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Jaguar Land Rover to “Nearly Double” Model Lineup Says CEO
With recent confirmation that Jaguar is planning to add new models to its lineup, company CEO Carl-Peter Forster has made clear plans that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will expand in a big way. “Over the next few years we plan to nearly double our vehicle selection,” he said in an interview with Automotive News publication…
Infiniti G25 On Sale in China
There have been numerous rumors that Infiniti would launch a G25 model and now there’s proof, with photos popping up online of a G25 at a dealership in China. Using a version of the VQ-Series V6, the 2.5-liter engine makes 232-hp and 190 ft-lbs of torque. News of this new model isn’t all that surprising…
2011 BMW X3 Adds Size and Sport – Particuarly With 300-hp xDrive35i Model
We’ve been hearing about it for years, and now the second-generation BMW X3 has arrived for the 2011 model year. Offered in two model options, there’s an xDrive28i model with BMW’s traditional inline-six making 240-hp and 230 ft-lbs of torque, as well as an xDrive35i model using the company’s single turbo N55 straight-six to make…
Top Gear’s James May (Captain Slow) Drives Bugatti Veyron Super Sport 259.11 MPH
Were it not for Top Gear‘s incredible production and entertainment value, surely we wouldn’t be telling you that James May, aka Captain Slow, managed to drive the new Bugatti Veyron Super Sport slower than the world record setting time. In fact, in case you can’t tell from his nick name, going under the car’s top…
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Camo Wrapped Range Rover Evoque Prototypes Dispatched to Key Cities in PR Offensive
In an effort to drum up interest in its first completely new model in years, Land Rover is dispatching 10 Range Rover Evoque models to major cities in key markets. Included on the list are London, New York, Sao Paulo, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Berlin, Sydney, Shanghai and Moscow. But this is more than just a…
Hyundai Planning Volkswagen CC Rival Based on iFlow Concept
Hyundai will expand its product offering in Europe with a new four-door coupe model that will rival the Volkswagen CC. According to a recent report, the vehicle will be based on the same architecture as the new 2011 Sonata (known as the i40 in Europe), but will take design inspiration from the iFlow concept that…
Ferrari 458 Challenge Officially Revealed
After bringing you some of the first unofficial pics of Ferrari‘s F430 Challenge successor, we now have the one-and-only first official photo of the new 458 Challenge race car. According to Ferrari, the new 458 Challenge weighs significantly less than the production model, although specific numbers have not been given. In addition, this race car…
Ferrari 612 Successor Going All-Wheel Drive
The replacement for the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti may come with a newly-developed all-wheel drive system from the Italian automaker. The source for the story is the well connected admin (DJ) on TeamSpeed, who claims his source inside Maranello has confirmed the AWD setup. This same individual also just brought us the very first photos of…
Mansory Rolls-Royce White Ghost is Surprisingly Subtle
German luxury and exotic car tuner Mansory has released details of its latest project, a modified Rolls-Royce Ghost and we’re surprised to report that it’s not an outlandish exercise in extravagance. Unlike past models, like the baby-pink Bentley or brilliant blue Panamera, Mansory opted to release what it calls the Rolls-Royce White Ghost, with a…
Audi A7 Sportback to Debut Later This Month
Audi has launched a new website in the Netherlands proclaiming that the upcoming A7 Sportback model will be unveiled before the month’s end. Little is known about the new model, other than it is derived from Audi’s Sportback concept car. Competing against models like the BMW 5 Series GT, Audi is tipped to have built…
Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge Unveiled: First Pictures
Thanks to the well-connected folks at TeamSpeed, we have these first photos of the Ferrari 458 Italia Challenge car, that will replace the current F430 Challenge cars in the Italian automaker’s gentleman racing series. The photos are reportedly from the first showing of the car, with official specs and photos set to be released by…
Schumacher Rumored to Retire at Season’s End; Ecclestone Blames Mercedes
When seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher announced his return to motorsports, fans rejoiced and Mercedes was thrilled to have the best-known name in racing on its payroll. Since then, it’s been one disappointment after another, with the legend even being one-upped by his less-experienced team-mate Nico Rosberg. All this has led to rumors…
