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STARTECH Range Rover Evoque Invokes Attention

Published on 2012-03-05 18:21:25

A crossover design concept that evolved into a much-needed production crossover for an English auto brand in 2012, the Range Rover Evoque has become one of the Land Rover’s most celebrated vehicle launches in history. Voted by Motor Trend magazine as SUV of the Year for 2012, the Evoque continued to win high-profile praise from [...] > read more

Chevy Sells A Third Of The Sports Cars In The U.S.

Published on 2012-03-03 09:29:57

Chevy’s Corvette ZR1 and Camaro ZL1 In 2011, the Chevrolet Camaro earned a 37-percent share of the sports car market in the United States, while its Corvette sibling picked up 28-percent of the luxury sports car market. Some 88,249 customers took delivery of a new Camaro last year, while 13,164 buyers snapped up a Corvette. [...] > read more

Tesla Reports $40 Million In Advance Sales For Model X

Published on 2012-03-02 18:23:54

How cool is it to be able to report sales and deposit figures for a car that isn’t even on the market yet? Tesla has proved to be a master of this, reporting to the media figures for the Model S and now Model X crossover. It’s an unusual practice in the automotive industry to [...] > read more

Next-Generation BMW M3 Rendered

Published on 2012-03-01 16:22:21

google_ad_client=”pub-8213487891390535″;google_ad_slot=”5591521468″;google_ad_width=300;google_ad_height=250; In October, BMW launched the sixth-generation 2012 BMW 3-Series. An evolutionary change, as always, is what is in store for buyers of the 3 when it goes on sale next year. With a track record of leadership, that is just what most are looking for. It remains to be seen if Cadillac will offer [...] > read more

Video: Ken Block Spoofs Himself with Help of Nick Swardson

Published on 2012-02-29 18:21:51

Do you ever have one of those OMG moments when watching a “special” or “unique” video on YouTube? Well, I just had that moment when watching Ken Block spoof himself with the help of actor/comedian Nick Swardson in an interview asking questions about Blocks 2012 race season. Everything is totally unexpected in this video. From [...] > read more

Bentley courting Maybach celebs with letter-writing campaign

Published on 2012-02-29 17:23:16

When Daimler let slip that Maybach was on the chopping block, the German automaker reportedly insisted that ultra-luxury editions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class would replace the doomed marque. We’re all for a smattering of low volume, seriously pricey S-Class variants, but will the richest and most influential Maybach buyers feel the same way? Automotive News reports that Bentley is betting that stars like Jay-Z [...] > read more

2012 Buick Verano

Published on 2012-02-28 22:41:53

The new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan is the third brand new model in the last two years and the first in the compact luxury segment. This new compact sedan is still based on the same platform and on the evidence of this teaser picture they’ve released, it also looks very similar. The car [...] > read more

Smart ForTwo gets modest update

Published on 2012-02-28 22:29:25

Smart has put the ForTwo under the knife in an attempt to give the maligned A-segment vehicle a few more years of life. The ForTwo now wears a smarter-looking revised fascia with a bolder Smart emblem, more expansive grille and redesigned lower valance. The front clip is paired with more defined rockers and a similarly restyled rear valance. [...] > read more

BMW M5 quicker than 1 M Coupe quicker than M3

Published on 2012-02-28 19:02:17

Autobild recently set out to settle the question of which M vehicle is the fastest in the BMW stable at the moment. Not surprisingly, the German enthusiast publication found the BMW M3 CRT to be the quickest around the Sachsenring, setting the magazine’s fastest time around the track with a 1:38.37 minute lap time. That’s impressive, but not nearly as astounding as [...] > read more

2012 Porsche 911 hits U.S. dealerships

Published on 2012-02-28 14:41:17

The 2012 Porsche 911 has been soaking up its share of plaudits, now its ready to soak up its share of your bank account. The “longer, lower, wider, 100-pounds lighter, faster” 911 has finally reached dealerships in its two initial guises: 350-horsepower Carrera and 400-horsepower Carrera S. The entry model will need $82,100 of your hard earned cash, [...] > read more

10 Years, 100,000 Second Generation Porsche Cayennes

Published on 2012-02-27 22:27:48

Porsche’s brand sales have increased significantly over the past decade. While the 911 and Boxster have increased too, the gains have mostly been powered by the Cayenne SUV. Purists have never liked it, but the Cayenne no doubt has added new buyers to the brand. Previous Chief Executive Officer Wendelin Wiedeking oversaw development of the [...] > read more

BMW Jumps Into Super Bowl XLVI Game With 6 Clever 3 Series Commercials

Published on 2012-02-27 17:38:58

BMW has jumped into the Super Bowl Commercial Game to score big with about 6 spots advertising the new 3 Series. Many of them are focused on new features offered on the new BMW 3 Series and the idea of BMW building only one thing, The Ultimate Driving Machine. These commercials are pretty clever and [...] > read more

Chrysler Sparks Second-Straight Emotional Super Bowl Ad

Published on 2012-02-27 13:49:18

� � Seen by approximately one in every three Americans, Super Bowl 46 in Indiana’s Lucas Oil Stadium was a closely matched showdown between two NFL football teams with only victory in mind. On the field, the New York Giants resisted the last-second charge of the New England Patriots for the glory of this Sunday [...] > read more

2011 Fiat 500C by Fenice Milano

Published on 2012-02-27 10:49:26

The Italian tuning house from Fenice Milano decided to create an aesthetic kit for the little Italian model from Fiat, more exactly the convertible version, 500C. The little Italian model stands out by a golden finish found on the rims, front grille, roof’s arch, side mirrors, but also around the headlights and taillights. Turns out, [...] > read more

The Brand New Civic – The Basics

Published on 2012-02-27 00:49:51

� The all-new 2012 Honda Civic is here and it looks amazing. For those people looking for a car that marks the right crossover between a family sedan and a far sportier looking model, the new Civic is it. The car is available in seven different basic models: There’s the standard sedan, then there’s the [...] > read more

Before You Travel Check That Your Car Tires

Published on 2012-02-26 11:49:24

Your  car tires air pressure should always be checked before a road trip or traveling. Make this simple auto maintenance function a part of your monthly car check up. Keeping your car on the road to safety and savings can start with something as simple as well-maintained tires. According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association, about [...] > read more

2011 Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept

Published on 2012-02-26 07:49:58

2011 Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept is durable after this season Tourer Subaru Several exclusive idea and reveals once again the traditional western carmakers several technological innovation is carried out, to be released in the form of generation in 2013 thought. Subaru Tourer cutting symbolizes his car developed as a means to include things such as [...] > read more

Facing An Uncertain Future, Mazda Looks For Partners

Published on 2012-02-25 23:46:55

Mazda’s 2012 MX-5 Special Edition, introduced at the Chicago Auto Show In the fiscal year that ends on March 31, Mazda Motor Corporation estimates it will lose some $1.29 billion due to declining sales and a strong Japanese yen. That makes 2011 Mazda’s worst year in over a decade, since its $2 billion loss at [...] > read more

BMW X3 Gets N20 Four-Cylinder Power

Published on 2012-02-25 19:29:24

Naturally-aspirated engines seem to be a dying breed. Yes, we know we’re exaggerating, but forced induction and smaller displacement engines are steadily becoming the norm for most manufacturers. Unlike in years past where the naturally-aspirated V-6 was king, the four looks to be the bread-and-butter in years to come. In the mainstream midsize sedan segment, [...] > read more

2012 Dodge Charger Redline To Make 590 Horsepower Introduction at Detroit Auto Show

Published on 2012-02-25 14:41:53

The SRT (Street and Racing Technology) group has already done wonders for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep turning out some serious performance versions of cars that would otherwise be considered somewhat boring to true automotive enthusiasts. Coming from the separate Mopar division, who still more than likely works closely with SRT, will be the most powerful [...] > read more

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe has the Civic in its Fluidic sights

Published on 2012-02-24 12:26:24

When you intend to go up against cars like the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Mazda3, it doesn’t matter how softly or loudly you speak, your stick had better be impressive. Hyundai believes it has just the thing in the 2013 Elantra GT, which is the updated moniker for the Elantra Touring (and a throwback to five-door Elantras of yore). The GT is the U.S. version [...] > read more

Nissan Invitation Concept Previews Next Versa Hatchback

Published on 2012-02-23 19:32:43

The Geneva Motor Show isn’t until next month, but we’ve seen a few debuts come out ahead of the show. Don’t you love auto show season? In the United States it kicks off with Los Angeles in November and ends with New York in April. Next week is the Chicago show, which claims to be [...] > read more

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: First Drive

Published on 2012-02-23 18:08:30

Hyundai’s 2013 Genesis Coupe 2.0T When Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe arrived on these shores in 2009, no one really knew how to take the upstart Korean sport coupe. Yes, it was attractively styled (if a bit conservative), and came packing performance bits like Brembo brakes, a Torsen limited slip differential and even adjustable camber bolts on [...] > read more

Ferrari California by Anderson Germany

Published on 2012-02-23 08:49:52

Ferrari automaker manufacture has release new car series design from Anderson Germany, its Ferrari California with a new styling and performance package.  For the featured on the Ferrari California see first under the hood, the tuner installs an optimized ECU and a valve-controlled stainless steel exhaust system (which offers three different modes via remote control). [...] > read more

