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Scirocco May Return to the U.S. Says VW of America CEO
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Volkswagen is considering bringing the Scirocco back to America says Jonathan Browning, the new man at the helm of the German automaker’s U.S. division. The previous generation Scirocco coupe was sold on these shores, but production ceased in 1992. In Europe, VW resurrected the model in 2008 but it wasn’t offered here, due to the…
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Chevrolet will unveil the highly anticipated Camaro Z28 at the Chicago Auto Show in just a few weeks time. The team at egmcartech.com have confirmed the news from sources inside General Motors after the ultra high-performance version of the Camaro was a no-show at the Detroit show. No official details about the Z28 have been…
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Bicolore Unveiled at Qatar Motor Show
While the Geneva Auto Show is capturing all the buzz right now, this week the Qatar Motor Show is the place to be. Alongside several debuts from Volkswagen, Lamborghini has unveiled an all new model. No, it’s not the highly anticipated successor to the Murcielago. Instead, Lambo unwrapped a new special edition version of the…
Toyota FT-86 Concept II Teased Ahead of Geneva Auto Show Debut
Not ready to let Subaru steal the show with the unveiling of its FT-86-based concept in Geneva, Toyota will do the same. But wait. What’s that you say? Toyota already unveiled the FT-86 Concept? Well yes, but this is the FT-86 Concept II. Yup, a sequel. With a lone teaser image, Toyota’s new concept will…
Ford Windstar Recalled Again; 425,000 Models Affected for Rusting Front Subframe
Ford has announced a recall for 425,000 of its 1999 to 2003 Windstar minivan models as a result of an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The issue surrounds a rust problem with the front subframe, that could fracture, which Ford says could result in a steering issue (although considering the structural…
Toyota Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles Globally Including 245,000 Lexus Models in the U.S.
Toyota has just announced a recall of 1.7 million vehicles globally, with roughly 245,000 Lexus models in the U.S. Affected vehicles include the 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS300/350, the 2006 through early 2009 Lexus IS250, and 2006 to 2008 Lexus IS350 vehicles. The issue with the vehicles involves a fuel pressure sensor that may not…
Pagani Huayra Revealed Ahead of Geneva Auto Show Debut
When you make machines as exotic, powerful and achingly beautiful as Pagani does, coming up with an encore is a tall order. The maker of ultra-rare exotics has, however, decided to do just that announcing that the Huayra would be the official successor to the Zonda. Now Pagani has revealed its latest destroyer of Prancing…
Volkswagen XL1 Prototype Gets 260-MPG, is One Step Closer to Production
Ahead of its debut at the Qatar Motor Show, Volkswagen has unveiled a a new version of its 1L (1 Liter) car, bringing the company’s goal of delivering a production vehicle that can travel 100 km (62 miles) on a single liter of diesel fuel. The XL1 Prototype, achieves 0.9 l/100 km, or 261-mpg. Powering…
Chevy Volt Unlikely to Live Up to Sales Expectations
The Chevy Volt works as a car and as a green transportation solution, but as a business case it’s less sound. Helped by massive tax incentives to make the $41,000 entry price a more attractive number to consumers, GM insists demand for the car is strong, repeatedly announcing new plans to up production numbers. That,…
Ferrari FF New Pictures: Winter Testing in Sweden
Ferrari has revealed a selection of new photos of the new FF model – or should we say photo. Along with one pic of the car in silver (or the much-sexier sounding ‘Grigio Ferro Met. gery), the remainder of the photos show a camouflaged version of the car testing in the snow-covered roads of Sweden…
Lamborghini Confirms LP700 Will be First Production Car With a Pushrod Suspension
The successor to the Murcielago is shaping up to be an outrageous performance machine. Sporting a 690-hp 6.5-liter V12 engine and a complete carbon fiber monocoque, Lamborghini has now officially confirmed that the new supercar will be the first series production machine to get a pushrod suspension. Rather than a conventional setup, the pushrod suspension…
Chevy Camaro Convertible to be Awarded to Super Bowl XLV MVP
In less than two weeks the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet in Dallas to compete in Super Bowl XLV and along with a shiny silver trophy, the MVP will drive off in a new Camaro Convertible. The car will appear on field and will help drum-up interest in the new-for-2012 model, which…
