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Audi A3, A4, and Q7 to Get Plug-In Hybrid Variants, CEO Says
At the 2012 Audi Annual Press Conference, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler confirmed that the German automaker will be manufacturing plug-in hybrid variants of their A3, A4, and Q7 models. “While we are planning small-scale series production for this car, which is a vital element in our innovation and technology plans, the electric driving experience will…
Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera Disco Volante Concept: Geneva Motor Show Preview
At next week’s 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo reaches into its racing archives for inspiration. During the 1950’s, Alfa Romeo formed an alliance with Carrozzeria Touring to create a number of innovative concepts used to test technologies that could be adapted for racing. One particular concept was the 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante (C52), then…
2013 Koenigsegg Agera and Agera R Updated: Geneva Motor Show Preview
One would find it hard to believe that Swedish exotic carmaker Koenigsegg would somehow find a way to improve its magnificent machines, but that’s exactly whats happening to the 2013 Agera. The updated Agera model is set to make its debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show and with it will come eight new features that…
New Audi A5 DTM Revealed
Audi reveals the homologated Audi A5 DTM race car today as the automaker from Ingolstadt makes its final racing preparations before the season debut at the Hockenheimring. Details are limited on the new race car as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have all been testing in top-secret conditions for the past several weeks. Head of Audi…
Lotus Announces Rally, GT, and Karting Programs for 2012
Lotus Racing has formally announced its motorsports program for the 2012 season, where we’ll see the highly anticipated Exige R-GT make its race debut in the FIA European Rally Championship. In addition, the British automaker will enter this year’s European Le Mans Series in an Evora GTE and will also be supporting drivers in the…
Volvo Recalls 17,000 Vehicles Over Faulty Wiring, Airbag Issues
Volvo has issued a recall for 17,000 vehicles today, for risk of front/side airbags not deploying in a crash. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard of side airbag issues in the past few weeks, but Volvo is very specific about why this occurs. 2012 models of the Volvo S60, S80, XC60 and XC70 are…
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Spied Again, Could be AMG
The new Mercedes-Benz A Class is set to be officially uncovered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show next week. Nevertheless, another photo has floated its way into our midst, this time from a Hungarian automotive website. The back end on this A Class seems to be modified from what we would expect to see on…
G-Power Makes The New BMW M5 Even Faster
There are plenty of people out there who would be very content with the performance of the new BMW M5 (model designation F10). However, there is also no shortage of people who are never content with what the factory offers and thus look for companies that make their fast cars even faster. G-Power has been…
Audi Details Seven New Future Technologies
Not so long ago, the only bit of technology found in a car was the stereo system, but nowadays cars are becoming more and more complex and are offering technologies most of us cannot even dream about. One of the technology leaders is the German car firm Audi. Its cars are getting more and more…
Mercedes-Benz Announces 60th Anniversary CL “Grand Edition”
Recognizing that 60 years have now passed since the debut of the 300 S, Stuttgart has released a special edition CL Grand Edition.
Audi RS5 Visits Chicago Auto Show Goer’s Garage, With Friends
A busy auto show can feel less like a civilized venue and more like a petting zoo, depending on how many people crowd in. Joshua Smith, a loyal Audi customer drive three hours to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show to see the Audi RS5, hoping to get a closer look and even order one. Unfortunately, when he…
Porsche Cayenne Diesel to Get US Debut at New York Auto Show
Americans will finally get a look at the U.S.-spec Porsche Cayenne diesel when it debuts at this year’s New York International Auto Show. The Cayenne Diesel will sport a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine, also featured in the Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7. The oil-burner is expected to make either 240-hp like the European Cayenne Diesel,…
A Month of Strong Auto Sales: February in Review
February treated the auto industry well this year, at least for the most part. The majority of automakers saw sales increases over the same month last year. Chrysler was the big winner, reporting a 40 percent sales increase over February of last year. Even GM posted a tiny 1.1 percent gain over last year despite…
Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line Roars In Video
In the world of ultra-exclusive Italian sports cars, the Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line is rarer than most. Only 12 examples were made, all of which were pearl white and were to be sold only in the Middle East. The reason why only twelve exist was to commemorate the number of titles Maserati has…
Volkswagen Up! Concepts Shows Off its Versatility: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Volkswagen will be bringing their hip, new Up! model to the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in four concept flavors to show off its versatility. The four concepts include a Swiss Up!, Winter Up!, Orange x Up!, and Cargo Up! The Swiss Up! concept will sport the Swiss flag’s colors and a Tornado Red paint and…
Lamborghini Aventador Crashes Into a Snow Drift
Usually our spy photos feature the latest secrets coming out of the auto industry, but one of our photographers happened to get some great shots of a Lamborghini Aventador crashing into a snow drift. Obviously this test driver was not well versed in the delicate act that is winter driving, which is especially hard when…
BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 Revealed for UK Enthusiasts
BMW enthusiasts in the United Kingdom will get to enjoy a Limited Edition 500 model of the current-generation M3 Coupe and Convertible. Limited to 500 units, the special edition mostly features aesthetic accessories including dark-chrome details on the double kidney grille, side fender plates and a quad-tipped exhaust setup. Additionally, it comes with the popular…
Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Dedicated Website Launched
The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is the fastest Ferrari to date and now you can get up close and personal with the Italian exotic on the web with the F12 configurator. The website launches with a message from Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo introducing the new car. Once the configurator loads, you are free to customize the car with…
Lamborghini Sales up 23 Percent in 2011
Lamborghini had a great 2011, and is hoping that the sales number from last year are a sign of things to come. Lamborghini delivered 1,602 cars in 2011 and increased its turnover to $319 million Euros over the course of the year. The company can attribute its success to the growing Chinese market, and sales of…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Gets a Huge Gallery and Video: Geneva Motor Show Preview
Mercedes-Benz recently revealed their 2013 SL 63 AMG ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut, and now the German automaker has released a huge collection of photos and a video of the redesigned hardtop convertible. The new SL 63 AMG will, for the first time, get two choices of power output, both of which come from an…
Charlie Sheen Stars in New Fiat 500 Abarth Ad – Video
The marketing department has certainly switched gears over at Fiat. From the female-targeted J-Lo ads for the cutsie 500 to the sultry Fiat 500 Abarth spot featuring lingerie model Catrinel Menghia. Another step in that direction, the Fiat 500 Abarth is back in a new commercial titled “House Arrest” featuring legendary bad boy Charlie Sheen….
Bentley Introduces Executive Interior for Mulsanne
Bentley is adding prestige and personalization to its Mulsanne with a new high class trim level called the Executive Interior, bringing the latest in multimedia connectivity to the English automakers flagship. There are two choices within this high class trim level, either the theater specification or iPad spec executive interior. A Mulsanne takes Bentley workers…
Audi R18 E-tron Quattro Heading to 24 Hours of Le Mans With Diesel Hybrid Power
When Toyota revealed its TS030 LMP hybrid, the Japanese automaker had its targets sighted onto the reigning diesel Audi R18. However, the R18 is proving to be a fast moving target. Earlier this month, Audi announced that it will field two innovative diesel-hybrid LMP1 cars for the first time in its team of four at…
Mansory McLaren MP4-12C Widebody: Geneva Motor Show Preview
If Ron Dennis were dead, he’d probably be rolling over in his grave. But he’s not, so we imagine he just had a rough sleep last night. Why you ask? Well, it’s because the wacky tuners at Mansory have gotten a hold of his latest pride and joy, the McLaren MP4-12C. Set to be unveiled…
