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Mercedes-Benz CLC Concept Revealed in Los Angeles- Video
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Mercedes-Benz revealed images and a video of its latest Concept Style Coupe design study earlier this week, but the concept’s rollout accelerated as the Mercedes CSC exhibit headlined yesterday’s Transmission LA:AV Club at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles. A 17-day art event featuring concerts, DJ nights, performances and installations, the Transmission LA:AV…
BMW M135i Slated for US Market as Coupe or Convertible
Although BMW M division president Friedrich Nitschke emphasized earlier that the BMW M135i will not arrive to U.S. shores, later reports confirm that we will get the sporty small BMW after all. Hinged on a technicality, the M135i concept shown at the Geneva Motor Show is based on a 1-Series hatchback layout exclusive to the European…
BMW M Division Reveals Details on Future Products
BMW‘s M division president Friedrich Nitschke has revealed some new details regarding the line of future M products. First, the BMW M135i concept unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show is confirmed for production, offering a turbocharged six-cylinder powerplant mated to a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. What’s more, optional all-wheel drive is offered as…
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe is Longer, More Stylish A-Class
A hot batch of photos and a detailed video of the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe (CSC) didn’t take long to surface after the initial images leaked. Mercedes briefly flashed some of the car’s interior last week in a video talking about style and craftsmanship. Now we have a full video and a host of pictures to…
Audi Buys Ducati for Small Engine Technology: Official Release
Audi officially announced its purchase of Italian superbike manufacturer Ducati today, though information about the $1.12 billion deal broke yesterday. Small engine technology that lends Ducati bikes their sport-loving spirit seems to be at the key of what the automaker is excited to acquire. Speculations lit afire when news originally surfaced that the German marque…
Porsche Shutters Operations in Iran
Last Friday, Porsche became the latest global automaker to end business in Iran as strong political tensions and the threat of nuclear capability build in the country. Two U.S.-based advocacy groups, The Iran Watch List and United Against a Nuclear Iran, launched a campaign against the Tehran regime in Iran when they found that the Iranian auto…
Mercedes CLA Interior Teased in Design Video
A seemingly pointless video released on the official Mercedes-Benz YouTube channel might not be so irrelevant after all. The video features fashion critic Luke Leitch commenting on design and style… the suit making the man and all that. There are plenty of shady shots and clips of materials being cut and sewn. Most are traditional…
Audi Buys Ducati for $1.12 Billion
While rumors have swirled around this business venture, it is now out that Audi has agreed to buy Italian motorcycle giant Ducati for €860 million Euros, or about $1.12 Billion. Two unnamed sources who are familiar with the case said that Ducati carries liabilities of less than €200 million Euros, (far less than originally believed) and…
2013 Audi RS6 Nurburgring Spy Photos
Over the winter our photogaphers captured several spy photos of an Audi RS6 mule testing in the European North. Now that Spring has returned, the RS6 is testing the limits of adhesion on a different surface – the Nurburgring. The wagon (Avant) style RS6 is easily distinguishable by some massive wheels and significant air intakes…
Nico Rosberg Delivers First Mercedes F1 Win Since 1955
This Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix race weekend enjoyed many firsts. Mercedes GP driver Nico Rosberg scored his maiden Formula 1 pole position and succeeded in taking the momentum from his strong qualifying performance over to race day, earning his first ever F1 GP victory. Controlling the race from start to finish, Rosberg commented, “It’s…
2013 Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG Spy Photos
Luxury styling, AMG performance and compact car sensibility will all be rolled into one package as the Mercedes-Benz A25 AMG, something that has the breadth of enthusiasts excited. Rumored to be in the works, these spy photos are the first confirmation that such a car is being prepped for launch. The Spy photos that show…
Michael Schumacher Explains Formula 1 Steering Wheel in Video
