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Audi A1 1.4TFSI Revealed Ahead Of Paris Auto Show
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Audi‘s long-rumored S1 hot hatch will not be coming to Paris. Instead, Audi has elected to take the guts of what likely would have been an S1, and package it in a more discrete wrapper, creating the Audi A1 1.4TFSI in its place. The A1 1.4TFSI still looks aggressive, with beefier wheels and stark white…
Toyota in Talks to Provide Daimler/Mercedes With Hybrid Technology
Mercedes parent company Daimler AG is in talks with Toyota over using the Japanese automaker’s hybrid technology. If a deal is struck, it would see Toyota provide Daimler with electric motors, batteries and technology. Toyota has declined to comment on the report but has reiterated an earlier stance that it will consider requests from other…
BMW Z4 GT3 Race Car Built In 3 Minutes, 39 Seconds [video]
Ever wondered what it takes to fully assemble a GT3 race car? Now’s your chance to find out. Team West Coast Racing put together a really nifty video, consolidating over 600 man hours into just 3 minutes of 39 seconds The video starts with a bare chassis that arrived from BMW Motorsport, with everything else…
G-Power BMW X5 M Typhoon Throws Down 725-hp
A while back, G-Power released their original BMW X5 that also featured a widebody and sported 525-hp. But gosh, who wants only 525-hp? Just a little over a year and a half later, G-Power has unleashed an all new BMW X5 Typhoon, this time in M-series with a neck-snapping 725-hp. And along with that 725-hp…
TK Racing BMW 135R Looks Like A BMW 1M Killer
Even though BMW‘s 1-Series hasn’t caught on like we expected, there’s no denying how much fun it is to drive and how formidable it is as a race-prepped track vehicle. The 135i in particular, equipped with the N54 twin-turbo powerplant, or the new N55 single turbo powerplant, makes for a fun and nimble car to…
Audi’s Model Car Viral Marketing Causes Chaos In Toronto
The Toronto International Film Festival is a massive event, that brings thousands of film fans, A-list celebrities and professional celebrity worshippers together for a week of movie premieres, parties and camera-phone stalking. TIFF is also a major hassle for some of the Autoguide staff, as we like to test cars in Toronto when given the opportunity;…
Helicopter Crashes During Audi Pikes Peak Commercial Shoot (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Audi’s official statement below Jalopnik is reporting that an Audi commercial shoot at Pikes Peak took a tragic turn after a helicopter crashed during filming. Reports say that the pilot is in critical condition with the other three passengers injured as well. The commercial apparently involved the autonomous TTS, with the helicopter filming the…
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BMW Classic To Auction M1, 3.0CSL At Bonhams
BMW Classic, the division responsible for maintaining and restoring historic BMW vehicles, is auctioning off an M1 and a 3.0CSL at the Bonhams classic car auction in Dubai next month. BMW will use the sale to promote its racing heritage and raise the profile of the brand. BMW also plans to auction other vehicles in…
Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell Unveiled, 0-60 In 5.5 Seconds
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled their A-Class E-Cell electric car, with an extremely limited production run of 500 units. Available only to customers in Germany, France and the Netherlands, buyers will be able to lease the cars only, but terms have not been disclosed. While the gasoline powered A-Class has always been a bit of a slowpoke, the electric…
MAN Concept S Adds Aerodynamics to Big Rig Cab; Looks Like Optimus Prime’s Head
Although details are sketchy, the design features a cab with a narrower cross section than most current European large trucks, with flat top fenders, designed to improve airflow around the sides of the vehicle.
BMW To Re-Name 6-Series As 5-Series Coupe?