2013 BMW M6 Coupe/Convertible Promo Videos & New Hi-Res Images

Published on 2012-02-22 06:36:58

BMW has released two new promotional videos and several high resolution images of their all-new 2013 BMW M6 Coupe and Convertible just after we get the official details of the latest M vehicle out of Bavaria. The new BMW M6 embodies the latest the Motorsport division of BMW has to offer with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter [...] > read more

2010 Kia Venga Review

Published on 2012-02-21 17:32:04

The Kia Venga is entry into the market a compact minivan, recently dominated by the Opel Meriva and Renault modes. Like the Scion XB and the Nissan Cube, all the current trends. The 2010 Kia Venga is likely to be successful as well. Based on the concept of NO3 car, which made the official premiere [...] > read more

BMW 1 Series GT tipped for Parisian debut

Published on 2012-02-21 17:23:17

The Bavarian automaker, much like its fellow German marques Audi and Mercedes-Benz, has exploded its product offerings with spinoffs of its established models. So the two-door 6 Series has bred a four-door GranCoupe version. The 5 Series, in addition to the sedan and wagon, has given us the oddly proportioned 5 Series Gran Turismo. But the upcoming 1 Series Gran Turismo is another [...] > read more

Sale Of Spyker In Progress: Report

Published on 2012-02-19 22:51:56

Saab’s bankruptcy has hit parent company Swedish Automobile (Swan) hard. Expenses related to the bankruptcy have left Swan with liquidity problems, and its now faced with the prospects of selling its supercar brand, Spyker, or shuttering the operation entirely. As Left Lane News tells us, the deal to sell Spyker to Connecticut-based North Street Capital [...] > read more

Ford Focus RS500

Published on 2012-02-19 15:13:37

focus-rs-500 Ford committed an outright insult to humanity when it only produced 101 examples of the Focus RS500. Even at over $54,000 at current conversion rates, the cars sold out licked-split in the UK, leaving plenty of diehard Blue Oval fans without the hottest of the company’s hatches. In an attempt to right that wrong, [...] > read more

Bad loser Sebastian Vettel 2010

Published on 2012-02-19 14:41:33

Sebastian Vettel is adamant he is still on course for the 2010 title, despite being roundly criticized for making too many mistakes. Fellow contender Jenson Button has revealed that the 23-year-old German apologized after crashing him out of last Sunday’s Belgian grand prix. “Seb called after the race to apologise, which was good, but it [...] > read more

Honda Loses Civic Hybrid Lawsuit

Published on 2012-02-16 23:18:59

The 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid. Image: American Honda Motor Co. If you side with plaintiff and 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid owner Heather Peters, the automaker misled buyers in its claims that the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid could return up to 50 mpg fuel economy. If you side with Honda, the automaker claims that actual fuel [...] > read more

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe Introduced at Chicago Auto Show

Published on 2012-02-16 22:30:06

The Chicago Auto Show has many surprises this year including a new 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe to compete with other Asian compact coupes on the market. It doesn’t take much brain power to realize that Hyundai has taken aim on rivals such as the Honda Civic Coupe when you look at the design of the [...] > read more

2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible kicks out 650 hp, limits top speed

Published on 2012-02-15 22:41:17

Twenty years ago, Ford debuted the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra at the Chicago Auto Show and introduced the world to its high-performance skunkworks department, known as SVT or Special Vehicle Team. Today, Ford celebrates SVT’s platinum anniversary the only way it knows how: with another Mustang variant. And as suspected, it comes in the form of a topless Shelby GT500. Just as a refresher, at [...] > read more

2011 Maybach Xenatec Coupe

Published on 2012-02-15 03:49:43

2011 Maybach Xenatec Coupe It is built by the Karosserie Manufaktur Weinsberg – a division of Xenatec Group – in cooperation with Maybach car maker manufature. Maybach Xenatec is a powerful combination of state of the art technology, superior driving performance and opulent use of the finest materials places the Maybach in a league of [...] > read more

Supercar Builder SSC Drops Shelby Name

Published on 2012-02-14 22:54:18

The SSC Ultimate Aero. Image: SSC Even for those of us in the business, it occasionally got confusing: there was Shelby, which was really Shelby American, and there was Shelby SuperCars, which had nothing to do with Shelby. Shelby American, located in Nevada, builds fast-but-pricey Mustangs and continuation Cobras with Carroll Shelby’s stamp of approval. [...] > read more

Toyota Aggressively Prices Prius c Under $25,000

Published on 2012-02-13 05:33:41

2012 marks the 15th year since the Toyota Prius began its effort to champion the future of motoring. A unique automotive legend would start in late 1997 as the concept of an electric motor supporting a gasoline engine entered production for the Japanese marketplace. Premiering in a very niche market of gasoline-electric vehicles that did [...] > read more

Too Much: Bugatti Introduces Special Edition Veyron In Qatar

Published on 2012-02-11 05:33:46

What is this, the 50 millionth special edition variant of the Bugatti Veyron? Every time we turn around Bugatti pops out a new one. The open top Grand Sport is the latest and greatest Veyron, and here comes another special edition variant. The 2012 Qatar Motor Show begins tomorrow, and this car was designed specifically [...] > read more

Report Says Chevy Cruze Coupe in Development

Published on 2011-07-06 06:33:31

After years of failed attempts at small cars with the Cavalier and Cobalt, General Motors finally has a universally-regarded competitive small car with the Cruze. Consumers seem to agree whole heartedly, as the Cruze is proving to be a big sales succ > read more

Toyota Reveals Prius Performance Plus Package

Published on 2011-07-05 15:21:05

The Toyota Prius Performance Plus Package. Image: Toyota Go ahead and snicker, but I’ll tell you this flat out: a 2011 Toyota Prius equipped with the soon-available Performance Plus Package will lap a racetrack faster than a stock Prius and (probab > read more

New Florida Law Should Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits

Published on 2011-07-05 10:29:55

Image: Derek Lilly, morgueFile Imagine this scenario: you’re drunk and speeding in a car that hasn’t seen the inside of a shop in years. The tires are bald, the brake pads wore out sometime last year and you’ve got about six inches of play in t > read more

2012 VW vortex Beetle RS Stage 1

Published on 2011-07-04 20:49:58

All About 2012 VW vortex Beetle RS Stage 1 Volkswagen Automotive Company will present a 2012 VW vortex Beetle which is a mainstream car tuning which began arriving in the market this fall. In the figure we display here is one example, we can say this > read more

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid no match for aging Toyota Prius in sales

Published on 2011-06-25 18:33:52

Though its miles per gallon rating rings in at 44/44/44 (that’s city/highway/combined), the all-new 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid is still no match at the pump for the third-generation, 51/48/50 mpg Toyota Prius that debuted as a 2010 model year vehicl > read more

Aston Martin Rapide Production Cuts Looming Due To Slow Sales?

Published on 2011-06-23 07:16:25

It has been reported for a while that Aston Martin will move the production of its ever-so-sexy Rapide from the Magna Steyr contract facility located in Austria to the company plant in England. Sure, that’s just run of the mill car business, but th > read more

Mustang Sales Losing Ground To Camaro

Published on 2011-06-23 00:46:07

The 2012 Camaro ZL1. Image: © GM Corp. Last year, the redesigned Chevrolet Camaro squeaked by the Mustang to take the top place in the pony car sales wars. Not content to rest on their laurels, Chevy built excitement for the Camaro by announcing the > read more

Nissan offers rebadged Mazda5 in Japan as Lafesta Highway Star

Published on 2011-06-22 12:25:53

When is a Mazda5 not a Mazda5? When it’s a Nissan. Only it’s still a Mazda5 even when it’s wearing a different badge. The two Japanese automakers have entered into an arrangement whereby the latter supplies the former with lightly facelifted > read more

Lincoln Dealers to Undergo Remodeling in Next 2 Years

Published on 2011-06-21 17:24:17

Ford has tried different tacks in an effort to revive Lincoln. The original rear-wheel drive LS brought new life into the brand but it was left to wither on the vine until it became uncompetitive. The latest string of new Lincoln models MKZ, MKS, MKX > read more

2012 Ford Expedition

Published on 2011-06-21 12:49:35

Introduction Of 2012 Ford Expedition The 2012 Ford Expedition is Ford’s Crossover SUV anticipated to be released in late 2011. This kind of vehicle can easily act as the mini truck and pickup truck all in one bundle. With 3rd row with capacity of a > read more

Official: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic checks in priced from $14,495

Published on 2011-06-21 02:33:16

General Motors has officially announced pricing for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The subcompact sedan will start at $14,495 (including destination charges) while the five-door model will command a slightly steeper $15,395 MSRP. Those figures net buyers > read more

Rumors of Lambo SUV Heat Up

Published on 2011-06-20 14:33:31

The on again, off again rumors of a Lamborghini SUV now seem to be on again. And not just on again, but on again with a twist. It seems that Lamborghini’s parent company Volkswagen, has no problem raiding the whole corporate parts bin. This, as you > read more

2012 Dodge Nitro

Published on 2011-06-20 13:50:08

2012 Dodge Nitro Introduction A few industry analysts are expecting big things from Dodge in 2012, and lots of believe that the 2012 Dodge Nitro show car may be revealed in Guangzhou or even Shanghai sometime through the spring or perhaps early summe > read more

