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BMW Zagato Roadster shown off at Pebble Beach
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BMW and Zagato are taking in the fresh air over at Pebble Beach with an all new BMW Zagato Roadster. The Roadster appeared alongside other concepts and one-offs at the Concept Lawn.
Mini JCW GP Makes Appearance at Pebble Beach
Sitting among the collector cars, classics and one-offs this weekend was the upcoming MINI John Cooper Works GP.
Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype Sells for $1,034,000
Back in July, we heard that a 2001 Audi R8 Le Mans Prototype race car would be heading to RM Auctions out in Monterey. Now that auction has come and gone, and the R8 Le Mans Prototype has sold for $1,034,000.
Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Goes 185-MPH, Sets World Speed Record
A turbocharged Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid has just set the record for ‘Hybrid Speed Record’ at the Bonneville Salt Flats after it went 185.394-mph. It’s the fastest speed ever achieved by a production-based hybrid out on the Salt Flats.
Mercedes Rumored to Pull From F1
Rumors are brewing that Mercedes is considering of pulling out of Formula One racing, but for now they’re little more than rumors.
BMW Zagato Roadster Revealed at Pebble Beach
Revealed today at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the BMW Zagato Roadster builds on the already established connection these companies made with the Zagato coupe.
Mercedes Crowd Sourcing New Color Names on Facebook
Mercedes-Benz is adding a new color option into it’s AMG line which it has yet to name, turning to the recent crowd sourcing trend for the answer.
BMW Boosting Sales Figures with Dealership Demo Cars
In the heated battle for US luxury sales supremacy, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are head-to-head, but BMW reported 21,297 sales last month to take a 1,900 lead on rival Mercedes.
Mercedes Recalls 189 G Wagons for Airbag Risk
The recall concerns 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550 and G55 AMG SUVs, which might pose a serious risk to passengers after the airbags deploy.
BMW Zagato Concept Headed for Pebble Beach
BMW will join with Zagato once again to bring a new concept car to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this week.
“50 Shades of Grey” May Have Helped Boost Audi Sales
It’s alright – you won’t have to admit to reading your significant other’s copy of “50 Shades of Grey” around here; but if you have, chances are you’re aware that Audi is mentioned in the book trilogy. And now, the German automaker believes it has had an indirect effect on its sales.
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Spy Photos
After production was confirmed for the Mercedes-Benz CLA, an AMG model was sure to follow, and now we have spy photos of the CLA45 AMG being tested.
2013 Mercedes E400 Hybrid Pricing Set at $55,800
Joining the Mercedes-Benz E-Class family for the 2013 model year is an E400 Hybrid model, powered by a 3.0-liter V6 engine with 302-hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, paired to an electric motor with 27-hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
2014 BMW M3 Spied on the Nurburgring
Making yet another spy photo appearance, the 2014 BMW M3 which will drop from a V8 to a V6 was caught running round the Nurburgring.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class – Mega Gallery
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be hitting U.S. dealerships in 2014, giving the American market a viable option for a small luxury vehicle. And since we still have a bit to wait until it hits American soil, the German automaker has released all-new photos of the A-Class for us to enjoy.
Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Series Race Car Set to Debut at World Challenge Finale
Evosport and MBBS Racing teamed up to build a Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series race car, set to compete in the SCCA World Challenge GT series. The car will debut at the season finale Cadillac Sonoma Grand Prix on August 25th.
BMW 3 Series GT Concept Heading to Paris Motor Show
It’s been a while since we last caught spy photos of the upcoming BMW 3-Series GT model, but the German automaker will be heading to this year’s Paris Motor Show with a concept to show off.
Maybach Officially Dead
Last year in November, Mercedes made the decision to give its ultra-luxury Maybach brand the axe. That day has finally come, as the German automaker confirmed that all Maybach models will be discontinued for the 2013 model year.
BMW 3 Series Start-Stop Recalibration Available
Drivers who find the engine start-stop feature new for the 2012 BMW 3 Series annoying can take their car to a dealership and have the default setting switched to “off” according to the company.
Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster Tribute to Display at Pebble Beach
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is going to have a presence at this years Pebble Beach weekend with a huge tribute to the SL Roadster, and a display of its Concept Style Coupe.
Mercedes ML Recalled for Unintended Acceleration Risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 8,675 all-season floor mats equipped in the ML350, ML550 and ML63 because the mats do not fit properly.
Porsche Museum Reveals More of its Secrets – Video
Earlier this week, Porsche released the first of a multi-part series of videos showing off a secret warehouse housing a massive collection of Porsche models.
Audi Reveals Pikes Peak Ride and Drive Contest- Video
Audi has released a new video today, breaking down the full Pikes Peak race course and the obstacles that the RS5 and Ducati Multistrada 1200 S will face during the hill climb. The company also revealed a twitter based contest that gives fans the chance to drive both the Multistrada and RS5.
Audi RS5 Pikes Peak Racer Unveiled
After teasing a special RS5 for the 90th Pikes Peak Hill Climb earlier in the week, Audi has now dropped a set of photos of the car.
