Marc Carter
Detroit 10' Preview: MINI Beachcomber Concept Unveiled
We're still waiting for the upcoming MINI crossover, but in the mean time MINI is set to unveil the Beachcomber concept at the Detroit Auto Show next month. The Beachcomber concept is based on the new crossover, but features styling that is similar to a Jeep Wrangler with its missing doors and open top design. If you can think all...
Detroit 10' Preview: 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Unveiled
It's going to be freezing in Detroit next month for the Detroit Auto Show, but Mercedes-Benz has chosen the show as the official unveiling of the 2011 E-Class Cabriolet. The replacement for the CLK Cabriolet is based on the E-Class coupe and can be powered by either a 268-hp 3.5L V6 in the E350 or a 382-hp 5.5L V8...
Volvo Announces 2011 C30 T5 Starts at $24,600 and C30 T5 R-Design Goes for $26,950
Volvo has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2011 C30 T5 and the sportier C30 R-Design. The 2011 Volvo C30 T5 starts at $24,600, while the C30 R-Design starts at $26,950. The 2011 C30 gets a new front end including a new nose, front fenders, grille, headlights and lower front spoiler. The rear of the C30 gets a facelift as...
Detroit 10' Preview: Toyota to Debut Dedicated Hybrid Concept
Toyota has just announced that the automaker is going to unveil a new dedicated hybrid concept at the Detroit Auto Show next month. Toyota didn't release any details about the concept, but since its being labeled as a "dedicated hybrid concept" it will not be a hybrid version of anything currently in Toyota's lineup. It could however be a concept...
Porsche Produces its 10,000th Panamera
It's only been available for three months, but Porsche has already produced the 10,000th Panamera at its Leipzig plant. Porsche has already received 9,000 orders for the four-door Panamera and the automaker is planning on producing 20,000 units per year. The 10,000th Panamera was a platinum silver metallic Panamera Turbo headed to Singapore. Related Stories: Porsche is Reportedly Working on a Panamera...
Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid to be Released in 2011
At the LA Auto Show earlier this month Toyota officially unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of its popular Prius. Toyota's Executive Vice President Takeshi Uchiyamad recently stated that Toyota is going to start selling plug-in hybrids to consumers in 2011. Before they are released to the buying public, Toyota is going to deliver 600 Prius plug-in hybrids to government agencies,...
Detroit 10' Preview: 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is Gets Closer to an M Version
When BMW introduced the new Z4 roadster this year, the automaker stated that unlike the last generations, there would not be an M version of the new Z4. At launch Z4 buyers could choose between the sDrive30i or sDrive35i models. Well BMW has just announced the addition of the new sDrive35is model for the 2011 model year. The 2011 Z4...
Refreshed 2010 Acura MDX Starts at $42,230
Acura has announced the pricing for the refreshed 2010 MDX. The 2010 Acura MDX, which is now available has a starting price of $42,230. At first glance the 2010 MDX doesn't look much different from the 09' model. But Acura has changed the front and rear to give it a more aggressive stance. It's immediately noticeable that the front now...
2011 Mazda MX-5 to Get SKY-G Engine and 50 MPG
According to the guys over at Inside Line, Mazda has some big changes in store for the next generation MX-5. The 2011 MX-5 roadster is expected to be smaller than the current model and only weigh around 2,200 pounds. Mazda introduced its new SKY-G engine at the Tokyo Motor Show anda version of that engine is expected to be under...
Volkswagen and Suzuki Announce Partnership
Volkswagen and Suzuki have announced a new partnership which sees VW buying 19.9% of Suzuki. Suzuki will then take half the money it receives from VW and return the favor by buying VW shares. Although the new partnership involves VW buying almost 20 percent of Suzuki, both automakers will remain independent. The partnership will allow both automakers to collaborate...
