Nico Rosberg Decides Never To Bring His RV to Istanbul

Nico Rosberg, the Mercedes F1 Driver, is one freak as he avoids staying at hotels in Turkey for the Istanbul GP edition by lodging in his motor home, but the F1 driver has decided it is his last stay at the motor home in Turkey. Nico was noticeably frustrated by the Turkish traffic and the [...]

GM Aspiring to Match the Quality of Audi Interiors

The premium unit of German brand Volkswagen, Audi is famous for its unmatched interiors and not just us, but even GM seems conscious of this fact. GM’s Vice President of Global Engineering, Karl Stracke is the one who has gone public with his viewpoints regarding the Audi interiors quality. As per Karl, GM is fast-improving [...]

GM Aspiring to Match the Quality of Audi Interiors

The premium unit of German brand Volkswagen, Audi is famous for its unmatched interiors and not just us, but even GM seems conscious of this fact. GM’s Vice President of Global Engineering, Karl Stracke is the one who has gone public with his viewpoints regarding the Audi interiors quality. As per Karl, GM is fast-improving [...]

2011 Range Rover to get an Upgraded Engine

The next edition of the Range Rover SUV will feature an upgraded engine as per a letter received by some German dealerships. The current model lineage is powered by a 3.6-liter V8 variant, however the 2011 model will feature a more powerful 4.4-liter V8 turbodiesel option. The better engine incorporation will make the Range Rover [...]

2011 Range Rover to get an Upgraded Engine

The next edition of the Range Rover SUV will feature an upgraded engine as per a letter received by some German dealerships. The current model lineage is powered by a 3.6-liter V8 variant, however the 2011 model will feature a more powerful 4.4-liter V8 turbodiesel option. The better engine incorporation will make the Range Rover [...]

Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles May Have Caused 89 Deaths

Toyota hasn’t been able to heave a sigh of relief after a flaw was discovered in the acceleration pedals of a number of Toyota models. Toyota first staged a heavy recall to get rid of the sticky gas pedals and thought that it might satiate the complaining NHTSA. Toyota even paid $16.4 million fine for [...]

Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles May Have Caused 89 Deaths

Toyota hasn’t been able to heave a sigh of relief after a flaw was discovered in the acceleration pedals of a number of Toyota models. Toyota first staged a heavy recall to get rid of the sticky gas pedals and thought that it might satiate the complaining NHTSA. Toyota even paid $16.4 million fine for [...]

Nissan Leaf Sold Out in the US

The popularity of mainstream electric cars is on the rise and a good example is the soaring demand for the Nissan electric vehicle LEAF. Nissan has decided to produce 12,000 LEAF models for the year 2010 and in US alone, the number of bookings is 13,000. Add to this, the 6,000 LEAF models booked in [...]

Nissan Leaf Sold Out in the US

The popularity of mainstream electric cars is on the rise and a good example is the soaring demand for the Nissan electric vehicle LEAF. Nissan has decided to produce 12,000 LEAF models for the year 2010 and in US alone, the number of bookings is 13,000. Add to this, the 6,000 LEAF models booked in [...]

New BMW 5 Series Clears Brake Intervention Crash Test

BMW is thinking more seriously about the safety of its cars and the passengers in cases of a collision, hence why they have resorted to anticipatory assistance systems. Once such technology is preventive brake intervention and the German premium automobile manufacturer has successfully crash tested this system on the new 5 series (530d) model in [...]

New BMW 5 Series Clears Brake Intervention Crash Test

BMW is thinking more seriously about the safety of its cars and the passengers in cases of a collision, hence why they have resorted to anticipatory assistance systems. Once such technology is preventive brake intervention and the German premium automobile manufacturer has successfully crash tested this system on the new 5 series (530d) model in [...]

New BMW 5 Series Clears Brake Intervention Crash Test

BMW is thinking more seriously about the safety of its cars and the passengers in cases of a collision, hence why they have resorted to anticipatory assistance systems. Once such technology is preventive brake intervention and the German premium automobile manufacturer has successfully crash tested this system on the new 5 series (530d) model in [...]

Mercedes Benz B-Class and C-Class Lineage to be expanded in the US

There is some real good news for the American premium car enthusiasts as Mercedes-Benz US detailed their plans to expand the B-Class and the C-Class lineage beyond the existing range. The move is seen as a step to compete with other premium brands in the US which offer a wide variety of commuters for each [...]

