has unveiled the 599 HY-KERS vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the Geneva Motor Show, which is based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission. In the concept the electric motor puts out more than 100 horsepower and is mated to the rear of the dual-clutch 7-speed transmission. It operates through one of the transmission's...
GM Recalls 1.3 Million Cobalts and G5s to Fix Power Steering System
GM has announced a recall of 1.3 million Chevy Cobalts and Pontiac G5 models to replace a motor in the power steering system. The affected models were built from 2005-2010. The motors need to be replaced due to the fact that over time they can fail. "After our in-depth investigation, we found that this is a condition that takes time...
Geneva 10': 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera Debuts
Lamborghini has taken the wraps off the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera, which is the new top model in the Gallardo lineup and is the successor to the Superleggera (Italian for superlight) that launched in 2007. Compared to the Gallardo LP 560-4, the Gallardo Superleggera is 154 pounds lighter, which is largely thanks to the use of carbon-fiber on...
Geneva 10': Audi A1 e-tron Concept Hints at a Future Small Electric Car
Audi unveiled the first e-tron electric concept supercar last fall in Frankfurt and now Audi has unveiled the A1 e-tron concept. The A1 e-tron is being labeled as a Mega City Vehicle with a powerful electric motor that provides zero-emission driving in the city. It's not a full electric vehicle since there is a Wankel engine on board that...
