GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 on location
You've seen the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 before, but nothing more than a handful of official images. Here's the hot hatch in a better light. We've put up 50 on location pics …
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Mercedes-Benz SL gets dressed up with AMG Sport
The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class hasn't been around that long, but nothing like some revisions to keep interest and momentum going. Some changes are afoot from June 2013 production onwards, with additional exterior …
Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept – where F1 meets EV
Meet the Twizy Renault Sport F1 concept - if the diametrically opposing worlds of Formula One and zero-emissions vehicles were ever to tie the knot, this is what we'd end up with. …
Ford Escort Concept – production version rendered
The Ford Escort Concept, which made its debut in Shanghai, previews a sedan meant to supplant the Ford Focus in the Chinese market, aimed at consumers looking at a compact, but who …
Volkswagen recalls 6,000 DSG-equipped cars in S’pore
Volkswagen is recalling a total of 6,181 cars in Singapore - accounting for 35% of its car population in the island nation - due to a DSG-related problem that, if unresolved, might …
Porsche signs Maria Sharapova as brand ambassador
Porsche has signed Russian tennis star and glamour girl Maria Sharapova as its new brand ambassador for the next three years. The announcement was made at the start of the Porsche Tennis …
JAC and GreenTech to build EV sedan in the US
Chinese automaker Jianghuai Automobile (JAC), together with American company GreenTech Automotive, is set to develop an all-electric sedan for the North American market. The vehicle will be assembled in the United States. …
Volvo Flywheel KERS offers 25% improved economy
We’ve covered much of the Volvo Flywheel KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) when it was first announced in 2011. Now, after lengthy tests on public roads, the Swedish carmaker has confirmed that …
Chery Beta 5 concept to go into production in 2015
A final snippet about Shanghai before the sweet desserts come along. The Chery Beta 5 concept that the Chinese carmaker brought to the show is reportedly set to go into production in …
Volkswagen introduces new Golf Mk7 R-Line packages
The much-loved Volkswagen Golf Mk7 is now made even better with the introduction of new R-Line packages for the popular model. Split into three separate packages - exterior, interior and sport - …
VIDEO: See the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Edition achieve 408.84 km/h
The convertible with the world's highest top speed is also very probably the car with the world's longest name - the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse World Record Car Edition was unveiled …
Schumacher to drive Merc F1 car around Nurburgring
Fresh off officialising his partnership with Mercedes that is said to go beyond motorsports, it’s been confirmed that Michael Schumacher will drive a Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W02 around the Nurburgring’s legendary …
Rolls-Royce Wraith Harrods window display debut
Here's a unique way to debut a new model. In the UK, the new Rolls-Royce Wraith will be showcased in the window display of luxury department store Harrods in Knightsbridge, London for …
Ford and Schaeffler unveil eWheelDrive Fiesta
Ford and its technology partner, German-based automotive component manufacturer and supplier Schaeffler, have unveiled a Fiesta-based eWheelDrive research car, which is powered by independent electric motors in both rear wheels. The integrated …
GALLERY: BMW X4 Concept is production ready
The BMW X4 Concept was one the most significant debutants at Auto Shanghai 2013, amongst a raft of crossovers seeking to ride the wave. There may be the word "Concept" in the …
Renault to unveil Twin’Z sibling at the Monaco GP
Looks like the Renault Twin'Z concept that we featured earlier this month will have a sibling. Renault has announced that it will bring the concept car to the 2013 Monaco Formula 1 …
Toyota Super 86 by Monster Sport for Pikes Peak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JOg8cQ2APk&feature=youtu.be The mental Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak and its master Sébastien Loeb have found a rival in the shape of Monster Sport's Toyota Super 86, which will also contest in the …
2014 Toyota 4Runner – truck-based SUV gets facelift
This is the 2014 Toyota 4Runner, which is a facelift of the fifth-generation SUV. The 4Runner is a pick-up truck-based SUV - much like how our how our Toyota Fortuner is based …
Volkswagen developing 10spd DSG, new diesel engine
Volkswagen chairman Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn confirmed recently at the Vienna Motor Symposium that the company is working on a 10-speed dual-clutch gearbox and a high-performance diesel engine that will produce 136 …
Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak – 875 hp for 875 kg!
The full specs of the Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak racer are finally out in the open - on June 30, Sébastien Loeb will be in command of a 875 kg AWD …
