Just as if you couldn”t get any more news about new hybrid powertrains coming out, BMW AG has just recently confirmed plans to offer the next generation F30 3-Series and their new front-wheel drive subcompact with hybrid powerplants. “We will continue to update our model range,” said Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of [...]
Mazda is most famous for their legendary RX sports coupe, which featured a rotary engine. As the RX8 comes to the end of its generation, Mazda already had plans ready for a new RX-9 sports coupe as well as a completely new rotary engine. The new RX-9 supposedly won”t repeat the old RX-8″s four-door coupe [...]
Now, being a conservative petrol head, I personally loathe hybrids for their numbed driving experience and shoddy build quality. But seeing as how hybrids and electric cars are our current but temporary solution, companies such as Tesla have proven to us that alternative powertrains can be made in more appealing packages…but of course you had [...]
Now, being a conservative petrol head, I personally loathe hybrids for their numbed driving experience and shoddy build quality. But seeing as how hybrids and electric cars are our current but temporary solution, companies such as Tesla have proven to us that alternative powertrains can be made in more appealing packages”¦but of course you had [...]
EVO magazine’s Chris Harris has revealed his first impressions of the upcoming BMW 1-Series M Coupe, which will go on sale in summer 2011 after it makes its world debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Click here for more news on the BMW 1-Series M Coupe. Follow the jump for the video. Refresher: Power [...]
Spy photos of a completely undisguised 2011 Chrysler 300C hit the Internet today, revealing the new look for the sedan. The 2011 Chrysler 300C will be revealed later this year with sales to start in early 2011. Of course one of the powertrain choices to be offered with the new 300C will be Chrysler’s 3.6L [...]
Here we go again. Toyota announced today that it is recalling 135,000 iQ models in Japan and Europe for a software problem that may cause power steering to stop working. “The issue affects certain iQ vehicles, produced between 11 September 2008 and 22 October 2010,” Toyota said in a statement. “When driving on certain roadside [...]
Jaguar, Volkswagen and even Pagani use the ‘R’ badge to designate high-performance versions of their vehicles. Following a similar lead, Kia is exploring the future production of visually appealing body kit upgrades and has unveiled the Kia Forte Type R Concept at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Joining forces once again with Kinetic [...]
All week the attention of the automotive industry has been at the center of automotive personalization and performance – the 2010 SEMA Show. Chevrolet used the show to display a new approach to vehicle customization with the debut of three Z-Spec concept vehicles including the Cruze Z-Spec, Volt Z-Spec and the Spark Z-Spec. Click here [...]
Jaguar’s are known for their elegant and luxurious look – however, what if you want to get a little aggressive? The brand has just announced the Black Pack package for its XF sedan that offers a new dramatic appearance for customers that want their Jag to have a stronger and well… black visual impact. “The [...]
