Flying Piece Of Metal Penetrates BMW Missing Driver’s Head By Inches

The Latvian driver of this BMW 5-Series is one lucky son of a gun. The hole you see in the windshield was created by a flying piece of metal that hit the Bimmer when it was travelling on the road. The metal smashed the windshield, bypassing the driver’s head by maybe less than an inch as you can see from the scratches on his headrest in the pictures after the jump and then it came out from the

Digital Rearview Mirror For Bikes

We’ve seen people add all sorts of gadgets on their bike’s handlebar; speedometers, odometers, LEDs and so on, but we’ve never seen a digital rearview camera up until now. Cervellum’s prototype unit shown here features a 3.5-inch screen and a 4-hour battery life, along with 32MB of storage for workout data and four USB ports for expansion modules. According to the company, the not-yet-available

Video: Corvette’s Product Manager Shows Off The 2009 ZR1

Chevrolet Corvette product manager Harlan Charles walks around the all-new ZR1 showing us the car’s goodies. We also get the chance to see some additional footage of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 which is packed with a new, supercharged 6.2L LS9 small-block V-8 engine that produces 620 HP and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (807 Nm). For details and high-res pics, click here.

Ferrari Solstice: For Better Or For Worse?

It's a story you've heard many times; someone buys a car, he likes it general but there’s something about its appearance that doesn’t click. Mr “Mad Mod” in particular didn’t like his Pontiac’s front end so he decided to give it a nose-job by adding a Ferrari F430 inspired bumper.Apparently the guy didn’t have any intentions of building a full F430 replica, which is a plus in our books. Of course

2009 Nissan GT-R Video: Full Test Reveals That It’s Faster Than Nissan Says!

When there’s a will (and plenty of cash…) there’s a way. Nissan might have not given the all-new GT-R for a full test drive, but the guys at Edmund’s Inside Line travelled all the way to Japan to test a privately owned Nissan GT-R on an airstrip outside Tokyo. The car, owned by Japanese journalist Jun Nishikawa was a Japanese-spec example with 1,500 km or 932 miles on its odo. But enough with

Teenager Sinks Fiat Punto In The Beach

An 18-year-old college student from Bolton, UK had the bright idea of taking his Christmas present, a used first generation Fiat Punto for a spin on Blackpool beach. A few minutes later Sam Hamilton’s Punto got stuck in the sand. Despite the youngster’s attempts to save the car, it was completely destroyed when the high tide came in. The college student said: "I decided to go onto the beach

Carscoop’s Most Popular Stories In 2007: July To September

This is our third post on the most popular stories on Carscoop from the past year, covering the third quarter of 2007 from July to September. Check out our top stories from the first and second quarter of 2007 by clicking here and here. July 2007 Ferrari F430 Accident - Pretty Car, Pretty Flame...New Fiat 500: 100 High-Res ImagesVideo: BMW 740i Burning Out Turns Upside Down! August 2007

2009 Mercedes SL Facelift: First Official Photo, New SL 63 AMG

Looks like it’s the “AMG facelift” weekend as following yesterday’s pictures of the 2009 CLS 63 AMG (click here), here’s the first official photo of the revised SL AMG models. As with the CLS, the facelift concerns all the range but we’ll have to wait a couple of days to get all the details and pictures. In concern of the facelifted SL AMG models and apart from the new rear bumper and diffuser,

Weird: Destroyed Die-Cast Car Models

An Australian website (or at least we think its Australian since you have to pay in AUD) is offering a series of die-cast car models dubbed “Urban Collectables”. What’s weird with the three different models offered is that all of them showcase an accident: the joy ridden 2-door Hatchback, the Mini Van insurance scam and the petrol bombed Jeep. According to the seller, each Urban Collectable car

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Facelift Pictures Leak Into The Net

