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Saab To Let Customers Watch Their Cars Get Built Via Webcam
Saab is planning on letting buyers watch their cars get assembled at their Swedish plant via a webcam link, as the company seeks to move back to a more personalized buying process. Buyers will be encouraged to have their cars custom built, rather than picking from the dealer’s existing inventory. Buyers will be alerted to…
Jaguar Land Rover To Keep U.K. Factory Open, Expand Lineup
Jaguar Land Rover has announced an ambitious series of plans, including an $8 billion investment in product, including a rival to the BMW 3-Series, a successor to the E-Type, an XF station wagon and a replacement for the Land Rover Defender. Details were vague regarding the 3-Series rival, aside from that it would be a…
Saab 9-4x Revealed Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto Show Debut
Saab’s 9-4x crossover will finally see the light of day, and we have some of the first pictures of the car ahead of its Los Angeles Auto Show debut. Sharing much of the same architecture as the Cadillac SRX, the 9-4x also comes with the same 3.0L V6 and 2.8L turbocharged V6 engines, displacing 265…
DTM To Host American Series In 2013, Partner With NASCAR And Grand-Am
The German DTM Touring Car series is looking to make a foray into North America sometime around 2013, with a possible partnership involving NASCAR and Grand-Am. In an interview with Autosport, the head of DTM’s promotion arm, Hans Werner Aufrecht said “In America, we are working with the NASCAR organisation. Beginning in 2013, we hope…
Volvo C30 5-Door Coming in 2012
As a European automaker, its more than just a little strange that Volvo has never offered a small 5-door hatchback, considering cars like the VW Golf, Audi A3 and 5-door BMW 1 Series sell in such huge numbers overseas. True, Volvo has had the V50 for many years now, but it’s always been a bit…
MINI Beachcomber to See Production as Two-Door Canyon SportCross or 4-Door Moke
MINI has decided to move ahead with production plans for the Beachcomber Concept, but the new model could take one of two very different directions. According to a report by AutoCar, company product planners are currently debating between two different models: a two-door Countryman, called the Canyon; and a 4-door rendition of the classic Moke….
Merdad Teases Its Next Porsche Cayenne Rendition
Not so long ago we revealed that Merdad was working on a Porsche Cayenne coupe conversion, and now it looks like they’re introducing two renditions of the current-generation Cayenne to the world at the MPH (Prestige & Performance Motor) show. Merdad will be showing off their new 3-door Porsche Cayenne 902 coupe alongside the Merdad…
iForged Teams up With Misha Designs for Widebody Mercedes SL55 SEMA Car
Vincent Wong is no stranger to building killer rides to showcase his product line: iForged Wheels. There’s just no better way to show off what you can do with your wheel line than to take some of the world’s hottest cars and widen their bodies in order to fit a real fat lip underneath those…
Ferrari 599 GTO Makes for a Great 18th Birthday Present
Do you remember what you got for your 18th birthday? Was it an iPod? Maybe a laptop for college? Perhaps just a hug and kiss from your mom and dad? Or even worse, you don’t even remember. Well this kid won’t have that problem, because for his 18th birthday he got himself a very rare…
ABT Sportsline Makes ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ YouTube Series
We’ve seen some really clever stuff coming out of online video production these days, but Audi-tuner ABT Sportsline may have just taken the prize for innovative design and viral marketing. For those that remember the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, the concept is similar – just in an interactive and virtual environment. Essentially ABT Sportsline…
FAB Design Ruins Mercedes SLS AMG, Bumps Output to 611-HP
When Mercedes-Benz first released its SLS AMG flgaship sports car, we found it hard to believe that an aftermarket tuner would have the audacity to alter its fine lines in a negative way. Instead of keeping it subtle and clean, FAB Design outfitted this SLS AMG with an all new front bumper that sports additional…
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Street Car Unveiled for Chinese Market
In true Porsche fashion, a limited edition Carrera Cup Asia model has been released for the fast-growing Chinese market. The 30 units will be offered in Guard Red, Carrera White and Black, each sporting contrasting accents on the car courtesy of Porsche Racing decals. A mild performance increase comes from a slight diet, since the…
