All-new 2008 VW Tiguan revealed
Volkswagen has been teasing the public with their own spy shots of their new Tiguan small 4WD, but no one except Europeans/VW nuts/car rags seemed to care. The actual production-ready Tiguan has now broken cover, looking like a lifted microcar. Continue reading »
2008 BMW 1-Series Coupe in the flesh
Seen here are real 2008 BMW 1-Series Coupe images. It will have the same engine options as the current 3-Series coupe, namely a 128i and a 135i model. Continue reading »
Supercar Honda Civic Mugen RR for Japan
Japanese buyers can now get the hottest Honda Civic Type R yet. The standard Type-R sedan gets modified by Honda-owned Mugen, resulting in the Honda Civic Mugen RR. The Mugen RR sheds an additional 22 lbs off the standard Civic Type R’s weight, coming in at 2733 lbs. In addition to the weight loss, the free-breathing Mugen RR picks up 15 horsepower over the regular Type R. Continue reading »
Posted: June 28th, 2007
at 7:58pm by The Editor
Categories: Asian Cars, Modified Cars
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BMW 6-Series refreshed for 2008
BMW has mildly refreshed the 6-Series for 2008, although we are not sure how many can spot the changes. Engine choices remain the same. Continue reading »
Dumb carjackers in Georgia cannot drive
Car thieves in Georgia pointed a gun at the driver of a car just as he was about to leave his workplace. The car owner left the car and ran back to his workplace to call the police. He returned a few minutes later only to find that the idiotic carjackers cannot get his manual-shifter car started. Continue reading »
Chinese car fails car crash test brilliantly
American businessman Bricklin tried to import Chinese cars to USA. Things didn’t go according to plan. The Chinese are also trying to conquer Europe, but they have to pass Europe’s strict crash test regulations. Shown above is the latest car to try, known as the Brilliance BS6, a midsize luxury car. Continue reading »
Ferrari shows intent to build green cars
Ferrari’s new eco-friendly concept vehicle, the FXX Mille Chile shows their intent to develop new technologies in order to comply with future regulations and an early fruit of that labour is this wood-built non-working concept. Continue reading »
Posted: June 22nd, 2007
at 2:51pm by The Editor
Categories: European Cars, Green Cars
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Toyota Australia pimps Aurion sedan
Toyota has been developing a heavily pimped version of the Aurion, itself a version of the Camry, for the Australian home market. Continue reading »
Startech tunes Dodge Caliber and Jeep Wrangler
German tuner Startech has unveiled appearance packages for Austrian-built Chrysler models, namely the Dodge Caliber and the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The kits include body add-ons, larger alloy wheels, exhaust systems and small interior bits. Continue reading »
Posted: June 16th, 2007
at 5:32pm by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, Modified Cars
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Ferrari sets record with 385-car parade
Ferrari owners met on June 9th 2007 to set a new Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Parade of Ferrari Cars’, with a parade of 385 Ferrari cars, more than triple the previous record, to celebrate Ferrari’s 60th Anniversary and the Ferrari Owners Club GB’s 40th Anniversary. Continue reading »
Posted: June 14th, 2007
at 7:31pm by The Editor
Categories: European Cars, General News
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Volkswagen celebrates 70th anniversary
German carmaker Volkswagen is celebrating its 70th birthday. Here we have a brief history of the company that Hitler once cherished. What was once a “people’s car” company is nowadays aiming for the stars, with abominations such as the VW Phaeton and the Bugatti Veyron. Continue reading »
Posted: June 11th, 2007
at 8:01am by The Editor
Categories: European Cars, General News
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Entire Saab 9-3 range facelifted for 2008
A few weeks ago, Saab unveiled some shots of the new front end of their 2008 9-3 sedan. The new front end has been applied to the convertible model too, but it seems that changes are actually very few. So new models get the new face and colourless tail-lights, with no other noticeable changes. Continue reading »
Enchanting 2008 Renault Laguna unveiled
We bring you the first pictures of the 2008 Renault Laguna. Undoubtedly, it is extremely eye-catching, even if it will never come to the United States. Still worth a look for its design alone. Continue reading »
