BMW M3 30 Years American Edition – one-off model!
BMW took the veils off the M3 30 Years American Edition, a one-off model built to commemorate the M3's 30th anniversary in the US. This is not to be confused with the …
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Tokyo 2017: Daihatsu Multisix, new Avanza previewed?
Daihatsu's 2017 Tokyo Motor Show concepts are divided into two camps - one geared towards its home market of Japan and the other for its main overseas markets, which are Indonesia and …
Audi Sport rubbishes rumours of V6-powered Audi R8
Audi Sport's Technical Project Leader for the Audi R8, Markus Haverkamp told paultan.org there's absolutely no plans for a "lesser" engine to be fitted in its halo model. This puts to rest …
F90 BMW M5 now available with M Performance Parts
BMW has released a slew of pictures detailing the new M Performance Parts for the F90 BMW M5 sedan. Apparently, the aero bits aren't there just for looks, but doubles its function …
Honda announces Civic Type R crate engine purchase programme along with other exhibits at SEMA Show
If you’ve ever wanted to shoehorn the Honda Civic Type R’s 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine into something else, good news ahead! The carmaker has announced, at this year’s SEMA Show, it …
Tokyo 2017: Daihatsu DN Pro Cargo, a commercial EV
On the surface, it might seem that Daihatsu's 2017 Tokyo Motor Show concepts are just cute flights of fancy, the sort of showcar that's a must have at the Japanese show. But …
Sebastian Ogier wins fifth WRC title at Wales Rally GB; M-Sport takes home manufacturers’ championship
Julien Ingrassia (left), Sebastian Ogier (right) Sebastian Ogier has won his fifth FIA World Rally Championship title after finishing third at the recently-concluded Wales Rally GB. The Frenchman’s 215 points in the …
Haval H2 receives five-star safety rating from ANCAP
In its latest round of testing, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has awarded the Haval H2 with a five-star safety rating. The safety rating for the H2 applies to models …
BMW M5 MotoGP Safety Car revealed for 2018 season
BMW has unveiled the newest member of the MotoGP Safety Car fleet, which is based on the latest F90 BMW M5. The new safety car will make an appearance at the MotoGP …
Lewis Hamilton wins fourth F1 world championship
Love him or hate him, Lewis Hamilton is now a four-time Formula 1 world champion, winning the 2017 title with the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team. The Briton joins an elite group …
Toyota Hilux Bruiser – full-size 1980s Tamiya replica
Toyota has unveiled a unique version of its popular pick-up truck called the Hilux Bruiser, a full-size replica of a classic, radio-controlled Tamiya model from the 1980s. Developed by Arctic Trucks – …
Lamborghini celebrates production of its 7,000th Aventador after 6 years, 9,000th Huracan after 3 years
Lamborghini is celebrating new production milestones for two of its core models – the Aventador and Huracan – the former being introduced six years ago. The Huracan, by comparison, has only been …
2018 Citroen C4 Cactus receives hydraulic suspension
Citroen has unveiled the new C4 Cactus, which packs a long list of revisions to make the hatchback an even more appealing proposition. The big-ticket item here is the brand’s Progressive Hydraulic …
Ferrari FXX K Evo revealed – lighter, improved aero
Three years ago, at the Ferrari Finali Mondiali event in Abu Dhabi, the Italian carmaker rolled out the lab-on-wheels FXX K. For this year’s edition of the event at the Mugello Circuit …
Toyota could stop selling new diesel cars in Europe
According to Didier Leroy, executive vice president at Toyota, new diesel-powered Toyota cars may not be launched in Europe due to the carmaker’s success with petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Speaking to …
Hyundai develops the first airbag system for sunroofs
https://youtu.be/DKPGDI0FQS0 Hyundai Mobis, an affiliate company of the Hyundai Motor Group, has developed the world’s first panoramic sunroof airbag system. According to the company, road test and reliability tests of the system …
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, E-Class Cabriolet gain new 299 hp 4-cylinder engine, 48 V mild hybrid system
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and E-Class Cabriolet will debut a new mild hybrid powertrain, which features a newly-developed 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and 48 volt-on board electrical system. Cars with …
Hennessey VelociRaptor 6×6 to appear at SEMA Show
Hennessey Performance will display the VelociRaptor 6×6 at the upcoming SEMA Show, essentially a souped-up version of the 2017-18 Ford F-150 Raptor with two more wheels and many other things. “Our VelociRaptor …
Formula 1 cars to switch to all-wheel drive in 2021?
Don’t be alarmed by the title just yet, this is not a definite thing. According to an Autosport report, Formula 1 (F1) teams have been invited to meet with the FIA and …
Tokyo 2017: Daihatsu DN U-Space, designed for moms
After the Daihatsu DN Compagno four-door coupe and the Daihatsu DN Trec compact SUV concepts, here's a more typical Tokyo Motor Show exhibit from the compact car expert. The Daihatsu DN U-Space …