BMW Announces Official Return to DTM Series for 2012
BMW fans, it’s time to get your blue, purple and red flags ready because your favorite German automaker has just announced its return to the DTM series for 2012. BMW and the DTM series made the announcement at this weekends’s race at the Hockenheimring, marking the return of BMW to the series after a lengthy…
Mercedes SLS AMG Night Black Debuts at Australian International Auto Show
The formula to making any awesome car even more awesome? Change the entire exterior to a matte-black finish. Mercedes-Benz did just that to an SLS AMG, introducing the Night Black shade to the Australian market at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show. Toss in some racy red accents and you’ve got yourself a serious looking…
Mercedes-Benz Concept 358 Based on C63 AMG Debuts at Australian Auto Show
We gotta admit, this world needs more bright pearl orange cars. In going bold and beautiful, Mercedes-Benz Australia teamed up with AMG to present the Concept 358 to the Australian market, debuting the car at the Australian International Motor Show. It gets its name from its power output: 358 kW, which is essentially 480-hp. It’s…
Audi TT RS Race Car Gets DTM Style
Mmmm, a DTM-inspired Audi TT RS! What more could we ask for? The new Audi TT RS is an impressive machine in street trim, so it’s no surprise that it’s becoming a platform of choice for various racers around the world. Set to debut in the VLN Endurance Series over in Europe this TT-RS Endurance…
BMW Launches Project-i Website to Launch Dialogue on Electric Vehicles
BMW is making strides and pushing forward with their Project i, a concept launched in 2007 to push sustainable mobility solutions. They’ve now launched a website, dubbed Project i Beta, which will ultimately become a sub brand for BMW, offering products and services for sustainable mobility. For those interested in the future and beyond, the…
Bentley Launches New Line of Branded Merchandise
It’s easy to look good in a Bentley. But now, it’s easy to look good in Bentley, with the companies new line of branded merchandise. The Bentley Collection has partnered with other exclusive manufacturers to bring you timepieces by Breitling, writing instruments by Tibaldi, sunglasses by Estede, skis by Zai, leather goods by Robert Ettinger…
Epson Printer Races Ariel Atom Around Rockingham Circuit
Epson printers wanted to see if it’s new wi-fi printer could beat an Ariel Aton around Britain’s Rockingham Circuit. Of course, the term “beat” is used loosely, since the printer only needed to print out a map of the circuit, designed by Epson, while the Atom had to physically navigate the track. As you can…
Ruf Roadster Goes Retro, Inspired by 1967 911 Targa
Ruf has just released their newest creation, a 911 Porsche Roadster inspired by Porsche’s 1967 911 Targa. The Ruf Roadster comes fully equipped with an integrated roll cage for extra safety and chassis reinforcement to go along with the versatility of open air driving. Powered by the six-cylinder boxer engine that pushes out 400-hp, Ruf’s…
Volkswagen Donates Four Jetta SportWagen TDI Models to Law Enforcement Agencies
Toss some cop car badging and a lightbar on pretty much anything and its instantly cool. Case in point, this Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. OK, so we have a soft spot for Euro-wagons, but apart from that a Jetta wagon, and a diesel no less, isn’t going to win any popularity contests. Volkswagen donated a…
Twin Turbo Ferrari Enzo Sets 238-MPH Top Speed Record
You thought having a Ferrari Enzo was cool enough these days? How about a twin turboed one that set a class speed record (and subsequently an Enzo top speed record) of 238 mph? Our only regret is not being able to hear just how amazing this piece of machinery must sound – at idle and…
Bugatti Veyron Fender Bender Caught on Video
As the story goes, a potential Bugatti Veyron owner wanted to take his (not so) future car out on a test drive. While backing out the $2,000,000 supercar, the driver neglected to check his blind spots carefully and ended up backing into a car just sitting in traffic. And along with the rear bumper damage,…
BMW To Promote Build-To-Order Program For 2011 X3
While custom ordering a car is popular in Europe, American buyers tend to purchase their cars from dealer inventory. BMW is looking to reverse that trend with their 2011 X3, and will be heavily promoting their build-to-order program when the vehicle launches later this year. The build-to-order program allows customers to order the exact options,…
