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Geneva Preview: ABT Sportsline to Show Light-Weight Audi R8 GTR With 600-hp
Germany’s largest and best-known Audi/VW-tuner ABT Sportsline will display three finely-tuned new models, as well as an even more hard-core version of the V10-powered R8 5.2. Called the ABT R8 GTR, this German exotic is based off the modified R8 5.2 that ABT brought to Geneva last year, and boasts the same V10 under the…
Report: BMW Bringing Two New Small Cars to Market by 2014
BMW is planning to bring two new small cars to market that will slot in under the current 1 Series, by 2014. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the first model is an electric city car (that BMW has already said is coming), which will use the electric motor shown in the ActiveE Concept (shown…
Report: BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Headed for Production in 2013
A senior BMW official has confirmed that the wild Vision EfficientDynamics turbo-diesel plug-in hybrid is headed for production. BMW showed the concept at the Frankfurt Auto Show last year where it received an overwhelmingly positive reaction. As reported by InsideLine, BMW has not confirmed if in fact the hybrid sports car will retain its 3-cylinder…
Report: Mercedes SLS AMG Marketing Campaign to Include Schumacher, iPhone App
It’s not likely to help sell a single car, but Mercedes-Benz has just kicked-off a marketing effort in Europe for the new SLS AMG exotic which will help draw attention to the brand as a whole. Included in the new campaign, Mercedes asks the question, that with an engine, a cockpit and two wings, “Is…
Report: Porsche Officially Confirms Baby Boxster Under Consideration
Porsche has officially confirmed that it is looking at bringing a baby Boxster model to market. Rumored to have been in the works for some time, VW Chairman Dr. Martin Winterkorn told the U.K.’s Autocar that such a sports car is under considreration. When pressed on the issue, Winterkorn responded; “Let’s just say we do…
Report: 2011 BMW X6 Gets New Single-Turbo Engine, 8-Speed Transmission
The latest BMW model to toss the old twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six in favor of the new N55 single turbo version is the X6. Starting in 2011, the X6 xDrive35i will get the new N55 engine, which BMW claims is lighter than the outgoing model, while delivering better acceleration and improved fuel economy. In the X6…
Report: Volkswagen Jetta R Model Under Consideration
With the launch of the Golf R, Volkswagen is considering a Jetta R model that will help expand the brand’s soon-to-be-launched high-performance R division. This new Jetta R won’t be based on the current Jetta platform but on the all-new Jetta, which is known as the New Compact Sedan. The look of the car was…
Geneva Preview: Volkswagen to Launch R Performance Division
Volkswagen will launch an “R GmbH” performance division at the Geneva Auto Show in March, dedicated to producing sporty accessory lines and high-performance models of existing cars. In Europe, VW already offers a Scirocco R and has just introduced the Golf R with 265-hp, 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a long list of upgrades. An unnamed…
Geneva Preview: Mercedes-Tuner Carlsson to Unveil C25 Supercar
One of Germany’s most respected tuners is set to unveil a new Grand Touring supercar at the Geneva Auto Show in March. Based on a Mercedes SL (or SL65 AMG Black Series perhaps), the C25 supercar from Carlsson has a significantly redesigned body as well as some expectedly serious performance under the hood. The 6.0-liter…
Report: AMG Planning Rear-Drive Version of Upcoming Mercedes Small Car
AMG has made its mark in the auto industry by building immensely powerful engines to propel large and luxurious Mercedes-Benz models to unimaginable speeds. But with Merc now looking at the lower end of the market, AMG is being forced to do so as well. AMG, however, has its own plans. A report by Motor…
Volkswagen Golf R Launches in Europe With 265-hp and AWD
Volkswagen has just officially launched the high-performance Golf R model in Europe, just days after its first North American showing as a concept at the Montreal International Auto Show. As an even-higher performance version than the iconic GTI, the Golf R gets an upgraded version of the same 2.0-liter TFSI 4-cylinder as well as VW’s…
BMW 335is Officially Announced With 320-hp, Optional 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission
Possibly BMW’s worst kept secret in recent history, the German automaker has just officially announced a new high-performance version of the 3 Series Coupe, called the 335is. Using the 335’s twin-turbo inline-six, the boost has been upped, the exhaust sportified and the cooling system upgraded. The result is 320-hp and 332 ft-lbs of torque. An…
Video: Audi Releases Stunning New R8 Spyder Promo Video
