Marc Carter
2011 MINI Countryman US-Spec Details Revealed
Earlier today, BMW released the official European specs for the 2011 MINI Countryman and now we have the US-spec details for MINI's new crossover. The MINI Countryman is set to go on sale in Europe by the end of 2010, but the US won't get it until early 2011. In the US it will be powered by either a...
Maserati Prices the 2010 GranTurismo Convertible at $135,800
Maserati North America has released the pricing for the 2010 GranTurismo Convertible aka GranCabrio. It may be freezing in most parts of the country right now, but once summer hits you'll have one hot car. The 2010 GranTurismo Convertible starts at $135,800 and is powered by a 433 horsepower 4.7 liter V8 engine mated to a six-speed adaptive automatic...
2011 MINI Countryman Officially Unveiled
Yesterday the first official photos of MINI's new crossover, the Countryman leaked onto the web and now the automaker has responded with a full release. In Europe the MINI Countryman will be available with a choice of three gas and two diesel engines ranging from 90-hp to the turbocharged 184-hp Cooper S Countryman. MINI's permanent ALL4 all-wheel drive system is...
Geneva 10' Preview: Redesigned 2011 Mazda5 Debuts
Mazda has officially unveiled the redesigned 2011 Mazda5, which will have its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The 2011 Mazda5 gets Mazda's dynamic and elegant Nagare design treatment with a front end that looks similar to the Mazda3. In Europe the Mazda5 will emit 15 percent less CO2 than the current model thanks to Mazda's "i-stop"...
VIDEO: Honda Engineer Explains the Influence Behind the 2011 CR-Z Hybrid
It's quite obvious after its unveiling at the Detroit Auto Show this month, the media is largely disappointed with the Honda CR-Z. Ever since the concept was unveiled many of us saw it as a spiritual successor the much loved CR-X. It brought back so many fond memories of my old 88' yellow CR-X Si. Well the fact that...
MINI Countryman Official Photos Leaked
MINI has yet to unveil the upcoming Countryman crossover, but the first three official photos have leaked online today. Pictured here is the first official look at MINI's biggest model. It features five doors and all-wheel-drive, a first for the brand. The overall styling is pretty much what was expected, but not as tall as the Beachcomber concept. Inside the...
2010 BMW 135i Keeps the Twin-Turbo, but Gets 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission
The 2011 BMW 335i is getting a new single turbo engine compared to the current twin-turbo inline six. Unlike the 335i, the 135i is keeping its twin-turbo engine, but now has an available 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The 3.0L inline-six now puts out 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque thanks to High Precision Injection and fully variable VALVETRONIC valve...
Geneva 10' Preview: 2011 Mitsubishi ASX Crossover Premieres
Mitsubishi is going to premiere the ASX compact crossover at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The ASX is the European version of the RVR that is set to go on sale in Japan next month. The small crossover seats five and is going to be powered by a 1.8L turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine with "Automatic Stop & Go" technology....
Shelby Unveils the 500-HP 2011 Shelby GT350
To coincide with the 45th anniversary of the 1965 Shelby GT350, Shelby American has unveiled the 2011 Shelby GT350. The 2011 Shelby GT350 builds on the 2011 Mustang GT, which means it is powered by the same 5.0L V8 fitted with a Ford Racing supsercharger that bumps the power up to 500 horsepower. In addition to the supercharger under...
GM CEO States that Chevy Volt Will Start in low $30K Range and be Profitable
There has been so much hype for years now about GM's upcoming Chevy Volt and it's surprising that the plug-in hybrid is finally going to be on sale by the end of the year. The big question now remains, how much will it cost? Well GM's CEO, Ed Whitacre recently spoke to Lyle Dennis at GM-Volt.com, in which he...