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Gets 1013 Miles on a Single Tank

BMW EfficientDynamics isn’t a mere categorical name to impress the economy craving consumers and it does manage to attain a very high fuel economy with very low emission numbers as reported by famous UK motoring journo Tom Ford. Tom drove a 320d on a full tank from UK to Munich and back and he managed [...]

Audi A2 to be a Pure Electric Car

Audi has long been pondering over filling the vacant spot between the A1 and the A3 and now the official word is that the Audi A2, slated to fit in the bracket will be a pure electric commuter. Banishing previous reports of the arrival of a fossil fuel driven car, the A2 will be an [...]

Fiat Lancia Coupe and Ypsilon Designs Surface

There is absolutely no surety whether Fiat will ever go ahead with the production of Lancia Coupe but some mysterious images found on the official site are now hinting at a different probability. Indeed, there wasn’t a single image but a number of images showcasing different designs of the Lancia vehicles. Some familiar designs included [...]

2010 Peugeot 308 GTi Now Official

For the last 10 years Peugeot only focused on delivering nice looking cars that will do well for your daily commuting. Well folks it looks like they’re getting back to it, as we’re just hearing that the French manufacturer just took the wraps off of the new Peugeot 308 GTi. The new model runs on [...]

BMW 5-Series Gets More Orders Than Expected

BMW has done a great job in upgrading their all-new BMW 5 Series model — as a result, according to a Bloomberg report, the maker’s sales forecasts have been exceeded by a long shot. Launched in Europe this past March, the new F10 5-Series is now keeping up the flag for the German manufacturer, which [...]

Audi S7 ‘Super Sedan’ Spy Images Surface

If you’re one of those who sit tightly expecting the first images of the new Audi S7 “Super Sedan” images, we can bring you some good news as we just caught wind that the S7 has been spied testing at the famous Nürburgring circuit in Germany. With availability confirmed for sometime in 2011, the new [...]

Jaguar Eyeing Hybrid Cars Production for 2013

It’s a fact that every automaker is keen to jump on the green bandwagon these days. Same goes for Jaguar who have decided to render some hybrid commuters by 2013 or 2014. There are no precise details available about the hybrid Jag, but experts believe that this Jaguar hybrid will be powered by a 3.0-liter [...]

Mysterious Car Enthusiast Orders 10 Aston Martin One-77

For those out of the know, the new Aston Martin One-77 is a limited edition supercar — only 77 units slated for production. As exclusive as it may sound, 10 of these scorching speedsters have been ordered by some crazy fanatic hailing from the middle-east. That is surely a whopping order as the guy is [...]

Infiniti M Coupe and Convertible Rumors Surface Again

Nissan may be doing all the green talking with models like the Leaf — which already sounds like a sales success, but they also have other impressive plan. The rumor mill is on the grind again and if the gossip hounds are to be believed, we might soon get to witness the Infiniti M in [...]

2011 Ford Fiesta Gets EPA Fuel Economy Rating of 40MPG

Ford dreamed of it for long and finally the blue oval has managed to get an amazing EPA rating of 40mpg on the highway. The car that did the trick for Ford is the 2011 Fiesta and the latest EPS numbers suggest that it gets 29mpg in the city as well. Compare those numbers with [...]

Nissan Leaf Finally Gets a Price Tag

Nissan’s all-electric commuter LEAF is eagerly awaited around the globe and the big news is that its pricing has been officially announced. Slated to compete against the likes of the Chevy Volt, this green commuter will start selling in the Europe by the end of this year. The Netherlands pricing has been fixed at €32,839 [...]

Ferrari Considering Job Cuts as Production Demand Falls

While the improving economy may have helped a few automakers around the globe to re-strengthen their workforce, it is Modena based Ferrari which is thinking about job-cuts albeit for a different reason. As per Ferrari, the reduction in engine orders from sister brand Maserati is what has forced Ferrari to take a step such as [...]

New Audi R8 GT Spyder Rendering

Don’t just start jumping with joy, for the Audi R8 based Spyder rendering isn’t an official one but an exemplary creation from designer Jon Sibal. Audi hasn’t let a word out regarding the possibility of an R8 GT based Spyder but this creation makes us think that Audi should probably give it a shot. Automakers [...]

