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Volkswagen Beetle R to Get More Power, Remain Front-Wheel Drive
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Now that Volkswagen has unveiled the upcoming 2012 Beetle to the general public, it’s exciting to hear that the German automaker will also be bringing a Beetle R version, as well as a Beetle convertible to America. The convertible version will be available next year while Volkswagen hasn’t confirmed when the Beetle R will arrive….
BMW Z4 To Get 4-Cylinder Engine In 2011
The BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster will be the first BMW to get a 4-cylinder engine in the United States since the BMW 318i was offered in the early 1990s. But unlike the underpowered 1.8L mill of yore, this new 2.0L 4-banger will pack a turbocharger, helping it make 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. The…
Aston Martin Establishes Showroom In India
Aston Martin has just established its first foothold in India, with its first showroom in Mumbai. The showroom will be managed in partnership with Infinity Cars Pvt. Ltd., a well known local distributor, with a location in a swanky district of Mumbai known as Kemps Corner. “India represents a new opportunity for us and as…
2012 Fiat 500 Cabrio Debuts Ahead Of New York Auto Show Reveal
Fiat has just released photos of their 500 Cabrio, the open-top version of their much-lauded 500 hatchback, a week ahead of its official debut at the New York Auto Show. Rather than a traditional convertible body style like the MINI Cooper, the 500 uses a retractable canvas roof panel that still retains the overall shape…
BMW M3 GTS Sedan Will Get 440 Horsepower
The lightweight version of the BMW M3 sedan, first shown last week, will be known as the M3 GTS Sedan, and serve as a bridge between the standard car and the more hardcore M3 GTS Coupe. The same suite of lightweight parts and a specially calibrated dual clutch gearbox will be carried over from the…
Audi Planning Expensive Special Editions For Russia, UAE
Audi is planning to launch new special editions of their R8 and Q7 vehicles in Russia and the United Arab Emirates, with prices as extravagant as their customers tastes. Russia will be the first market to get their own special Audi, with a Q7 V12 TDI being offered with an exclusive two-tone black paint job…
Jaguar SUV, Sports Car Details Emerge
Jaguar has slowly been releasing details of their new products expected to debut in the next few years, and each leak makes us more excited for what’s in store. The new SUV is expected to help bulk up the brand’s total sales and take on cars like the Range Rover Sport, BMW X5 and Porsche…
Audi R8 GT Spyder Revealed In Sketches
Audi will apparently produce an R8 GT Spyder, defeating the purpose of the lighter, more performance-oriented R8 GT, but opening up a whole new market for their supercar, and those more concerned with looking fast than going fast. The Spyder will likely pack the same 552-horsepower 5.2L V10 as the coupe, but be limited to…
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Edition Released
With Chevrolet celebrating their 100th anniversary, the time is right for yet another special edition Corvette, and the bowtie brand is happy to oblige fans of their slow-selling supercar with the 2012 Corvette Centennial Edition. Available on every trim level, from the base car up to the ZR1, Centennial Edition cars will get special badging,…
Saab Production Halted Due To Payment Dispute With Suppliers
Saab has halted production yet again amid another dispute with suppliers. Saab representatives declined to say how long the production stoppage would last, but said that they were in discussions with their suppliers to resolve the matter. Saab’s parent company Spyker said that last week’s production stoppage was related to unpaid bills. In an interview…
Twin Turbo Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder Wrecks at Cars and Coffee [Video]
It may be cliché, but this video is a clear example of the phrase, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The exact location isn’t known, but the poster of this YouTube video was leaving his local Car & Coffee supercar gathering when things went wrong for the owner of a high-powered Lambo. As though the…
Spada Codatronca Monza Is A Real-Life Angry Birds
We won’t blame you if you have never heard of the Spada Codatronca TS. This Italian sportscar comes from a small company, which showed a sports coupe a few years ago, and despite looking like the ideal commuting device for Batman, it hasn’t made an impression the likes of Pagani, Koenigsegg and Spyker has. However,…
BMW M6 CSL Axed Before Production
BMW reportedly considered creating a stripped-out CSL version of its M6 luxury coupe, but ended up axing the project after the company could not justify a business case for the car. The CSL would have had an active aerodynamics package, 220 lbs stripped from the car and upgraded power levels, but BMW ended up nixing…
Kia To Build Volkswagen Golf GTI Rival, Front-Drive Convertible By 2014
Kia is forging ahead with plans to build a rival to the Volkswagen Golf GTI, complete with a turbocharged engine and class-leading driving dynamics. The new car will be part of Kia’s effort to differentiate itself from Hyundai by focusing on performance and excitement. The GTI rival will likely be based on the well-received Cee’d, which…
Chevrolet Miray Concept: An AWD Hybrid Roadster With Plenty of Sex Appeal
With a strong focus on hybrids as a method for improving fuel economy, GM’s Korean division has just revealed a stunning new hybrid sportscar concept at the Seoul Motor Show. Named the Chevrolet Miray concept, this roadster uses electrification to added power and fun, using a hybrid all-wheel drive drivetrain, with two electric motors attached…
Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Won’t Be Available In Canada, Lucky Us Or Lucky Them?