2011 Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept

Published on 2011-06-16 08:50:16

Fastest Open Golf Type of 2011 Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept For those who are Volkswagen car fans, you need to know the info about 2011 Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet Concept. This is the new series of Volkswagen car. It has been released in Wolf > read more

Buick Envision Concept

Published on 2011-06-15 22:05:08

Buick has released new images of Envision, a concept that will debut in the coming days at the show in Shanghai. After the first of the enigmatic teaser tail light, you can now understand the nature of the car, a crossover from 2-door sporty lines an > read more

IIHS Lists The Deadliest (And Safest) Cars On The Road

Published on 2011-06-15 10:30:37

A 2007 Nissan 350Z. Image: Nissan Motors Nothing whips the public into a frothy lather quite like a paranoia-inducing report on the safety of their vehicles. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released their latest study, and if the > read more

2013 Bugatti 16C Galibier

Published on 2011-06-14 04:49:42

The 2013 Bugatti 16C Galibier was first shown as the 2010 Bugatti 16C Galibier Concept at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, which received the green light Volkswagen Bugatti customers following a positive reaction to the concept car to start production in > read more

Maserati getting twin-turbo Pentastar V6

Published on 2011-06-14 02:33:36

If you aren’t happy with a Ferrari-sourced 4.7-liter V8 under the hood of your Maserati, we’d keep that sentiment to yourself, less your brand be saddled with a somewhat less inspired powerplant in the near future. According to Inside Line, sha > read more

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Published on 2011-06-13 23:33:11

Man, that 494-horsepower Porsche Panamera Turbo you’re driving is hot. The best $136,700 you ever spent, eh? Geeze, you even got the $2,440 Sport Chrono Pack Plus, so those 60 mph runs must flash by in 4.0 seconds flat, sometimes less, thanks in n > read more

2012 VW Beetle Priced

Published on 2011-06-13 10:29:56

The 2012 VW Beetle. Image: Volkswagen Like the retro shape of the newly redesigned VW Beetle? Chances are good you’ll like the pricing as well, since the new car starts off just a few hundred dollars more than the car it replaces. Starting price on > read more

A 2012 Corvette ZR1 Tackles The Nürburgring

Published on 2011-06-13 04:48:15

In 2008, a 2009 Corvette ZR1 lapped the Nürburgring in seven minutes and twenty-six point four seconds. That made the car faster than a 2009 Nissan GT-R and faster than the Porsche Carrera GT, but not as fast as a Ferrari Enzo. Fast forward to 2011, > read more

BMW Takes the Cover Off New 1-Series

Published on 2011-06-13 02:33:20

appearance at the Frankfurt Auto Show. The show isn’t happening until this fall, but that isn’t stopping BMW from introducing its new 1-Series. Leaked images of the car appeared on the internet a few days ago, prompting its official release from > read more

Volkswagen Debuts Golf R Cabriolet Concept at Enthusiast Event

Published on 2011-06-12 22:33:23

Each year, Volkswagen fans gather at Lake Wörthersee in Austria for an enthusiast show car event. VW, sensing a prime opportunity to engage with its fan base, takes part in the event on an official basis. Moves by the company have been made to appea > read more

2012 Audi A7

Published on 2011-06-12 10:33:26

It’s only just arrived, and the new 2012 Audi A7 reminds us of a trusted old friend. That’s quite a compliment. The five-door is fresh on the scene, with gorgeously sleek sheetmetal hiding an advanced supercharged engine and all-wheel drive. Ins > read more

2011 Honda FCX

Published on 2011-06-12 07:50:02

High Quality Scooter 2011 Honda FCX Honda has revealed its new high quality scooter, 2011 Honda FCX. Honda is one of the leading auto manufacturers in Japan. The Reputation of the products of Honda is already well known throughout the world. Now Hond > read more

Peugeot SXC

Published on 2011-06-11 22:04:59

Peugeot will present at the show in Shanghai (21-28 April) the all-new concept car SXC, designed by local design center and equipped with a new hybrid scheme built from the 1.6 petrol. The Shanghai Cross Concept (hence the acronym SXC) reworks and de > read more

2012 BMW 1 Series leaks onto Internet ahead of Frankfurt reveal

Published on 2011-06-11 18:33:10

Oh dear. It appears that the overhauled 2012 BMW 1 Series has leaked onto the Internet ahead of itsFrankfurt Motor Show debut, and while we only have images of it from a few angles, the new car’s design has us scratching our heads. It’s true tha > read more

Chrysler 200S and 200S Convertibile

Published on 2011-06-10 22:05:03

The Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible will soon be available also sports S, recognizable styling package for the new flagship 300 already destined to be presented during the show in New York. The designers of the brand have changed the radiator gril > read more

New Tesla Model S Premium Electric Sedan Images

Published on 2011-06-10 10:29:54

The new Tesla Model S is literally shaping up to be electrifyingly beautiful. Touted as the first and only premium electric sedan, the all-new Tesla Model S combines Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s dream and company’s engineering experience from the popu > read more

2013 Mercedes BLK

Published on 2011-06-10 06:50:05

About Developing Of 2013 Mercedes BLK Mercedes started teasing thinking about developing a 2013 Mercedes BLK product back when BMW announced the actual X1 and Audi divulged the Q3 crossover. It was a particular market in which Mercedes couldn’t be > read more

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet production “significantly impacted” by quake

Published on 2011-06-10 02:33:35

We’re hearing less and less about the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the resulting supply chain disruptions, but that doesn’t mean the issues have gone away. Inside Line reports that the brand newNissan Murano CrossCabriolet is the > read more

2011 Volkswagen Beetle Pimped Out by CFC

Published on 2011-06-09 05:49:41

2011 Volkswagen Beetle, probably soon to be replaced by the 2012 Beetle is making final preparations as regards the market launch of the new Volkswagen Beetle, the previous generation – the Beetle in 2011 is still on top of his game. The convertibl > read more

Chrysler 200S and 200S Convertibile

Published on 2011-06-03 22:05:03

The Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible will soon be available also sports S, recognizable styling package for the new flagship 300 already destined to be presented during the show in New York. The designers of the brand have changed the radiator gril > read more

Mini Speedster Gets Manual Top, Good?

Published on 2011-06-03 04:04:31

According to Motor Authority, and many others, the upcoming Mini Speedster (or is that the Roadster?) is going to have a manually operated soft top. This, if true, and all sources are pointing to spy photos such as the one shown here to bolster their > read more

Hyundai Tucson ix FCEV

Published on 2011-06-03 02:50:05

Hyundai has completed development of its VEGF variant ix Tucson, its hydrogen-ix35, which of course is still under development. Top of Korea announced that with the arrival of the new party will also test the model, to put into production in 2015, af > read more

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster unveiled

Published on 2011-06-03 02:33:27

After the endless parade of rumors, conjecture, spy shots and even official information, Mercedes-Benz has finally dropped the full batch of details and photos of its latest flagship: the SLS AMG Roadster. The new droptop loses the gullwing doors o > read more

2012 Hyundai Genesis priced from $34,200; new 5.0 R-Spec to start at $46,500

Published on 2011-06-02 14:50:17

The 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedan is hitting dealer lots as you read this, and pricing has officially been set at $34,200, not including $850 for destination and delivery. The facelifted Genesis four-door was unveiled at the2011 Chicago Auto Show, and > read more

Would You Buy A Car From This Dealership?

Published on 2011-06-02 08:50:12

Larry Roesch Volkswagen is a VW dealer in the Chicago metropolitan area. Instead of describing how well-built VW products are, they prefer to demonstrate it in a series of uber-cheesy YouTube videos. I’ll spare you the video of sales manager Nick P > read more

2012 Ducati Superbike

Published on 2011-06-02 01:49:16

Rumors begin to be insistent, and if 2012 is still missing a lot of voices that manages the project in consideration of the Ducati Superbike has been developed, and only in the aging process. It is part of the name, then go to the structure and assum > read more

2012 Volkswagen Passat priced from $19,995*

Published on 2011-06-01 18:33:14

Volkswagen has officially announced pricing for the company’s 2012 Passat. Buyers will be able to jump into the mid-size sedan for as little as $19,995 (*plus $770 in destination charges). At that price, you can expect to be met with a 170-horsepo > read more

And You Thought Your Resto Was A Pain

Published on 2011-06-01 14:33:29

So I bounced this to Main Man Chris the other day, mainly as a joke, and Chris did his own take on the might Moskvitch. But it got me to thinking about a lot of weird, Soviet related car stuff, and, more importantly, how it relates to being a gearhea > read more

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Published on 2011-06-01 13:51:48

The 2012 Volkswagen Passat is facing a kind of perfect storm of skepticism from long-time fans of the brand.Volkswagen has wasted no chance to tell the world that the company’s newest sedan will be custom-tailored to the American market, with styl > read more

Tesla Rolls Past Six Clicks, So What?

