Marc Carter
Upcoming BMW 335is to Put Out 322HP and Have Opt 7-Speed Double Clutch Transmission
Official details have surfaced regarding the upcoming BMW 335is. Just in case you thought the 335i needed more power, but can't quite afford the M3, BMW is set to launch the 335is coupe and cabriolet with 322 horsepower and 332 lb-ft. of torque from the twin-turbo inline-six. In addition to more power under the hood the 335is is available...
Honda Recalls 2006-2007 Ridgeline Pickups Due to Kicking Passengers
Honda has issued a recall of the 2006-2007 Honda Ridgeline due to an issue with the wiring harness connector for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning blower motor. The blower motor is located under the passenger's side of the instrument panel and is accessible to kicking from the front passenger. Kicking the system can cause the connector terminal to...
Honda CEO Announces that Acura Will Get Hybrid Models
At the Detroit Auto Show, Honda's CEO Takanobu Ito announced that the automaker is working on hybrid models for the Acura brand. Ito gave no other details about what models will get the hybrid powertrain, but its probably safe to assume that the TSX and TL will. It's also not known if the hybrid powertrain that the Acura models will...
Alfa Romeo US Launch Delayed
One of the more exciting things about the Fiat/ Chrysler tie up has been the possibility that Alfa Romeo would make a return to the US. Well it looks like we may have to wait a bit longer. Fiat/ Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne recently stated at the Detroit Auto Show that Alfa Romeo must prove that it has "a...
Nissan Juke Crossover Reportedly Headed to the US this Fall
Last week Nissan released a single teaser photo of the upcoming Nissan Juke crossover that is going to be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this March. At the time it was expected that the small crossover would only be offered in Europe, but new reports are claiming that it is expected to come to the US as...
2011 Infiniti G25 to be Powered by a Turbocharged 2.5L
Although Infiniti didn't officially announce any details about the 2011 G sedan in Detroit, the guys over at Inside Line have learned that Infiniti is going to release a G25 sedan for the 2011 model year. The 2011 G25 sedan will get a turbocharged 2.5L V6, the same V6 that Nissan uses in the Japan-market Skyline 250GT. The new entry-level...
Detroit 2010: Audi A8 Hybrid Coming to Geneva
BMW and Mercedes-Benz have both unveiled hybrid versions of their flagship sedans and Audi is next. Audi is set to unveil the A8 Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Audi announced its plans at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday. Audi also included that it sees hybrids as the next step to fully electric vehicles and that it has...
GM Introduces the Chevy New Sail in China
Most of the news this week is coming out of Detroit, but that doesn't mean that there aren't a few things going on in the rest of the world. GM has unveiled the Chevy New Sail in China, which was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), both GM-SAIC joint ventures. The New Sail...
Detroit 2010: Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept Previews Cadillac's New Flagship
So it's be widely known for a while that GM has been planning on replacing the Cadillac STS and DTS sedans with one flagship model for the brand. Well GM has just unveiled the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept, which is supposed to be a preview of what we can expect from Cadillac's upcoming flagship sedan, the 2012 Cadillac XTS. The...
Detroit 2010: 2011 Lincoln MKX Puts Out 305-HP and Gets a Facelift
Ford has officially unveiled the refreshed 2011 Lincoln MKX. The 2011 MKX benefits from a refreshed exterior with a new front fascia that now includes Lincoln's new signature grille. Out back there are new taillights and exhaust tips. The most noteworthy changes to the 2011 MKX lie beneath the hood and in the interior. First the new MKX gets...
