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Youngest Car Buyers Seek Out Foreign Brands
Toyota’s youth-oriented Scion brand had the biggest penetration among Gen Y car buyers, some 21.2 percent, followed by Mitsubishi, Mazda, Nissan, Volkswagen and Kia.
Volkswagen Golf R Set For U.S Debut Early In 2012
The eagerly anticipated high performance Volkswagen Golf R has been confirmed for sale in the U.S in early 2012. With the cancellation of the GTI Edition 35, and the outgoing R32 beast, VDub enthusiasts will be extremely pleased to know that a hot-hatch version of the Golf is coming. Volkswagen’s product and technology communications manager Mark Gillies…
Jeremy Clarkson In Trouble Again For Yet Another Racist Remark
Jeremy Clarkson, the host of Top Gear, is in hot water again for a comment he made in his column. While he was discussing the eco feature on his LG flat screen TV, he said that using the feature “dims the screen so much, every programme looks like it’s being presented by Lenny Henry in…
Audi TT RS Officially Priced from $56,850
The eagerly anticipated Audi TT RS is on its way to North America and U.S pricing has finally been announced. When it hits dealers later this year it will be priced from $56,850. This may seem like an extraordinary amount compared to the base model selling for $38,300 but the RS promises enough performance to…
2011 Saab 9-4X the Latest Top Safety Pick Award Winner
Another one joins the list! And this time around, it’s the Saab 9-4X, a new midsize luxury SUV, that’s taken its place on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award list. To earn this top safety designation, the 9-4X had to earn a rating of good in the IIHS’s front, side, and…
European Union Courts Deny Audi’s Trademark of TDI
Turbocharged direct injection, or TDI for short, has become synonymous with Volkswagen and Audi models over the recent decade. So much so that in many countries, TDI is a registered trademark of Volkswagen AG. Unfortunately that won’t be the case in their own home territory, as the European Union courts has denied Audi (and subsequently…
Jay Leno Tours AMG Facility, Hand Assembles SLS AMG Engine
Very few celebrities have a passion for cars like Jay Leno. The star of late night doesn’t keep his love for all things on four wheels a secret, owning over 200 vehicles. Of the 200, Leno houses 40 various Mercedes-Benz models in his collection, from classics to current sports cars to Mercedes motorcycles. Surprisingly, the…
BMW M3 to Get Tri-Turbo Small Displacement Straight-Six
With the 2012 M5 now revealed in all its turbocharged glory, the auto tabloids have switched focus to the next-generation M3. While the V8 has long been rumored as dead, the latest reports indicated BMW will switch back to a straight-six engine, opting instead for turbochargers to make up the difference for the decreased displacement….
Watch all 24 Hours of Audi’s Le Mans Race to Victory in Just 14 Minutes [VIDEO]
In this 14 minute video, Audi takes the viewer through all that goes into competing and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. The video takes an in depth look into the all-new sophisticated R18 TDI race car and all the people working for the Audi racing team. The video is very entertaining whether hearing from…
BMW Tops 6 Million ‘Likes’ On Facebook, Retains Significant Lead Over Competitors
There are approximately 500 million people of Facebook and BMW has used this to their advantage. Just over 6 million people ‘Like’ the BMW brand, holding first place of the Top 10 most liked automotive companies. This means that over 1 percent of Facebook users enjoy the BMW brand. The next closest rival was Audi…
Lamborghini To Discard Manual Transmissions On Future Products
With Ferrari having done away with manual transmissions already, Lamborghini is the next supercar manufacturer to follow the two-pedal trend, with the Bolognese outfit announcing that the next Gallardo will not be available with a manual gearbox, similar to its Aventador sibling. Car enthusiasts will undoubtedly cry foul at this announcement, but Lamborghini R&D boss…
Saab Drama Continues, Production Halted Until August 9, 2011
Another week and another episode in the Saab drama is upon us. Now news comes that this ailing Swedish brand has halted production on building any new cars until Aug. 9, 2011. The delay is caused by suppliers, who want Saab to clear its debt with them before they provide any further parts. Saab has…
Aston Martin V12 Zagato To Start At $525,000
