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2012 Audi LMP1 Race Car Begins Testing at Sebring Raceway
Even though Audi hasn’t announced any details on their 2012 race program, including its driver line-up for the year, that hasn’t stopped them from making a grand appearance testing a pair of 2012 LMP1 race cars at Sebring Raceway. Two of their LMP1 cars were spotted at the track in Florida along with the 2011…
MYVAN is a Social Network For Van Fans
If you’re into vans, you’ll want to join MYVAN, the new social network site for people that want to connect with other van fans. Developed by Mercedes-Benz, MYVAN in an online community that’s designed to connect like-minded van enthusiasts and allow them to share experiences, opinions and knowledge. It will feature a Facebook page, a…
Lexus Will Not Use BMW-Sourced Diesel Powerplants
Under a new partnership agreement between BMW and Toyota, engines and hybrid technology will be shared in order to spread development costs for future efficient vehicles. BMW confirmed its 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter four cylinder diesel engines will be installed in selective Toyota models beginning 2014, but there is still a great deal of speculation as…
Porsche GT3 R Hybrid to Hit Race Tracks Again in 2012
Porsche is determined to improve their hybrid technologies and the best place to do that is on the race track. For the 2012 race season, Porsche has further developed its 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car, and will be putting it to the test once again. Exactly where or when, however, has not been revealed….
BMW Lays Groundwork For Expansion Plans
BMW is pushing forward in the face of what many economists are fervently discussing in the business world: the possible collapse of the euro. Such a catastrophic event is unlikely, BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer told Automotive News. He reaffirmed that strong belief in another interview saying “I don’t even want to imagine that at all, and I don’t believe…
BMW Will Not Build Audi R8 Rival
BMW has wavered back and forth since debuting its M1 Hommage Concept on whether or not a successor to the original M1 would ever come to fruition. And even after BMW announced that the M1 revival project had been tossed out the window, rumors continued to fly that BMW’s M-division would still build a supercar…
North American Car of the Year Finalists Include Focus, Elantra and Passat
This year, finalists for the NACOTY award are the 2012 Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat, while finalists for the North American Truck of the Year award comprise the 2012 BMW X3, Honda CR-V and Range Rover Evoque.
BMW M3 Sedan Spied
BMW’s newest M3 sedan was caught testing, and the wide fenders were a dead giveaway for our photographers. Check out the pictures below. We wish we had more info about powertrains and the like but your guess is as good as ours. In all likelihood, the big, high-revving V8 will take a bow in favor…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Details Officially Revealed
Other improvements include a more efficient powertrain, in the shape of a smaller displacement 4.7-liter V8 that sports direct injection and more power than its predecessor (429 hp and a wallopping 516 lb-ft of torque) and a tweaked 7-speed automatic transmission with improved Driver-Adaptive shift calibration.
