Porsche’s Le Mans contender named the 919 hybrid
Mark Webber’s new steed and Porsche’s Le Mans comeback hero has officially been christened the 919 hybrid. It may not roll off your tongue as well as the 917 or 918, but …
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Zenos E10 – 200 hp, 650 kg open-top two-seater
It's called the Zenos E10, and the two-seater sports car from new player Zenos Cars is set to make its official debut at the Autosport International show in Birminghham next month. The …
GALLERY: Seven shades of Audi RS 5, S6, S5 and A3
Here’s something a little bit different. No new cars here, just beautiful pictures of current Audi models. Apparently, December 21 will be the UK’s shortest day of 2013 – with under eight …
Kia sports car concept to bow in Detroit – first image
Kia will unveil something interesting at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit next month. It is self-described as a “stunning sports car concept” that’s both conceived and designed by …
Honda Civic: UK range gets new active safety systems
From next year in the UK, both the new Honda Civic Tourer and Civic hatch will offer a new Driver Assistance Safety Pack, which will be a £780 (RM4,200) option on all …
VIDEO: BMW explains i8’s laser headlamp tech
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIPBKNwARac The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car is the first mass-production car in the world to make use of laser technology in its headlamps. All lighting components on the BMW i8 …
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD – tech fest on wheels
This is the new 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD, the most powerful and technologically advanced Acura sedan yet (according to its maker) and the first model to apply Honda's new three-motor …
Hyundai Grandeur Hybrid introduced in South Korea
The Hyundai Grandeur Hybrid has just been launched in South Korea, making it the company’s third hybrid model in its local market. It slots neatly above the electric motor-assisted Sonata and Elantra …
MINI John Cooper Works concept is Detroit-bound
It's time for the really hot MINI. Next month's Detroit show is set to welcome the MINI John Cooper Works concept - we don't have to tell you what it previews. Based …
VIDEO: BMW M235i Racing unleashed for motorsport
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqimhN3B2uE BMW Motorsport is wasting no time taking up the recently unveiled 2 Series Coupe into its elite line-up of race-prepped offerings. This new BMW M235i Racing will slot in below the …
2014 Toyota Verso – offers BMW-sourced 1.6L diesel
Toyota has updated the Verso for 2014 with a host of new features and options. When it goes on sale in Europe next year, the C-segment MPV will offer a new direct-injected …
BMW X1 compact SUV gets a minor refresh for 2014
BMW has announced (very) minor updates for its compact SUV (SAV, if you must), the X1. From March 2014 onwards, the already-facelifted BMW X1 will get new additions both inside and outside, …
VIDEO: Range Rover Sport conquers Empty Quarter
http://youtu.be/RPlQU5d5lXM Land Rover has released a documentary film charting the new Range Rover Sport’s challenge to complete the fastest recorded crossing of the Empty Quarter desert. The video tracks the team’s 849 …
W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: first details released!
Ladies and gentlemen, the new W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The popular compact exec sports a new look inside and out, and is up to 100 kg lighter than before, thanks to its lightweight …
Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet facelifted for 2014
The third-gen Renault Megane range (three-door, five-door, estate, GT Line and RS) was given the new Renault family face with the big diamond logo a few months back; now it's the Coupe-Cabriolet's …
BMW 2-Series Active Tourer completely undisguised!
It’s official - the production version of the BMW Concept Active Tourer will be called the BMW 225i Active Tourer, and here are the first photos revealing the car undisguised. Our spy …
Oerlikon Graziano unveils OGeco hybrid 6-speed AMT
An alternative to DCT is on the cards. Transmission specialist Oerlikon Graziano has unveiled details of its new OGeco hybrid six-speed automated manual transmission, which it says will be more cost effective, …
SEAT crossover planned for 2016, to rival Qashqai
SEAT is planning a five-seat crossover (2011 IBX concept pictured) to take on the likes of the Nissan Qashqai, according to our friends at Auto Express. The model, code-named Tribu, could go …
Citroen DS 5LS sedan teased, December 19 reveal
Citroen has teased a new DS 5LS sedan that will be revealed on December 19. The model is reportedly meant for China only - or at least for now. It could go …
Hyundai N – new performance sub-brand confirmed
While BMW has its M division, now Hyundai has announced its own N sub-brand. No, it doesn’t stand for Notorsport, but for Namyang, Hyundai’s head R&D centre in Korea. Headquartered in Alzenau, …
