Marc Carter
Subaru 086A Coupe to Get Turbocharged Engines and All-Wheel-Drive
As we sit here and wait patiently for Subaru to unveil its version of the rear-wheel-drive coupe, that is a result of the collaboration with Toyota, more speculation continues to surface about what we might see. Toyota already unveiled a concept version of its coupe codenamed FT-86, the Subaru version has been codenamed 086A and will supposedly bigger and...
Dodge Ram Hybrid is Still on Target, but the Diesel is in Question
Chrysler is still planning on introducing a hybrid-powered Dodge Ram in 2010, but a diesel-powered model is up in the air. Chrysler announced last year that both models would be introduced in 2010, but those plans may have changed. Scott Kunselman, Chrysler senior vice president of engineering confirmed that the hybrid is still on, but wouldn't comment on the future...
Report: Honda is Working on a Next-Gen Hybrid System for its Larger Vehicles
Although Honda now has the Insight and Civic hybrids and the upcoming CR-Z, Honda is missing a larger hybrid to compete with the Fusion and Camry hybrids. Honda did have an Accord hybrid with the last generation, but the fact that it was mated to a six-cylinder, many of us didn't notice it. Well it looks like Honda is...
Next-Gen Honda Civic Reportedly Will be Smaller, Lighter and More Fuel-Efficient
The Honda Civic has consistently remained near the top of the sales charts for years, but according to the latest reports, product chief Tsuneo Tanai has told engineers to go back to the drawing board for the next Civic. When gas prices spiked and the economy took a nose dive, the Civic was in high demand. It even managed...
BMW is Not Planning a High-Performance 5-Series GT M
BMW recently released M versions of its X5 and X6 SUVs, but according to the latest reports BMW is not planning an M version of the 5-Series GT. A source told AutoCar that the most powerful 5-Series GT will be the twin-turbo V8 550i. BMW is also not planning an M version of the new Z4. Full Story: AutoCar
Toyota May Revive the Celica Name for its Upcoming RWD Coupe
Toyota recently unveiled a concept version of its new rear-wheel-drive coupe in Tokyo. The production version that is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru is expected to go on sale some time in 2012. Toyota hasn't announced what the official name will be for the coupe, but according to Autocar, the coupe could be named the...
2010 Subaru Outback Wins Motor Trend's SUV of the Year Award
Motor Trend has announced the recipient of this year's 2010 Sport Utility of the Year Award and for the second year in a row it goes to a Subaru. The 2010 Subaru Outback has been named the SUV of the Year. MOTOR TREND editor-in-chief, Angus MacKenzie, said, "The 2010 Subaru Outback offers a unique combination of comfort, efficiency, versatility and...
Regal Name Returns for Next Buick Mid-Size Sedan
GM is hard at work on fixing Buick's portfolio. It was just announced that the Regal name is going to return on Buick's next mid-size sport sedan. The announcement was made at the Buick GMC dealer business meeting. "The transformation of Buick began with our luxury crossover, the Buick Enclave and continued this year with the launch of the 2010...
Motor Trend 2010 SUV of the Year Contenders Announced
Motor Trend has announced the list of SUV contenders for its "SUV of the Year" award. Of course this award is great to whomever wins, due to all of the bragging rights that come along with it. It's usually heavily used in every ad campaign. Last year the Subaru Forester took home the award. Which SUV do you think should...
Another Sketch of Subaru's 086A (FT-86) STI Coupe
Subaru has given the details of what we can expect to see in Tokyo next month, but unfortunately we will not see a concept version of its version of the FT-86 coupe that it is working on with Toyota. For now we have to make due with the numerous sketches and spy photos. More details continue to surface about Subaru's...