2012 Audi A6 Recalled For Airbag Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Volkswagen, the parent company of Audi, has announced a recall for the 2012 Audi A6. According to the NHTSA, the recall is directed to A6 models made between April 8 to May 26, 2011, concerning the head-curtain airbag units. Due to seams that may not have been properly…
BMW 4 Series Convertible Spy Photos
With the recent launch (and first drive) of the BMW 3 Series sedan, we now have these spy photos to show of the convertible version. Unlike its counterpart, however, both the coupe and convertible are expected to wear a “4 Series” badge as part of a new model naming structure that BMW is following. As…
VW Cross Coupe Previews Range Rover Evoque Rival
The new Range Rover Evoque has been much applauded by the press and is pushing Range Rover sales figures to heights the company has never seen before. German auto giant Volkswagen wants a piece of the action and is now planning to bring its Evoque-fighter to the market by 2014. This new model will sit…
Volkswagen EV Concept Headed to Detroit Auto Show
It appears that Volkswagen will be unveiling a concept electric vehicle at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, joining its Jetta Hybrid that will also be on display. The EV concept will not be based on any existing VW model, but will feature plenty of Beetle-esque styling cues. However, Volkswagen has confirmed that it won’t be…
BMW to Launch New Electric Vehicle Brand In China
BMW is turning to Brilliance Jinbei Automobile, an already-established Chinese partner, to work their way around new legislation aimed at promoting Chinese cars. Ian Robertson, director of sales and marketing for BMW told Automotive News Europe said the new brand, which will exist solely to sell electric vehicles in China, will only use limited BMW…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Official Photos Revealed
With a new 429-horsepower twin-turbo V8 and a 308 lb weight reduction, the Mercedes-Benz SL finally has the looks to match its epic grunt, as these official pictures show. Borrowing cues from the Mercedes-Benz SLS, the new SL will serve as the softer, but still very quick sports coupe in the Benz lineup, while deploying…
Opel Ampera Deliveries Halted Amid Chevrolet Volt Fire Investigations
Last month, GM and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the Chevy Volt’s fire hazards after the electric vehicle suffered collision. As investigations continue, GM’s Opel react by announcing the delay of Ampera deliveries throughout Europe until a solution to the defect is found. An Opel spokesman explains that Opel is, “not currently delivering the cars…
BMW To Boost Sales In America To 300,000 Units
Set to earn the title for the year’s best-selling luxury marque, BMW aims to keep the momentum going and targets its next goal to expanding U.S. sales by another 25 percent within no more than 3 years. BMW U.S. head Ludwig Willisch addressed with conviction, “In the mid-term, we expect U.S. sales of 300,000 units…
Porsche Cajun Test Mule Sighted In Northern Sweden
Porsche‘s hard at work on their new Cajun, a smaller sibling to its popular Cayenne SUV, based on Audi‘s Q5 platform. The Cajun mule was recently spotted out testing in Northern Sweden, revealing little about its design. What it does reveal is that Porsche plans to have a wider body than the Q5, noted by…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Brochure Pics Leaked Online
Mercedes-Benz has been teasing us with camouflaged pics of the 2013 SL-model for the last few weeks, telling us about its nearly all-aluminum structure, and if they could have had it their way, would have revealed their latest convertible model at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI, in January. What you…
Mercedes Benz Pullman Turbo Diesel Rumors Surface
After Maybach got terminated for its lack of sales success, Mercedes-Benz may be reviving Pullman, another legendary moniker once popular to political dignitaries, in hopes to compete with Bentley of VW Group, and BMW’s Rolls Royce by 2013. Rumors of the new Mercedes-Benz Pullman have already begun to surface. According to Autobild, the Pullman will…
Audi Surpasses Mercedes-Benz Sales For First Time
Unless there’s some sort of Christmas miracle in Mercedes showrooms, Audi is set to pass their competitor for the first time to take the number 2 spot for global luxury car sales. The company’s sales volume grew by 18 percent this year, compared to Mercedes’ seven. Though the numbers aren’t final until the ball drops…
BMW And General Motors Partnering For Fuel Cell Technology
According to Reuters, General Motors and BMW are jumping into bed over fuel cells. GM is already established as a leader in the technology, though they are staying tight-lipped about the partnership according to Autoblog. BMW told the site that they are “speaking about various future technologies.” Additionally, German business magazine, Wirtschafts Woche says according to an…
Audi R8 Grand Am Gets Ready to Race
The reduced downforce also required changes to the suspension settings with re-valved shocks and softer springs, along with a slight increase in ride height. In addition, as per Grand Am regulations, the European car’s traction control and ABS systems must also be deactivated.
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK Spied Testing In Northern Sweden
The upcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK will receive a much-needed refresh and facelift, and this time around it’s been caught cold weather testing out in Northern Sweden. From these spy photos, it’s easy to see that Mercedes will be integrating all new LED headlights and taillights on their refreshed GLK-Class, and with all the camouflage on…
