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Volvo XC90 to Become New Chinese Flagship
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Volvo’s aging XC90 is becoming a hand-me-down to Chinese luxury buyers as the automaker signs it over to its parent company Geely.
Ferrari Opens Massive Exhibit in Shanghai to Woo Chinese Buyers
In an effort to help showcase Ferrari products to the huge Chinese market, the Italian automaker has opened up an exhibit in the Shanghai Expo Park.
VW Interiors Not Compromised Says Design Boss
Contrary to the unanimous opinions of the automotive media (read our Jetta review here), Volkswagen insists the interior quality on its new, more affordibly priced models, has not been compromised.
Martin Scorsese to Produce Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Film
Famous American film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, Martin Scorsese has agreed to to work with Lord Richard Attenborough and Anthony Haas to produce a film titled Silver Ghost. Based on the lives of Lord John Douglas-Scott Montagu, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce it will detail the creation of the world’s most iconic car brand.
Volkswagen Polo R WRC Street Car Previewed
Volkswagen is heading to the annual GTI Meeting at Wörthersee this year with a street concept version of its Polo R WRC race car.The Polo R WRC Street will be powered by a 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine with 220 hp, 40 more than the street 180 hp GTI.
Lola Cars Files for Bankruptcy
Lola Group Holdings Limited announced that it has filed for bankruptcy protection for its Lola Cars International Limited and Lola Composites Limited divisions.
Top 10 Cheapest Cars Available with a V8 Engine
Today’s cars all seem to be focused on delivering fun driving experience that’s still friendly on gas. Those two elements are often an important factor in a car purchase, but sometimes you just want to feral thrill of a big, loud engine.
VW Interns Build 360-HP Golf GTI Black Dynamic Concept
Volkswagen likes to let its student apprentices strut their stuff once and a while, and the latest custom offering put together by a group of nine students is the Golf GTI Black Dynamic concept.
BMW M6 MotoGP Safety Car Heading to Debut at Nürburgring
BMW has been providing the official safety cars for MotoGP for the past 13 years, and this year it has decided to update mid-season with the new M6 Coupe, replacing its 1 Series M Coupe safety car. The MotoGP M6 safety car will make its debut at this weekend’s Nürburgring M Festival sporting plenty of carbon…
MINI JCW Engine Tuning Kit Announced for Coupe and Roadster
MINI announced the John Cooper Works version of its coupe last week, but if it is only performance you are after without the added paint and plastic, MINI will install the JCW engine kit on your existing MINI coupe or roadster. The engine kit will boost the power of the coupe up to 197 hp, along with…
Lagonda Still on Track as Aston Martin Plans China Expansion
Despite little news on the Lagonda front as of late, Aston Martin is reportedly continuing to prepare for the launch of its new sub-brand.
2014 MINI Cooper Spy Photos Show Radical Redesign
Even icons need to stay fresh, and for the 2014 model year a major redesign is coming to the classic look of the MINI Cooper.
Ferrari 458 Spyder gets the Mansory Treatment, Monaco Edition Unveiled
Few will find the Ferrari 458 Italia lacking in style, performance or price. But if you’re one of those who think “This car just isn’t extreme enough for me,” European tuning shop Mansory is waiting for your phone call.
Fiat Celebrates Facebook Fans with Giveaway Contest
Fiat is sending out its thanks to its 500,000 Facebook fans via a contest in which you can win a brand new Fiat 500.
Fiat Uses Google Street View to Prank Volkswagen
Google Street View cars roam the world, snapping photos freely to give its users an accurate depiction of the location they’re looking for. As a result, sometimes you may be smiling on candid camera unknowingly when Google passes by. Fiat on the under hand, wanted to smile knowingly to the cameras when the Google Street…
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Spy Photos
Porsche released official photos of the 918 Spyder prototype testing, but we now have spy photos to show you, with a few more angles of the hybrid supercar.
BMW 320d Races Olympic Sprinter Mark Lewis-Francis
As the official automotive partner of the 2012 London Summer Olympics, BMW has been quite involved with the events, even lending its weather testing facility to proof the olympic torch.
2012 BMW 135is Coupe and Convertible Released
In what it calls the performance version of the 1 Series for 2013, the BMW 135is coupe and convertible were released today costing $44,145 and $48,845 respectively.
Audi Releases ‘Making Of’ Clip for 500,000 Facebook Fan Video
Audi, along with other manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari, have taken to YouTube recently to send out thanks to each company’s fans and faithfuls, releasing videos of cars doing extraordinary things. Audi has now revealed a follow up, which chronicles the making of its thank you video.
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder Prototypes Begin Testing
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em. That at least seems to be the theory at Porsche these days in regards to its new flagship sports car. Rather than let details leak out and spy photos appear online the German sports car maker is controlling the flow of info and pictures when it comes to…
McLaren MP4-12C Spider Due this Year, No V12s in Future
Early speculation had the McLaren MP4-12C Spider set to make its debut this year, and now it’s been all but confirmed by the British automaker.
2013 BMW 5 Series Updated With Customizable Instrument Panel
BMW is pleased with its revamped 5 Series design, and for the 2013 model year will be offering an optional customizable instrument panel along with revised engines for its Gran Turismo model.
Fiat ‘Boob-Job’ Ad Aimed at Male Demographic
Car advertising is always aimed at a key demographic, and the newest spot from Fiat Argentina reinforces its slew of commercials aimed directly at men.
Chrysler Confirms New Dart Based Liberty, 100 Hatchback
The publication also hinted that new models based on this architecture, dubbed CUSW are already in development testing “including the successor to the Jeep Liberty that will be built at Chrysler’s Toledo (Ohio) North Assembly plant and a Chrysler 100 hatchback.”