2011 Ford Explorer Teaser Image

We’ve seen spy images of the 2011 Ford Explorer but this is the first time we get to witness the official teaser image of the SUV. The first images also sports chief engineer Jim Holland and that pretty much explains the reason why the upcoming model draws inspiration from the Land Rovers. As per Holland, [...]

BMW is the Most Valuable Car Brand in the World

A Millward Brown survey has rated BMW as the most valuable car brand in the world, valuating it at around $21.82 billion. BMW overtook last year’s winner Toyota, which is now positioned at the second place with an overall estimated worth of $21.77 billion. It is noteworthy that both companies reflected worth was a lot [...]

Ferrari F430 Spider Catches Fire in Singapore

As weird as it may sound (or not) a Ferrari F430 Spider was caught bursting into flames somewhere in Singapore. The exquisite Spider reportedly caught fire on April 28th at 11:56 am (local time) and until now, there are no specific details available as to how the commuter charred to ashes. Luckily there was no [...]

2012 Saab 9-5 Wagon aka SportCombi Image Leaked

Saab has lined up a couple of interesting new models, with the new 2012 Saab 9-5 Wagon, also known as the SportCombi, the most interesting to make it to the market. A fresh image of the commuter has surfaced courtesy of a sales presentation and the leaked image reveals the sleek design with a distinctive [...]

2012 Saab 9-5 Wagon aka SportCombi Image Leaked

Saab has lined up a couple of interesting new models, with the new 2012 Saab 9-5 Wagon, also known as the SportCombi, the most interesting to make it to the market. A fresh image of the commuter has surfaced courtesy of a sales presentation and the leaked image reveals the sleek design with a distinctive [...]

2012 Saab 9-5 Wagon aka SportCombi Image Leaked

Saab has lined up a couple of interesting new models, with the new 2012 Saab 9-5 Wagon, also known as the SportCombi, the most interesting to make it to the market. A fresh image of the commuter has surfaced courtesy of a sales presentation and the leaked image reveals the sleek design with a distinctive [...]

Porsche Recalling 2010 Panamera Models for Seatbelt Defects

Toyota will be heaving a huge sigh of relief knowing that other famous brands will also recall some of their vehicles. Joining the bandwagon, Porsche is going to recall 11,324 Panameras (2010 models) as the automobile manufacturer discovered a seat belt related flaw during internal testing. Porsche detailed that accelerating and reversing repeatedly could cause [...]

Porsche Recalling 2010 Panamera Models for Seatbelt Defects

Toyota will be heaving a huge sigh of relief knowing that other famous brands will also recall some of their vehicles. Joining the bandwagon, Porsche is going to recall 11,324 Panameras (2010 models) as the automobile manufacturer discovered a seat belt related flaw during internal testing. Porsche detailed that accelerating and reversing repeatedly could cause [...]

Audi RS3 Spied Testing in a Carroty Tinge

The Nürburgring circuit is always flocked with test mules and the latest coming from the spy photographers is the upcoming Audi RS3 that sports an unique orange color scheme. Compared to the A3, the new Audi RS3 is a pretty different looking commuter — a visible difference in these spy flicks are the larger air [...]

Former F1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve Eyeing an F1 Return

It’s not only Michael Schumacher who’s looking for an F1 comeback, the likes of 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve are also eyeing their return to the circuit. Villeneuve is still practicing to make his dream come true which is why he is maintaining his fitness condition by using a bespoke EUR400,000 machine which has been [...]

Former F1 Champion Jacques Villeneuve Eyeing an F1 Return

It’s not only Michael Schumacher who’s looking for an F1 comeback, the likes of 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve are also eyeing their return to the circuit. Villeneuve is still practicing to make his dream come true which is why he is maintaining his fitness condition by using a bespoke EUR400,000 machine which has been [...]

2012 Hyundai Veloster Spied

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster Concept has evolved thoroughly since the first time it was showcased three years ago at the 2007 Seoul Motor Show. The hatchback variant that is headed to the production floor and will start selling next year, was spied (again) testing and the cameras managed to get a shot of the interior [...]

Coulthard Wants Critics to Judge Schumi after Half a Season

Former F1 driver David Coulthard isn’t pleased with Michael Schumacher’s apparent criticism as he believes that Schumi should be give more time in this season to gain a firm footing. David believes that it is not Michael’s fault and Mercedes should be blamed for not offering him the kind of car he likes to drive. [...]

