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2013 Audi Q7 Spy Photos Don’t Show the Biggest Change
The redesigned Audi Q7 will drop in 2013, and has been out testing its internal systems, as can be seen in our spy photos. The second generation Q7 will exhibit some serious weight loss, about 880 lbs., a byproduct of new lightweight aluminum construction. The supercharged 3.0L V6 would be the obvious choice for the base engine…
2013 Audi A3 Hatchback Images Leaked
A selection of leaked images are providing a clear picture of the next generation Audi A3 hatchback. The photos, leaked by ZR.ru, clearly show Audi’s big hexagonal grille and the sharp lines running from where that mouth meets the pointed headlights, all the way to the windshield. Details on the car aren’t out yet, but…
BMW M5 ‘Frozen Silver’ on Display at Canadian International Auto Show
Attendees to the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Canada might not get to ogle all the cool cars that we did in Detroit, but at least BMW brought something to show off: a special edition BMW Individual paint job. Seen here is the Frozen Silver finish that was first offered on the M3 last…
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Fully Revealed in Spy Photos
The latest generation of the classic Volkswagen Beetle has been well received in its newest form, and will continue to get attention from VW to expand its customer base. Coming next for the new Beetle will be a soft top convertible option, which our photographers recently grabbed some spy photos of. The Beetle convertible will…
2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG Revealed with 530-HP: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its latest grand touring SL63 AMG hardtop convertible ahead of a planned debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Weighing 275 pounds less than the outgoing model, the new SL63 offers the laughter-inducing, hand-built M157 bi-turbo 5.5 V8 engine mated to the MCT seven-speed automatic transmission. The MCT features a trick…
BMW i8 Unique Door Design Revealed in Spy Photos
The BMW i8 is a highly anticipated release and this new set of spy photos shows off the door design we can expect on the German automaker’s hybrid sports car once it makes it to production. Hinge placement seems to be the key difference between the i8’s doors and similar examples we’ve seen before. It…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Revealed Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut- Video
Power comes from 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 that cranks out 529 horsepower, while cosmetically, the new AMG stands out via an aggressive looking aero package with a prominent front air dam, rocker panel and rear bumper cover extensions.
2013 BMW 3-Series Wagon Spy Photos
The BMW 3-Series is a very popular car worldwide and is pushing into the station wagon market here in the U.S. Our photographers caught the new 3-series wagon out testing and snapped some spy photos. The BMW wagon is known as the 3-Series touring in Europe and is slated to come to North America, although…
The Future of AMG Detailed
AMG, the high-performance subsidiary for German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz, is poised to establish itself as a real player in the sports car industry by unveiling 17 new models and variants over the next four years. Most noticeable of the upcoming models by AMG will be their SLC model which is slated to hit showrooms by…
Rinspeed Dock+Go is a Backpack on Wheels for Electric Cars: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Making its way to the upcoming 2012 Geneva Motor Show will be Rinspeed’s Dock + Go creation, an innovative yet strange concept that will leave some scratching their heads. The Swiss-based tuner is marketing the Dock + Go as a backpack on wheels but is also a detachable range-extender for electric cars. The product essentially…
Mercedes Viano Interactive Ad Campaign is Extremely Clever – Video
Inside Berlin’s Friedrichstrasse underground subway station, German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz launched one of the more clever advertising campaigns we’ve seen to date. Dubbed “Key to Viano”, commuters are able to use their own vehicle keys to control the digital advertising displays. By recognizing car key signals through a radio receiver, a new film clip starts each…
BMW X1 M35i xDrive Rumored to Hit American Shores
The BMW X1 is Europe’s best selling all-wheel drive vehicle, and due to that strong demand, Americans have been denied the privilege of seeing it on our shores. But now rumor has it that the BMW X1 M35i xDrive will make its way to America as the first M Performance vehicle for our consumption. It…
2012 BMW 3-Series M Sport Details Released
The latest generation BMW 3-Series has finally gotten the optional M Sport treatment, with the German automaker releasing details on the package. The new accessories will debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show and will come with a stylish new front bumper with larger air intakes, carbon fiber front splitters and black kidney grilles. For…
Audi A1 Convertible to Get Fiat 500C Style Roof
America might not be blessed with the current-generation Audi A1 anytime soon, but Europeans may be getting a convertible variant with a retractable roof. The A1 Convertible wouldn’t exactly be a full blown convertible, but a semi-convertible could be in the works sporting a retractable cloth top similar to what’s seen on the Fiat 500C….