Audi RS6 Being Killed-Off in Q3 of This Year
The current generation Audi RS6 was never sold here in North America, but that doesn’t mean we can’t pour out a 40 of motor oil when Audi discontinues the impressive machine later this year. Introduced in 2008, the current RS6 is the second-generation of the car, offered in both wagon and sedan forms, although only…
2012 Chevy Aveo Hatchback and Sedan Revealed in Leaked Patent Drawings
Thanks to leaked patent drawings now circulating the interwebs, we have the first look at what the production model 2012 Chevy Aveo Hatchback and Sedan will look like. As you can see from the photos, the car keeps much of the styling from the Aveo RS hatchback concept that was first shown at the Detroit…
Rhys Millen’s Pikes Peak Record Attempt Documented in Stunning New Video
By now, no doubt you’ve heard that Rhys Millen’s attempt to set a sub 10-minute time and reclaim the world record for his family at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb was less than successful. Not only did Millen fail to break the 10-second time, but he managed just third place with a distant 11:06.208 run…
MINI Canyon 3-Door Under Consideration, Based on Countryman
After the positive reception given to the Beachcomber concept, MINI is interested in bringing a similar model to market, but one that could take the form of a 3-door Countryman. According to BMW company insider Scott27, MINI just doesn’t see a market for the Beachcomber concept, due to its 4-doors and niche-market appeal – namely,…
2011 Dodge Challenger Fully Revealed in Spy Photos
Several spy photos captured (and later removed) by MoParts forum member coronet1966d clearly show the updated 2011 Dodge Challenger. The differences to the car aren’t major with updates limited to a revised lower front fascia, new wheels and new door handles that are tipped to be part of an easy-access system that will allow owners…
2011 Chevy Corvette Commercial – America Still Builds Rockets
Chevy has just released on YouTube, its first Corvette-exclusive video in as long as we can remember and it’s definitely worth a watch. Comparing the Corvette to a rocketship it makes for a great spot and will have you feeling like a proud American and a little nostalgic. But like the ad says “It’s nice…
Jaguar Green-Lights Roadster, 3 Series Rival
In a recent interview with a German automotive trade publication, Jaguar CEO Carl-Peter Forster confirmed production plans for a new small roadster model, as well as a rival to BMW’s 3 Series sports sedan. Previous reports have suggested a new convertible sports car, known under the names F-Type, E-Type and XE Concept, will debut at…
SSC Looking to Reclaim Top Speed Record from Bugatti With New Model
SSC, or Shelby Super Cars, is looking to take back the title of producing the world’s fastest car, after Bugatti recently posted a 267.81 mph time with its new 1,200-hp SuperSport model. That time bested the SSC Ultimate Aero’s 256.12 mph run, which in turn had beat-out the previous Veyron’s 253.81-mph speed. In a statement…
Ferrari 599 GTO: More Glorious Pictures of the Italian Supercar
Ferrari has just released a significant number of new photos of its 599 GTO model, which is a good thing because we simply can’t get enough of this amazing beast. Touted to be the fastest road-going Ferrari ever, the 599 GTO is in many ways a street version of the incredible 599XX, making 670-hp at…
Tesla-Built Toyota Electric Prototypes Tipped to Be RAV4, Lexus RX
In a followup to the story we brought you yesterday about Toyota‘s new electric vehicle prototypes that are being built by American electric sports car maker Tesla Motors, the actual vehicles in question are reported to be the RAV4 crossover and Lexus RX luxury crossover. The reason for the use of crossovers is believed to…
Shelby and Roush to Team-Up on SR-71 Mustang
For the first time ever two of the greatest names in Mustang-lore, Carroll Shelby and Jack Roush, will team up to build a one-off special edition Ford Mustang. Called the SR-71, after the Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird, there’s a long list of connections that give purpose to the designation. For starters, in this case “SR”…
Hyundai Kia Boss Named Asia’s Best Automotive CEO
Back in 2000 Hyundai Kia CEO Chung Mong-koo refused a request by the company’s chairman, and his own father, to step down from the top post of the Korean automaker. Today, Mong-koo is getting the respect he rightly deserves, after being named Asia’s top automotive business leader by Automotive News. The industry publication sited Hyundai’s…
