SPYSHOTS: MINI Convertible testing with top down
We've seen the yet to debut MINI Convertible on test wearing camo before, but here's a fresh series of the cabriolet with its top down, now that European weather is warming up. …
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Toyota and Mazda sign deal to deepen partnership
Toyota and Mazda have officially announced that they have entered an agreement to build a mutually beneficial long-term partnership. Earlier in the week, it was reported that both automakers were in discussions …
Google’s autonomous cars involved in 11 accidents
Before the naysayers can gather enough ammunition to gun down the notion of autonomous driving, let it be known that Google's prototypes for autonomous driving have been involved in a total of …
Autonomous emergency braking reduces rear-end collisions by 38%, says Euro NCAP, ANCAP study
A study conducted by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) and the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) has proved that the use of low-speed Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) significantly …
VIDEO: 600 hp Audi TT Clubsport Turbo at Wörthersee
https://youtu.be/ptNpgZqfENU You've seen it, now see it in action. The Audi TT Clubsport Turbo Concept will be heading to this year's Wörthersee Tour in Austria, but for those who aren't lucky enough …
Toyota, Nissan recalling 6.5 million vehicles globally to replace potentially faulty Takata airbag inflators
Showing no signs of abating, the Takata airbag recall story continues - Toyota and Nissan have announced a global recall on more than 6.5 million vehicles to replace potentially faulty airbag inflators …
Is Audi closer to joining Formula 1 than ever before?
You've heard rumours time and time again, but a recent engagement by Auto Express suggests that the possibility of Ingolstadt's four rings foraying into Formula One is stronger than ever. Amidst speculations …
Three-row SUV a smarter move than RC – Lexus CEO
As Automotive News understands, Toyota North America's CEO, Jim Lentz, is lamenting the decision made by Lexus to proceed with its two-doored RC coupe instead of developing a three-row SUV. Granted, the …
2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn confirmed – drop-top Wraith?
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has officially christened its upcoming convertible, likely a variant of the Wraith, the Rolls-Royce Dawn. Slated to make its debut early next year, the 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn was unveiled …
BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage teased, to be revealed May 22
Following on from 2008's M1 Hommage and 2011's 328 Hommage is the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage, which is set to be unveiled May 22 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. As the …
Thai high-speed rail project – three lines to be built initially, system to utilise Japanese trains
The KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project isn't the only fast train development being ramped up in the region - news reports indicate that Thailand is moving ahead with its multi-billion dollar high-speed …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport concept breaks cover
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has been revealed ahead of its Worthesee meet debut in Austria - teased a few days ago through sketches, the first images of the three-door special have …
Top Gear trio to return in new “live action arena tour”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_caEgWN55M The Top Gear (TG) trio, Clarkson, Hammond and May, are back in action again! A new promo video has just been released with Clarkson announcing that the three hosts (stooges) will …
SPYSHOTS: Audi Q1 hiding under VW Tiguan body!
Hang on, that's just a Volkswagen Tiguan, isn't it? Well, that's what the Group would like you to believe, but our European spy photographers weren't fooled. In fact, they could double up …
Volkswagen presents trio of engines at Vienna – new 6.0 W12 TSI, 3cyl 1.0 TSI with 272 PS and 2.0 TDI 4V
Volkswagen Group presented a trio of new engines with fresh tech at the recent International Vienna Motor Symposium, an annual event hosted by the Austrian Society of Automotive Engineers. The new motors …
BMW says it will “definitely not” make a pick-up truck
Looks like a BMW pick-up truck (rendering pictured above) will never see the light of day. Hendrik von Kuenheim, BMW Group senior vice president of Asia, Pacific and South Africa, has gone …
VIDEO: Here’s why the Nissan GT-R LM Nismo is FWD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq8I0_wygpI A front-wheel drive Le Mans race car? Sounds a little far-fetched doesn’t it? Well, Nissan has developed such a racer in the form of the front-engined, front-wheel drive GT-R LM Nismo. …
2016 Dodge Viper ACR – fastest street-legal Viper ever
This mad-looking machine is the 2016 Dodge Viper ACR, the fastest street-legal Viper track car ever. This is the latest in the line of hardcore ACR Vipers, from the original 1999 model …
Toyota and Mazda to widen partnership: Toyota to share fuel-cell/hybrid tech, Mazda to offer SkyActiv
Amidst ever-tightening emissions regulations and market competition, Toyota and Mazda are set to deepen their existing technological partnership - the Nikkei reports that Toyota is considering providing fuel-cell and hybrid tech to …
Seat Ibiza facelift – new 3-cylinder and ACT engines
The Seat Ibiza supermini, which goes up against the Ford Fiesta, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio, Peugeot 208 and platform-mate Volkswagen Polo Mk5 in Europe, has received a facelift that's mild in terms …