Published on 2011-06-01 07:32:51

So, according to Chuck Squatriglia over at Wired’s Autopia, a guy that owns a Tesla roadster has just rolled the odo. past 100-thousand. And that’s clicks (Kilometers), by the way. On the one hand, there’s a lot for your typical lunk-skulled ge > read more

Aston Martin DBS Superior Black Edition by Anderson Germany

Published on 2011-06-01 01:05:13

In Germany German tuner Anderson elaborates the beautiful Aston Martin DBS, naming Superior Black Edition. The trainer has painted the beautiful body of the car in matte black paint and added the wing mirrors made ??of CFRP. The car is based on intri > read more

2011 G-Power BMW M3 GTS

Published on 2011-06-01 00:49:57

The BMW M3 GTS is a car that has all the facilities to be subject to amendments made by the G-Power with the addition of lightweight body, aerodynamic carbon, titanium exhaust, roll cage, racing suspension. BMW has changed the end with a mixture of h > read more

Scion FR-S

Published on 2011-05-31 22:05:10

As we have already had occasion to tell you, Toyota has in the Exhibition of New York as a rebadged version of the FT-86 II presented in Geneva in March: the Scion FR-S, subject to the mark, does not differ in many details with respect to the prototy > read more

Aston Martin Vantage V12 GT3

Published on 2011-05-31 22:05:10

After more than five years in racing, retiring version of the GT3 Aston Martin DBRS9 to pass the baton to the version of class derived from the V12 Vantage road will be ready for the 2012 season and you are going to add to the large family of sports > read more

VW’s New Passat Starts Under $21,000

Published on 2011-05-31 10:30:15

The 2012 VW Passat. Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen’s newest Passat, now built in their Chattanooga, Tennessee factory, costs over $7,000 less than the 2010 model it replaces. It’s bigger, too, with an emphasis on increasing leg room for rear seat p > read more

Aggressive Grace Added to the 2013 Ford Taurus

Published on 2011-05-24 10:04:31

In astrology, the Taurus sign is said to be a negative symbol. However, for the tastes of 25 years worth of American drivers, the Taurus produced by the Ford Motor Company is a positive trendsetter. In 2008, Ford Motor Company resurrected the Taurus > read more

BMW 328 Hommage unveiled to celebrate 75th anniversary of original

Published on 2011-05-23 08:50:35

Pop quiz time: What vehicle holds the highest average speed on the famed Mille Miglia circuit? A BMW 328. Their average speed was 103 miles per hour, and it was set way back in 1940. That car, the BMW 328, is a legend in the automaker’s halls, and > read more

Video: Aston Martin V12 Zagato Arousing Crowd at 2011 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

Published on 2011-05-23 04:49:40

Friday we posted details about the new Aston Martin V12 Zagato making its debut at the 2011 Villa d’Este Concorso and now we are happy to post exclusive video footage of this sexy beast arousing the crowd with its finely tuned instrument. The video > read more

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Go Production in 2012

Published on 2011-05-22 23:49:59

The Opel Zafira Tourer concept was introduced in 2011 Geneva Motor Show and production is done by car dealers for the first time in the United Kingdom in early 2012. Vauxhall Zafira Hatchback called because it uses the new model line is to raise the > read more

Chrysler 300C Executive Series

Published on 2011-05-22 22:06:18

The most exclusive and refined is called the Chrysler 300 Executive Series 300C and borrows some of the solutions introduced by Lancia Thema. On all the dashboard, the lid of the instrument panel and side panels of the console or Black leather Mochac > read more

Chinese buyers not big fans of American luxury cars

Published on 2011-05-21 17:51:52

The automotive market in China is expanding, and it’s doing so quickly. Chinese car shoppers helped the industry grow 33 percent in 2010. Luxury automakers enjoyed even more prosperity with a 75-percent increase in sales. So what brand catches the > read more

Ferrari Superamerica 45 is One of a Kind

Published on 2011-05-21 14:50:13

Forty five years ago, Peter Kalikow purchased his first Ferrari. Back then, it was a used Ferrari 400 Superamerica convertible, but Kalikow’s latest addition to his Ferrari collection is neither used nor available at your local Ferrari dealer. Kali > read more

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS By Tintek

Published on 2011-05-20 22:49:48

Chevrolet automaker and with the patners Czenk business optimization Tintek car tuning company has one surprises for change of 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Tintek come with chrome model as a special sports car that left the last > read more

Maybach 57 Project Kahn for Royal Wedding

Published on 2011-05-20 22:05:08

The marriage of Willam and Kate will be one of the most successful events of our times. In addition to nearly 2,000 guests there are indeed thousands of people attend the parade live, many millions more watching TV. The tuner Project Kahn has paid ho > read more

The Sunshine Gang: Top Convertibles for 2011

Published on 2011-05-20 16:04:35

Since the beginning of motoring, the convertible lingered long before the sport utility, minivan or crossover captured buzz. In modern times, the convertible is a type of freedom symbol allowing the confides of everyday responsibilities and routines > read more

Opel Astra Cabriolet

Published on 2011-05-16 22:18:36

Opel has decided to replace the current Opel Astra TwinTop Opel Astra with a convertible. The carmaker has already officially confirmed in late February it plans to debut the new Astra is expected in 2013. The German new car will have a canvas roof l > read more

Account for Car Insurance Discounts

Published on 2011-05-16 22:04:33

A requirement in most states, auto insurance is an important companion on every venture out on the road. As some motorists face the risk of serious penalties if driving without insurance, all drivers seek affordable car insurance. While there are som > read more

Lenny Kravitz Pitches… The Jeep Wrangler?

Published on 2011-05-16 20:52:21

Lenny Kravitz, outdoorsman. Not too long ago, Lenny Kravitz was cutting-edge cool. His music spanned the gap between rock, soul, funk and reggae, and Kravitz was a master at being in just the right place at just the right time. Over his career he’s > read more

Hyundai drops new i40 sedan in Barcelona

Published on 2011-05-16 20:08:22

Despite some automakers continue to integrate their product strategies around the globe, Hyundai is sticking to a somewhat more localized lineup. While the Accent, for example is the smallest Hyundai in North America, overseas, it’s the slightly > read more

2013 Audi R8 with a Dual-Clutch Transmission Spy Shots

Published on 2011-05-16 19:32:21

Judging by these recent spy photos, or Audi is preparing some mechanical improvements to the coupe and convertible R8, or the German carmaker resorted Doc Brown to build a time machine. Covered with sensors and enough instruments to package a lunar m > read more

Confirmed: 2012 Nissan Versa will spawn hatchback body style, just not quite yet

Published on 2011-05-05 21:05:03

When we studied the trends of hatchback and sedan sales numbers within the subcompact segment, we found that the more functional three- and five-door models tend to attract the majority of buyers. Nissan – a company whose Versa enjoys the largest s > read more

2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Reviews

Published on 2011-05-03 03:37:36

The 2011 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive is recognizable by its control of the steering wheel in leather, the signature of twenty Alpina wheels, exterior aesthetic improvements, and some interior trim pieces. B7, but goes far beyond aesthetics. The advantages o > read more

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan Reviews

Published on 2011-05-03 02:32:27

Nissan car maker has unveiled new styling inside and out, and is said to be more economical than its predecessor also has debutted at New York Auto Show with a long list of changes, but the Versa 2012 is more like an evolution of the old car than a f > read more

2012 Subaru Impreza: Deep Dive

Published on 2011-05-03 02:11:29

The fourth generation 2012 Subaru Impreza has arrived, and to paraphrase Huey Lewis, the first thing you might notice is that it’s hip to be square… er. Underneath its skin, the new Impreza says a few things that Americans aren’t so used to > read more

2011 Honda Odyssey Minivan By IIHS

Published on 2011-05-02 21:25:11

There is good news for Honda dealers, 2011 Honda Odyssey Minivan has be sale by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It was released in March, but went unnoticed, probably because the automotive world has been largely related to what was happe > read more

Fiat 500 Zagato Coupe Geneve Motor Show

Published on 2011-05-02 07:58:06

Fiat automotive company has shown the new Fiat 500 Zagato Coupe at the 81st International Motor Show in Geneva Motor Show with  a sporty interpretation of the small Italian city car that according to rumors should go for production in Fiat 500 plant > read more

Porsche Cayenne Guardian By Hamann Tuning

Published on 2011-05-01 09:38:36

Porsche automotive with the partners hamann specialist car tuning has unveiled new modified Porsche Cayenne Turbo it’s called Porsche Cayenne Guardian with develops over 550 horsepower, thanks to a sport exhaust system, a new air filter and the > read more

Video: Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale gets on track

Published on 2011-05-01 09:38:30

The 2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is the regular GranTurismo’s crude, hairy-chested brother. It’s loud, muscle-bound and doesn’t make any apologies. With a 450-horsepower version of Maserati’s 4.7 liter V8 under the h > read more

2011 Subaru Forester 2.0X

Published on 2011-05-01 09:38:29

Subaru car maker has unveiled new SUV segment launched-in-Europe 2011 Forester 2.0 X, which some American reporters are invited to sample Subaru in Budapest, Hungary. Subaru fans will quickly realize that the brand of flat-four engine designation cha > read more

2012 Ford Crown Victoria

Published on 2011-05-01 09:30:41

Experts believe Ford’s luxury car for everyone. ” 2012 Ford Crown Victoria, New for 2012, the base Crown Victoria offers a new level of flexibility and handling, with seating for six and a motor faster than ever. Available Crown Victoria > read more

This is what a Camaro looks like after 350 hours of airbrushing

Published on 2011-05-01 09:29:13

There was a time when airbrushing reigned supreme as the ultimate in vehicular self-expression – an era that we believed had passed with the Ford Administration. Apparently, the art is alive and well in the Camarocommunity. The General Motors sho > read more

