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MINI Cooper SD to Debut at Geneva Auto Show Alongside New ‘Performance Diesel’ Line
Rumored for some time now, MINI is set to introduce a rival to the Golf GTD in Europe at the Geneva Auto Show. Powered by a 2.0-liter BMW turbo-diesel, the car should make around 143-hp and a more robust 225 ft-lbs of torque. But there’s more. MINI will reportedly introduce the more potent diesel powerplan…
Saab to Offer Hirsch Performance Parts Through Dealer Network
For years, Hirsch Performance out of Switzerland has been producing tuner parts for Saabs. The parts weren’t just for looks either as they also increased the performance of these cars. This partnership has just gotten serious, as Saab has now announced that Hirsch Performance will be its official performance parts supplier, and these parts for…
The ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ Turns 100, Rolls-Royce Planning Events To Celebrate This Milestone
In the world of hood ornaments, Rolls Royce has possibly the most ostentatious decoration of them all, and this year it’s turning 100-years old. While Rolls Royce started doing business in 1904, the “Spirit of Ecstasy” (also referred to as the ‘Flying Lady’) didn’t make it’s first appearance atop a Rolls Royce’s radiator grille until…
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid To Cost $257,000 In China
Ever think car prices of imported vehicles in America are high? Well you won’t after comparing them to the Chinese market. According to China Car Times, the price of the new Porsche Cayenne S hybrid in China will be an eye watering 1.7-million Yuan, or roughly $257,397 in our currency. That means in China customers…
Reiter Engineering Gallardo LP600+ GT3 Race Car is Ready for the Podium
Known for their tuning prowess and expertise in building Lamborghini race cars, Reiter Engineering has just made another huge splash with their Gallardo LP600+ GT3 race car. The LP600+ ushers in 600-hp at 8000 rpm out of its 5.2L V10 powerplant while weighing in at a scant 2,623-lbs. With a price tag just a tad…
Lotus Evora Police Car Hunting Down Speeders in the UK
Having a little fun in their own backyard, Lotus has lent out a brand new Evora to the UK Police Force, more specifically the Central Motorway Police Group. Lotus’ hot new sports car features the traditional British Police flair on the exterior, including neon yellow accents contrasted by a dark, rich blue. The themed Evora…
BMW 1 Series M Coupe Video, First Look [2011 Detroit Auto Show]
After a buildup that lasted a year, BMW finally revealed it’s new 1 Series M Coupe at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, giving us our first chance for an up-close look at the latest M machine. Using the company’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six, the 1M Coupe makes 340-hp and 332 ft-lbs of torque, plus an overboost…
Maybach’s Future In Jeopardy, Nouveau-Riche May Be Left Without A Vehicle
The ostentatious among us may be left without a chariot, as Mercedes-Benz is apparently mulling over a plan to kill the under-performing Maybach brand. The first Maybach concept debuted in 1997, a time when the first dot-com bubble was rapidly growing, and a super-luxury car was a smart move for Mercedes. With the 180 degree…
Lancia-Badged Chrysler 200, 300 To Debut At Geneva Auto Show
Lancia’s version of the Chrysler 200, likely dubbed the Flavia, will debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March. While the idea of a Lancia-badged Chrysler is unpalatable to many enthusiasts, the fact that Chrysler has decided use the much vilified 200 will surely make it the automotive equivalent of the Antichrist. Fiat CEO Sergio…
Ferrari Marks 999th Car Sold In China
The number 9 signifies both longevity and excellence in China, and with Ferrari selling its 999th car in the Asian nation, what better time to celebrate? Johnson Zhang took delivery of the milestone vehicle, a brand new 458 Italia, at a ceremony overseen by Ferrari CEO Amadeo Felisa. “For Ferrari, China represents the present and…
Detroit 2011: Stolen BMW 7-Series Recovered
A BMW 750i that was stolen from BMW USA at the Detroit Auto Show was recovered by police after being stolen outside a Detroit hotel. The BMW was being used to transport executives around Detroit during the North American International Auto Show. Thieves took the car as it was being loaded onto a transport truck…
Thieves Steal BMW From Detroit Auto Show
However after a valet had pulled it out in front of the Westin Book Cadillac hotel, ready for loading, two thieves jumped in the idling car and drove off.