2013 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Spy Photos
The newest generation Porsche 911 Turbo has tough shoes to fill trying to live up to its highly regarded marque. Our spy photo photographers caught the newly designed 911 out testing in a Winter wonderland somewhere near the Arctic Circle. The 911 Turbo shares its wheelbase with the Porsche Carrera, although it will be four…
2013 Porsche GT3 Spy Photos Reveal Best 911 Yet
Hard at work, out photographers have captured the first spy photos of the upcoming 2013 Porsche GT3. Notable give-aways on this car include the GT3-styled front bumper with a significantly more aggressive design and an outlet right before the hood to help direct air over the car to generate downforce. In addition rear shots reveal…
BMW M6, 6 Series Gran Coupe, M Performance Models to Bow at Geneva Motor Show
BMW has announced its extensive plans for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, with the 6 Series badge taking center stage. Set to make their world premieres are the new 6 Series Gran Coupe, the updated 2013 X6 and the stunning new M6 Coupe and Convertible. The Gran Coupe will arrive in sleek bodywork as a…
Mystery German Electric Sports Car Spied Testing – Spy Photos
There’s not a lot of mystery in the auto industry. Automakers release info on cars before they debut, and with leaked info and spy photos, even then, there’s often little that’s unknown about a new model before it arrives. And then there’s this… a mysterious German electric vehicle spotted testing in Northern Europe. In fact,…
Tesla To Supply Powertrain For Future Electric Mercedes-Benz
Some may remember in 2009, Daimler purchased a 10 percent stake in Tesla for the joint development of a Smart EV. Once again, Tesla and Daimler will once again collaborate on a new project, this time an electric Mercedes-Benz. Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings report revealed details regarding its role as the full powertrain supplier for a…
2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Will Start at $37,995
The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i with a 2.0L, four-cylinder turbocharged engine will hit US showrooms this April with an MSRP of $37,995 including a $895 destination and handling charge. The MSRP is the same as the outgoing 2012 xDrive28i with a six-cylinder. The new turbocharged four-cylinder is replacing the 3.0L straight-six with 240-hp. The smaller…
2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Named Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada announced the Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year today at the Toronto International Auto Show. Volkswagen‘s Touareg TDI Clean Diesel took the trophy over the BMW X3 and Dodge Journey. Manager of media relations for Volkswagen of Canada, Thomas Tetzlaff, said the award was a huge honor and that…
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Getting a Major Refresh
The current generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class has done extremely well for itself, arguably finding a perfect compromise between sporty and luxury. But it appears that the German automaker has found ways to improve upon it and a new, heavily refreshed E-Class is expected to make a debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. Autobild out in…
Porsche Names Newest SUV Macan
The newest SUV offering from Porsche is going to be called the Macan. Previously believed to be called the Cajun, Porsche released some details today about its upcoming SUV. The sub-Cayenne Macan will be available for the customer who doesn’t want a full size SUV, but still wants the luxury of a Porsche. In the…
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 by ASMA Design
Can the meanest Lamborghini to come out of Sant’Agata Bolognese get even meaner? Whip out your inhalers because ASMA Design has the answer. German-based exotic tuner ASMA Design released a singular rendering suggesting that their modification will replace virtually every panel on the Lamborghini Aventador. The illustration features lots of louvered vents on fenders and quarter panels,…