First Drive: 2012 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe

Published on 2011-04-24 22:34:05

Regardless of her stance on baked goods, Marie Antoinette didn’t quite grasp the severity of country’s condition until the French Revolution was in full swing and her husband was conspicuously absent of his head. Just as General Armstrong > read more

2011 NY Show:2013 Ford Taurus SHO looks better, but no bump in power

Published on 2011-04-20 01:48:47

Several years ago, when Ford CEO Alan Mulally famously decreed that the Taurus badge would be dusted off and returned to prominence in the Ford lineup, it was one of several bold moves that helped spur Ford’s renaissance. But with Taurus sales > read more

2011 NY Show:2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 debuts with new 465-horsepower 6.4L V8

Published on 2011-04-20 01:42:10

The ultimate Chrysler lead sled is back in business and badder than ever. Returning with a new look, more power, and updated technology features, the all-new 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 coming to the 2011 New York auto show is the latest creation from Chr > read more

New York 2011: Lexus LF-Gh Concept shows off the new face of the brand

Published on 2011-04-20 01:16:59

Last week we gave you the first look at the Lexus‘ new hybrid concept car, the Lexus  LF-Gh, and now we have live photos from the car’s official unveiling a day ahead of the New York Auto Show. The LF-Gh debuts Lexus’ future direct > read more

Car Review:2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Published on 2011-04-19 22:02:38

Following the debut of the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, it didn’t take long before the questions and the rumors started flying: Will Jeep bring back the Cherokee SRT8? Chrysler’s Street and Race Technology team remained quiet through > read more

Car Review: 2011 Ford Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon

Published on 2011-04-17 23:47:12

You are no doubt familiar with the Transit Connect, the panel van that Ford began importing from Europe in mid-2009. You’ve probably noticed them in your neighborhood with things like custom cakes, cable companies, cat groomers and cleaning ser > read more

First Drive: 2012 BMW X1 xDrive28i

Published on 2011-04-17 22:45:59

This looks familiar, doesn’t it? We drove a 2011 BMW X1 about a year and a half ago, and if you’re looking for the differences, you’re not going to find them in the pictures. But this really is a different vehicle. Less than two yea > read more

Second Test: 2012 Ferrari FF

Published on 2011-04-17 22:30:08

The last time Ferrari blew absolutely everyone away with wall-to-wall surprises and equally sizzling performance all wrapped into one car was in 2002 with its Enzo. We’re not saying that all things between then and today have been shabby, mind > read more

Car Review: 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD

Published on 2011-04-06 10:20:37

Your available options in the entry-level luxury sedan segment rival the variety found at your local Baskin-Robbins. Interested in all-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or front-wheel drive? Nearly every automaker has you covered. Want to row your own ge > read more

First Look: 2012 BMW Concept M5

Published on 2011-04-06 09:56:11

BMW has teased us numerous times with its upcoming 2012 BMW  M5 super sedan. With the Concept M5 premiering soon at the Shanghai auto show, we may not have all the details on the M5, but we’re just about there. The heart of any BMW M5 is its p > read more

First Test: 2011 Lexus LS 600h L

Published on 2011-04-04 10:35:57

The stairs leading to the entrance of the Getty Center — perched above Los Angeles’ perpetually gridlocked 405 highway – are long and flat, forcing visitors to slow down and enjoy their rich surroundings. That’s what the 2011 > read more

First Drive: Geiger Cars Chevrolet Camaro SS

Published on 2011-04-04 10:25:27

A lime green Camaro SS with a supercharged whine, aggressive bodykit, writing on the windshield, and the number 13 on its side would draw stares even in downtown Detroit. We’re not in Detroit, though, or even the United States. This is downtown > read more

Car Review: 2012 Ford Focus Titanium

Published on 2011-04-04 10:07:51

Ironically named little car, the 2012 Ford Focus. While you could surely argue we’re drawing too literal a line between the car and its moniker, we have to chuckle a little when we recall just how far afield Ford drifted with its compact offeri > read more

Car Review: 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport SE AWC

Published on 2011-04-04 09:35:06

Mitsubishi has a problem with its current lineup. Unless you’re looking for a Lancer, your options are limited to the Galant mid-size sedan and the Endeavor and Outlander crossovers. Right now, the Galant is contemplating seppuku and the Endeav > read more

Car Review: 2011 Jeep Compass

Published on 2011-04-01 08:13:42

Let’s be honest here: The 2011 Jeep Compass should have never been built – at least not in the form it took. A derivative of the compact Dodge Caliber, the Compass is neither a real Jeep nor an SUV, but a singular testament to how badly Daiml > read more

First Test: 2010 Subaru Legacy GTk

Published on 2011-03-29 02:53:11

Allow me to break down the intriguing mechanical cocktail you see here: Take one U.S.-spec Subaru Outback chassis, add a dash of JDM-inspired nose, an ounce of custom roof racks, two teaspoons of tinted taillights, and a measure of extended rear spoi > read more

First Test: 2011 Honda Pilot

Published on 2011-03-29 02:30:56

When it comes to Hondas, the highest compliment is that a Honda does what it is supposed to do. The Honda Pilot achieves just that. It isn’t flashy or ostentatious, but it does a lot of things quite well. Visually, the 2011 Honda Pilot we recen > read more

Car Review: 2011 Hyundai Genesis Sedan V6

Published on 2011-03-29 01:59:47

Automakers have been carving the luxury segment into finer and finer slices for generations. Territory that once belonged solely to the likes of Mercury, Buick and Oldsmobile is now the fertile hunting grounds of brands from Acura to Infiniti. Thanks > read more

First Drive: 2012 Ferrari FF

Published on 2011-03-27 05:53:58

OMG! The winningest team in Formula 1 and the company that best translates that racing technology to its road cars has gone off the reservation and built an all-wheel-drive wagon with a suspension that goes up and down like a Range Rover’s. Not > read more

2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate joins Autoblog’s Long-Term Garage

Published on 2011-03-27 05:43:54

The 2011 Hyundai Equus proves that Hyundai has the Lexus LS 460 in its sights by offering the best value proposition in the luxury flagship segment. We’re eager to see how Hyundai‘s new range-topping model stands up to the day-to-day rigo > read more

Hamann accessorizes 2012 BMW 6-Series Cabrio

Published on 2011-03-27 05:23:55

Here is a set of photos of the upcoming 2012 BMW 6-Series Cabriolet accessorized from Hamann. Details on the tuning kit are still to come and it seems that this 6er we see in the photos here is still not sporting the complete finished package given t > read more

First Drive: 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist

Published on 2011-03-26 23:40:45

The name eAssist sounds like a good moniker for one of those “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” emergency pendants that are popular with Buick’s loyal repeat-customer base, but it’s actually intended to attract heart > read more

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 350

Published on 2011-03-26 22:43:19

When it comes to automobiles, money is usually the limiting factor. Endowed with unlimited dough, who wouldn’t drive their dream car? For those inclined toward luxury, the full-size Mercedes-Benz S-Class coddles its drivers with massive comfort > read more

Porsche bookmarks new flagship with special 911 Turbo S “Edition 918 Spyder”

Published on 2011-03-22 22:57:40

The big news from Porsche lately is the go-ahead and pricing attached to the production of the Porsche 918 Spyder. But if you read the fine print on the official announcement, you may have noticed the German automaker’s current performance flag > read more

Brabus 800 iBusiness 2.0 – Apple gadget binge at 219 mph

Published on 2011-03-22 22:35:14

Apple loving CEOs can rejoice as Brabus has unveiled the new 800 iBusiness 2.0. Essentially an updated version of the original iBusiness, the 800 2.0 features a twin-turbo V12 engine that produces 800 PS (788 bhp / 588 kW) and an electronically limit > read more

First Test: 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Published on 2011-03-22 22:12:45

Remember the Chevy Uplander? Of course you don’t. Uplander was Chevy’s last-and some say pathetic-attempt to take on the swashbuckling duo known as the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Poor sales led Chevy to kill the Uplander and exit th > read more

Review: 2011 Hyundai Equus Ultimate

Published on 2011-03-22 21:52:59

My roommate – bless her heart – is about as much of a car enthusiast as the BMW X6 is a coupe. She puts forth an honest effort to hold conversations with me about autos, but 90 percent of the time, it just doesn’t work. You have to understa > read more

Jaguar S Type R Supercharged by Panzani Design

Published on 2011-03-21 10:07:05

talian tuner Panzani Design wanted to give a new heart to the Jaguar S Type R and this is their creation – the Vintage GT. The Florence-based coach-builder has been around for 50 years doing its “extreme personalization” thing. And > read more

Shayton Equilibrium – new supercar proposal promises 1,084 hp

Published on 2011-03-21 09:44:14

A new supercar/hypercar maker has arrived on the scene and we will oblige them a hearing, of course. Shayton (falcon in the Sioux language) is the name of this Slovenian brand by parent company Provoco. The model is called the Equilibrium and it prom > read more

First Test: 2011 Lexus IS 250 F Sport

Published on 2011-03-21 09:12:19

As the present generation Lexus IS nears the end of its lifespan, Toyota‘s luxury brand has been busy expanding its F Sport offerings for the IS line. The 2011 Lexus IS 250 F Sport we recently had in for testing was equipped with the latest in > read more

2012 Tesla Model S launch details announced – starts at $57,400

Published on 2011-03-20 05:50:46

Nearly two years after the Model S was unveiled, Tesla has announced the first vehicles will be delivered in mid-2012 (late 2012 in Europe). The first 1,000 cars will be a limited edition “Signature Series” that feature special badging an > read more

