Marc Carter
Porsche is Reportedly Working on a Panamera Convertible
Sources recently told the Automotive News that Porsche is contemplating a convertible (cabrio) version of its new four-door Panamera. If Porsche decides to green light the Cabrio version of the Panamera it will be a two-door with a soft top. There are also rumors circulating that a GT Coupe is also being considered. Porsche hasn't confirmed that the existence of...
New Sketches of Subaru's Version of the FT-86 Unveiled
Toyota unveiled a concept version of its upcoming rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, the FT-86 concept a few days ago. The coupe is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru, so we've all been waiting to see what the Subaru version is going to look like. Autocar has posted a few sketches of what Subaru's version of the coupe may...
VW Officials Confirm 2010 Golf GTI-R for the US
During an event in Wolfsburg yesterday, VW officials confirmed that the recently unveiled Golf R will indeed be sold in the US as the GTI-R. The GTI-R will replace the R32. When the GTI-R reaches the US it will be powered by a 265-hp 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to either a manual transmission or Volkswagen's DSG. VW's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system...
Tokyo 09' Preview: Nissan Unveils the Leaning Land Glider Concept
In addition to the unveiling of the Leaf EV at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan is also going to show off another electric vehicle, the Land Glider Concept. Nissan boasts that its extremely narrow dimensions will help it maneuver through traffic in urban areas and make it easier to park. The Land Glider concept holds two passengers in a...
2010 Green Car of the Year Finalists Announced
Green Car Journal has announced the five finalists for its Green Car of the Year award. And the finalists are: -Audi A3 TDI -Honda Insight -Mercury Milan Hybrid -Toyota Prius -Volkswagen Golf TDI The winner of the 2010 Green Car of the Year award will be announced at the 2009 LA Auto Show on December 3. Which car do you think should win? ...
Honda CR-Z Will Only be Offered as a Hybrid
If you were hoping that Honda was eventually going to release a non-hybrid version of its upcoming CR-Z hybrid, it looks like your hopes are lost. Although a CR-Z with the 2.0L from the Civic Si would have been awesome, according to a source it's not going to happen. "This will definitely only be a hybrid," a source said. "The...
Infiniti Confirms M35 Hybrid for 2012 Model Year
Infiniti virtually unveiled the 2011 Infiniti M at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in August and today the automaker revealed plans for the introduction of the 2012 M35 Hybrid and its JDM equivalent the Nissan Fuga. Infiniti's first hybrid, the M35 hybrid will not rely on Toyota's technology like the Nissan Altima hybrid, but rather a new internally developed hybrid...
DeLorean to Ressurrect the Pontiac Solstice?
There are some strange rumors brewing between DeLorean Motor Company and Pontiac. You will recall that DeLorean was responsible for the production of the "Back to the Future" car in the 80's. Well since then the company has basically been just servicing the old DMC's. Now there are rumors that DeLorean may be considering buying the recently killed Pontiac...
BMW to Release "0 Series" Based on MINI Platform
BMW has said in the past that the automaker has no plans to ever offer a front-wheel-drive, but it looks like that will soon change. It's being reported that BMW is currently working on a new line dubbed the 0 Series that will share its platform with the next generation MINI. If the rumors are true, the 0 Series will...
VW "NMS" to Replace Passat and Phaeton Returns to the US
Volkswagen of America president Stefan Jacoby recently confirmed that the upcoming sedan codenamed "NMS" will replace the Passat in the US. The new sedan is to be built at Volkswagen's new facility in Tennessee. Jacoby admitted that the current Passat is too small for American car buyers. The new sedan will be introduced in about two years and arrive as...
