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France Updates Penalties And Incentives On New Car CO2 Emissions
To further encourage French drivers to practice eco-consciousness, France’s minister of industry announced a plan to update the CO2 emission points system for new cars. New cars sold in France are categorized into four tiers. The revision will provide a scaled reward system for vehicles that emit 104 grams of CO2 per kilometer or less….
Saab Confirms Loan from China’s Youngman
Narrowly escaping bankruptcy and liquidation for the 17th time (ok, maybe that’s an exaggeration), Saab has confirmed receipt of a 70 million Euro payment from Chinese investor and automaker Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co. Far from a magic wand that will make all of Saab’s troubles go away, the automaker continues to operate in its…
Bijan Edition Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe Revealed
Bijan Pakzad is well known for his exclusive boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, but to automotive enthusiasts, we know him as the designer of a custom yellow Bugatti Veyron which is often seen in front of his store – the same one was that sadly vandalized after his untimely death. Deep down though,…
Pininfarina To End Car Production
Legendary design firm Pininfarina is ending its auto production business, but will retain its engineering and design divisions. Pininfarina said it will shed 127 jobs due to the division’s closing. “Unfortunately we are having to stop our production activities, given the way the car market is. So we are focusing on design and engineering,” a…
BMW Reigns As World’s Best Selling Premium Automaker
BMW continues its reign as the world’s best selling premium automaker through the month of September, with sales up by 9.3 percent. BMW says that recent results are merely a small sign of a bigger picture. This year, BMW is projected to deliver more than 1.6 million vehicles across the globe. BMW subsidiaries Mini and…
Isle Of Man Post Office Presents Top Gear Stamps
There is no need to worry if you can’t get enough Top Gear paraphernalia because there is no shortage of collector items in sight. The Isle of Man, famous for the Isle of Man TT and a popular backdrop for past Top Gear specials, is now offering a series of stamps to celebrate the most…
Romeo Ferraris’ Widebody Abarth 500 Stradale Packs 300-HP
Romeo Ferraris is clearly looking to offer a street-legal version of their widebody race Abarth 500, and now the Italian tuning firm has released some photos of their Abarth 500 Stradale. Not many details were packaged with the photos, but Romeo Ferraris was quick to announce the 1.4L turbo engine will pack 300-hp. The 500…
Peugeot And Citroen Get Their Own Version Of Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
In recent years, sales of Mitsubishi vehicles have been on a global decline. Some feared that this Japanese automaker could one day be forced to close its doors for good, if demand does not increase. In recent years, Mitsubishi has been given a lifeline by the PSA group, which owns Peugeot and Citroen. Both of…
Steve Jobs and the Mystery of His Plateless Mercedes SL55
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? And here’s one that will have you scratching your head – why did Steve Jobs drive a silver 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG without a license plate? With the passing of the Apple legend last week, lots of interesting facts, info and tidbits are coming to light. And one happens…
Bentley SUV To Get 12-Cylinder Engine
As for the type of engine chosen, expect a version of the W12 motor found in the Bentley Continental series, not only preferred for reasons of cost and convenience, but also according to Dürheimer, packaging.
My BMW Remote App Now Available for Android Phones
If you’ve got a BMW and an Android phone, you’ll be happy to hear that you’ve got access to the My BMW Remote app. Up until now, the app had only been available for the iPhone, but now the Android smartphone version has access to all the same nifty features. The My BMW Remote app…
BMW 1M Coupe Gallery [Car Porn]
What’s new to talk about with the BMW 1 Series M Coupe? Nothing. So why are we talking about it? We’re not. Rather, we’re drooling over a stunning selection of new photos BMW has released of the car. Looking prepped for a cover shoot, it’s hard not to lust after this incredible sports car and…
Dinan BMW V10 Makes 720 Glowing Purple Horsepower [Video]
Recently, California based BMW tuning company, Dinan Cars, revealed a video of its latest engine project. Beginning with the V10 BMW S85 engine found in the E60 BMW M5, which remains one of the most sophisticated power plants engineered to date, Dinan bored and stroked the displacement from 5-liters to 5.8-liters, and then installed performance…
Jaguar Land Rover Global Sales up 26 Percent in September
In North America, where Jaguar Land Rover has been struggling recently, September represented a refreshing turn of events, demand up by some 10 percent, largely aided by the XF, which is proving quite popular with buyers here.
Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale Gets 646-HP Courtesy Novitec
Novitec, famous for tuning Italian gems from Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Ferrari, recently added a new offshoot called Novitec Tridente to expand its portfolio to include Maserati as well. After having worked on the Gran Turismo, Gran Cabrio, and Quattroporte, it’s now time for something more hardcore. Enter Novitec Tridente’s latest project, the focused Maserati…
Final Alloy Bodied 1955 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Discovered
Rudi Koniczek and the people that make Rudi & Co. are a part of a tiny niche within a niche of automotive enthusiasts. They are restorers and classic car barn finders, traveling across the world for leads and clues that will reunite them with rare vintage cars thought to be lost forever. Their most recent…
Jeremy Clarkson the Voice of TomTom GO LIVE Top Gear Edition GPS
TomTom is launching a limited edition GO LIVE “Top Gear” edition satnav device, featuring the hit British motoring TV show’s star presenter, Jeremy Clarkson, as well as its resident driving extraordinaire, the Stig. The new TomTom GO LIVE starts at $269.95 and will include a one year free subscription of HD Traffic, a technology that…
Ferrari Supercar To Get Hybrid System, 599 Replacement Makes Over 700 Horsepower
2012 is going to be a big year for Ferrari, with two major product launches at the upper-end of the Italian supercar manufacturer’s model range. Ferrari will be bringing out replacements for its now defunct Enzo supercar and its 599GTB grand tourer. The Enzo successor will have carbon fiber construction and a midship V12, as…
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Offering Steep Discounts In China
A contracting economy and a governmental push to limit the number of new cars in certain metropolitan areas has led luxury car makers like BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz to offer discounts of up to 20 percent on their cars in China. While the three car makers are hoping to post record sales numbers, many “aspirational”…
Volkswagen Up! Priced From $12,422 In United Kingdom
Volkswagen‘s Up! city car will go on sale in the United Kingdom for £7,995 up to £11,180 ($12,422 to $17,371) with deliveries starting in the spring of 2012. A range of 1.0L three-cylinder gasoline engines will power the Up! with power ranging from 58 to 73 horsepower. The base Up! will be quite spartan but will come…
Range Rover Evoque With 300 Horsepower Arriving Soon
Evoque program director David Mitchell has been driving one of the little Rovers, equipped with a turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter gas engine found in regular models and says that the vehicle’s chassis is more than up to the task of handling an additional 60 plus horsepower.
Saab 9-5 Is Singapore’s Car Of The Year
The tiny island nation of Singapore is best known for its laws banning chewing gum and instituting corporal punishment against criminals, and apparently, a big lover of the Saab 9-5. The obscure Swedish sedan was named “Car of the Year” by a local publication called “Consumer Guide”, according to Saab’s PR department. Car taxes in…
Porsche Camp4 Canada Returns With All-New 911, New Courses
Porsche‘s Camp4 Canada will return to Mont-Tremblant, Quebec for another season starting January 31st until February 6th. A new course, dubbed “Camp4S” wil continue from February 7th to February 10th. Camp4S will expand on the skills taught at Camp4, but will only be offered for one wave. Otherwise, participants can expect a similar experience to…
Ferrari California Tears Up The Snow In Switzerland
Ferrari‘s been making a big push to promote the winter driveability of their cars, even going as far as to set up a winter driving school in Colorado featuring their new, AWD Ferrari FF. Now Ferrari has released a video of their rear-drive California tearing up the slopes in St. Moritz, Switzlerland. It’s actually a…