Veritas working on RSIII Plug-in Hybrid – report

Published on 2011-03-20 05:40:51

The Veritas RSIII isn’t exactly the most practical car in the world, but a new report is indicating the company is developing a plug-in hybrid variant. According to Translogic, the eco-friendly roadster will feature a 143 PS (105 kW / 141 hp) e > read more

Review: 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible

Published on 2011-03-19 07:47:10

I know you’re probably here to read all about how the 2011 Jaguar XKR Convertible stacks up against other six-digit luxury sports cars, but I’ve got a confession to make. Before we get down, dirty and up to our elbows in power figures, yo > read more

First Drive: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R

Published on 2011-03-19 07:35:40

The questions start almost as soon as the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R presentation begins. Why doesn’t it have more power? Why target the Subaru WRX STI and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution? Why does it cost so much? And why do the Euros get all the fun > read more

First Drive: 2012 Aston Martin Virage

Published on 2011-03-16 22:06:01

Few automakers sell sexy as well as Aston Martin. Others may try, but competition demands they back up their stellar good looks with performance – oh, the burden. Take Ferrari and Lamborghini, the two Italians, as an example. Their sensual bodywork > read more

First Test: 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL4

Published on 2011-03-16 21:46:31

“Oh my god, is that for real? It’s like a grown-up Big Wheel.” “It’s a Mini monster truck.” The 2011  Mini Countryman elicits all sorts of responses from bystanders. So far, they’re only positive, but at the > read more

2012 Audi R8 GT to start at $196,800

Published on 2011-03-16 21:21:36

Audi has announced that the 90 examples of the 2011 Audi  R8 GT slated to come to this country will carry price tags starting at $196,800. The R8 GT packs a version of the 5.2-liter FSI V10, but cranked up to 560 horsepower, mated to Audi’s R- > read more

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

Published on 2011-03-16 21:14:30

Driving the length of the Canary Island of Tenerife is roughly equivalent to leaving my driveway in Huntington Beach and motoring up the California coast to Malibu. Driving up the California coast I see beaches, a bit of low-altitude forest, and mile > read more

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class

Published on 2011-03-16 20:51:33

We usually see women behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. Who can blame them? It’s a cute little car. The original SLK debuted in 1996 with a four-cylinder powerplant and all of 136 ponies. What it lacked in the motivation departmen > read more

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Published on 2011-03-16 08:56:04

Locals’ heads swivel in unison as our caravan of entry-level luxury rolls through the streets of Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands. Dozens of automotive journalists in reworked Mercedes C-Classes wind through the narrow streets like t > read more

Car Review: 2011 GMC Acadia Denali

Published on 2011-03-14 22:10:03

The Denali brand began as a luxury trim package for the 1998 GMC Yukon, whereupon it quickly became apparent that affluent buyers would pony up for big wheels and large quantities of chrome. In fact, the Denali was so successful that GM designers pen > read more

First Drive: 2011 Audi RS 3

Published on 2011-03-14 22:09:19

RS versions of Audi sedans and Avants have always skirted the edge of cult status. But the little A3 has been denied the RS treatment, even the previous not-for-America generation Audi A3. Now, as an admitted afterthought, the RS 3 has arrived on Eur > read more

Classic Porsche 911 with modern technology by Singer Design

Published on 2011-03-13 22:39:02

This is the 2011 Singer Porsche 911 by Singer Vehicle Design. Looks a little older than that, doesn’t it? Well, that’s because Singer has set out to re-create/restore classic 911s, based on pre-1994 911 models. The pictures here of this l > read more

First Drive: 2012 Acura TL

Published on 2011-03-13 22:15:36

“Now with less ugly!” isn’t the greatest selling point, but revised styling really is the most significant change to the refreshed 2012 Acura TL. Although Acura is marking 25 years in the United States, there’s not much new pr > read more

First Drive: 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage S

Published on 2011-03-13 21:59:25

Nestled in a secluded valley in the south of Spain is the Ascari Race Resort. Celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful tracks, the private 3.2-mile ribbon of perfectly smooth blacktop challenges drivers with 26 corners, 10-degree climbs > read more

2012 BMW 6-Series Coupe revealed

Published on 2011-03-13 21:52:09

BMW has unveiled the BMW 6-Series coupe, ahead of its debut at Auto Shanghai 2011. Designed to be the ultimate “dream car,” the coupe features a “shark nose” front-end with bi-xenon headlights and a forward-slanting grille. Fu > read more

First Drive: 2011 Porsche Cayman R

Published on 2011-03-13 21:39:07

Porsche claims that the brand-spankin’-new 2012 Porsche Cayman R isn’t called the RS because of the famed sports car maker’s budget. See, a proper Porsche RS model is raced by privateers with factory support, and Porsche just doesn& > read more

First Test: 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

Published on 2011-03-08 09:10:12

“Oh, boy,” testing director Kim Reynolds said upon seeing it. “It looks like some weird mechanical mutant,” a friend mentioned. “There’s something oddly charming about the CrossCabriolet,” noted senior editor > read more

Mansory Cayenne widebody live in Geneva Motor Show 2011

Published on 2011-03-08 08:43:46

The list of Porsche Cayenne tuners just got a little longer as Mansory has introduced a new styling and performance package for the love it or hate it SUV. On the styling front, the widebody kit is constructed out of carbon fiber and consists of a ne > read more

Report: Next-gen Ford Mustang will have global design input

Published on 2011-03-08 08:27:19

Automotive News is reporting that Ford will turn to its global team of designers for the look of the next Mustang. Styling themes will be served up from studios in Australia and Europe as well as other places around the world. Ford says that the prac > read more

Lamborghini Aventador configurator goes live

Published on 2011-03-06 06:49:11

While it’s not as fun to play with as the Bugatti Veyron configurator or even the Novitec Rosso 458 Italia configurator, the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 web toy is up and running. Sadly, all you can do is pick exterior and interior color comb > read more

First Test: 2011 Mazda CX-9 AWD

Published on 2011-03-06 05:58:51

Imagine this scenario: At the end of our 2008 Sport/Utility of the Year program, a small crew of trans-dimensional beings suddenly materialize and capture the winner, the Mazda CX-9. Search parties go out. The National Enquirer does an exposé. But o > read more

Volvo Ocean Race limited edition models get nautical by nature

Published on 2011-03-06 05:46:33

Volvo has unveiled the Ocean Race special editions of the Volvo V60,  Volvo V70, Volvo  XC60 and   Volvo XC70. On the design front, the models feature exclusive Ocean Blue II metallic paint (or Electricv Silver), chrome accents, special badging, a > read more

Aston Martin unveils AMR-One LMP1 race car

Published on 2011-03-06 04:40:42

Aston Martin has revealed its plans for this year’s LeMans Cup series, introducing a brand new LMP1 race car called the AMR-One in the process. The AMR-One is powered by a turbocharged and direct-injected inline-six gas engine resting in a carb > read more

2011 Dodge Grand Caravan gets new $23,995 base MSRP, now least expensive minivan in U.S.

Published on 2011-03-06 04:34:15

Chrysler has announced that the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan will get lob $1,000 off of its base MSRP, making it the least expensive minivan in the United States. This savings applies to the base Express model, which is now priced at $23,995, not includi > read more

Verdict: 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Published on 2011-03-06 04:22:46

Long before taking the keys to our Azurite Blue Pearl 2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited (our 2010 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the Year, by the way), we decided to forgo ordering its 3.6R flat-six sibling packing 256 ponies and a traditional five-speed au > read more

Geneva 2011: Suzuki Swift S-Concept puts its money where its name is

Published on 2011-03-03 09:46:43

The Suzuki Swift is a genuinely good car, standing as something of an exception in Suzuki’s lineup until recent additions like the SX4 and Kizashi came along. But calling it “swift” might be a bit of wishful thinking, if not a huge > read more

Geneva 2011: 2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet pops its top, just can’t stop

Published on 2011-03-03 09:34:29

What you are looking at is a Volkswagen Golf with no roof. It is also the first roofless Golf that will be offered for public consumption (in Europe at least, it’s probably not coming to America) since 2003. There’s not really much else t > read more

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Bentley Supersports ICR Convertible is a classy drop-top rocketship

Published on 2011-03-03 09:08:24

This question is for all of our Bentley buying readers in attendance today: Do you prefer the Flying B in your driveway to be of the limited-edition variety? If you answered “Harrumph! Of course I do, you peasant!”, then we’ve just > read more

Maserati Quattroporte Black Bison by Wald International

Published on 2011-02-28 09:13:49

Wald International has unveiled their new Black Bison styling package for the Maserati Quattroporte. Up front, the tuner installs a new bumper, a carbon fiber splitter, and LED daytime running lights. Out back, there’s a revised rear bumper, a > read more

Car Review: 2011 Lexus GX 460

Published on 2011-02-28 09:02:03

Despite the rise of the crossover, there’s still a market for traditional SUVs. Moreover, some buyers don’t want to sacrifice luxury to get the capability that a full-frame, truck-based sport utility offers. Lexus makes the Lexus  GX 460 > read more

First Test: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Published on 2011-02-28 08:39:31