Aston Martin’s mighty, magnificent V12 Zagato comes with a $525,000 price tag—a bargain, if there ever was one. After all, you’d have to pay three times as much for the even mightier Aston Martin One-77, and even more for the time machine you’d need to use to go back to 2010 and get on the…
TechArt Releases Porsche Cayenne Diesel Tuning Program
TechArt has revealed their tuning kit for the new-generation Porsche Cayenne Diesel, increasing horsepower output from 240-hp to 280-hp. The power increase comes courtesy from their Techtronic power kit line, (part number TA 058/D1) which is essentially an intelligent engine management system that puts power boost at the push of a button. In addition to…
Rolls Royce Announces Record Half Year Sales
Rolls Royce Motor Cars has experienced tremendous success, enjoying a record half-year in 2011. The British automaker has seen an increase of sales by 64 percent worldwide, compared to the same period in 2010. Within the first six months of 2011, 1592 cars have been delivered to customers, and there is continued strong demand for…
VW Golf Twin Drive Plug-In Hybrid Prototype Begins Testing Ahead of 2013 Launch
Volkswagen has unveiled its latest Golf Twin Drive plug-in hybrid prototype. This vehicle is a more refined and updated version of the Golf Twin Drive hatchback released in 2008. It has an electric-range of 35 miles and will use a direct-injected 1.4-liter gasoline engine that can achieve 559 miles. The electric traction motor cranks out…
Mitsubishi, Vauxhall Pull Advertising From News Of The World
Following in Ford’s footsteps, Mitsubishi and Vauxhall have also pulled their ads from News Of The World, in response to the tabloid’s phone hacking scandal. Mitsubishi is going further, in fact: the money it would have otherwise spent on ads is going to British charity Childline, a counseling service for abused children. The two automotive companies…
BMW M3 DTM Race Car: First Photo
BMW has already announced it will return to the German DTM touring car series after it pulled out of the championship almost two decades ago and has announced plans to preview its new race car next week. Ahead of that official debut, however, comes this lone photo, reportedly of the DTM racer, outfitted in matte-black…
2013 Range Rover Models to Get 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Land Rover will roll out yet another improvement to its Range Rover models next year, introducing an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard equipment in North America. Manufactured by ZF, this is the same unit currently being used by BMW and Audi and is set to be offered in several Chrysler products in the near future….
BMW 335i Performance Edition To Be Released
BMW will release a new special edition 335i, thanks to the high demand for the quick selling M3 Frozen Black Edition. The 335i Performance Edition will feature a boost in power and some distinguishing features. BMW has announced an additional 20-hp and an extra 32 lb-ft of torque added to the standard model’s 300-hp and…
Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Coupe Photos Leaked
Ahead of its planned debut, a selection of photos of the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series have hit the net, along with some very juicy info. The hardest-core Black Series version will reportedly weigh 44 lbs less than the C63 Coupe, while adding plenty of extra power when compared to the C63 sedan. Rather than…
ABT Sportsline Builds Speedle, A Rad Volkswagen Beetle
Famed tuner ABT Sportsline has now taken their turn with the new Volkswagen Beetle, putting plenty of blood, sweat and tears into refining the fun automobile. As the world’s largest tuner of Volkswagens, it’s natural to see ABT Sportsline adding some spice to the agile and fun Beetle, which ABT has nicknamed Speedle. Unfortunately exact…
Porsche Launches 360 HD-video Experience App [VIDEO]
Porsche has released a unique application called the Porsche 360° app for the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. This app allows for an up-close driving experience without actually sitting inside one of the sports cars. The app allows users to ride shotgun, alongside Porsche driver Jeroen Bleekemolen for a lap around the Zandvoort circuit. While in…
Novitec Rosso Shows Off a Pair of Ferrari 458 Italia Twins [video]
Ah, what’s better than one Ferrari 458 Italia? How about a Novitec Rosso-modified Ferrari 458 Italia? How about two that look identical? Novitec Rosso decided the best way to a man’s heart wasn’t to grab their attention with just one hot, bright red and sexy 458, but with two outfitted with the same modifications. And…
