According to AutoCar, Volkswagen is speeding up the development of an affordable two-seat city car that will go head-to-head with the new Toyota iQ and the Smart ForTwo. Insiders say that the new city car will be named after a concept car from 1991 called the Chico and will become the entry-level V-dub – below [...]
Last time we heard of the Lexus LF-A it was understood that the supercar from the luxury Toyota brand had been delayed until early 2011. Well, Lexus still hasn’t said when the LF-A will enter production but it is out, yet again, teasing the supercar to enthusiasts. The Lexus LF-A made a surprise appearance at [...]
GM announced today that its new HydroGen4 fuel-cell vehicle is ready for real-world testing. Nine companies in the Berlin area will be participating in GM’s zero-emission test program. The fourth-generation fuel-cell vehicle is the result of 10 years of development and work with hydrogen and fuel-cell technology and is a part of a program that [...]
Our friends at CAR Magazine have obtained the first official image of the Aston Martin Rapide four-door-sedan; conveniently just days after the launch of the 2010 Porsche Panamera. Although the image is a photo-rendering by Aston Martin, it shows what the final production of the new Rapide will look like. Couple of cosmetic changes have [...]
Earlier this month Nissan announced that its new $9,990 Versa Sedan 1.6 is the cheapest car in the U.S.; however, the title was gained by forgoing the necessary features every car should have including a stereo and an air conditioning system. Today, Hyundai is claiming that the its new 2009 Hyundai Accent with a starting price [...]
A group of suppliers, dealers, and union members are putting together a huge caravan to Washington, D.C. consisting of the Big 3′s fuel-efficient vehicles. GM and Ford said that they support the effort put together by the group but will not be joining in on the trip. Suppliers, dealers and members of the UAW have [...]
BMW has launched a mini-site counting down to the launch of the next-generation BMW Z4. In a campaign called “An expression of joy,” BMW starts off with a creepy teaser that later becomes fun and exciting! Yay! What colour is driving pleasure? What shape is passion? Watch the invisible become visible very soon. Of course [...]
It was reported last month that Honda was planning a V8 option for the new-generation Acura RL within 18 months but according to AutoObserver, plans may be delayed. In a recent interview, Honda president Takeo Fukui admitted that the 3.7 V6, currently the range-topping option for the RL, wasn’t sufficient enough to compete with other premium brands. [...]
It seems like Carlsson’s main goal in life is to specialize every single Mercedes-Benz model ever made. The Merzig-based tuner has announced a new RS-design kit for the S-Class sedan in carbon fiber and polyurethane. Carlsson’s main goal? To give the Mercedes-Benz S-Class an even “more sportive and unforgettable appearance.” Think of it as the [...]
We’re sure you remember the Lumma Design CLR X 650 based on the BMW X6 which seemed like was going to be an aggressive looking SAV for the Hulk. However, Lumma Design has decided to forgo the awkward green color and settled for good ol’ white. Shown at the 2008 Essen Motor Show, the CLR X [...]
