2011 Range Rover released with a new V8 diesel engine
Known for its off-roading capabilities and comfortable interior, the Range Rover today is a far cry from its first model in 1970, which came with a basic interior, vinyl seats and plastic …
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SEAT Leon Cupra R tops the Cupra by 25 PS and 50Nm
Volkswagen's Spanish marque SEAT have added an "R" to the Leon range. The new Leon Cupra R adds 25 PS and 50Nm to the "normal" Leon Cupra's power count, resulting in a …
Long wheelbase Volkswagen Tiguan for Chinese market
To fulfill the Chinese market's need for ample rear legroom, Volkswagen has released the Tiguan in a long wheel base (LWB) format. From the standard car's 2,604 mm, the LWB variant's wheelbase …
QT Wildcat – the meanest road legal off-road vehicle
Diehard fans of a certain British car show will perhaps know the Bowler Wildcat, famous for its incredible off road performance. QT Services has taken over from Bowler and now run the …
Opel Astra Sport Tourer – same footprint, more load space
GM's loss making Opel/Vauxhall arm was left disappointed after the German government rejected its request for 1.1 billion euros in loan guarantees, leaving Opel to hope on German states where its factories …
2011 Volkswagen Jetta revealed – no surprises!
Volkswagen has pulled the wraps off the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, which is the sedan version of the Mk6 Golf hatchback. The Jetta, which received an American premiere at NYC's Times Square will …
Spirra, Korea’s first supercar, does 0-100 in 3.5 seconds!
Starting out as the PS-II prototype in 2001, the Spirra was the brainchild of Kim Han-chul and his wife Choi Ji-sun, "automotive experts" who quit their jobs in Korean car companies to …
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT tS by STI – everything but the engine
Subaru's tuning arm STI has released a tuned version of the fifth generation Legacy in Japan. Called the Legacy 2.5GT tS (stands for tuned by STI) and available in both sedan and …
Ford Mondeo updated with 203 PS EcoBoost turbo engine!
The Ford Mondeo has quite a nice chassis but that 2.3 litre 4-potter engine doesn't do it justice - it doesn't nearly have enough bite as it should, though that 6-speeded does …
New Suzuki Swift unveiled – larger in every dimension!
Click for enlarged image This is the all new 2011 Suzuki Swift and as you can see a layman would be hard pressed to find the difference between the old and the …
Subtle exterior tweaks for the Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG
The flagship AMG model of Mercedes-Benz's ML range has received a facelift so subtle we're wondering why they even bothered. Already wearing the new image given to the entire 2009 model year …
Panoz Abruzzi channels “Spirit of Le Mans” to 81 owners
No, this is not a film prop or a concept car. It's the Panoz Abruzzi “Spirit of Le Mans” that has been unveiled at the Circuit de La Sarthe where Le Mans …
Buick Excelle GT revealed – it’s an Opel Astra sedan!
Click to enlarge This sedan version of the latest Opel Astra has made its debut in China as the Buick Excelle GT, following the debut of the five-door hatchback Astra (Excelle XT) …
Taiwan’s Luxgen7 SUV offers plenty of gadgets and luxury
Here are more details of Taiwanese brand Luxgen's second model, the Luxgen7 SUV. A big SUV that has the same footprint as a Porsche Cayenne (4.8m long, 1.93m wide) but taller, the …
Renault Latitude unveiled – based on Samsung SM5
The new Renault Latitude is an interesting new sedan from Renault just unveiled today, and is part of a new range of Renaults that I personally consider as slotting in between the …
Chevrolet adds hatchback body to Chevrolet Sail range
Chevrolet has unveiled the hatchback version of the new Chevrolet Sail that it unveiled in sedan form in China back in December last year. It's a model that's smaller than the Aveo …
2011 Citroen C4 unveiled – details and photos
We're sort of between the major motorshows here so it feels like we haven't seen a news release for a major mainstream car for a very long time. Citroën have released details …
Hulme CanAm is New Zealand’s first supercar
You are looking at the first Kiwi supercar, and the four-year old company is named after New Zealand's only F1 World Champion, Denny Hulme. The Hulme CanAm is no ordinary supercar, because …
Cosworth extracts 395 hp from the Subaru WRX STI
Cosworth has fettled with the Subaru WRX STI to produce promising results. The finely tuned machine designated the Subaru Cosworth STi CS400 has been improved in more ways than one. The selling …
Peugeot introduces 308 GTi with 200 THP engine
Click to enlarge Peugeot has released information on the range topping 308 GTi, which sits above the GT in the 308 range. To earn that status, it naturally comes with more power …