The new Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is an unusual vehicle, to say the least. It is convertible based on a SUV/Crossover platform, which could make it the ideal vehicle for a beach babe, or an automotive enthusiasts worst nightmare. Whatever it is, our cousins in the north don’t want it. We spoke to a representative from…
Volvo, Pininfarina To End Joint Venture
However, that arrangement is now coming to an end; Volvo stating that it will assume full control of Pinnfarina’s Swedish operations in May 2013.
Chrysler Factory Store In Los Angeles Is Illegal, Says California Dealer Group
The California New Car Dealers Association is accusing Chrysler of operating a factory store illegally in the Los Angeles area. The showroom, dubbed Motor Village L.A., was designed to boost Chrysler’s profile and show off their revised product lineup, as well as the new Fiat brand. The dealer group filed a petition with the California…
Mazda Suspends Dealer Orders For Japanese-Built Cars, Nearly All Mazdas Affected
Mazda is planning to close down their assembly plants again, while stopping orders from dealers in the United States for their made-in-Japan vehicles. The Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, MX-5, RX-8, CX-7, CX-9 are all affected. Only the Mazda6 and Tribute will remain in production at their American plants, although the situation could change in light of…
Kia Roadster Planned to Give Brand Youth Appeal
Kia is currently investigating a plan to bring a small two-seat roadster model to market to help set the tone for the brand. The car has even been called Kia’s MX-5 by company execs, including European CEO Paul Philpott. According to Philpott 2011 and 2012 are all about setting a new foundation for the brand…
Cadillac Already Planning Next-Generation CTS Coupe
The Cadillac CTS coupe might be the newest American sports coupe on the market, but that doesn’t mean the engineers are now sitting idly by. According to latest industry news, GM engineers are already designing the 2015-model CTS coupe, which will be based on their new ATS small-car chassis. The move to this platform will…
Fiat 500 Convertible to Debut at New York Auto Show
Fiat will reportedly launch the U.S.-spec version of the 500 Convertible at the New York Auto Show in late April, with the car going on sale almost immediately. Just in time for Spring, the drop-top is unique in that it retains the roof structure, but trades rear glass and a metal top for a retractable…
Mazda MX-5 GT Unveiled: The Lightest, Most Powerful Miata Yet
The MX-5 GT is the lightest and most powerful version of the sports car Mazda has ever built. Making 275-hp from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, it weighs an astonishingly low 1,874 lbs. Sadly, it isn’t street legal, but a full roll-cage-included race car, designed to compete in the Britcar MSA British Endurance Championship this year. The…
Oprah’s Bentley Azure for Sale: This One is Not A Giveaway
Oprah Winfrey is one of the most influential and successful women on Earth, and her success has lead to the kind of wealth that can give her access to anything she points her finger at. On the occasion of her 42nd birthday, she pointed towards a black on white 1996 Bentley Azure convertible. It seems…
