According to a report by iMotor, BMW’s Project i program could spawn two, three and four-wheeled vehicles that will be fun to drive as well as eco-friendly. BMW and Bath University have developed a three-wheeler concept called the Clever Concept. The Clever Concept runs on compressed natural gas and can go up to 60 mph. [...]
Fiat’s CEO Sergio Marchionne is known for having a very straightforward character. As you’re all well aware by now, Marchionne is planning a new company with Fiat, GM’s Opel and its new stake in Chrysler, and he’s convinced that the partnership between Fiat and Opel is the best option for GM’s German brand. “I’m offering [...]
Recession – that word is probably not mentioned around 200 Eleventh Avenue in Chelsea. The owner of the building is offering its tenants the world’s first “En-Suite Sky Garage.” What the heck is that? Basically, it’s an elevator that will raise you and your car to a personal garage adjacent to your expensive pad in [...]
Toyota, the world’s largest and most profitable automaker, today reported a loss of $7.7 billion (larger than GM) during the first-quarter of 2009 and cut its annual dividend nearly 30 percent – the first cut since 1994. The Japanese automaker said that it forecasts an annual loss of $8.6 billion this year and would sell [...]
The people behind the Gullwing-America 300 SL Panamericana, Gullwing GmbH, have decided to recreate the original 300 SL Gullwing. Created by Arturo Alonso, this Gullwing pays homage to the racing version of the 300SL that was produced in 1952. Instead of the 215-hp V6 sits a 5.5L V8 making 408-hp or a 320-hp 3.5L V6 (which will [...]
Mercedes-Benz has just dropped a bunch of new press photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and we’ve updated our gallery for you. Refresher: The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe will go on sale this summer in the U.S. It will be available with two variants including the 292-hp E350 Coupe and the 388-hp E550 Coupe. [...]
Now that Hyundai has found huge success in the mid-sized luxury market with the Genesis sedan, the Korean automaker is setting its sights on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Lexus LS and the BMW 7-Series. At the 2009 New York Auto Show, Hyundai brought over its Equus large-luxury-sedan. Of course, Hyundai has yet to [...]
Opel and Vauxhall seem to have a few Trixx up their sleeve (sorry we couldn’t help it). According to AutoExpress, Opel and its UK division Vauxhall are working on a electric-powered production version of the Trixx concept that was first seen in 2004. Sources say that the 3+1 seater is aimed at the Toyota iQ, [...]
We have no idea what Lexus plans on doing with the SC convertible – some reports say that the car has been canned while others say a next-generation is in the works. In the meantime, those looking for a drop-top Lexus can opt for the Lexus IS Convertible, which hits showrooms later this year. According [...]
Bill Elliott, working Hajek Motorsports and Ford Racing, announced today that he will attempt to break his 22-year-old NASCAR top speed record. Hajek Motorsports owner, Brent Hajek, said that he will work with Ford Racing on the company’s Hajek E-85 Mustang FR500C, which has been reconfigured to NASCAR specs. Elliott will attempt to break his own record [...]