Don’t feel bad about it. I don’t. Few mortal men are truly man enough to drive the Chevrolet Z06. In fact, if the phrase “Professional Race Car Driver” doesn’t appear on your resume, don’t even bother. (And “ > read more

Mercedes SLS AMG widebody styling by FAB Design

Published on 2011-02-28 08:01:45

Fab Design first showed us their Mercedes SLS AMG body styling kit back in October. Now some fans have tipped us off to an example sitting in the Al-ain Class Motors showroom in Dubai. But this SLS kit isn’t the same as the first design. This o > read more

First Test: 2011 Dodge Durango R/T

Published on 2011-02-24 08:06:38

This is the Durango that was never meant to be. A sporty SUV made no sense at all to the glorified accountants from Cerberus who ran Chrysler when the 2011 Durango was being developed, so it was never in the product plan. Ironically the bloodless mon > read more

Lamborghini Edo Competition LP750 promises 227 mph

Published on 2011-02-24 07:25:02

Never content, German tuner edo Competition continue to evolve their Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 into one of the fastest. Announced today as the LP750, this latest example overshadows its predecessor, the Lamborghini LP710, with larger figures. As t > read more

Fiat to bring 500 Abarth, Cabrio and EV variants to North America

Published on 2011-02-24 06:58:48

The expansion across the Atlantic continues for Fiat with the Italian automaker promising more models to be brought to the U.S. market. This time the announcement is that the 500C (cabriolet), the Fiat 500 Abarth and an electric 500 will also be made > read more

Aston Martin releases details on 2012 Virage Coupe and Volante

Published on 2011-02-24 06:23:09

Aston Martin has taken the wraps of its new Virage Coupe and Virage Volante. Both models are based on the automaker’s VH architecture – so they’re “all-new”… kinda – and are meant to slot in between the DB9 and the D > read more

First Drive: 2012 Toyota Yaris Japanese Spec

Published on 2011-02-21 08:40:15

Sales of the Toyota Yaris (called Vitz in Japan) took a header last year in the American market, dropping almost 40 percent over 2009, which was one of the worst sales years in forever. To say that Toyota needs to give its small car some love is an u > read more

BMW to offer new 2.0 liter four-cylinder exclusively with turbo

Published on 2011-02-21 08:25:39

BMW will be offering its range of 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrols exclusively in turbocharged configurations, according to a report by Autocar. The automaker will have varying output levels for its new 2.0 liter petrol turbo that will top-out in a 24 > read more

How Lexus ships the LFA – no peanuts required

Published on 2011-02-21 08:17:51

On January 21, Toyota played Show-n-Tell with the first Lexus LFAs to arrive in the U.S., inviting a representative from Club Lexus to witness the stylized drama of uncrating the $400,000 supercar. While we can’t be certain, perhaps it was the > read more

First Drive: 2012 Fisker Karma

Published on 2011-02-21 08:00:29

In his Danish-tinged English, Henrick Fisker was thinking big as he cut into his steak “America needs a true premium car to compete with Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Cadillac hasn’t done it. And that car must be environmentally responsible, too > read more

Smart ForSpeed concept revealed before 2011 Geneva Motor Show debut

Published on 2011-02-21 07:47:58

Remember those leaked patent renderings that surfaced after New Years? Turns out it was no joke, as Smart has revealed the Forspeed concept car. Poised to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 10 days, the Forspeed concept is an electric powered roadster > read more

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid unveiled ahead of 2011 Geneva Motor Show debut

Published on 2011-02-17 07:51:54

Porsche has just announced that the it is expanding its hybrid fleet with the addition of the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. Set to debut at next month’s Geneva Motor Show, the big sedan will come to the party packing a combined 380 horsepower, a f > read more

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe set for Geneva Motor Show debut

Published on 2011-02-17 06:57:10

After rolling out sedan, wagon, and AMG variants of its new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz has released the first official details surrounding its latest C-Class spinoff — the 2012 C-Class Coupe — before its public debut at the > read more

Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG by MR Car Design

Published on 2011-02-17 06:24:26

German tuner MR Car Design calls it the ‘Shining Star’, it’s own version of the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG. The Erftstadt-based tuner does a little updating of the exterior on this 2005 SL with the addition of a new SLR inspired carbon > read more

Review: 2011 Ford Explorer Limited

Published on 2011-02-17 06:12:42

They call it a reboot. It happens all the time in Hollywood when a movie franchise falls flat. After a blockbuster wears out its audience with a string of lesser sequels, the studio starts over, retelling the story from an entirely new angle. The bes > read more

First Drive: 2012 Nissan NV2500 HD

Published on 2011-02-17 05:56:31

What would you do with 323 cubic feet of space on wheels? (I’d swear my first apartment was smaller than that.) Nissan hopes there are plenty of small-fleet owners — companies with less than 15 vehicles — and individual buyers who a > read more

2012 Mercedes C-Class officially unveiled

Published on 2011-02-14 03:15:14

After several leaks and a Super Bowl teaser, Mercedes has officially unveiled the 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe. Featuring an elegant design, the coupe sits one and a half inches lower than the sedan and has an expressive front fascia, an upward s > read more

First Drive: 2012 McLaren MP4-12C

Published on 2011-02-14 03:02:07

Ferrari and McLaren are two of the oldest, most successful Formula 1 teams in history. They have 24 constructors’ championships between them (16 for Ferrari, eight for McLaren) and duke it out every season on circuits around the world. But now > read more

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG called into duty for New York Fashion Week

Published on 2011-02-14 02:51:57

We’ve seen all manner of vehicles being equipped and commissioned for police duty around the world. But this is no ordinary police car. This 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG is the ride of choice for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Force. The fashion en > read more

First Look: 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 in 2011 Chicago Auto Show

Published on 2011-02-09 03:11:31

The all-new Charger will once again receive a slight makeover later this fall, although this time it’ll get musclecar mascara from Chrysler’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team. Not only is the new 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 more powerf > read more

BMW 6-Series Coupe coming to Auto Shanghai – report

Published on 2011-02-09 02:31:36

According to a recent report, BMW will introduce the BMW 6-Series Coupe at Auto Shanghai 2011. Expected to be virtually identical to the BMW Concept 6-Series Coupe, the production model will feature a bold design with a prominent twin-kidney grille, > read more

Report: Honda confirms NSX development has restarted

Published on 2011-02-08 23:48:43

Heads up, Hondaphiles – it looks like the NSX has been dug out of storage and plopped back on the table as a candidate for production. Company president Takashi Ito has announced that he’s jump-starting development on the supercar. As you may > read more

Car Review: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon

Published on 2011-02-08 23:48:22

If you’ve spent any time on German roads, one thing you’ll notice – right after the speed limit signs with a slash mark through them – is that station wagons are popular. Nearly every manufacturer builds multiple models ranging from s > read more

First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus

Published on 2011-02-08 23:24:49

For as long as any of us care to remember, car fans have been kvetching about the amazing, world-beating, do-no-wrong Ford products that Europe gets while we Americans sit here and stare like kids locked out of a toy store. No more. Thanks to the muc > read more

It’s The New Black: Cadillac unveils Black Diamond Edition CTS-V

Published on 2011-02-06 00:28:23

General Motors has just unveiled its new take on the mighty Cadillac CTS-V called the Black Diamond Edition. Available on all iterations of the supercharged beast (sedan, coupe and wagon), the appearance package dips the company’s muscle-bound > read more

2011 Hyundai i10 facelift – new details released

Published on 2011-02-04 22:07:17

Following its low-key unveiling at the Paris Motor Show, Hyundai has released new details about the facelifted i10. Boasting a ‘fluidic sculpture’ design, the updated model gains a new front fascia, restyled lighting units, and a modified rea > read more

First Test: 2012 Mazda5

Published on 2011-01-31 00:36:22

Freshly equipped with new styling and a more robust powertrain, the 2012 Mazda5 is ready to take on… Er, let’s see. The Kia Rondo was discontinued, right? So, the 5 has no real competition, at least until Ford‘s new C-Max shows up l > read more

First Look: Volkswagen XL1 Concept

Published on 2011-01-31 00:28:05

Volkswagen Group Chairman Ferdinand Piech loves extremes. He sells the world’s fastest and most expensive “production” cars with Bugatti badges on them. He sells the quintessential “world” car in the form of the VW Golf. > read more

First Drive: 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum AWD

Published on 2011-01-31 00:20:27

“Stop living in the past,” say countless advice purveyors across a broad spectrum of media. It’s good advice if you’re trying to get over an ex-girlfriend, but you pretty much have to live in the past to drop almost $90,000 on > read more

Report: Honda says it’s sticking by Ridgeline

Published on 2011-01-30 23:56:07

We’ll admit it – while it has its virtues, the Honda Ridgeline certainly isn’t our first (or second… or third) choice as the best truck currently on sale. Apparently, consumers agree. In fact, Honda only sold 16,142 Ridgelines in > read more

2012 Volkswagen Passat is German bred, Chattanooga born

Published on 2011-01-30 23:48:35

As part of the Volkswagen quest to carve out an ever-larger slice of the American auto market, the German manufacturer has unveiled the newest addition to its lineup – the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Penned specifically to cater to big-boned tastes of > read more

Official 2012 Fiat 500 fuel economy numbers fall short of 40 mpg

Published on 2011-01-29 04:34:34

2011 marks the official return of Fiat here in the United States, with the adorable little 500 hitting dealerships in the coming weeks. With Fiat‘s MultiAir 1.4-liter engine under the hood, you’d be right to expect top-notch fuel economy > read more