Anti-Union Automakers are Violating Human Rights Says UAW Boss
However, King believes that the workers deserve to get their fair share of the upside and rewarded for the sacrifices they make, pointing out to the concessions UAW workers have made since 2005 to help the US auto industry get back on track.
Caterham Reveals All-New Model in Partnership With Lola [Video]
Detroit is not the only city currently hosting a motor show. Birmingham in the U.K. is also hosting an event: the Autosport International Motor Show. This show, however, focuses more on track day toys, and hence that’s why Caterham has launched their latest track day special there. Caterham’s first new car in 15-years (anyone remember…
Mercedes C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition Debuts in Montreal Exclusively for Canadian Market
Mercedes has just announced a new limited edition version of its high-performance C63 AMG model at the Montreal Auto Show. Limited to just 30 units, the C63 AMG Affalterbach Edition was designed at AMG headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany. Finished in a unique MAGNO Allanite Grey (matte gray), the C63 gets custom black AMG 19-inch wheels…
BMW X1 Delayed For U.S. Market, Canadian Launch To Proceed On Time
BMW‘s upcoming X1 crossover will be delayed by almost a year, due to extreme demand in the European market. BMW’s Leipzig, Germany plant can barely produce enough vehicles for Europe, and BMW USA has decided to delay the small crossover’s American launch until at least the fall of 2011. Canada will be getting the X1…
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK Revealed
As the first compact convertible to come with a retractable hardtop, the Mercedes-Benz SLK has to be at the forefront of the segment when it comes to topless technology, and the new car is no exception. Even though it’s been completely restyled and given a new engine lineup, the big news for the new SLK…
Jaguar Land Rover Inks Deal to Sell 40,000 Vehicles in China
Jaguar Land Rover, which is currently a unit of the Indian conglomerate Tata Corp, has committed to sell around 40,000 vehicles in the world’s largest automarket in a deal alone worth 1 billion pounds (1.53 billion USD).
Fiat Raises Stake in Chrysler to 25 Percent
Fiat is expected to increase its stake by another 10-15 percent this year, provided Chrysler meets some additional milestones, including sales growth in markets outside of North America and building a vehicle that gets more than 40 miles per gallon.
Volvo Says China To Be “Second Home Market”
Although Volvo is traditionally associated with all things Swedish, but Volvo’s new chairman is hoping to put down serious roots in China as well. “We are looking at a strategy of making China a second home market. Today we mainly only have one home market, in Sweden,” Volvo Cars China Chairman Freeman Shen said, in…
Detroit 2011: Mercedes-Benz SLS E-Cell; Faszination Mit Strom Und Gelb!
Thanks to Google Translate, we were able to whip up a wacky title for this article, but the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell is all business, aside from the Banana Popsicle Yellow paint. Making 525 horsepower and 649 lb-ft of torque through all 4 wheels, the SLS E-Cell will hit 60 mpg in 3.9 seconds, a couple tenths…
Detroit 2011: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible Debuts, Priced from $91,375 [Video]
BMW‘s long list of Detroit Auto Show debuts included the new X3, the refreshed 1 Series and the high-performance 1 Series M Coupe. But the vehicle BMW chose to put the real focus on was the newly redesigned 6 Series Convertible. While a turbocharged inline-six model is expected, the 6er will hit the market as…
Detroit 2011: MINI Paceman Confirmed For Production 2013 [Video]
Having just been unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the MINI Paceman Concept is production ready, according to a MINI source, who told AutoGuide that 2013 is the target date for the Paceman’s launch. Before the new two-door crossover, MINI will launch the upcoming Coupe and Roadster, sportier, stripped down versions of the base car…
Detroit 2011: Audi A6 and A6 Hybrid Unveiled
Audi pulled the wraps off its redesigned executive class A6 and its hybrid variant at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. The Audi A6 will be available in a choice of two gasoline and three TDI engines with power output said to range from 177 hp to 300 hp. Meanwhile, Audi engineers managed to make the…
