It's really starting to smell like Christmas in the automotive industry and the latest company to sneak something under the tree is Lexus. The Japanese have just unveiled the Lexus LF-LC Concept and it's something that makes you go "wow" when you take the wrapping off. A Lexus LF-LC Concept really is a good looking car and what it stands...
The Germans from Sport Auto considered legit to take the brand new Lamborghini Aventador to the circuit and try to get the best lap time. All the action took place at the Hockenheim circuit in Germany, the new Aventador being able to obtain a lap time of 1:08.6 minutes which is faster than the McLaren MP4-12C. As we know, the...
It seems that the French people from Renault are not doing very well in the United Kingdom, mainly due to the pound-euro exchange rates which caused several problems in the last three years. Of course, the poor sales are the main issue for Renault in the UK with a 29% drop in the first eleven months of 2011. Models such...
The British at Jaguar Land Rover have confirmed their plans for the Detroit Motor Show. Actually, they've confirmed the lack of plans for the American event. Neither of the alliance members will display any of their products in Motown and while it's a little sad, it's not that big a loss for the show. What makes the announcement particularly unusual...
As the year comes closer and closer to its end and with the holiday season knocking on our doors, it's no surprise to see the automotive industry take a few shortcuts. Maserati for example, even though they don't have that much of a lineup and that many products, they will be bringing a reheated soup to the Detroit Motor Show....
The Germans at Mercedes will be present at the Detroit Motor Show with their usual lineup of cars but they will be focusing attention on the E Class. Not because the mid-sized luxury saloon is suddenly going to get interesting, good looking or reasonably priced, but it does have a trick up its sleeve. A trick up each of its...
The Blue Oval has finally killed off their small pickup, the Ford Ranger, by shutting down its production lifeline. Given the ever dropping sales and considering how most pickup truck buyers weren't really interested in it, the Ford Ranger won't be missed too much. We're told that the final nail in the coffin of the Ford Ranger would be how...
We've just talked about the new Chevrolet Sonic RS, a high-performance version of the standard American model. The Sonic RS will enter the market only later next year with its debut set for the Detroit Motor Show in January. An important thing to know is that Rob Dyrdek, the well-known skateboarder which did this impressive stunt used the stock Chevy...
The Japanese people from Honda announced that the new Civic Hatchback designed for the European market entered the assembly line at the Swindon plant in the UK. This means that the company added new jobs at the plant, an important information for the local people. The company also says that they managed to return the plant's production to the normal...
Chevrolet reveals today the first photos and details on the new Sonic RS, a sportier version of the current Chevrolet Sonic model. According to the company, the Sonic RS will be revealed in world premiere at the Detroit Motor Show in January but will go on sale later this year. Under the bonnet, the customers will find the same 1.4-liter...
