BMW builds M1 homage for supercar show
BMW displayed a new design study of their old M1 supercar at the Concorso d’Eleganza supercar show at Villa d’Este. The BMW M1 was in production from 1978 to 1981, with a 273 hp 3.5L I6 engine, created as a road-going version of the M1 racecar. Since then, BMW hasn’t had a true supercar in their line-up. Continue reading »
American-market 2009 Mazda 6 revealed
The 2009 Mazda 6 has finally been launched in the United States. It is interesting to note that the American version is actually a bit longer compared to the European model, with unique front and rear designs. Continue reading »
2009 Audi Q5 debuts at Chinese auto show
The entry-level Audi Q5, designed to go against the BMW X3 and the Mercedes-Benz GLK-class, has been unveiled at the Auto China show in Beijing. While it brings nothing new to the compact-CUV segment, initial unconfirmed reports suggest it will be built in China. Continue reading »
2009 Saturn Aura previewed with Opel Insignia
The awesome new Opel Insignia sedan is all set to replace the aging Vectra in Europe by this summer. This new model has to be the most stunning interpretation of a midsize sedan yet. Continue reading »
Posted: April 18th, 2008
at 4:07pm by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, European Cars
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2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK gets Chinese world debut
Mercedes-Benz is world-debuting the production-version of the compact GLK at the Auto China fair in Beijing on April 20. Continue reading »
2009 Honda Pilot breaks cover, and mirrors
The American-built 2009 Honda Pilot has been unofficially unveiled in the United States. To be called the Honda MR-V in the GCC, it is definitely not a looker. Continue reading »
Posted: April 15th, 2008
at 8:10am by The Editor
Categories: American Cars, Asian Cars
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2009 Hyundai Elantra to debut in Beijing
At the Auto China Show in Beijing next week, Hyundai is going to unveil the 2009 Elantra. Continue reading »
Nissan GT-R V-Spec prototype breaks records
Nissan has been testing a quicker prototype version of their new GT-R sports car at the German Nurburgring racetrack. The standard GT-R is already faster than the Porsche 911 Turbo, at 7 minutes 38 seconds for one lap, and Nissan had promised to beat the Carrera GT supercar in the near future. It appears Nissan has done the unthinkable. The faster new version, called the GT-R V-Spec, has been casually timed at 7:25. Continue reading »
Extended Nissan Qashqai+2 for Europe
The original tiny Nissan Qashqai seats five people at most. To address an extended market, Nissan of Europe has unveiled the extended Qashqai, with seating for seven. Continue reading »
More than 400,000 VW Passats recalled
Volkswagen is recalling some 410,000 Passat sedans sold in the United States due to possible problems with heat shields and fuel line components. That includes every Passat sold in America from 1999 to 2005 model years. Continue reading »
Premier4509 kit for Bentley Continental GT
A Japanese tuner company, oddly named Premier4509, has unveiled a custom limited-edition widebody kit for the Bentley Continental GT. Continue reading »
Posted: April 5th, 2008
at 7:49am by The Editor
Categories: European Cars, Modified Cars
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Spainish Seat Ibiza gets makeover for 2008
The Seat Ibiza has received a major makeover for the 2008 model year. It continues to offer unique styling, although VW-owned Seat continues to avoid the American market. Continue reading »