Porsche Cayman Targa Under Consideration Says Porsche CEO
As a brand, Porsche has plenty of growth opportunities and it appears as though the man at the helm of the German sports car maker intends to take advantage of them. In a recent interview with Automotive News, Porsche CEO Matthias Muller indicated that with a sub-Boxster model and baby Cayenne (Cajun) being considered, Porsche…
Kia Sportage SX Gets 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine in Canada
At the recent Montreal International Auto Show, Kia Canada rolled out a new turbocharged version of the Sportage crossover. Currently available in only LX and EX trim levels, this new SX model uses the same 2.0L turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine found in the new Hyundai Sonata Turbo. No engine specifics have been provided,…
Next MINI to Get More Dramatic Makeover
The next generation of the MINI Cooper will be the most dramatic change from the past since the new MINI was introduced in 2001. Described as a, “bigger design leap than the last one,” by BMW Group design chief Adrian van Hooydonk, that’s not saying much with the current model and the original new MINI…
Porsche 911 Black Edition: A Not-So-Special, Special Edition
Porsche continues to roll out new special edition versions of its iconic 911 model, the latest being the new 911 Black Edition. Following the 911 Speedster and Carrera GTS, this not-so-special, special edition doesn’t get the wider Carrera 4 body or the more powerful 408-hp engine. Nope, it’s just a standard fare 345-hp model with…
2012 Acura TL to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Acura has officially announced it will debut the refreshed 2012 TL model at the upcoming Chicago Auto Show. Following modest restyles of the TSX and RL, Acura is expected to minimize the ‘beak’ design of the front grille in order to attract more buyers. The move shows a response by the automaker from consumers, who…
Alfa Romeo 4C Concept to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
At the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, Fiat sub-brand Alfa Romeo is expected to debut a new sports car concept based on the underpinnings of the KTM X-Bow – a track machine similar to the Ariel Atom. Called the 4C Concept, the name seems to indicate a more affordable version of the 8C flagship sports car….
Porsche Panamera Hybrid, Diesel Likely to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
Porsche is likely to unveil both a diesel and a hybrid version of its Panamera sedan at the Geneva Auto Show in March. While no official word has been given by Porsche, a company insider has disclosed that both models will arrive before Summer, signaling a Geneva unveiling in March. Porsche chose the Geneva Auto…
Porsche to Decide on Diesel Models for U.S. Market ‘Soon’
Porsche continues to debate whether it will sell diesel models in the U.S. According to recent reports, if the go-ahead is given, diesel models would not only include the Cayenne SUV, but also the new Panamera sedan. An announcement could come as early as this March, when Porsche will debut the Panamera Hybrid and Diesel…
Toyota Retains Top Spot as World’s Largest Automaker
Despite an incredibly trying year filled with recalls and declining demand in the U.S., Toyota Motor Corp has managed to hold on to the title of being the world’s largest automaker. The title for 2010 marks the third consecutive year Toyota has topped the heap, after claiming the crown from General Motors in 2008. GM…
Grabber Blue Ford Mustang Boss 302 Fetches $450,000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction
When Ford unveiled the 2012 Mustang Boss 302, the decision was made to limit the choice of colors. As a result, perhaps the most iconic hue was left out – Grabber Blue. Since then Ford has recanted – sort of. You see, just one official Grabber-Blue Boss 302 has been (and only ever will be)…
Lotus Originals Merchandise Line to Debut at London Fashion Week in February
Lotus CEO Danny Bahar has made it clear that he intends to rely on the British automaker’s glorious history in order to rebuild for the future. And while at the forefront of that plan is the launch of an all-new lineup of cars, it’s little surprise that the former head of Ferrari’s marketing department will…
2012 Nissan GT-R RC ‘Racing Competition’ Unveiled
When Nissan fist unveiled the updated 2012 GT-R back in October, the Japanese automaker announced a total of six different models. Now you can add one more to that list thanks to the GT-R RC… that’s Racing Competition. Build by Nissan’s in-house NISMO motorsports division, this track-only model loses plenty of weight thanks to an…
