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- A Visual Comparo Between the 2014 Corvette Stingray and the 2009 Concept Model
- U Design: New BMW M2 Convertible Rendered
- Mini Unveils New Clubman Bond Street Special Ahead of Geneva Auto Show
- Koenigsegg Boss Walks us Through the Agera R Supercar's Painting Process
- Toyota Wants to Make a Big Bang at the Super Bowl with New TV Ad Starring Kaley Cuoco
- Spy Shots: 2014 Porsche Panamera Reveals Cayman-Like Lights
- Kate Upton and the Wolf: Watch the Two New Mercedes-Benz CLA Ads
- Prior Design Takes BMW 1-Series Coupe to the Gym
- Honda Recalls Over 748,000 Pilot and Odyssey Because Airbag May Be Missing Rivets
- One Mistake Leads to Multiple Crashes on Icy Highway
- Spied: 2014 Volvo S60 Facelift to Sport Updated Fascia and Interior
- Nissan Lowers Price of 2013 Leaf EV by €3,000 in Europe
- Lexus Chief Engineer Says New IS' Goal is to Overtake the BMW 3-Series
- VW Adds Extra Shifts to Meet European Demand for New Golf Mk7
- New Ford Fiesta ST Priced from £16,995 in the UK
- Driver Plays Pinball on Cement Barriers and Flips Over
- New Aston Martin Rapide S gets 550HP and a Huge Grille [w/Video]
- Do These Patent Drawings Reveal the New 2014 Nissan X-Trail and Rogue SUVs?
- VW Launches New Touareg R-Line, Drops Prices of CC in the UK
- Kia Prepares a "Racy New Urban Concept" for the 2013 Geneva Auto Salon
| A Visual Comparo Between the 2014 Corvette Stingray and the 2009 Concept Model Posted: 23 Jan 2013 05:53 PM PST  Concept cars fall into two basic categories: those that are a flight of fantasy and which you instinctively know will never ever make it past the motor show floors (e.g. the Peugeot Onyx), and those that preview an actual car that's still some years down the road. Even in the second scenario, the designers' main objective is to create a concept to wow the crowds at auto shows. They may think inside certain parameters, but they don't really have to worry about "little" things such as legislation concerning the height of the headlights or pedestrian impact protection. That is what engineers are for, right? Read more »       |
| U Design: New BMW M2 Convertible Rendered Posted: 23 Jan 2013 04:40 PM PST  As BMW begins to circulate craftily camouflaged prototypes of its second generation 1-Series Coupe and Convertible models, which will form the new 2-Series range, out in the open, the question arises if the Bavarian carmaker has plans for an M2 high-performance version. From what we have heard, BMW M seems open to creating an M2 model, possibly powered by a four-cylinder turbocharged engine instead of the M135i hatchback's 3.0-liter force-fed straight-six, which would mark a first for the brand since the demise of the original M3 E30 back in the early 1990s. Read more »   |
| Mini Unveils New Clubman Bond Street Special Ahead of Geneva Auto Show Posted: 23 Jan 2013 03:41 PM PST  When Mini has free time on its hands, it tends to get creative with its current portfolio designing special edition models like the new Clubman Bond Street, which was revealed today in advance of its world premiere at the Geneva Auto Salon in early March. The new Mini Clubman has nothing to do with Britain's most famous fictional secret service agent; instead, it is named after one of London's most exclusive shopping streets. Read more »   |
| Koenigsegg Boss Walks us Through the Agera R Supercar's Painting Process Posted: 23 Jan 2013 03:13 PM PST  One of the good things about small-volume supercar manufacturers like Pagani or Koenigsegg is that, unlike bigger companies, you can get their bosses themselves to walk you through their cars. Understandably, Luca di Montezemolo is too busy running the business to explain himself the details of the clear coat on the F12berlinetta. Horacio Pagani or Christian von Koenigsegg, on the other hand, can spare the time since their production is just a small fraction of that of Ferrari or Lamborghini. Read more »   |
| Toyota Wants to Make a Big Bang at the Super Bowl with New TV Ad Starring Kaley Cuoco Posted: 23 Jan 2013 02:20 PM PST  The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco is the face of Toyota's new commercial named "I Wish" for Super Bowl XLVII. Today, Toyota released a 36-second long teaser of the ad in advance of its television premiere during the big game scheduled to be played at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 3, 2013. Read more »   |