When it comes to the pinnacle of motorsports, things get very expensive and very complicated at Formula 1. A Formula 1 steering wheel, a tiny carbon fiber control panel that places every electronically adjustable parameter of a Formula 1 race car into the palm of the driver’s hands, can cost $50,000 alone. With more buttons, toggle…
Volkswagen Golf R Fan Contest Offers ‘Ring’ Track Day Prize
In celebration of the most powerful performance car it’s ever sold in the U.S., the 2012 Golf R, Volkswagen is launching a fan contest to reward one lucky enthusiast. “The Golf R has an incredibly loyal following of fans, and this is a way for Volkswagen to say ‘thank you’ for their passion and enthusiasm,”…
German Amphicar For Sale in Maryland Handles Land and Lake
It is a known fact that boats are not designed to travel on land, and cars are not very capable in the water. But with the summer approaching and a vast number of cottages available for rent by lakes, it would be ideal to have a combination of the two. The solution would be an…
Mercedes-Benz Cars Aim to Keep Drivers Fit and Alert
Mercedes-Benz cars can already navigate through traffic without driver input, the infotainment systems can be controlled by uttering a sentence and the seats will even massage your back for you, but how about a car that keeps you physically fit, and mentally rested? The company is developing what it calls “performance enhancing comfort,” which will…
2013 Porsche Cayenne GTS Gallery – New Photos
After announcing the new second-generation Cayenne GTS yesterday, Porsche has now released a flood of photos for its high-performance luxury sport ute. Making 420 hp from a naturally aspirated V8 engine, it’s a 20 hp increase over the Cayenne S. Other upgrades include bodywork borrowed from the Cayenne Turbo, plus fender flares, 20-inch wheels and…
Audi to Announce Ducati Purchase Next Week
Global automotive juggernaut Volkswagen is about to grow a little larger with rumors that it’s luxury car division Audi will announce a takeover of an iconic Italian brand next week. What makes this acquisition unique, however, is that the new company isn’t the four-wheel kind, preferring instead performance on two wheels. According to inside sources,…
2013 BMW 4 Series Convertible Caught Taking Top Off – Spy Photos
Ever vigilant, our sleuthing photographers caught spy photos of the new BMW 4 Series convertible tucking its top away. Thanks to the latest pictures, we know that the German automaker will be sticking with it’s convertible hard top instead of cloth. The new 4 Series is expected to source engines from the proven 328i and…
Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG Confirmed With 603 HP, Not For US
Finally it’s been confirmed — Mercedes-Benz will build a G65 AMG, although the beast of an SUV won’t be coming to the U.S. While a select few people might be disappointed with that news, it’s really not much of a loss. Owning one will cost €250,000, which translates to about $329,000, though that doesn’t necessarily reflect…
2013 Mercedes G-Class: G63 AMG Model Introduced With 544-HP
Mercedes has once again updated its timeless G-Class model, adding a new high-performance G63 version to the lineup. Powering the G63 is the brand’s bi-turbo V8 with 544 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. And with that engine certain to drink plenty of premium, the G63 also gets a start-stop system. Carrying on for 2013…
2013 Mercedes GLK Video, First Look: 2012 NY Auto Show
Mid way through its product cycle the 2013 GLK has received a nip-tuck from the styling department at Mercedes-Benz. It has also receive one very major change. While the 3.5-liter V6 engine does now boast a slight increase in power, Mercedes announced at the car’s unveiling at the New York Auto Show that it will…
VW Passat AllTrack Just a Concept, for Now: 2012 New York Auto Show
However, given the success of vehicles like Subaru’s Legacy Outback here and even Audi’s AllRoad, it seems like a no brainer to us for a North American spec version to made available to dealers.
2013 BMW M6 Cabriolet Breaks Cover: 2012 New York Auto Show
Other cool features include the M DCT shifter, enabling drivers to program the car’s suspension, steering and throttle/ transmission shift response for specific conditions and even steering wheel mounted M buttons, that allow for pre-set dynamic calibrations.
BMW 1M Coupe Order Books Closed
One of our favorite sports coupes is undoubtedly the BMW 1M. When we tested one last year, we loved pretty much everything about it. We also knew its life on the production line would be very short. Now, after just one year of production, BMW has stopped taking orders of this ultra special 1-series. The…
