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2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid EPA Estimate Released
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EPA estimates for the 2013 Audi Q5 small crossover are available, but return rather disappointing results.
MINI Convertible to go Motor Boating on Charles River
Strange as it may seem, MINI’s latest marketing ploy involves driving a car on water. Well, sort of.
BMW Offers Limited Run of Special X6, 6 Series to US
BMW will offer a 155-unit limited run of special edition 2013 X6 crossovers and 6 Series coupes for the U.S. market, showcasing the brand’s “Individual” program.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Takes to the Track – Video
Last week, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S was revealed boasting 550 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque from its 4.8-liter V8 powerplant.
2013 Volkswagen CC R-Line Starts at $33,020
Pricing for the 2013 Volkswagen CC R-Line was just announced, starting at $33,020 including shipping.
Mercedes S-Class Production Slowed on Soft Demand
Mercedes is dropping one of the two shifts that normally build its flagship S-Class cars because of weak demand.
Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition Adds Unique Twist to Base V6
Adding a new level of luxury to the base Panamera, Porsche has announced a new special edition model: the Platinum Edition.
Audi ‘e Performance’ Research Project Complete
After three years of research, Audiannounced today that it’s e performance electric car research project is complete.
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Debuts
Lamborghini unveiled its latest iteration of its Super Trofeo Gallardo, the LP570-4, which receives a significant aerodynamic upgrade over its 2012 replacement.
Cosworth up For Sale… IPO Forgone
World-renowned performance engineering firm Cosworth is up for sale in light of the unstable stock market.
Ferrari Enzo Successor Not Coming to Detroit
The Ferrari Enzo successor will not be revealed at the upcoming 2013 Detroit Auto Show, contrary to previous reports.
Vauxhall Cascada Revealed: The Return of the Buick Riviera Convertible?
From the Regal to the Verano, several of the new models in Buick’s revitalized lineup owe their origins to GM’s European operations where they were first engineered under the automaker’s Opel division. That could happen once again with the new Vauxhall Cascada a possible look at a future Buick convertible.
2013 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Variants Revealed
At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Lamborghini unveiled its facelifted 2013 Gallardo LP560-4 model, and now the convertible variant has arrived.
Volkswagen Microbus Production Ending Next Year
One of the oldest vehicles still in production, the Volkswagen T2 Microbus is still being sold in Brazil as the Kombi, featuring the same design as it sported when it first rolled off the assembly line in 1967.
Jaguar Land Rover Still Pushing for Dual-Brand Stores
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pushing for more dealers to integrate both brands into a single showroom in an effort to compete better with other luxury brands.
DTM, Super GT Form Racing Partnership Starting in 2014
Not quite the same merger as what ALMS and Grand-Am are doing, but DTM and Japan’s Super GT have signed a cooperation deal that will see DTM race cars at Super GT events and vice versa.
2013 Porsche GT3 to Bow at Geneva Motor Show With 450-HP
The next-generation of what is arguably Porsche’s most celebrated sports car, the GT3, is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show next March.
Volkswagen Polo-Based Compact SUV in the Works
It’s no surprise that Volkswagen is planning several new crossovers for the market, but the German automaker has revealed that its Polo-based compact SUV will be the first one spun off its new MQB platform.
Bentley Continental GT3 Makes First Video Appearance
Introduced at the recent 2012 Paris Motor Show, the new Bentley Continental GT3 concept has now made its video debut, and is being readied for Bentley’s return to motorsports.
Volvo Halting Production for a Week Due to Low Demand
Volvo has announced that it will be halting production at its main plant from October 29th to November 2nd due to weak market demand.
Lotus Official Club Italia Coming in December
A new members only club for Lotus owners will be launched in December called ‘Lotus Official Club Italia’ and will feature a calendar of events and activities that celebrate the British automaker.
Land Rover Defender Will be Entry-Level Vehicle
The Land Rover Defender is slated for sale here in the U.S., and when it hits dealers it will be the British Brand’s entry-level vehicle.
GM’s Opel Division May Merge With Peugeot
In a second phase of the alliance General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën signed earlier this year, both automakers are exploring ways to combine their European operations in a joint venture.
BMW Waiving Payments for Current Lessees to Drive Sales
In hopes of catching to rival Mercedes-Benz in 2012 sales, BMW is offering its current lessees the opportunity to skip up to three payments if they purchase a brand new or certified pre-owned vehicle.