Someone seems to have forgotten to close the door at Mercedes-Benz’s AMG division as a set of pictures featuring the slightly revised 2009 CLS 63 AMG model where leaked into the internet today. Of course, this means that the whole CLS range will receive a facelift for the 2009 model year line-up. Compared to the current CLS 63 AMG, the facelift model gets a new mask with 2 grilles instead of 3,

Video: BMW M1 History

The first creation of BMW’s “M” division was the iconic M1 model which was built in just 451 examples between the years of 1978 and 1981. The first and only mid-engined BMW was developed in association with Lamborghini and designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The M1 employed a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter straight 6 engine delivering 277 PS and it could reach a top speed of 260 km/h or 162 mph. When

Cadillacamino: Based On 1974 Cadillac Coupe

After seeing the Porsche 928 and Audi TT “caminos”, this 1974 Cadillac Coupe based pickup that was built by Roger Trudeau doesn’t look so special. Though we do have to admit that we really liked the idea of the targa-bar mounted tail-lamps. Via: Hemmings

Video: 2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK Compact SUV Fully Uncovered

And to think that Mercedes-Benz plans on unveiling a pre-production prototype (see here) of the all-new GLK compact SUV at the Detroit Show in January… Like, what for; this new spy video that was taken during the filming of a scene from the “Sex and the City: The Movie” practically unveils the production version in all its glory! -See the video right after the jump Via: Le Blog Auto

Exclusive: VW Unveils Touareg Cabriolet!

Our Spanish buddies at Motorpasion surprised us this morning with the revelation of the first official picture of the new Touareg Cabriolet. There aren’t many details out yet on the drop-top crossover but Volkswagen Spain has opened up a microsite at “touargecabrio.com”. Oh and by the way, December 28 is the Day of the Holly Innocents in Mexico and Spain or in plain English, the Spanish “April

Illuminating Car Slippers With LED Lights

We’re betting that auto-enthusiasts will get a real kick… out of these ultra cool illuminating car slippers that come equipped with four bright LED lights that are triggered by your footsteps and light up the floor 30 feet in front of you. Plus, if you’re wearing them, your spouse won’t have any excuse to say that she didn’t notice you coming in… The illuminating red slippers come in three sizes

Audi Receives 33,000 Orders For Its All-New A4 Sedan In Europe

Today Audi announced that 33,000 customers have already placed orders for the 2008 A4 in Europe. The new Audi A4 sedan has been available for test driving at Audi dealerships for just a few days now – in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. In January 2008 the new A4 will also be launched onto the market in France and Spain, and will then gradually be

Crazy Dude Stands On Motorcycle

This guy must certainly have a death wish. We can think of at least 20 things that could go wrong with this stupid stunt that was performed on a public road. And if he wants to die, it’s his choice, but what about the oncoming drivers; why should he endanger them?

Honda Ridgeline Parade Float Transforms Into An Aircraft

Honda has released teaser pictures of its Ridgeline inspired parade float that will transform into some sort of aircraft at the 119th Rose Parade themed "Passport to the World's Celebrations," that will take place Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008 at 8 am (PST). On New Year's Day, the parade-watchers will watch the Honda Ridgeline-inspired truck rising from the bed of the float in a cloud of mist, become an

Alfa Romeo Junior: First Spy Shots?

These spy pics of Alfa Romeo’s upcoming MINI contender popped up in several forums around the net but while that arse sure looks like something that came out of the Italian firm’s factory, one cannot come out and say that in a definitive way. The Junior (Alfa Romeo execs seem to have written off the Furiosa name from the recent online campaign -see here), will be revealed at the 2008 Geneva Show

2008 Chevy Tahoe LTZ Gets New 380 HP 6.2L V8

General Motors has announced that it is upgrading the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ with the adoption of a new, 6.2-liter small-block V8 that delivers 380 HP and 417 lb-ft (565 Nm) of torque. The new engine is combined with a six-speed automatic transmission that features a wide, 6.04:1 overall ratio – including two overdrive gears. Unfortunately, the top-end version of Chevy’s full-size SUV is only

