Marc Carter
Cadillac XTS Gets the Green Light for 2012
GM unveiled the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. The large sedan was a preview of an upcoming flagship sedan for Cadillac and now according to sources the sedan has been given the green light. The XTS flagship will replace the aging DTS and STS models in the Cadillac lineup. The final design of...
GM Hints at More Powerful Camaro V6 to Beat Mustang
The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 is finally getting a much needed power boost thanks to a new 305-hp 3.7L V6, which means that it now has more power than the 2010 Camaro V6. On top of that, the Mustang also gets better gas mileage. But now it looks like the Mustang's lead may be short lived according to Chevrolet...
Porsche Attempts to Build Business Case for 918 Spyder
Porsche unveiled the 918 Spyder hybrid concept at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month and now the automaker is trying to build a business case to put the two-seater into production. Porsche is reportedly working with its global dealer network to put together a list of prospective buyers. If Porsche can get enough buyers for its new halo car,...
Ferrari 458 Italia to be Next Autobot in Transformers 3
Last week the first US-market Ferrari 458 Italia was auctioned off at a charity event for $530,000 in which the proceeds went to help relief efforts in Haiti. Transformers director Michael Bay was at the event where he acknowledged that the Ferrari 458 Italia would become the newest Autobot to join Transformers in the Transformers 3. The Ferrari 458 Italia...
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Subaru WRX Gets New Wide-Body Design
Subaru has decided to give the popular Impreza WRX models a similar wide-body design like that of the WRX STI for the 2011 model year. The new wide-body design gives the WRX a 1.5-inch increase in front and rear track. In addition to the new wider track, the 2011 WRX gets firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17-inch wheels....
New York 10' Preview: Lexus Officially Confirms the CT 200h is Coming to the US
Lexus officially unveiled its second dedicated hybrid, the CT 200h at the Geneva Motor Show and at the time it wasn't confirmed if the US would be receiving the new hybrid. Well today Lexus has officially confirmed that the CT 200h is headed to the US. The Lexus CT 200h will have its official unveiling at the New York Auto...
New York 10' Preview: 2011 Kia Optima Interior
Last week, Kia officially unveiled the all-new 2011 Kia Optima, which is set to debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show on April 1. Now we have a preview of what we can expect on the inside. Kia has yet to release any specifics about the new Optima other than stating that it will be longer, wider and lower...
Porsche has No Plans for Baby SUV
Porsche has already unveiled the new 2011 Cayenne SUV that will go on sale this summer, but the automaker has no plans to build a smaller SUV. Insiders recently told Autocar that there is already evidence that the Audi Q5 is stealing sales from the larger Q7, so Porsche does not want the same thing to happen to the...
Ford to Attempt to Go 1,000 Laps Around Bristol Motor Speedway on a Single Tank in 2011 V6 Mustang
Ford is determined to prove that the 2011 Mustang V6 is the most fuel efficient pony car. Last year Ford proved that the Ford Fusion Hybrid could travel over 1,000 miles on a single tank and this year, Ford is set to do a similar challenge with the new Mustang. This time Ford is going to take the 2011 Mustang...
Next VW Beetle to Draw Inspiration from the Ragster Concept
VW is hard at work on the replacement for the Beetle, which will be previewed as a concept car at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of this year. According to sources the next Beetle is going to get a reworked chassis as it will share its drivetrain with the next Jetta. It's also expected to have...
