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BMW X7 Rumored as New Flagship SUV
We’re usually not huge fans of rumors, unless they make a lot of sense and have a high probability of becoming a reality. Well, a BMW X7 SUV may sound like speculation, but a high-end luxury SUV from the German automaker is a genuine possibility.
2014 Porsche Macan Revealed in Spy Photos
Sharing some body camouflage from its big brother the Cayenne, our photographers have just snapped these spy photos of the upcoming 2014 Porsche Macan.
VW Passat Sets World Record for Distance Traveled on a Single Tank
Volkswagen continues to flex just how efficient its diesel models are, with a 2012 Passat TDI SE claiming a new world record by traveling 1,626.1 miles on a single tank of ultra-low sulfur diesel. The record was previously held by another Passat, – a 1.6 BlueMotion diesel model out in Europe – at 1,526.6 miles….
Volkswagen Hover Car is Out of this World – Video
The Volkswagen People’s Car Project brought a trio of concepts to Auto China 2012 in Beijing, two of which were realistic, one of which seems more out of this world than we originally assumed.
2013 Audi A8 3.0T Gets Disappointing EPA Estimate
Seinfeld coined the term “shrinkage” on May 12, 1994 in reference to George Costanza’s little problem, but Larry David, the show’s storied creator probably never expected automakers to champion the idea, albeit in a mechanical sense.
2012 BMW 3 Series Recalled for Head Restraints
BMW is recalling 7,600 of its 2013 3 Series models because of an issue with the head restraints. Units built between October 19, 2011 and March 18, 2012 are affected.
BMW Z4 Update will be More Agile and Dynamic
Due out around 2015, the updated BMW Z4 will be a more capable sports car while remaining true to the character that makes it popular with fans today.
Volkswagen Small SUVs Coming: Based on Up! and Polo
Small SUVs are heating up faster than a bunsen burner in science class and VW seems happy to provide the gas. According to German publication Handelsblatt, there will be two new models on the way that will be smaller than the Tiguan.
Automakers Betting on Linux for Future Infotainment Systems
In order to attract buyers, car manufacturers have had to ramp up the amount of technology offered in their cars. Infotainment systems do a lot, like help navigate, set cabin temperature, adjust audio settings and more, but they tend to be a neat party trick, falling short in real-world use.
Horrific Super GT Crash Sends Tim Bergmeister to Hospital- Video
Racing and car wrecks are synonymous with one another, and the latest Super GT race at Fuji raceway saw Tim Bergmeister careening into the wall at high speeds in his Porsche.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Juke-R Confirmed, Supra Successor Rumors
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: Scion FR-S TRD With Five Axis Aero Kit– Video There remains to be no official…
BMW Gets First DTM Win in Almost 20 Years
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since BMW last participated in a DTM race, but the return of the German automaker to the series is already a successful one. After 52 grueling laps at Lausitz, Canadian Bruno Spengler was able to turn his pole position into BMW’s first DTM win in almost…
Audi R18 Ultra Wins Inaugural Race at Spa as Audi Takes Top Four Spots
Audi used the Spa 6 Hours to debut its newest race cars, the R18 Ultra and the R18 e-tron quattro, delivering a thrilling premiere with highly successful results. The German automaker claimed a 1-2-3-4 finish, with its R18 Ultra taking first and third, and the diesel hybrid e-tron quattro taking second and fourth. So at…
Porsche Boxster Diesel Possible Admits R&D Chief
An interesting report has surfaced from the 33rd Vienna Motor Symposium that revealed Porsche has diesel powerplants firmly in its strategy, while electric vehicles are not. Speaking at the conference, Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Hatz revealed that the German automaker believes that pure electric vehicles are “not even close to series production with the current…
2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Priced at $87,395
Earlier this year, BMW announced pricing on its 640i Gran Coupe model and now the German automaker has revealed the digits for its bigger brother, the 650i. Powered by a 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 with 445-hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, the 650i will have a starting price of $87,395 while the xDrive variant will be…
Audi A2 Aims Cross Hairs at Nissan Juke
The small crossover market isn’t very well explored yet, which makes it ripe for picking. Nissan already caught on to this with the Juke, but it seems Audi is smelling blood in the water too.
Porsche 550 Successor Might Happen in 2017
Conversation about a Porsche 550 successor swings back and forth between production dates and delays. According to the latest from the brand, the newest projected year could be 2017.
BMW Announces M Performance Parts for 3-Series and 5-Series
BMW announced today that M Division performance parts for both the 3 Series and 5 Series will be made available to consumers.
BMW Recalls 24,340 Diesel Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
BMW has announced a recall of 24,340 vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with diesel engines.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Black Series Race Car Teased by Evosport and MBBS
Evosport and MBBS are known in the tuning circles as making some of the most awesome BMW and Mercedes race-spec cars. They’re now teasing a new race car that will be entered into the Pirelli World Challenge GT.
Porsche 960 Supercar Due in Late 2015
The spiritual successor to the Porsche 959 (pictured above) appears destined to make its production debut in late 2015.
Porsche Boxster Video Celebrates Racing Heritage
The 2013 Porsche Boxster was revealed this year with a fresh redesign, and Porsche has dug up some classic footage from the vault to showcase the heritage of this great car.
Audi A3 Evolution Detailed Over the Years- Video
The Audi A3 has come along way since it’s original release, and too see the changes up close the company has released a video of the old A3 morphing into the new A3.
BMW and Hyundai Could be Partners in New Engine Family Development
This story probably would have made you laugh a few years ago. It would have seemed unthinkable, impossibile even. All the same, BMW is working with Hyundai to produce engines.