Mazda Furai Concept Pictures Revealed Prior To 2008 Detroit Show Debut

Mazda might have intended to fully reveal the Furai concept at the Detroit Show opening on January 13, but thanks to an online leak, we now have the full image gallery of the concept. The Furai is based on a 2005 Courage C65 racing chassis that was used by Mazda in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) two seasons ago. The concept is powered by a mid-mounted, 450 HP three-rotor rotary engine that

Honda Civic Type-R Modulo: Racetrack Ready Concept To Debut At The 2008 Tokyo Salon

Along with the sporty Inspire Modulo Concept that we showed you earlier today (click here), Honda will also introduce a street-legal, track-ready version of the Civic Type-R sedan at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in January. Apart from the racing livery, the Civic Type-R Modulo Concept’s exterior is enhanced by a wing spoiler, clear tail-lights and a set of cool 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in

Toyota A-BAT: Concept Hybrid Pickup Truck Set For Detroit Show Debut

While Toyota insists that the A-BAT signalizes the company’s return to its compact pickup truck roots, we think we’ll agree with our friends at Jalopnik that the new concept truck looks something like the Honda Ridgeline’s smaller bro. But whatev. Set to make its global debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show this January, the A-BAT could possibly lead to a production version in the near future

Video: Holden HSV R8 Supercharged vs BMW M3 vs Mercedes C63 AMG

While we wouldn’t mind having the keys of any of these V8-powered high-performance saloons tested by Brit car magazine, EVO, we’re curious to see how the supercharged version of the HSV Clubsport R8 (called Vauxhall VXR8 in the UK) holds up against the BMW M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Since we don’t want to spoil any surprises, we’ll let you find out for yourselves by seeing the video.

2010 Jaguar XJ Limo Scooped

Jag’s next generation luxury saloon has been caught by Car Online’s spy photographers near the company’s UK R&D base. Despite the fact that the XJ engineering mule looks a lot like the current model, the production version that is set for launch in 2009/2010 will get a futuristic design inspired from the XF. Underneath, the new XJ will use a modified version of the current model’s platform in

Carscoop’s Most Popular Stories In 2007: April To June

Here’s our second post on the most popular stories on Carscoop from the past year. This time we have included the Top 3 most visited posts from the second quarter of 2007, covering the months of April, May and June. You can check out our top stories from the first quarter of 2007 by clicking hereApril 2007 Smorsche: Greek turns a humble Fiat 500 into a Porsche 911 Replica!Kid trades in his Civic

Teenager’s Holden HSV Test Drive Goes Terribly Wrong

Story has it that a 19-year-old teenager took out a Holden VY HSV Clubsport out for a test drive from Bundoora Holden in Victoria, Australia. All was going well until the young Aussie decided to push the pedal to metal on the last corner before the Holden dealership. The teen then lost control of the supped up Commodore which took off in the air after hitting a curb. The car went through the

Officially Official: 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

Mercedes-Benz finally came out with an official press release on the slightly revised 2008 SLK 55 AMG, pictures of which we first showed you earlier this week. Apart from the light exterior facelift that included a new front apron, dark-tinted headlamps, larger exterior mirrors, LED indicator repeaters in arrow design and new 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels the 2008 SLK 55 AMG also gets a revised

Honda Inspire / Accord Modulo Concept: 2008 Tokyo Salon

At the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon which will be held between January 11 and 13, Honda will introduce a spicier version of the all-new Inspire sedan that went on sale in Japan on December 22. The Inspire, which is nothing more than the American market Accord with an additional set of tail-light strips, is available in Japan exclusively with a 280 PS V6 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine. The Inspire Modulo

Audi To Invest 7.9 Billion Euros On New Models From 2008 To 2012

VW Group’s luxury carmaker Audi announced that it plans to spend a total of 10.6 billion euros from 2008 to 2012 in fixed investments. That’s compared to the 9.8 billion euros that Audi planned to spend from 2007 to 2011. According to Audi, 7.9 billion euros of the total investment will be used for new products as the German carmaker plans to expand its range of vehicle models from the current 25

