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Lamborghini Aventador Convertible May use Targa Top
You’ve already seen a topless Lamborghini Aventador, but it probably wasn’t what you expected. While the Aventador J isn’t likely to see production, that doesn’t mean its creator isn’t planning something of similar spirit.
Horrific Super GT Crash Sends Tim Bergmeister to Hospital- Video
Racing and car wrecks are synonymous with one another, and the latest Super GT race at Fuji raceway saw Tim Bergmeister careening into the wall at high speeds in his Porsche.
MINI Countryman Coupe Looks Production Ready in Spy Photos
The MINI Paceman concept was revealed to us at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, and will hit dealer showrooms in early 2013 badged as the Countryman Coupe.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Juke-R Confirmed, Supra Successor Rumors
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: Scion FR-S TRD With Five Axis Aero Kit– Video There remains to be no official…
BMW Gets First DTM Win in Almost 20 Years
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 20 years since BMW last participated in a DTM race, but the return of the German automaker to the series is already a successful one. After 52 grueling laps at Lausitz, Canadian Bruno Spengler was able to turn his pole position into BMW’s first DTM win in almost…
Audi R18 Ultra Wins Inaugural Race at Spa as Audi Takes Top Four Spots
Audi used the Spa 6 Hours to debut its newest race cars, the R18 Ultra and the R18 e-tron quattro, delivering a thrilling premiere with highly successful results. The German automaker claimed a 1-2-3-4 finish, with its R18 Ultra taking first and third, and the diesel hybrid e-tron quattro taking second and fourth. So at…
World’s Oldest Unrestored MINI Nets $65,000
The oldest unrestored MINI in the world far exceeded Bonhams’ initial estimate of netting $19,000 to $24,000 on the auction block. Instead, it sold for $65,000 (£40,250) which undoubtedly makes it the most expensive, unrestored MINI in the world now. The rare 1959 Austin MINI Se7en De Luxe Saloon was auctioned off on April 30th…
Porsche Boxster Diesel Possible Admits R&D Chief
An interesting report has surfaced from the 33rd Vienna Motor Symposium that revealed Porsche has diesel powerplants firmly in its strategy, while electric vehicles are not. Speaking at the conference, Porsche R&D chief Wolfgang Hatz revealed that the German automaker believes that pure electric vehicles are “not even close to series production with the current…
Lamborghinis Overtake Parking Lot in Massive Meetup
The Lamborghini Club of America recently held a meet, assembling the finest and largest collection of Lamborghini exotics that we’ve seen in quite some time.
2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe Priced at $87,395
Earlier this year, BMW announced pricing on its 640i Gran Coupe model and now the German automaker has revealed the digits for its bigger brother, the 650i. Powered by a 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 with 445-hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, the 650i will have a starting price of $87,395 while the xDrive variant will be…
Audi A2 Aims Cross Hairs at Nissan Juke
The small crossover market isn’t very well explored yet, which makes it ripe for picking. Nissan already caught on to this with the Juke, but it seems Audi is smelling blood in the water too.
Porsche 550 Successor Might Happen in 2017
Conversation about a Porsche 550 successor swings back and forth between production dates and delays. According to the latest from the brand, the newest projected year could be 2017.
BMW Announces M Performance Parts for 3-Series and 5-Series
BMW announced today that M Division performance parts for both the 3 Series and 5 Series will be made available to consumers.
Jaguar XJ Supersport Joins ‘Ring Taxi’ Ranks
With just over 500 hp on tap in the latest Nurburgring taxi, the Jaguar XJ Supersport feeds thrill-seekers adrenaline through a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine.
BMW Recalls 24,340 Diesel Vehicles Over Emissions Standards
BMW has announced a recall of 24,340 vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with diesel engines.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Black Series Race Car Teased by Evosport and MBBS
Evosport and MBBS are known in the tuning circles as making some of the most awesome BMW and Mercedes race-spec cars. They’re now teasing a new race car that will be entered into the Pirelli World Challenge GT.
Porsche 960 Supercar Due in Late 2015
The spiritual successor to the Porsche 959 (pictured above) appears destined to make its production debut in late 2015.
Catrinel Menghia Returns in Three New Fiat 500 Abarth Ads – Videos
Catrinel Menghia, the lingerie model who starred in the Fiat brand’s sexy Super Bowl ad is back in several new spots for the Italian automaker. Helping promote the new Fiat 500 Abarth performance model, the ad was a clear indication of a change in gears from the automaker, after dropping its female US brand boss…
Porsche Boxster Video Celebrates Racing Heritage
The 2013 Porsche Boxster was revealed this year with a fresh redesign, and Porsche has dug up some classic footage from the vault to showcase the heritage of this great car.
Audi A3 Evolution Detailed Over the Years- Video
The Audi A3 has come along way since it’s original release, and too see the changes up close the company has released a video of the old A3 morphing into the new A3.
BMW and Hyundai Could be Partners in New Engine Family Development
This story probably would have made you laugh a few years ago. It would have seemed unthinkable, impossibile even. All the same, BMW is working with Hyundai to produce engines.
Porsche Former Chief Designer Tony Lapine Dies at 81
This year has been rough for Porsche designers. Last month Ferdinand Porsche, designer of the 911, passed away; and now Tony Lapine (second from left), former chief designer at Porsche passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, April 29.
BMW and German Technical University Working Together on Future EV Tech
BMW is collaborating with the Technical University of Munich on an EV project called Visio.M, with plans to build an efficient, safe, and inexpensive electric car that will be broadly marketable.
Range Rover Evoque Sport Could be Coming, Land Rover Exec Says
Just as appeal for the Ranger Rover Evoque seems to be reaching a fever pitch, Land Rover threw more fuel on the fire with the Victoria Beckham Special Edition late last month. Now, rumors of an Evoque Sport are surfacing as well.