Reports say that BMW is looking to re-brand the 6-Series lineup as the 5-Series Coupe and Convertible, to better align themselves with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class range. The E-Class Coupe and Convertible were once known as the CLK, but Mercedes decided bring them under the E-Class lineup. Having already built up significant brand equity in the…
Porsche Returning To NAIAS In 2011
After a three year hiatus, Porsche is returning to the Detroit Auto Show for 2011. With porsche sales up nearly 25% and a host of new vehicle launches slated for the upcoming calender year, including a rumored redesign of the 911, Porsche is likely seeking a high profile platform for their new vehicles. “We’re very…
BMW Planning New Models for China; Announces Start of Leasing Program
BMW‘s plan to become the number one automaker in China will include new models for the world’s most populous country, as well as a leasing program to make the luxury cars more affordable to a growing middle class. “We have a clear target: We want to become the strongest premium brand in China,” said CFO…
Mystery Audi Revealed as RS5-Based Sport Quattro ‘Anniversario’ Concept
The mysterious Audi spotted earlier this week in Austria is not the upcoming R4, but rather a concept car based on the RS5. According to a report by AutoBild, the car is designed to celebrate the original Sport Quattro model and is being built under the aptly named “Anniversario” title. With design cues taken from…
Mercedes C-Class Coupe to Debut at Detroit Auto Show; AMG Version to Follow
Rumors of a C-Class Coupe have been circulating for quite some time now and according to a new report by AutoCar, we won’t have to wait much longer for Mercedes‘s newest two-door. The destined-to-be-popular coupe version of the C-Class is slated to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January . Sources at the company…
Turner Motorsport Prepping Frozen Gray BMW M3 for Track Duty
We already knew that Will Turner from Turner Motorsport got the first of 30 Frozen Gray BMW E92 M3s, and we’d be ignorant to say that he’d be keeping it completely stock. Turner Motorsport also has an extensive history of racing their vehicles on the track and it looks like their Frozen Gray BMW M3…
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport Laps Paul Ricard Race Track
Bugatti’s Veyron Super Sport is built more for straight-line speed rather than lapping a road course. That didn’t stop one gentleman from taking the car around the Paul Ricard circuit (which looks like a pretty dull track, to be honest). In truth, the video isn’t all that exciting. The flat track makes it look as…
Daimler To Expand EV Partnership With Renault-Nissan
After signing a pact to develop electric cars in April, Daimler has announced that they will expand their alliance with Renault-Nissan, as automakers scramble to bring alternative fuel vehicles to the market. According to Daimler research chief Thomas Weber, the company’s partnership “will be expanded to include all three partners as far as electric motors,…
2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS: New Pictures
Several weeks ago Mercedes officially revealed the second-generation 2012 CLS – but at the time we only had hyper-processed CGI images. Now the German automaker has released a selection of photos of the actual car out and about in the real world and we have to say it looks even better. No official details have…
Audi RS3 Rumored to Debut at Paris Auto Show
Audi may just be planning an onslaught of high-performance products at the upcoming Paris Auto Show, with the latest rumor suggesting the RS3 will finally make its production debut. According to GermanCarBlog, dealers in the UK have already started taking orders for the car, which will be limited to just 2700 units. That number makes…
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Revealed Ahead of Paris Auto Show Debut
It appears as though the rumors of a higher performance Carrera GTS were true, with Porsche confirming that the more powerful model will debut at the Paris Auto Show in just a few weeks time. The Carrera GTS takes the S model’s 3.8-liter flat-six and ups power by 23 ponies for a total of 408-hp,…
AC Schnitzer Releases 2011 BMW 5-Series Tuning Package
Oh AC Schnitzer, you’re actually late to the party this time around! BMW‘s new 2011 5-Series has already been overhauled by quite a few tuners including 3D Design and Lumma Design and now the brand synonymous with BMW customization over the last few decades has embraced BMW’s new sedan. Apparently this is just one of…
Audi TT-RS To Hit The United States
Audi’s craziest TT, the TT-RS will officially make it to the United States after an online campaign by Audi convinced the automaker to bring the 360-horsepower sports coupe to America. Audi executives were initially skeptical of the sales potential of the TT-RS, but planned a limited run of just 250 cars for the Canadian market,…
Porsche Delivers Over 22,500 Panameras In Its First Year
Was this really a surprise to anyone? Porsche‘s entry into the luxury sedan segment has been a huge success, having delivered over 22,500 Panameras to their owners in its first year of production. By blending Porsche performance with its unmistakable styling (for good or bad), the Panamera has filled a void for those that are…