2009 Subaru Forester: US Spec Version Image Gallery

As anticipated, the US spec version (details here) of the 2009 Subaru Forester doesn’t bear any differences from the JDM version (see 70 high-res pictures here) other than the removal of the hood mounted mirrors. Same goes for the interior which is exactly the same. You can check out all the images right after the jump. Set to make its global debut at the Detroit Show in January, the third

GM Unveils Corvette Z06 E85 Concept & Corvette 30th Anniversary Pace Car

At the 2008 Indianapolis 500, GM will unveil a pair of distinctive Corvette models that will serve as the official pace cars. The Corvette Z06 E85 that will be driven during the race’s pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi, runs on E85 ethanol fuel. Apart from the fuel system and powertrain controller revisions, the Z06 concept pace car is mechanically stock. The

Nissan: 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon Exhibits

Nissan has released a photo gallery of its 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon offerings. In all, the Japanese carmaker will show off seven models including four concept versions, the Skyline Coupe Aerosports, the X-TRAIL "X-TREMER Package" Stretched, the Skyline Aero Package and the Dualis Premium (known in Europe as the Qasqhai) and two race cars, the XANAVI NISMO Z SUPER GT2007 and the ENDLESS ADVAN Z.

For Sale: Slightly (ab)Used Audi R8 For 35,999 EUR

Considering the fact that a brand new Audi R8 in Germany will set you back by 104,400 EUR or approximately $151,400, a 4 month old R8 with a mere 3,400 km or 2,112 miles on its odometer, seems like a bargain at 35,999 EUR or about $52,200. Of course, this car has a few damages here and there but you can’t have it all. Humor aside, and even though we’re no experts, we’re trying to figure out

2009 Subaru Forester Prototypes: See What The Designers Disapproved

Along with BMW Group’s design team, Subaru’s designers must be among the most criticized people in their field of work. And even though critics weren’t as near as harsh on the 2009 Forester (click HERE for details and images) as they were on the 2008 Impreza, we heard and read a few negative opinions. But like it or not, the third-generation Forester is here to stay. However, we thought it would

Porsche Design Kinderbob Sled: Kid’s Play

If your kids love climbing on steep hills for some sledding action then they might as well do it with the utmost style. And what better than a Porsche Design kindebob sled. We know what you’re thinking now; Porsche equals expensive. Well, we’re happy to inform that you’re wrong this time. The Porsche styled sled is available in Germany for just 77 EUR or approximately 112 USD. Not bad.

Carscoop’s Most Popular Stories: January To March

Say hello to Carscoop’s most popular stories where we look back to see which posts managed to grab your attention during 2007. Instead of just showing you our top stories of the whole year we decided to create a list containing the Top 3 most visited posts of every month starting off with the first quarter of 2007. January 2007 Rapom V8: Road legal drag-machine equipped with a 1.200Hp 8.2 V8

Video: Truck Getting Ready To Perform 360o Backflip On A Ramp

Here’s a video giving us a close look at the ramp Rhys Millen would have used to complete the backflip for the Red Bull Experiment that would have taken place on New Year's Eve, if Millen hadn’t been injured during a test run. After completing three successful 360-degree backflips into the cardboard boxes in training, Rhys Millen’s last jump ended in an accident that sent him to the hospital with

Lada vs Concrete Wall...

