We saw a video teaser yesterday and today the first official photos of the BMW Concept X1 have hit the internet two days before the 2008 Paris Motor Show opens to the press. Of course while it is called a ”concept,” BMW is known for carrying most, if not all, of the design over to production. [...]
Based on the Renault Kangoo Compact Concept shown at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault today revealed the Renault Kangoo be bop (we’re tempted to keep going with that name but we’ll stop). The two-tone color compact car offers room for four with a unique motor-powered open-top at the rear with a sliding roof and rear [...]
A compact entry level Infiniti is still 3-years away. In the meantime, Nissan says that it will try to position its upcoming 2010 370Z, which will be unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto Show, as a competitor to the Porsche Cayman and Audi TT. The successor to the 350Z will have a bigger 3.7L V6 [...]
Motor Trend has kicked off judging for the 2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year. The major automotive magazine is hanging out in Mojave, California at the Hyundai/Kia testing facility with 17 contenders that are undergoing performance and other evaluations. Motor Trend points out that the Car of the Year is not a comparison test. The publication does [...]
Congress has approved the $25 billion loan package for the auto industry which analysts say the Big 3 need very quickly as sales continue to slump. GM, Ford and Chrysler are expected to get the bulk of the $25 billion since they are losing billions and already face debts. All three are also moving from [...]
In attempt to compete in the hot hatchback segment, Volvo has confirmed that it will produce an all-wheel-drive version of its C30 that will boast 300 horsepower. Since this will be the hottest Swedish model that Volvo has built for year, production will be limited to 4,500 units over a four year span. 1,800 units [...]
A Lamborghini Reventon, one of the most exclusive cars ever made, ended up on eBay and ended with ‘Buy it Now.’ Of the 20 units made worldwide, only 10 ended up in the U.S. selling for $1.45 million. Well owner of Reventon number 3 decided to sell his exclusiveness with only 73 miles on the [...]
Volkswagen is trying to build as much as hype as they can around the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and what better way to do it than to launch a road trip where one lucky couple managed to set a Guinness World Record. John and Helen Taylor took their new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and traveled [...]
Besides unveiling the new Ferrari California at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, Ferrari will announce the extension of the One-To-One Personalization Program to the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. Currently the program, which made its debut in March 2008, is only offered for the 612 Scaglietti One-to-One clients will now be able to visit Atelier in [...]
Toyota will be introducing the world’s first-ever rear window airbag on its new iQ minicar due out next year. We’re guessing Toyota wants to show hesitant customers that a minicar can be safe by adding extra protection for rear passenger. The new airbag provides protection to the rear passenger’s head and is stored in the [...]
