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BMW 1 Series Adding AWD, Not for US Market
BMW will showcase xDrive versions of its 1 Series during the upcoming Paris Motor Show meant for many markets worldwide, but not the U.S.
BMW Active Tourer Concept Interior Revealed
Set for its debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, BMW revealed the look of the Active Tourer Concept, and now has released photos of the interior of the vehicle.
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Concept Heading to Paris
Mercedes-Benz has been developing a B-Class electric vehicle for quite some time now, and it will make its official debut at the upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show.
BMW M Performance Models to Bow at Paris Motor Show
More goodies for BMW‘s M Performance division will be making their way to this year’s Paris Motor Show, including a new suspension package and power kit for the 2.0-liter diesel engine.
Volkswagen Launches ‘Why VW’ Brand Campaign
Volkswagen has kicked off a brand new marketing campaign called ‘Why VW’ to gather and share stories from actual VW owners, taking advantage of social media in a whole new way.
BMW M3 Lime Rock Park Edition Visits its Namesake – Video
As the curtain slowly closes on the current generation BMW M3, the German automaker announced back in July a special edition model that pays tribute to the famous Lime Rock Park track in Connecticut.
Next Porsche 911 Turbo to get Four-Wheel Steering
Apart from building powerful sports cars, Porsche cars are renowned for razor-sharp handling which is something Porsche hopes to boost further in the next generation 911 Turbo by adding four-wheel steering according to recent reports.
Should You Buy a Car With All-Wheel Drive?
It’s every driver’s nightmare to lose grip in slippery conditions, but is that a good enough reason to buy a new car with all-wheel drive?
Mercedes C63 AMG Drifts Traffic – Video
We’ve all experienced it at one point while behind the wheel: the frustration of being stuck behind someone going terribly slow around a corner.
Daimler Relying on Smart Fortwo EV for Brand Success
The Smart Fortwo hasn’t exactly been the resounding success Daimler had hoped it would be, but now the German automaker is hoping its electric vehicle variant will lift the brand’s sales.
2014 BMW M3 Turbo Inline-Six Confirmed
Rumors can finally be put to bed today, as the next-generation BMW M3 will run using a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine.
Audi SQ5 TDI Exclusive Concept Heading to Paris Motor Show
Audi‘s latest high-performance diesel model, the SQ5 TDI, will make its official debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, but it won’t be the only SQ5 on display. Joining the high-performance luxury diesel crossover will be a limited production ‘SQ5 TDI exclusive concept’ model.
BMW Concept Active Tourer Reveled: Paris Motor Show Preview
Heading to the 2012 Paris Motor Show will be the BMW Concept Active Tourer, which appears to be the concept car for the upcoming BMW 1 Series GT.
David Coulthard Takes SLS AMG GT Around Nürburgring
F1 driver David Coulthard has become quite the spokesperson for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG model, recently catching a 178-mph golf ball in an SLS AMG Roadster model. Now Coulthard has taken the new SLS AMG GT out onto the Nürburgring GP track to see how it performs.
BMW 1 Series GT Leaks Through Magazine
Leaking through the cover of a magazine set to hit newsstands tomorrow, what could very well be the BMW 1 Series GT is now out in the open.
BMW Three-Cylinder Revealed, Will Power Next Mini
BMW revealed an all new 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine today, which is destined to live under the hood of the next generation MINI, a new front-wheel drive series from BMW and possibly even the existing rear-drive 1 Series and 3 Series.
In Memoriam: The V8 Engine 1900-201?
With the oil crisis of the ‘70s many predicted the death of the V8 engine, but it has continued to solider on. With Chrysler and Infiniti execs recently commenting that there’s no place for eight-cylinder cars in the future of their respective brands, this time, are the V8 engine’s days finally numbered?
Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Appearance Package Revealed
Based on the top of the line Beetle Sport model, Volkswagen now offers the R-Line appearance package, which kicks up the small cars style both inside and out.
Porsche Cayenne S Diesel Delivers 627 Lb-Ft of V8 Power: 2012 Paris Motor Show Preview
Previewed ahead of its world premiere at the 2012 Paris Motor Show is the new Porsche Cayenne S Diesel, sporting a 4.2-liter V8 with 377-hp and an outrageous 626 lb-ft of torque.
Audi Looks to Overtake BMW as Top Luxury Automaker
Audi looks poised to overtake BMW‘s seven-year reign as the top automaker in global premium sales this year. The German automaker has cut BMW’s lead to just 2,110 vehicles in August.
Volkswagen Golf Lightweight ‘Carbon GTI’ in the Works
The 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI is currently being prepped for production, built on the German automaker’s new MQB architecture, and rumor has it that a limited production, lightweight Golf Carbon GTI will join the lineup in 2014.
Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell Spied Testing
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell has been under production for a few years now, but our latest batch of spy photos shows the car is testing on real world roads, suggesting that it is almost finishing production and ready to go on sale.
Audi R8 E-Tron on Sale By Early 2013
The Audi R8 E-Tron has already established itself as a performer by setting the fastest lap by an electric vehicle on the Nürburgring, and the car will be launching on the consumer market by late 2012, or early 2013.
Volkswagen Phaeton Returning, New Large Crossover in the Works
Volkswagen has set a goal of 800,000 units sold in the States by 2018, and to help them accomplish it, the German brand is looking to resurrect the Phaeton luxury car here in North America, and bring a new large crossover to the market.
