McLaren to buy back 40% share from Daimler AG
It has been reported recently in The Independent that owners of the successful McLaren F1 team, McLaren Group have taken out a loan in the amount of £40m from HSBC for a …
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Orange Godzilla sighted – Königseder tunes the GT-R
Austrian tuners Königseder have unveiled a new styling package along with a performance upgrade for the Nissan GT-R R35. It may look like your standard GT-R with a striking lick of paint, …
Continental looking to market affordable start-stop system
Auto component supplier Continental are more commonly known in the country for providing high quality tires along with brake systems, power train and vehicle electric components. They’re now looking to introduce a …
Proton Satria Neo S2000 versus a helicopter!
A Rally car vs a helicopter? Sounds like something you would see on Top Gear isn’t it. We’re glad to report that this actually took place, this time with Proton’s very own …
Proton Saga EV at Indonesia International Motor Show 2010
Proton showcased this Proton Saga EV at the Indonesia International Motor Show happening right now. According to the specs revealed at the show, this Saga EV uses a 15 kWh lithium ion …
Nissan Murano now available with diesel engine for UK
Malaysia has just seen a rise in petrol prices due to the decrease in subsidies recently. The increase in prices was by RM0.05 for petrol (RON95) and diesel. It would seem that …
HRT boss confirms Toyota deal – Yamamoto confirmed for Hungarian GP
Struggling Hispania Racing Team are set to collaborate with Toyota as team owner Jose Ramon Crabante confirmed the deal at Hockenheim this weekend. Toyota who pulled out of Formula 1 last year, …
Porsche officially greenlights production 918 Spyder
It’s official - Porsche has greenlighted the development of a production version of the Porsche 918 Spyder. It was a no brainer on the part of the Supervisory Board in Stuttgart, as …
ABT unveils engine/aesthetics kit for the Audi A1
The A1 is Audi's new entry level model that was launched internationally recently catering for the urban young professional market. Prospective buyers of the A1 can already customize each car to their …
New Hyundai Elantra – pictures and spec sheet revealed
Hyundai showcased the new Hyundai Elantra/Avante at the Busan International Motor Show in Korea this year. Like all other new Hyundais, the new Elantra sees the use of the company’s new “fluidic …
Private jet inspired Range Rover by Design Q
Gone are the days where stretch limousines were known as the height of luxury and class (they were never that big outside of the US anyway), replaced by "off the shelf" top-tier …
Audi Q7 gets more power and mean looks from JE Design
It seems like a trend to pimp up big SUVs to look like those in R&B videos. Popular models for conversion are the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover and Audi Q7. Here, JE …
Porsche Boxster mules to test EV components and battery
Porsche has confirmed that it will make electric sports cars, and three Boxsters with all-electric drive systems will kick off the research and testing process in early 2011. The trio will provide …
2011 Mercedes CL63 AMG and CL65 AMG – official details
Many who shop in this segment opt for something more flashy, which is why the recently facelifted Mercedes CL-Class is a relatively rare sight. But this big, comfy coupe has a heart …
BMW GranCoupe Concept to become 6-Series GranCoupe
There is obviously a market for the likes of the questionably designed Mercedes-benz CLS. Even Audi introduced the A7 recently and now comes news that BMW will follow suit with a proper …
MINI Countryman WRC to join Super 2000 WRC race!
BMW's MINI division will be joining the World Rally Championship's Super 2000 category next year with a rally-going version of the MINI Countryman called the MINI Countryman WRC, rally-prepped by Prodrive. The …
2011 Audi A7 Sportback – official details and gallery
The Audi A7 Sportback has been officially launched. It is a big four-door coupe type of car with a hatch, like the Porsche Panamera. Audi says its latest car encapsulates the best …
2011 Ford Explorer released for the American market
Ford has released the all-new Explorer SUV in the USA with a fuel efficient 2.0-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder engine that produces 237 hp along with 339 Nm of torque. This gives you the …
BMW and Daimler decide to share seat frames
BMW and Daimler have worked closely in the past in regards to jointly developing hybrid transmissions, and they were once in talks to jointly develop next generation compact front wheel drive platforms. …
2012 Olympics debut for BMW Megacity Vehicle?
BMW’s eagerly anticipated Megacity Vehicle might have a bigger launch audience than originally expected. According to industry sources close to the project, BMW will use the 2012 Olympics in London to showcase …
