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BMW i3 Official Specs Announced
The BMW i3 production vehicle will be officially unveiled on July 29, but to hold everyone over, the German automaker has released some specifications on its first i-model electric car.
BMW Adds New Apps: Music, Audio Books, Glympse
BMW announced five new approved iPhone applications for its “BMW Apps,” expanding the list of compatible smartphone programs owners can access through their car.
BMW i3 to Arrive in January, Priced From About $34,500
With the production debut of the BMW i3 coming later this month, reports indicate that the car will start around $34,500 in the U.S., and that it will arrive next January.
Volkswagen XR1 Sports Car in Planning Stages
A sports car that borrows from the fuel-sipping Volkswagen XL1 is in the planning stages.
BMW X5 Hybrid Test Vehicle Spotted in the Wild
BMW has been spotted testing an ActiveHybrid X5 model in California, as these spy photos reveal.
Most Watched Videos of the Week: June 30 – July 7, 2013
Each week, we recap the most popular videos from AutoGuide‘s YouTube channel just in case all seven days passed you by and you missed out. This week, AutoGuide put the beautiful Audi R8 V10 Plus to the test in dramatic fashion!
Buick Grand National Previewed in Opel Monza Coupe?
According to recent reports, Opel will be heading to the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show with a Monza coupe concept car.
Mercedes S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Headed to Frankfurt
A Mercedes-Benz exec has announced that a S500 plug-in hybrid variant will join the new S-Class range and will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year.
Porsche Cayenne Passes Half-Million Unit Mark
Half a million Porsche Cayenne SUVS can be counted among the automaker’s roster of vehicles built.
Audi A8 Matrix LED Headlights Not Heading to US
When the refreshed Audi A8 arrives in America next fall, it won’t be boasting the German automaker’s Matrix LED headlights.
Volkswagen Polo Heading to US in Next Generation
Volkswagen has big plans for the American market in the near future, with the next-generation Polo and a subcompact crossover joining the German automaker’s lineup.
Volkswagen Golf GTD Reconfirmed for US Market
Volkswagen has reconfirmed that the Golf GTD will be heading to the U.S., likely for the 2016 model year.
Mercedes Announces Pricing for New AMG Models
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for two of its most track-focused machines, the SLS AMG Black Series and the C63 AMG Edition 507.
Head-Up Displays Growing in Popularity
The head-up display (HUD) originated in the cockpit of fighter jets, but the technology has migrated to automobiles, and the take rate of HUDs is expected to rise by seven percent in 2013.
VW Annual Production to Top 10 M Before 2018: Exec
Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn thinks the company will surpass its goal to sell 10 million cars in a year by 2018.
Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards Recognize Hyundai, BMW, Ford
The BMW i8 Spyder, Ford Atlas pickup, and Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis concept vehicles have all received Concept Vehicle of the Year awards in their respective categories.
BMW i3 Production Vehicle to be Unveiled July 29 – Video
The official debut of the production BMW i3 will happen on July 29, 2013 the German automaker has announced.
Hertz Dream Car Program Offers European Luxury and Exotic Rentals
Hertz has announced its Dream Car Program, which will allow car renters the opportunity to get behind the wheel of their dream luxury or exotic vehicle.
2014 Audi A8 Adding New Matrix LED Headlights
Audi has announced that its 2014 A8 sedan will get the automaker’s new “Matrix” LED headlights, a technology that’s takes the high-beam function to a more precise level.
Volkswagen XL1 to Drive in 2013 Goodwood Hill Climb
Joining all the other vehicles in this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed hill climb is the Volkswagen XL1, driven by Formula 1 legend and six-time Le Mans winner, Jacky Ickx.
Mercedes CLA45 AMG Ordering Guide Leaked
Those patiently waiting to get their hands on the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG can now take a look at the ordering guide before the sporty sedan hits the market in November.
2015 Mercedes S-Class Coupe to Debut in Frankfurt
Now that Mercedes-Benz has revealed its 2014 S-Class to the public, the German automaker will lift the cover off its coupe variant later this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Controversial Refrigerant Ruled Safe by SAE
Last year, a new refrigerant was at the center of controversy when Daimler raised concerns about it igniting on the hot surface of an engine.
2014 Porsche 911 GT2 Nürburgring Spy Photos
Following in the footsteps of the other Porsche 911 models that have been updated for the 991 generation, the new 911 GT2 was recently spied testing on the Nurburgring by AutoGuide‘s photographers.