Amazingly, as you can see in the pictures after the jump, the Lada came out through the wall without any serious damages. We don’t know if the Russian driver was hurt, but if anything else, he must have lost a few years of his life the moment he saw that the crash was inevitable. -Continued Via: Englishrusssia

China: Shanghai Automotive Buys Nanjing Auto

State-owned Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC) has come to an agreement with Yuejin Motor Group (also state-owned…) to buy its Nanjing Automobile’s auto-assembly and component-making businesses. The deal, which is valued at 2.1 billion Yuan or approximately $286 million, will set Shanghai as one of the biggest players in China’s booming auto-industry. According to reports, the combined

Video: Lancia Delta S4 Group B Rally Car

The Lancia Delta S4 was one of the most bad-ass cars that ever appeared in the history of rallying. It competed in the short lived Group B category of the World Rally Championship in 1985 and 1986. Despite its name and resemblance with Lancia’s hatch, the S4 shared nothing in terms of construction with the production front-engine Delta. The all-wheel drive S4 featured a mid-mounted 1.8-litre 4-

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione & Brera Kid Cars

Even though Christmas is officially over and out it’s never too late to surprise you youngster with a beautiful present like these Alfa Romeo toy cars. The 8C Competizione and Brera are available in two versions, with the classic push pedals or with an 6V battery operated engine. Prices are set at 149 GBP ($ 295 or € 205) for the push pedal versions and at 249 GBP ($493 or € 342) for the electric

Stingray: Design Proposition For A Mid-Engine Supercar

While we were mucking around online we discovered this design proposition for a new supercar named “Stingray” that was penned by Pedro Rostami. We don’t have any details on the designer, but he has added a short description of his dream supercar which you can check out along with a few more photos after the jump. -Continued Here’s what the designer Pedro Rostami had to say about the Stingray: “

2009 Subaru Forester Update: 70 High-Resolution Images

We’re fully aware that the two official images of the all-new 2009 Forester that Subaru of America released yesterday (CLICK HERE) were more like teaser shots so we decided to pause our Christmas day off in order to fulfil your (and our…) curiosity. And our efforts paid back as, unlike Subaru of America, Subaru of Japan released a humongous image gallery of the new Forester consisting of 70

Carscoop Wishes You A Merry Christmas!

We would like to wish to all of our readers, fellow bloggers and associates that are celebrating today a merry Christmas and to those who don’t, happy holidays! Even though most people don’t work today and to be honest either should we, but since we seem to have a few hours to kill, we’ll be online scanting the news and if anything interesting pops up, we’ll write a few words.

Video: 2008 Knight Rider Official Teaser Trailer

NBC aired the first official teaser trailer of the new Knight Rider TV movie during the Sunday Night Football show. Even though we missed out on it, the guys at Knight Rider Online managed to capture the 15 seconds long trailer and upload the short video on Youtube. Nothing special since we’ve already seen the new Shelby Mustang GT500 KR based KITT (SEE HERE) but we do get the chance to hear for

2009 Subaru Forester: Official Photos & Details Released

Today, Subaru unwrapped its Christmas present for its fans by revealing the first photos and details on the all-new 2009 Forester that will make its public debut at the Detroit Show in a couple of weeks. If you have been following the story on Carscoop, the third generation Forester’s appearance won’t come as much of a surprise no thanks to a series of leaked photos in the internet. Note however

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Facelift

These are the first official pictures of the slightly facelifted 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG. Unlike the rest of the range (details and pics here), the AMG version remains virtually unchanged on a technical level as it retains the familiar 5.5-litre V8 powerplant that develops 360 hp and a peak torque of 510 Nm. The only differences with the outgoing 2007 model are a few visual enhancements

Skull Helmet: Way Too Cool, Way Too Useless

Unless you’re driving a bicycle (or even worse, a Segway...), the Skull Helmet from Santiago Chopper is guaranteed to give by-passers the chills when you’re strolling along the road with your big, bad ass bike. However, you'd better be extra careful cause as cool as it looks, the Skull Helmet doesn’t promise to offer a lot of protection to your jaw in case of an accident. But it's your choice.

What Car Would You Buy As A Christmas Gift For Your Girlfriend – Wife?