| Spy Shots: 2014 Porsche Panamera Reveals Cayman-Like Lights Posted: 23 Jan 2013 01:47 PM PST  While it's been over a year since we first spotted a prototype of the refreshed 2014 Panamera testing out in the open, Porsche isn't ready to release the car to the public just yet, but fear not as our sources tell us that it will make its appearance sometime this year, possibly at the Frankfurt auto show in September. What these latest spy pictures provide us is with a better look at the facelifted Panamera's rear end that sports new LED tail lamp clusters that look similar in styling to those used on the new Cayman coupe and Boxster roadster models, as well as the newly styled bumper. Read more »   |
| Kate Upton and the Wolf: Watch the Two New Mercedes-Benz CLA Ads Posted: 23 Jan 2013 01:16 PM PST  One of Mercedes-Benz's most important new models of the year is without doubt the CLA. Not only because it is the brand's first front-wheel drive saloon, but also because it lowers the entry price to the three-pointed star to around $30k in the U.S. Short of actually driving the car, we know everything about the new CLA. Based on the MFA platform, it boasts a world-leading aerodynamic coefficient of 0.23 (0.22 in the BlueEFFICIENCY C180) and will launch with a 207HP turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the U.S. and a broader engine range in other markets. Read more »   |
| Prior Design Takes BMW 1-Series Coupe to the Gym Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:48 PM PST  If you need your regular BMW 1-Series to stand out from the crowd, German aftermarket specialist Prior-Design has cooked up a new dish for the non-M models of the compact coupe as well as its convertible variants. The new widebody styling kit apes the looks of the 1-Series M Coupe with bloated front and wheel arches, combined with matching M-style front and rear bumpers, a vented hood, and side skirts at a price of €2,999 (about US$4,000 at today's exchange rates), not including fitting. Read more »   |
| Honda Recalls Over 748,000 Pilot and Odyssey Because Airbag May Be Missing Rivets Posted: 23 Jan 2013 12:10 PM PST  Honda's American division is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Pilot and 2011-2013 Odyssey passenger vehicles manufactured from March 13, 2008, through December 21, 2012, after it was discovered that one or more rivets that attach the airbag module to the airbag cover may be missing. The Japanese carmaker informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the recall affects 748,481 vehicles sold in the United States. Read more »   |
| One Mistake Leads to Multiple Crashes on Icy Highway Posted: 23 Jan 2013 11:20 AM PST  When you're on the highway and it's snowing, it's always a sensible idea to slow down and increase the distance from the cars in front of you, as you never know what lies ahead. As they say, better to be prepared than sorry. If you don't adhere to this very simple rule, your chances of getting into an accident are exponentially greater. Read more »   |
| Spied: 2014 Volvo S60 Facelift to Sport Updated Fascia and Interior Posted: 23 Jan 2013 10:40 AM PST  After the recent sightings of the refreshed S80 sedan and XC60 crossover in China, our scoop photographers landed these images of a prototype of the facelifted S60 saloon testing in northern Europe. On the outside, the only part of the car that appears to change is the front end. While heavily camouflaged, we're guessing that Volvo will follow in the path of the 2014 S80 and XC60 discarding the inner set of lights positioned between the headlamps and the grille, which itself, will also obtain a different shape and new details, as will the front bumper. Read more »   |
| Nissan Lowers Price of 2013 Leaf EV by €3,000 in Europe Posted: 23 Jan 2013 09:45 AM PST  Less than 10 days after it dropped the price of the U.S.-made Leaf by more than US$6,000, Nissan announced that it is making its all-electric five-door compact hatchback more affordable in Europe, too, reducing its price by €3,000 (US$4,000). As of today, the Leaf starts from €25,990 (US$34,644) in France and £23,490 (€28,490, US$37,979) in the United Kingdom. Read more »   |
