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Maybach 57 Found Abandoned in France – Video
It’s hard to imagine if you could ever afford a Maybach 57 that you’d just abandon it somewhere, but one owner did just that out on the French Coast.
Classic Porsche Models Heading to Pebble Beach Concours
At this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Porsche will show off its current four model lines alongside historic classics that inspired them.
Audi City Open for Business – Video
Audi City, the brand’s premium shopping experience in London is now open and hoping to capitalize on the in-style idea of boutique car shopping.
Audi Cam Lets you Watch your Mechanic at Work
Audi offers a way for you to supervise the work being done to your car, right from your home computer.
Volkswagen Beetle Shark Cage Drives Under Water- Video
As part of its Discovery Channel’s Shark Week sponsorship, Volkswagen built a driveable shark cage shaped like its iconic bug car.
Mercedes Testing Car to Car to Object Communications
While active cruise control already exists in production vehicles, these systems use sensors and cameras to see what is coming, limiting them when it comes to knowing what is over the next hill or around the next bend. This problem is driving companies such as Mercedes-Benz to develop car-to-car communication devices.
Audi TT RS Gets Compared to 90 Quattro Race Car – Video
Automakers often say they go racing in order to improve their production models, and when you have decades of success on the track, chances are your vehicle lineup is all the better for it.
Audi R8 e-Tron Features First Digital Rear-View Mirror
Though the lack of a back window makes a conventional rear-view mirror useless, Audi is not letting that get in the way, and will be introducing the digital rear view mirror on its new R8 e-Tron.
2012 Audi R8 Exclusive Selection Edition Headed to US
Audi is releasing 50 “Exclusive Selection Edition” R8 models to the U.S. market, 20 of which will be V8s while the remaining 30 will be available with the 5.2-liter, 525-hp V10.
10 Future RWD Cars We Can’t Wait to Drive
Once upon a time every car put power to the rear wheels. But much like the V8 engine, so called right-wheel drive cars are quickly disappearing. For the few that remain, however, they’re almost certain to be genuine enthusiast machines and plenty of fun to drive. Over the next few years numerous new rear-drive machines…
2013 Porsche 911 GT3 Spy Photos are Clearest Yet
The slew of spy photos featuring the 2013 Porsche 911 GT3 came in today giving the clearest picture to date of the upcoming car.
2014 BMW M3 to Lose Manual Gearbox, or Will It?
One of the most illustrious names in German sport sedan history, the BMW M3 will transition away from its naturally aspirated engine roots in the upcoming model meant to bow at next year’s Geneva Motor Show, doing so without a manual transmission.
Porsche Secret Warehouse Collection Shown in Video
Until very recently it was impossible to see Porsche’s entire car collection at once because of limited storage space, but now the company has a facility capable of housing its 505-vehicle library and then some.
BMW M Shows Off V12 Powered Z3 Prototype
We can only imagine the fun BMW M engineers get to have with all the toys at their disposal. Case in point: This Z3 prototype with a massive V12 transplanted into the engine bay.
Final Porsche Slantnose Defines ‘Factory Custom’
No fewer than 40 Porsche employees contributed to the masterpiece pictured above, which is a bespoke Porsche 911 slantnose delivered in 1990 with a list of custom goodies nothing short of shocking.
Audi R8 e-Tron Sets Nurburgring Record- Video
The Audi R8 e-Tron holds the record for the fastest all-electric production based vehicle to ever lap the Nurburgring, putting up a time of 8:09.099 back in June of this year. Now, a video has been released showing the electric super car making its record setting run at the hands of former DTM racer, Markus Winkelhock.
Porsche 911 GT1 Headed to Monterey Auctions
One of the rarest Porsches ever made will be heading to RM Auctions in Monterey on August 18th, and is estimated to fetch anywhere from $1.25 million to $1.4 million.
2013 BMW Police Fleet Unveiled
Next month, BMW will unveil its updated lineup of law enforcement vehicles at the General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference (GPEC) in Leipzig, Germany, but to hold us over, the German automaker has released photos of its 2013 BMW 7-Series High Security along with its updated X3 and 5-Series models.
Audi RS5 Teased for Pikes Pike Hill Climb
Next week, the 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will finally kick off after a delay due to the wild fires in Colorado. Audi apparently has a surprise up its sleeve for this year’s event, teasing an RS5 on its Facebook page.
VW Committed to Diesels on Every New Product Says Marketing Boss
Volkswagen is looking to strengthen its diesel portfolio in America, and that likely mean we will see a Tiguan TDI model once the next generation of the compact crossover arrives on our soil.
No Polo for US, But VW Prepared Says Exec
Hoping that the compact Volkswagen Polo will head to the United States anytime soon? Don’t hold your breath, as the German automaker is focusing on its Jetta and Golf models and has no immediate plans to bring a Polo to the American market. But it is ready should market demand change says Volkswagen’s VP of…
Porsche Gives One Driver a Chance to Race in Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
Starting next year, Porsche will select one exceptionally talented driver to participate in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, a support event to Formula 1. The driver will be selected from the Porsche one-make race series worldwide, and will cover a majority of the season budget.
Mercedes A-Class to Hit U.S. Dealers in 2014
The new Mercedes A-Class took a radical departure from the original model with its sleek and sporty looking lines, and will be on sale in the U.S. sometime in 2014.
Audi RS6 Set to Out Power BMW M5
Looking to beat out its chief rival, the BMW M5, Audi’s RS6 will get its power from a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8, capable of making 572 hp.