Ford Annual First Quarter Profit Sits at $2.8 Billion

Ford has been one automobile outfit that has withered the storm of the credit crisis in the best possible manner, compared to other giants from this arena. The Blue Oval posting a profit in the first quarter of 2010 therefore does not come across as a huge surprise. What is a surprise though is the [...]

BMW, Audi Ad Campaign WAR Heats Up in Hong Kong

BMW and Audi, the two German premium brands have their daggers drawn at each other and no one is in the mood to spare the other. The already popular ad campaign war between the two has now headed to Hong Kong where BMW is a tiny bit ahead after buying a huge ad space — [...]

Volkswagen Announces ‘App My Ride’ Contest for Developers

Volkswagen is using some brains to ensure that the upcoming multi-media platform in VW cars will be a certain success. VW has announced an open innovation contest dubbed the ‘App My Ride’ where it is going to challenge developers to create new software applications for its multi-media platform. As there are €14,000 in cash and [...]

Fiesta S1600 Sports Edition Announced for UK

UK admirers of the Ford Fiesta will get to savor a limited edition model of the Fiesta dubbed the Fiesta S1600. The special edition will be a sportier variant of the Fiesta and its production will be limited to 650 models only. Based on the Fiesta Zetec-S, the S1600 body kit will include an all [...]

Mercedes E-Class Long Wheelbase (E300 L) Unveiled in Beijing

It is no hidden secret that all premium brands are heading to China with their long wheel-base versions of their regular sedans and Mercedes is not the one to be left behind. The LWB version of its E-Class that offers 14 cm more leg space has been unveiled at the Auto China 2010 show. The [...]

Citroen DS High Rider Interior Images

The Citroen DS High Rider was present at the Geneva Auto Show last month but what was on the inside of the car wasn’t its final interior layout. It is now that the moniker has revealed the very fist mages of the interior which the commuter will finally arrive with. Even now, High Rider’s rear [...]

Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa Race Car Finally Unveiled

Zagato, the coach-building brand for Alfa Romeo created quite a stir when the teaser images of its TZ3 Corsa Race Car were first unveiled. The physical version of the car has now been unveiled at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy and it sure has the fanatics excited. This race car is purpose-built to [...]

Car Games Explode onto the Net

Racing games and other games involving cars are immensely popular on the net. There is an enormous variety of car games available online that can be played for free in your browser right away without having to download anything onto your PC. Of course, Grand Theft Auto 4 has just been released on April 13, [...]

Luca di Montezemolo Steps Down As Fiat Chairman

Luca di Montezemolo has stepped down as the chairman of Fiat and he is to be replaced by 34-year-old John Elkann. Montezemolo will however continue to function as the president of Ferrari and he declined any reports of joining the Italian Politics or even forming an individual party, insisting that he will always be on [...]

Mercedes E-Class LWB Spotted in China

Long Wheelbase premium models are fast becoming popular in Beijing amongst the multi-millionaires that hail from the growing Asian markets. Bearing this demand in mind, Mercedes is unveiling the LWB version of its Mercedes-Benz E-Class in China and one of those automobiles were spotted outside the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Mercedes is rolling out this [...]

Five New Ferrari Special Series Models to Surface by 2013

An all new Ferrari 458 Spider and a Ferrari Enzo are already slated for a release by 2013 and the big news is that Ferrari will unveil four new models other than these two scorchers, with in the next three years. The Ferrari buffs are already preparing themselves to receive the 458 drop-top and an [...]

2012 Porsche 911 GT2 Facelift Finally Spied in Germany

The 2012 Porsche 911 GT2 facelift is being developed quite secretly given the fact that there wasn’t a single spy shot of the scorcher available until date. The 2012 model which will go on sale next year and will remain in production until the release of the Porsche 991 was spotted for the first time [...]

Zagato Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa Racer Teaser Image

Zagato has been a premium name, famous for building coaches for Alfa Romeo. But believe it or not, Zagato unveils one-off or limited edition models from time to time. The next offering from the Zagato atelier is a racer dubbed the Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa — check out the teaser image below. The upcoming racer [...]

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Inspired ‘The Dwelling Lab’ Sculpture

We are sure used to admiring the bimmers but this time around there is a different task at hand. We’ll be more inclined towards admiring ‘The Dwelling Lab’ which is a BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo inspired sculpture showcased during Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. The Sculpture aspires to make the people focus on the [...]

