Marc Carter
Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION Provides Hints of the Next-Gen E-Class
Next month Mercedes is going to unveil the Mercedes-Benz ConceptFASCINATION at the Paris Motor Show. The ConceptFASCINATION is a shooting brake concept that is based on the next-gen E-Class coupe. The concept also provides a glimpse at the front end of the new E-Class, although its expected that this front end is closer to the new coupe than the sedan. The...
MINI Crossover Concept Unveiled…Is the World Ready for a MINI Crossover?
MINI has officially unveiled the MINI Crossover Concept that is going to have its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month. The concept is supposed to provide hints of what MINI's fourth MINI variant is going to look like. The concept features four doors, four individual seats, four-wheel-drive and measures four meters in length. Details on the powertrains...
2010 Ford Mustang Teaser Shots Released!
Following yesterday's most revealing spy photos yet of the 2010 Ford Mustang, we now have a few teaser shots of the new Mustang. These shots provide hints of what we have to look forward to when the Mustang is officially unveiled in November.... 69 days to be exact. Full Story: Ford: 2010 Mustang Related Stories: Spy Shots: More Photos...
Spy Shots: More Photos of the 2010 Ford Mustang…These Are the Best Yet
A reader over at Jalopnik sent in a few photos of the 2010 Ford Mustang with most of its leathery camo removed. These are the most revealing shots yet of the new Mustang that is set to be unveiled at the LA Auto Show this November. Head over to Jalopnik to see the rest of the photos. Full Story: Jalopnik Related Stories: Spy Shots:...
Chevy Orlando Concept to be Unveiled in Paris
GM is going to unveil the Chevy Orlando at the Paris Motor Show next month. The seven seater multi-purpose-vehicle is based on the upcoming Chevy Cruze compact sedan. GM describes it as having all the versatility attributes of a sport utility, a family van and a wagon in a single execution. The Orlando is powered by GM's latest-generation 150 horsepower 2.0L...
Almost 300,000 Chevy HHR's Recalled
Almost 300,000 Chevy HHR's are being recalled to fix a storage bin latch issue. Apparently the latches to the storage bin are defective and have been shown to not meet federal safety compliance test standards since they allow the storage bin to open during certain crashes. GM is going to send storage bin latch reinforcement kits to current owners who have...
More Photos of the All-New 2009 VW Golf…Finally
VW has finally seen fit to release more photos of the all-new 2009 VW Golf even though it was unveiled a month ago. The all-new Golf will be available in Europe next month followed by Africa, Asia, Australia and North America next year. The 2009 Golf is going to be offered with four TSI gas engines and two TDI diesels,...
Next-Gen Cadillac Escalade Could Move to the Lambda Platform…Yet Another Lambda Crossover
GM has already announced that the automaker has postponed plans to redesign its large SUVs, so what does that mean for the next-gen Cadillac Escalade? Well GM may build the next-gen Escalade off the same platform as the Acadia, Outlook, Enclave and Traverse crossovers. GM has also cancelled plans for the V8-powered Buick Enclave Super, which could make its way...
2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Officially Produces 415 HP
GM officially unveiled the 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP earlier this year and now according to the SAE the final output from the 6.2L V8 is 415 horsepower and 415 lb-ft. of torque. In addition to the higher output compared to the G8 GT, the GXP version also has a manual transmission option. 19-inch wheels and huge 14-inch front discs are...
2011 Chevy Volt Unofficially Unveiled!
The first official photos of the 2011 Chevy Volt aren't expected until next week to celebrate GM's 100th anniversary, but thanks to The Car Connection we have some shots of the car now. These photos show the production Volt posing with some of the GM execs and engineers that were in charge of the vehicle's existance (Tony Posawatz, Bob Lutz,...
