A Dutch newspaper had reported that the Swedish government had been in that talks with the Chinese-owned Volvo Cars regarding a possible bid for Saab. “No such talks have been going on and no such talks are scheduled,” said Volvo Cars spokesman Per-Ake Froberg. The paper reported that the Swedish government was interested in Saab [...]
Bugatti has just released two new versions of the Veyron at the Shanghai Motor Show this week for the Asian markets. The special edition Grand Sport version with the chop top targa roof was given a special color scheme to differentiate itself from other versions offered in wither the European or American markets. It consists [...]
A couple of months ago, Volkswagen confirmed that Golf R will be coming to the United States. We happened to come across the new Golf R at the Volkswagen stand at the 2011 New York Auto Show and took some pictures of it for you guys. Known as “the most powerful Volkswagen sports performance vehicle [...]
Sitting at the Mercedes-Benz display at the 2011 New York Auto Show was this SLS AMG in Boudalis Blue – better know as the Gulf livery paint scheme. If you’re a fan of auto racing and followed it in 1960s and 1970s, then you’re probably very familiar with the baby blue and orange paint scheme. [...]
Saab’s new PhoeniX concept that debuted earlier this year at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show made an appearance yesterday at the 2011 New York Auto Show. As Saab is currently owned by Spyker, who sold their sports car branch so they could focus on the troubled Swedish make, the new concept is said to “establish a [...]
Toyota said today that global production will begin to pick up as soon as July in Japan and August in North America, after an in-depth analysis of its suppliers affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Toyota said that all models will be back to normal production by November or December 2011. “To all the customers [...]
“Harder, better, faster, stronger…” – the irony that I’m listening to Daft Punk as I write this…anyway. The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive Discoball made an appearance at the 2011 New York Auto Show yesterday. The one-off model designed by Apparatjik for the new film Pixel City, will be displayed for public viewing for the duration [...]
We saw a couple of compact fuel-efficient models at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Mazda came to the Big Apple with the new 2012 Mazda3, which joins the 40 mpg high fuel-economy club in the compact segment. The 2012 Mazda3 will be Mazda’s first North American application of SKYACTIV technologies. The 2012 model is [...]
Volkswagen AG debuted its new Bulli Concept for America today at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Extremely reminiscent of the classic Microbus and the concept Microbus from 2001, the Bulli features a two-box design that would definitely pin itself against the likes of the Scion xB and the Kia Soul. The Bulli can seat up [...]
Key Competitors: BMW ActiveHybrid 750i, Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, Audi A8 Hybrid. Power: 3.0L supercharged V6 engine making 333-hp is coupled with a 47-hp electric-motor. Transmission: 8-speed Tiptronic S transmission 0 to 60 mph: 5.7 seconds. Top Speed: 167 mph. Fuel-economy: 34.5 mpg combined. Price: $95,000. The BMW ActiveHybrid 750i starts at $102,300; the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid starts at $91,000; [...]
