Ever since fuel economy became a thing, manufacturers have raced to improve this vital statistic on their car. Or at least so they claim. We all know that there's plenty of ideas out there about being a bit of a cheat and that outside the US it's quite frequent for a manufacturer to overstate these figures. 2013 Ford C-Max hybrid...
There are those mornings where your e-mail address is possibly the least friendly thing on your computer. It reminds you of bills, how small your junk is or how you don't have a girlfriend. Sometimes however, some good stuff does sneak in. Today's moment of joy came from the guys at CDC Performance. Not only did we get some awesome...
Brabus decided to reveal full details on the tuning kit prepared for the G-Class SUV, the G63 AMG being the new "victim" to be more specific. After the preview revealed earlier this month, the German tuning company comes with full details and a new video. At the exterior, the Widestar package brings 23-inch alloy wheels, revised front and rear bumpers,...
It's been only two days since Ford officially confirmed the debut of the sportier Fiesta ST at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Today, the American car maker releases new photos and details on the hatchback model but also a presentation video. As previously reported, the new Ford Fiesta ST packs a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine capable to produce 197 horsepower and...
Nissan introduces today the 2013 GT-R Nismo GT3 racing car through a set of photos, a presentation video including driving footage and all the important details with UK/Japan pricing. Under the bonnet of the Japanese racing model we find a powerful twin-turbo 3.8-liter engine capable to produce 543 horsepower and 637Nm of torque. 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 The company...
It seems that the new Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series is getting closer and closer to debut as the German car maker is intensifying the tests. This time we have some actual driving footage of the new sports car, where else than on the Nurburgring track. 2013 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series According to current rumors, the new model will...
Brazil's Sao Paulo motor show has been quite the event for rather cheeky crossover concepts and new cheap car launches so far. Volvo came to the event with something different in mind, they actually introduced a new racing car. No, you read right, that's exactly what they have. Volvo V60 estate racer Unusually, the new racer is a Volvo V60...
It sounded as far-fetched as you could imagine but Toyota came through and followed up on their promise to tow the Space Shuttle. Certainly, it's one of the landmark events in the life of our technology, even if one of sadness, when a shuttle is retired. Toyota Tundra Endeavour tow Having a Toyota pickup truck present at the event and...
The German carmaker released a promotional video for the all-new SLS AMG Electric Drive, a zero-emission supercar unveiled at the Paris Motor Show last month. The new model stands out thanks its exclusive blue exterior finish and hit the Spanish Ascari racing track in Malaga. Mercedes SLS AMG Electric Drive Under the bonnet sits a powerful electric power train with...
Jackie Stewart called it the Green Hell, James May wants to bomb it into oblivion and then there's Bernie Ecclestone who wants to save it. It's the infamous Nurburgring race track in Germany and it's the place where most new sports cars are developed and get their final chassis tweaks. 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Porsche and BMW are among...
Ever since its introduction two things about the Bentley Continental GT have stood out. The first was the luxurious feel and the second was the immense bulk. Sure, there are ideas of it being fast and it having a turbocharger setup that would break rolling roads but its weight would never be something to get away from. Bentley Continental GT3...
Aston Martin don't make too many cars. Even with their most expanded lineup, the model number hardly went above what you could count on one hand. This is part of why the company pushes every model they have into the eyes of the media. Everybody knows when they launch a new model. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish That would probably explain...
The British car maker released new photos along with the first driving footage of the 2013 Vanquish, a V12-powered supercar which is scheduled to hit the European showrooms later this year. As a reminder, the new Vanquish replaces the well-known Aston Martin DBS and packs a 5.9-liter V12 engine capable to offer 565 horsepower and 620NM of torque. 2013 Aston...
Having given us a peak a the new Citroen DS3 Cabrio, the French car maker went all out on the unveiling of their newest product. An enormous (and partially redundant) gallery was released, video footage and some extra details are available about one of their Paris Motor Show stars. Citroen DS3 Cabrio In truth, this is just a Citroen DS3...
Ostentatious, over-priced and a generally considered failure of a brand, Maybach has been consigned to the history books by their owners at Mercedes. Some, possibly me included, actually loved the idea of a Maybach but unfortunately they weren't anywhere near enough to keep the company afloat. Xenatec Office-K Maybach 57S Coupe What is a little concerning is the fact that...
Nissan officially unveiled the Project 370Z, a one-off sports car based on the well-known 370Z Coupe. The first stage of the tuning process includes a power boost for the 3.7-liter V6 engine. Nissan Project 370Z Thanks to a Greddy turbocharger, Greddy Ti-C catback exhaust and new KW coilover suspension, the Japanese model develops around 500 horses, well over the standard...
Jeep introduced two new special editions for the high-performance Grand Cherokee SRT8 model. We talk about the Vapor and Alpine, models which retain the same 6.4-liter V8 engine capable to deliver 471 horsepower and 630Nm of torque. Thanks to these resources, the 0-100 km/h sprint is done in 4,8 seconds while the top speed is rated at 257 km/h. 2013...
BMW Motorrad introduced today a new electric scooter at the London Olympic Games. We talk about the C Evolution, a zero-emission electric vehicle powered by an electric motor offering 47 horsepower and a top speed of 120 km/h. In terms of driving range, BMW says that the new electric scooter can run up to 100 kilometers on a single charge...
The Japanese people from Mazda decided to take the new MX-5 Yusho concept for a spin at the Hockenheim circuit in Germany. The MX-5 Yusho is a prototype unveiled at the Auto Mobil International Show (AMI) last month. Under the bonnet sits a powerful 2.0-liter petrol engine capable to deliver 237 horsepower at 6,800rpm and 274Nm of torque. Mazda MX-5...
Scion released photos, details and pricing information on a new special edition of the tC model, namely the Scion tC RS 8.0 edition. The new model sports a special Absolutely Red exterior finish with new 18-inch alloy wheels in a black finish, side skirts, front and rear aprons and a rear spoiler. 2013 Scion tC RS 8.0 Under the bonnet...