Car Review: 2011 Scion tC

Published on 2011-01-29 03:55:33

Historians William Strauss and Neil Howe are known for their theory that America goes through a repeating cycle of four periods: a High, an Awakening, an Unraveling and a Crisis. Depending on who you believe, we could be in an Unraveling period about > read more

First Look: 2012 Hyundai Veloster in 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Published on 2011-01-28 11:41:49

Before the Genesis Coupe, there was the Tiburon. Hyundai‘s former entry-level sport coupe didn’t make a lasting impression here in the U.S., but the Korean automaker is ready to try again with its all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster. Like the T > read more

First Look: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid and C-Max Energi Plug-In Hybrid

Published on 2011-01-27 09:44:14

It may have been GM’s Alfred Sloan who famously called for “a car for every purse and purpose,” but it’s Ford who’s reinventing the mantra for the new millennium. Following the recent reveal of the upcoming Ford Focus El > read more

Despite tough year, Toyota finishes 2010 with best-selling car, brand and luxury marque titles

Published on 2011-01-26 09:55:13

By most accounts, Toyota didn’t have the rosiest of years in 2010. Hounded by safety recalls, lawsuits and government investigations, the automaker saw its once spotless reputation grow more sullied by the month. Still, it’s important to > read more

Lamborghini planning 50th anniversary special edition – report

Published on 2011-01-26 09:32:50

According to a recent report, Lamborghini is working on something special to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Nothing is official, but speculation runs the gambit from a special edition to a whole new model. If the latter scenario pans out, we could > read more

Audi Q7 V12 TDI by Anderson Germany

Published on 2011-01-23 10:00:59

Large SUVs might have fallen out of favor with consumers, but Anderson Germany has just unveiled a new tuning package for the Audi Q7 V12 TDI. Dubbed the Family Edition, the crossover features a restrained exterior with carbon fiber accents, gloss bl > read more

CES 2011: Ford Focus Electric ready to steal the EV spotlight

Published on 2011-01-23 09:45:41

The Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf may have stolen the show for electric vehicles in 2010, but Ford is hoping to make big waves in 2011 with its first EV passenger car, the Ford Focus Electric. The zero-emissions Focus hatchback makes its official de > read more

First Drive: 2011 Jeep Liberty

Published on 2011-01-23 09:32:42

When an automaker’s resources are limited, logic suggests they be diverted to the product that will deliver the greatest return. So it’s not surprising that the all-new Grand Cherokee has gotten the lion’s share of Jeep’s atte > read more

First Drive: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

Published on 2011-01-23 09:12:36

The previous Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG was not a compelling reason to switch your personal allegiances to the three-pointed star. Its steering was numb, the interior underwhelming, and last and maybe least, it was inefficient. Luckily for enthusiasts, > read more

2011 Barrett-Jackson: 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Le Mans Racing Z06

Published on 2011-01-23 08:59:51

Chevrolet certainly has created a few limited-edition vehicles in its time, and you can add this 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Le Mans Racing Z06 to that list. How limited is it exactly? The VIN plate reads #001… of one. Built to celebrate 50 years o > read more

First Look: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster

Published on 2011-01-20 09:41:19

If you live north of the Mason-Dixon line, chances are you’ll find winter an unusual time of year to launch a new convertible — a product hinged on the availability of sunny, temperate weather. Perhaps so, but the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK c > read more

First Look: 2012 Buick Verano

Published on 2011-01-17 08:40:07

Will Buick repeat its Enclave magic with the Verano? The Enclave shares its platform with the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia. It also shares Buick-GMC dealership floors with the Acadia Denali, a premium crossover that comes with similar sticker pr > read more

Ciento Once by GWA – Mercedes-Benz C111 experimental vehicle revival

Published on 2011-01-17 08:23:57

GWA Tuning has drafted a one-off prototype based on the Mercedes-Benz C111 called the Ciento Once. The San Antonio, Texas-based tuner, owned by designer Arturo Alonso, decided to revive the 1970 C111 to create another gullwing Merc. The C111 was an e > read more

First Look: Ford Vertrek Concept on 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Published on 2011-01-17 08:07:18

Alan Mulally insisted Ford resurrect the Taurus namplate, then turned the Explorer into a midsize crossover sport/utility. Can he, will he, name the sleek new Vertrek — an obvious hint for the 2013 Ford Escape replacement — the Escape? Th > read more

Mini: “The 500 is a darling little car… but we’re a premium brand”

Published on 2011-01-17 05:40:06

Mini showed off the Mini Paceman Concept at this year’s Detroit Auto Show and announced not long afterward that it would spawn a production model. Tom Salkowski, who recently moved from BMW USA to Mini USA to fill the role of marketing manager, > read more

2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe the “most affordable” M product ever offered

Published on 2011-01-17 05:31:39

At $47,010 (including destination), the 2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe isn’t exactly cheap. Still, Matthew Russell, BMW product and technology PR rep, says it’s “the most affordable M BMW has ever sold, adjusting for inflation, including > read more

Detroit Auto Show 2011: Jeep celebrates 70th Anniversary with special edition models

Published on 2011-01-12 09:32:10

Jeep has proclaimed itself as “one of the world’s few, true icons.” Normally, we’d take issue with such a brazen statement, but in the case of Jeep, we don’t really disagree. In fact, in a good portion of the developed w > read more

Detroit Auto Show 2011: 2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 Bluetec is one torque-tastic S-Class

Published on 2011-01-12 09:15:39

During the festivities here at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz quietly rolled out the 2012 S350 Bluetec, a diesel-powered S-Class that’s destined for consumption here in the United States. The big news is that M-B will now offer the o > read more

Detroit Auto Show 2011: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is not an Aveo

Published on 2011-01-12 08:35:06

General Motors seems intent on banishing all memories of the unloved Aveo – so much so that it’s gone and renamed its entry-level fighter in the States. While we’re still not 100-percent in love with the name (we can’t get visions > read more

First Test: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Published on 2011-01-09 01:36:56

Oh come, ye armchair engineers. Tell us that removing a stressed member as important as the roof is bad. Regale us with stories of chassis flex and cowl shake. We will listen. Then we will politely disagree and point to the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Conv > read more

Pics Aplenty: GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept is ready to play dirty

Published on 2011-01-09 01:04:02

Cars are cool, but we certainly love ourselves some big, bad, hardcore pickups – you know, like the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. General Motors’ conceptual answer to Ford‘s desert-blasting pickup is this, the Sierra All Terrain HD concept, wh > read more

2010 Detroit Auto Show Preview: Cadillac releases images of CTS-V Coupe SCCA race car ahead of official debut

Published on 2011-01-09 00:45:12

Last month, General Motors announced that Cadillac would be returning to the SCCA World Challenge with an all-new, menacing version of the Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. The race car will officially debut on January 10 at the Detroit Auto Show, but GM has rel > read more

Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Shadow Line interior by Vilner

Published on 2011-01-09 00:22:12

Bulgarian tuner Vilner shows its handy interior work in this video for the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG which it has branded the Shadow Line. Shadow Line is an interior leather finish for the Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG and the video demonstrates the painstak > read more

Quick Spin: 2011 Volvo XC60 R-Design

Published on 2011-01-09 00:03:48

Despite the company’s storied rally history, Volvo seems to have eschewed building its line of R-Design vehicles into street-legal racers in favor of simply creating design packages that give the company’s sedans, crossovers and hatches s > read more

Officially Official: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets new four-cylinder model, refreshed styling

Published on 2011-01-03 08:59:56

Look very closely – this is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which gets a very modest facelift for the new model year. Good thing, then, that the majority of changes made to the C-Class are found underhood, where Mercedes-Benz is offering an all-new > read more

TOPCAR Porsche Cayenne Vantage 2 in the metal

Published on 2011-01-03 08:45:16

Russian tuner TopCar has unveiled its latest package for the second generation Porsche Cayenne called the Vantage 2. The Vantage 2 starts with a body kit which includes a front spoiler bumper, front fender extensions, a new bonnet, side skirts and a > read more

Report: Obama’s heavy limo will not get a hybrid drivetrain

Published on 2011-01-03 08:25:44

President Obama’s limo is a basically a diesel-powered tank. When he came into office, the new President asked if he could get one with a hybrid drivetrain for his Presidential Topkick Cadillac to go along with his push for greener vehicles acr > read more

New Arrival: 2010 BMW 535i GT

Published on 2011-01-03 08:21:12

It’s a car. It’s a hatchback. It’s a crossover. It’s a wagon. It’s all of them. Or is it none, one, or a few? Well, we know BMW‘s funky 5 Series Gran Turismo is a hatchback, at least when hoisting its two-piece rea > read more

AutoFans’s Top Ten Car Books of 2010

Published on 2011-01-02 21:40:25

The year in car books has been, like the year for cars themselves, a good one. In spite of the printed word’s interminable lament for better days, there was still released a healthy number of tomes for your automotive edification, enjoyment and > read more

AutoFans’s Top 100 Photographs of 2010

Published on 2011-01-02 21:19:21

It’s the end of the 2010, and here at AutoFans, that means we’ve frittered away another 365 days driving great cars and going to the world’s best automotive events. While we certainly enjoy getting to do those things, what makes it > read more