New Jaguar XJ’s all-aluminium body and chassis
Like the outgoing Jaguar XJ, the upcoming new XJ set for a 9th July 2009 debut will have an all-aluminium body and chassis construction. That's the only way a large car like …
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F01/F02 BMW 7-Series gets updated with new 740d, xDrive and M-Sport kit!
The 2010 model year BMW 7-Series will have a few list of changes to the model line-up. I'm sure you can guess some of them already since we already looked at the …
BMW adds two new engines for the 1-Series Coupe and reveals the Lifestyle and Sport Editions
Munich-based premium auto maker BMW, has introduced two new engines for the 1-Series, as well as two special edition versions for the 'smallest' BMW, called the Lifestyle and Sport Editions. Before we …
Next generation 1-Series: more details emerge!
New details have emerged regarding Munich's next generation BMW 1-Series. Apparently, the new 1-Series that is expected to hit the market in 2011 will be offered in a four-door sedan (for the …
Vauxhall Astra Roadster to arrive in 2011?
Rumor has it that the topless version of the 2010 Vauxhall Astra will be released in 2011. According to Autoexpress, the five-door Astra will be launched in September this year at Frankfurt, …
New M-Sport kit for BMW 7-Series previewed!
An initial set of 4 photos of the new M-Sport kit for the F01 BMW 7-Series have been released onto the internet. On the front you get a new bumper with wider …
Nissan to unveil an electric vehicle prototype on August 2nd?
According to UK-based Autocar, Nissan will reveal an electric vehicle prototype on August 2nd this year, the day when the Japanese auto maker opens its new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. Not much …
Toyota to introduce a hybrid Supra in 2011, concept to appear this year?
Reports worldwide are indicating that Japanese auto maker Toyota, will revive the Supra, and that a production model could hit dealerships by 2011. The news was first fueled back in 2007, when …
Fiat 500C: 5 minute-long driving footage
Italian-based Fiat recently launched the 500C at this year's Geneva Motor Show. The 500C is not a full convertible variant of the famous micro-car, instead it is a topless model that comes …
US Government loans Ford US$ 5.9 billion to develop fuel-saving technologies
The US Government has loaned US$ 5.9 billion to Ford, for the development of fuel-saving technologies including hybrid-electric systems, alternative-fuel power plants, direct-injection as well as other developments that are related to …
A sportier Lexus LS 460 SZ set for Tokyo?
The Lorinser LS 460 must have given Lexus some ideas, as Japanese car magazine Best Car has reported that a Lexus LS 460 SZ will be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show …
F10 BMW M5 to offers KERS boost system?
When BMW first announced that the BMW Sauber F1 team would be implementing electric KERS, they had this to say: "The BMW Group can transfer the knowledge gained within the BMW Sauber …
Challenging Spirit: Honda and Motorsports
Honda has always been associated with motorsports, ever since from day one with their founder Soichiro Honda. It began with Mr Honda heeding the call to compete in the Isle of Man …
Proton Edar Drive for Cash: RM50k Grand Prize!
Good news for anyone who plans to buy a Proton in the next two months. Proton Edar is currently having a contest where anyone who buys a Proton from between the 1st …
Gallery: Sights at the Toyota Automobile Museum
The Toyota Automobile Museum in Nagoya was built by the Japanese car company to commemorate the history of the automobile. It isn't just a building full of Toyota cars - it's full …
Lotus considering to produce a new Esprit?
British-based sports car maker Lotus, is rumored to resurrect the Esprit sports car, which was first produced back in 1976 and starred in the 1977 Bond movie, The Spy Who Loved Me …
Euro-spec Mugen Honda Civic Type-R: first images
First two images of the Euro-spec Mugen Honda Civic Type-R have been released onto the Internet. The new Type-R features a 4-cylinder 2.0 litre i-VTEC powerplant that is expected to produce up …
Citroen to launch production DS3 in Frankfurt, DS4 and DS5 models to arrive in 2011
Words are being exchanged that French auto maker Citroen, will unveil the production version of the DS3 three-door as early as September this year, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The production DS3 …
Electric smart fortwo to enter small series production after positive trial
Daimler has confirmed that it will put the smart fortwo electric drive into small series production after a successful 100 car UK trial involving the Metropolitan Police, universities, local councils, architects and …
Iacocca Silver Mustang celebrates 45th anniversary
Lee Iacocca's name may pop up more frequently these days in Chrysler-related matters, but it's clear his heart still lies with the other one-third of the Detroit Three - Ford. Iacocca, designer …