Marc Carter
2011 MINI Countryman Starts at £16,000 in the UK
Mini's newest and largest model, the Countryman is going to go on sale in the UK before it hits our shores early next year. Mini has announced that the Countryman will have a starting price of £16,000 when it goes on sale in the UK this September. For £16,000 you can buy yourself the Countryman One, which has a measly...
Hyundai Adds a Navigation System to the Elantra
Hyundai has announced changes to the mid-2010 Elantra, which includes an available navigation system. An all-new Elantra is expected soon, but to keep the current model competitive, Hyundai has added a touchscreen nav system that also features Bluetooth connectivity. The navigation is available on the GLS and SE models, which list for $17,995 and $19,845, respectively when equipped with...
Geneva 10' Preview: 5 by Peugeot Provides a Hint of What to Expect
Peugeot has released full photos of the "5 by Peugeot" concept that is going to be unveiled next month at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept is said to provide a hint of the future design direction of Peugeot and the automaker's future ambitions in the large luxury vehicle segment. The 5 by Peugeot is powered by Peugeot's HYbrid4 technology,...
UK-Only Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200 Unveiled
Honda has unveiled a very limited edition Civic Type R with exclusive Mugen equipment that is only available in the UK. The Honda Civic Type R Mugen 200 features Mugen front and rear bumpers, 19-inch wheels, a limited slip differential and Mugen badging. Unfortunately there aren't any modifications under the hood so paower remains at 200 horsepower. As the name...
Geneva 10' Preview: Redesigned Toyota RAV4 Leaked
Next month Toyota is going to unveil a redesigned Euro-spec RAV4 at the Geneva Motor Show. The RAV4 gets a new front end that is basically the same front fascia as the Japan only Vanguard, which is actually the long-wheelbase version of the RAV4. The updates include a new grille, reshaped bumper and a revised hood. Styling updates are expected...
Ford's Mark Fields Confirms New Small Mercury in 2011
Mark Fields, Ford President of the Americas unveiled plans to launch a new small car for the Mercury brand in early 2011 during a meeting with U.S. dealers at the annual National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando, Florida. The new small Mercury will be built off the same platform that is also the basis for the new 2012 Ford...
2011 BMW M3 Photos Released with Details About the New Competition Package
Here are the first official photos of the 2011 BMW M3, which get's slight styling updates for the new year. The 2011 M3 gets restyled taillights and slight tweaks to the front fascia. For 2011 there is a new Competition (ZCP) Package that is available on the coupe and sedan. The package includes a 10 mm lowered suspension, 19x9"...
Nevermind…No New Honda Ridgeline for 2011
Last week Vicki Poponi, Honda's assistant vice president of product planning, was quoted as saying that there would be a new Honda Ridgeline for the 2011 model year, but now it looks like that claim is false. Honda has released a statement about the Ridgeline, ""American Honda apologizes if there was inaccurate information shared at the Chicago Auto Show about...
Honda Ridgeline to get a Makeover for 2011
The Honda Ridgeline is one of the oldest vehicles in the Honda lineup, only the Element is older. So for the 2011 model year the Ridgeline will be getting a makeover that will include aerodynamic and powertrain improvements as well as better fuel economy. According to Vicki Poponi, Honda's assistant vice president of product planning, "a new Ridgeline "is coming...
2011 Ford Explorer to Get Ford's 2.0L EcoBoost Engine
Ford unveiled the 2011 Ford Edge at the Chicago Auto Show, which is Ford's first application of the much talked about 2.0L EcoBoost engine. It looks like the Edge will not be the only vehicle getting the new engine for 2011. During Ford's press conference it was confirmed that the new unibody 2011 Ford Explorer will also be available...