| Lexus Chief Engineer Says New IS' Goal is to Overtake the BMW 3-Series Posted: 23 Jan 2013 09:12 AM PST  For close to three decades now, the BMW 3-Series has been the benchmark for premium sport sedans. Over the years, many luxury carmakers tried but none has really succeeded in knocking down the 3-Series from its throne. After GM and the new Cadillac ATS, it's the Toyota group's turn to take another swipe at BMW's best-seller with the completely redesigned 2014 Lexus IS. Read more »   |
| VW Adds Extra Shifts to Meet European Demand for New Golf Mk7 Posted: 23 Jan 2013 08:10 AM PST  Volkswagen says the European market launch of its seventh-generation Golf is exceeding all expectations and that it is struggling to meet demand after having received more than 100,000 orders for the compact model, which is currently available in three- and five-door hatchback body styles. Read more »    |
| New Ford Fiesta ST Priced from £16,995 in the UK Posted: 23 Jan 2013 07:32 AM PST  Ford has released UK pricing for the new Fiesta ST three-door hot hatch ahead of its market launch in March. It will be offered in two trims, with the base ST model starting at £16,995, which Ford says is "up to £2,000 less than the segment competitors", and the better-equipped ST2 grade, priced at £17,995. The performance-orientated version of the updated Fiesta series features a 1.6-liter turbocharged EcoBoost petrol engine producing 180hp (182PS) and peak torque of 214 lb-ft (290Nm). Read more »   |
| Driver Plays Pinball on Cement Barriers and Flips Over Posted: 23 Jan 2013 07:04 AM PST  We all know that it only takes one split second of distraction or misjudgment to cause an accident on the road. The driver featured in this dash-cam footage took an exit off the highway, seemingly a little too fast for his own good. While entering the second turn, the car appears to oversteer smashing into the inner side of the road barrier, which sends it to the outer side before it finally flips over. Read more »   |
| New Aston Martin Rapide S gets 550HP and a Huge Grille [w/Video] Posted: 23 Jan 2013 06:35 AM PST  If there are one or two things the Rapide wasn't short of, it sure wasn't looks or power. On the other hand, the upper echelons of the luxury four-door sedan segment are becoming more crowded by the day and Aston Martin's offering, which is already three years old, isn't getting any younger. Thus, the Gaydon-based manufacturer developed the Rapide S, a more powerful (by a significant 17 percent), redesigned and re-engineered version of its sports sedan. Instantly recognizable by its single-, instead of two-piece, front-grille, the sportiest four-door ever built by Aston Martin keeps the Rapide's delicious looks and adds more of everything. Read more »   |
| Do These Patent Drawings Reveal the New 2014 Nissan X-Trail and Rogue SUVs? Posted: 23 Jan 2013 05:56 AM PST  Last year, beginning with the Geneva motor show in March and continuing with the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, Nissan displayed a new concept model named the Hi Cross for a compact SUV. Officially, Nissan said the Hi Cross offers a look at its new design language in the crossover segment. However, due to its dimensions and the fact that the Japanese carmaker showed it on both sides of the Atlantic, we believe it may preview a common successor for the X-Trail, sold in Europe, Japan and other parts of the world, and the Rogue that is offered in North America. Read more »   |
| VW Launches New Touareg R-Line, Drops Prices of CC in the UK Posted: 23 Jan 2013 05:19 AM PST  The Volkswagen brand is expanding the range of its Touareg SUV in Britain with the addition of a new R-Line trim that is based on the Altitude. According to VW, the R-Line adds a host of extra equipment features and unique styling cues, worth over £4,000, for a premium of £750. Read more »    |
| Kia Prepares a "Racy New Urban Concept" for the 2013 Geneva Auto Salon Posted: 23 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST  Kia will be heading to Europe's first major international auto show of the year, which takes place in Geneva from March 7 to 17, with a brand-new concept model that was teased today through a set of renderings. For now, the Korean carmaker has chosen to keep most details under wraps, including the three-door study's name. Here's what Kia did say about the car, which it describes as a "racy new urban concept" vehicle: Read more »   |
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