It will be a long time before we get bored of talking about or looking at Audi’s R8 and the recently-released Spyder model. And how could we when Audi releases amazing video like the one above. Powered by a Lamborghini-soured 5.2-liter V10, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI makes 525-hp, can hit 60 mph in 4.0…
Report: BMW M3 to Get Optional Competition Package
Starting next year BMW will offer the M3 with a new Competition Package. According to the BMW-nuts at Bimmerfile, the package, coded ZCP, is likely to include items like larger wheels, sticker tires and upgraded brakes. Other items we should expect are new shock and spring settings with a lowered ride height of approximately 10mm,…
Leaked: BMW 335is Photos Slip Out Ahead of Official Debut
It hasn’t been a good week for BMW when it comes to keeping a lid on things. Yesterday, pictures of BMW-owned MINI’s new Countryman crossover were leaked onto the Internet. And now, images of the 2011 BMW 335is have also surfaced on the Interwebs. In the case of the Countryman, MINI responded by officially releasing…
2011 MINI Countryman Crossover Officially Revealed After Pictures Leaked
A day after pictures of its new crossover were leaked out to the web, MINI has officially released details and photographs of the 2011 MINI Countryman. Originally scheduled to be unveiled at next month’s Geneva Auto Show, the Countryman was originally supposed appear at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show but was unfortunately delayed. It is…
Leaked: BMW 335is to Get 322-hp, Optional 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission
According to leaked BMW Canada documents, the German automaker is planning a new 335is model to slot in part way above the 335i and below the M3. To do this the 335is will get a similar setup to the one recently unveiled in the Z4 sDrive35is, but with 322-hp and 332 ft-lbs of torque. Like…
Report: Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet Coming in 2011
With recent reports that Mercedes is planning a C-Class Coupe, it’s no surprise to learn that a C-Class Cabriolet is also on the way. The car is expected as a 2011 model, meaning it will debut some time this year. The E-Class Cabriolet (pictured above) was recently unveiled at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. Mercedes…
2011 BMW 3 Series Coupe and Convertible Get a Facelift, 335i Model Gets More Efficient Single Turbo Engine
BMW has just released details on a mild mid-cycle update for the 3 Series, including aesthetic and engine changes. Sadly, the rumors of a 335is, using the Z4 sDrive35is engine with 335-hp have yet to materialize, but the 335i model goes get some changes under the hood. Most importantly the 3.0-liter inline-six N55 block gets…
Montreal Auto Show 2010: Volkswagen Golf R “Concept” Makes North American Debut
Apparently not all big debuts happen at the Detroit Auto Show. Volkswagen made a splash at the Montreal Auto Show, by showing, for the first time in North America, the Euro-spec Golf R. First unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show last year, VW has yet to confirm this model for production in North America, but…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Sportechnic Shows New Wheels Designs on Porsches, Audis
Popularly known for tuning Audis, Sportechnic was present at Tokyo Auto Salon this year with an equal number of Audi and Porsche products. Alongside a Q5 and more highly modified A4 model, sat a Cayenne and a brand new Panamera. The Panamera was mostly stock except for a set of Sportech wheels. We’ll be interested…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Japanese Tuner Blitz Gets Euro With New GTI
Not many aftermarket parts manufacturers have been in existence as long as Blitz. Continuing to uphold their reputation of high quality and groundbreaking performance products, Blitz kept things rolling as usual at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. Much like many body kit manufacturers, Blitz has also expanded its line to include some European tuning, with…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Japanese Tuner Varis Displays New Parts for European Models, Plus JDM Favorites
It’s certainly not a household name, but Japanese tuner Varis is making headway modifying not only Japanese cars, but European models as well. The company does complete transformations, with everything from aesthetics to performance, with designs that are extreme, but not quite over-the-top. On display at the Varis booth at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: BBS Porsche Panamera
Wheel manufacturer BBS turned to the European market to appeal to the Japanese consumers at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon. The company’s RN wheel was the feature item on a pristine white Porsche Panamera 4S. And in true sensible BBS style, the fitment was conservative, as is the design. That design looks to be the…