Toyota Considering Prius Minivan for 2011

Toyota may be a tad on the low side after its relentless string of technical issues which has seen so many Toyota commuters being recalled, but the Prius has been one ray of hope that has never let the moniker down. Toyota is now thinking of further embarking upon the Prius success and the news [...]

Volkswagen Milan Taxi Concept Revealed

Volkswagen is thinking seriously about greener public transport options and an important step is the showcasing of the Milan Taxi concept at the Hanover Trade Show. The Taxi concept targets space optimization and all eco-friendly options which could make such taxis popular in big cities like NY and Moscow. The Taxi concept has a single [...]

Fiat 500 4-Door Hatchback Approved, Headed to US

The Fiat 500 4-door hatchback is finally a reality, and as per Autonews, this special version has been approved to arrive in Europe and the US as early as next year. The upcoming 4-door 500 will compete with the likes of the Opel Meriva and the Scion xD which are all basically categorized as small [...]

Auris X competition

There’s a new online competition to celebrate the launch of the Auris X, with prizes including R15 000 cash and a PS3. But even if you aren’t out to win the competition is still worth checking out – it’s a challenging and entertaining game that will test your mental agility as you embark on a [...]

Hamilton’s Weaving to Be Discussed at The Pre-event Drivers’ Briefing in Shanghai

25 year old Briton Lewis Hamilton is finding himself making news for all the wrong reasons this year. His ‘weaving’ defensive driving act at the Malaysian Grand Prix has been heavily criticized by a number of F1 experts and news is that the weaving act will be discussed by at the pre-event drivers’ Briefing in [...]

2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Facebook Teaser

The fist photos of the pre-production Chevrolet Camaro Convertible surfaced back in 2008, and since then, the development has taken a pretty long time. GM has finally revealed the first images of the production ready 2012 Camaro Convertible prototype through social media outfit Facebook. The convertible looks similar in design to the Coupe and a [...]

Bike rider defies death with insane jump

I know it’s not exactly car news, but anyone that likes awesome will enjoy this video. It’s about a crazy man called Robbie Maddison on a little two stroke bike defying certain death by charging over some obstacles to reach the correct speed to do this jump. The adrenalin that must’ve gone through this guy’s [...]

2011 Buick Excelle compact sedan ‘Unearthed’ in China

Spy photographers finally headed elsewhere to catch a glimpse of the models ready to invade the Asian markets and they managed to capture the 2011 Buick Excelle compact sedan. The commuter based on the highly successful Opel Astra Platform was caught undisguised in China. From what we see it features a waterfall grille, distinctive headlights, [...]

2012 Mercedes Benz B-Class Spied Testing

The Nürburgring circuit in Germany is one place to be if the upcoming automobile models are what get you excited. It is sometimes difficult to keep track of all cars that get tested here day in and day out; and the latest one nabbed by spy photographers is the 2012 Mercedes Benz B-Class. The hatchback [...]

SAIC Leaf Concept Detailed

Do not confuse the Nissan Leaf with this because this concept comes from the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. The original name of the concept vehicle is Ye Zi which means ‘leaf’ and this concept probably gathers energy for mobility from the surrounding environment. Amazingly, the Ye Zi isn’t just a leaf in the name; the [...]

Chinese JAC IV Concept Ready to Challenge the Smart ForTwo

Over the years, many small cars have been touted as Smart ForTwo competitors but none of those models could ever enjoy the ForTwo success. Chinese automaker JAC is determined to change this pattern as it has readied the IV concept which will get thoroughly previewed at the Beijing Motor Show. There are no real details [...]

Bentley Mulsanne Luxury Sedan – Interior Shots

We loved and admired the luxurious Bentley sedans over all these years and we have every right to know what exactly makes it the brand it is today. Bentley has gone head and revealed the details of the craftsmanship involved in chiseling the interior of its Mulsanne luxury sedan. The Mulsanne features trademark Bentley features [...]

2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG in Nürburgring

Most of you already know that the 2012 Mercedes CLS 63 AMG is slated to compete with the likes of Porsche Panamera and the Audi A7, what you may not know is that it was spied testing in Nürburgring. The 2012 model is very close to hitting the production floor and a good indication of [...]

Electric Orange Toyota Celica [Video]

If any of you are angry with the fact that the Toyota Celica is not rolling out of production lines anymore (although word is might come back) here’s a video to push the knife even deeper. I must say it looks amazing in this electric orange …