We have just obtained UK pricing for the new 2012 BMW M5, which will go on sale in the region later this year. Prices for the 2012 BMW M5 will start at £73,040 or $118,306 when converted to U.S. dollars. United States pricing will be announced at a later date but expect it to be [...]
Lexus today announced that it will offer the 2011 Lexus LS 460 Touring Edition rear-wheel-drive model through its dealerships in late June. “The Touring Edition adds excitement to our flagship sedan,” said Mark Templin, Lexus Division group vice president and general manager. “The package on this car enhances styling and comfort, allowing us to attract younger [...]
Earlier this week, the first two images of the Toyota Yais popped up on the company’s Hungary Facebook page. Toyota has now released the official details of the 2012 Yaris, which will be launched in Europe this summer. “Developed from an original concept of ‘compact outside, spacious inside,’ new Yaris shows Toyota further improving the [...]
The new McLaren MP4-12C has generated a lot of interest – so much so – that McLaren Automotive’s order books for the supercar are full for the next three years. While you may they that McLaren will ramp up production, that isn’t a likely possibility. “We are looking at sustainable production,” said Ian Gorsuch, regional [...]
Earlier this week, Honda unveiled the new Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid. The Honda Fit Shuttle and the Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid are both offered in 2wD and 4WD with prices starting at at ¥1,610,000 for the Fit Shuttle and ¥1,810,000 for the Fit Shuttle Hybrid. So far, Honda has raked up 7,000 orders for [...]
The number 39 is causing problems for both owners and dealers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Auto sales have taken a hard hit due to the number being identified with shame and pimps. Rumours are that an Iranian pimp owns a high-profile car with the number 39 on his plate, and was therefore given the number as [...]
Volvo is the feature of two milestones this year, with two automotive celebrities hitting new marks. Irv Gordon of East Patchauge is a retired science teacher, and a owner of a 1966 Volvo P1800 that he has driven over 2.9 million miles. The car itself is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Irv Gordon is honoring the [...]
Ken Lingenfelter has a highly respectable collection of over 150 vehicles. This weekend, the cousin of renowned NHRA racer John Lingenfelter will open lift his garage doors to the public to view his prized possessions. The showing is actually a charity event, benefiting the Detroit Institute of Opthamology, with a $15 entry fee. Guests can [...]
Last week, BMW announced a limited-edition M3 model for the United States. Known as the 2011 BMW Frozen Black Edition M3 Coupe, the model was limited to just 20 units, 19 of which were on sale and the twentieth which is going to be held by BMW of North America. Why do we speak of [...]
BYD, aka Build Your Dreams, is a well known Chinese automaker and battery produced backed by billionaire investor Warren Buffet. The company said earlier this week that is moving forward with an initial public offering that will raise money for a huge expansion. BYD said in a notice to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that [...]
