Marc Carter
GM May Kill the Canyon and Colorado Pickups
GM's Vice Chairman Bob Lutz recently spoke to journalists in Los Angeles where he spoke about GM's strong portfolio. But he failed to mention the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups. PickupTrucks asked him what the future holds for the small pickups and he said: "It's uncertain at this point," Lutz said. "They may well ." GM has yet to announce...
Geneva 10' Preview: Mansory Rolls Royce Ghost is Over the Top with 720-HP
Rolls Royce has let automobile refiner Kourosh Mansory individualize the Rolls Royce Ghost to create the Mansory Ghost. The Mansory Ghost is immediately distinguished by its Gold and Blue exterior. The exterior is mainly painted in blue with the gold accentuating the grille and side skirts. The modifications are not only on the outside since the Mansory Ghost gets...
Geneva 10' Preview: Honda 3R-C Concept is Just a Little Weird
Honda has released a preview of the 3R-C concept that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The concept looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. It only has three wheels and it only has room for one passenger. The 3R-C is battery powered with its electric drivetrain mounted low in the chassis to keep the...
BREAKING NEWS: Hyundai Halts Sales of the 2011 Sonata
How come there are so many recalls right now? Hyundai has just announced that it has halted sales of the new 2011 Sonata after an issue with the front door-lock modules was discovered. Some of the units can stick under certain circumstances. The 2011 Sonata just went on sale a two weeks ago, so luckily there are only 5,000...
Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Lexus CT 200h Images Leaked
It looks like the guys over at World Car Fans has got their hands on the official brocure for the Lexus CT 200h that is supposed to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. The CT 200h retains much of the styling from the LF-Ch concept and measures 170 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall. It...
2012 Chevy Aveo Official Pictures Show Up
At the Detroit Auto Show in January, GM showed off the Chevy Aveo RS concept, which was a preview of what to expect for the next-generation Chevy Aveo. The first official photos have shown up of the new subcompact. The 2012 Chevy Aveo is going to ditch its rental car looks for something that is much more competitive. In...
VIDEO: Autocar Interviews Senior Designer of the Toyota FT-86
As we wait patiently for the much anticipated Toyota FT-86, Autocar has posted an interview with the senior designer of the concept, Jaromir Cech. Regarding the design of the final version, Cech claims that the bonnet is a little low and will likely be raised for the production car to meet pedestrian crash protection legislation. The production version is...
GM to Add Another Cruze Shift to Keep up with Expected Demand
GM is expected to announce today that a third shift is going to be added at its Lordstown plant in Ohio that will produce the new Chevy Cruze. The 40 mpg Chevy Cruze is a critical model for GM's recovery and is expected in showrooms in the third quarter of 2010. This announcement means that the once idled plant...
Chrysler Recalls 312,000 Minivans to Fix Airbags
Yay for more recalls. Chrysler has just announced a recall of 312,442 2005-2006 Town & Country, Grand Caravan and Caravan models. According to the press release the front crash airbag sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter the sensor. The announcement lists the coldest states in the US as places where the minivans are...
Geneva 10' Preview: MINI Countryman Gets Connected
Mini is going to debut its new Mini Connected system at the Geneva Motor Show. According to Mini the Mini Connected system is an all-new, world-first in-car entertainment solution. The system uses a USB interface to allow maximum integration of the iPhone into the in-car audio and infotainment system. All the functions integrated in the Mini courtesy of the Apple...