Ok, to be completely honest, most gearheads would buy all the cars they ever dreamt about before even thinking about getting a vehicle for their spouse, but let’s say you’re fully contempt with what’s in your garage. What car do you think would be the ideal gift to offer to offer your girlfriend / wife (you can include ex-girlfriends and wives too…) as a Christmas present this year? Note however

Video: 2009 Corvette ZR1 Photo Shoot Out

We tried to find out if GM has released any sort of promotional video on the all-new Corvette ZR1 but we’ve came out empty handed -for the time being of course…. However, we did find a video from “0 to 60 mag” that includes scenes from the Corvette ZR1 photoshoot along with a bit of music from the Vette’s supercharged 6. V8 engine that produces 620 HP. Once your finished watching the video you

2008 Lexus LX 570 Prices Start At $73,800

Lexus has announced pricing on its all-new 2008 LX 570 eXtra large SUV that replaces the outgoing LX 470 model. The third-generation LX will carry a base MSRP of $73,800 but you will have to add another $765 for delivery, processing and handling fees. The LX 570 features a new 383-horsepower, 5.7-liter V8 engine mated to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission. Standard equipment

1994 Bentley Java Concept Replica Based On Chevy Monte Carlo

If cars were reincarnated to shoes, without doubt this replica would have lived its second life as a pair of Uggs. That’s all we have to say. And oh by the way, here’s the eBay seller’s description of the Chevy Monte Carlo based 1994 Bentley Java Concept replica (feel free to comment...) : “$19,900 for the best Replica Ever!! ~ Bentley Java Rolls Royce. Have the $250,000.00 look for only

Volvo Plans New Model Line-Up: V30, XC30, XC60 And S60

With the dissolution of the Premier Automotive Group, Volvo’s future in the Ford Group looks mighty good as the American carmaker seems determined to focus on the Swedish company. According to a report from “Just Auto”, Ford and Volvo execs are planning to fully overhaul the Volvo's range by 2010. The biggest problem with Volvo’s current line-up has to do with its lower and upper medium range,

Insider: Mercedes-Benz To Unveil GLK Concept SUV In Detroit

We’ve been tipped off by a Mercedes-Benz source of ours that the German carmaker will take the wraps off a pre-production version of the upcoming GLK compact SUV at the Detroit Motor Show in January. Although the vehicle will be dubbed as a concept, our source says that Detroit prototype will only bear minor differences from the production version like the extreme alloy-wheels and the interior

2009 Mazda RX-8 Facelift: First Picture?

A couple of weeks ago Mazda issued a press release stating that its Detroit Show stand will host the debut of the 2009 RX-8 (click here). Today, one of readers sent us a scanned shot from a Japanese car magazine featuring what seems to be the facelifed version of the RX-8. If the car in the picture does indeed show the actual facelift model, then differences include new front and rear bumpers,

2008 Toyota Auris SR180: New Sporty Flagship Model

Starting from January 2008, Toyota will enhance its European line-up with the addition of the the all-new Auris SR180. Just to set things clear, the SR180 is in no way a successor to the Corolla TS. The SR180 is powered 2.2-litre D-4D diesel engine that generates 175bhp and a maximum 400Nm of torque from 2,000rpm. Power is driven to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. The

Mazda MX-5 NISEKO Limited Edition Version

Named after Japan’s most well-known skiing resort, the pair of special edition MX-5 ‘Niseko’ models will be available in limited numbers. On sale in the UK from 1 January 2008, both the ‘entry-level’ £17,995 1.8i Niseko soft-top (126ps, five-speed) and the £19,995 2.0i Niseko roadster coupe (160ps, six-speed) are offered in an exclusive bespoke colour ‘Icy Blue’ metallic, as well as Sunlight

VW Golf & Golf Plus Get New 7-Speed DSG Gearbox

The latest evolution of Volkswagen’s DSG twin-clutch gearbox featuring seven gears, greater efficiency and a more compact design will make its debut on the is set to make its debut on the Golf and Golf Plus with the 1.4 TSI and 1.9 TDI engines in the new year. Apart from the addition of an extra gear, the new 7-Speed DSG gearbox is the first DSG for front-traverse installation. Also, it is the

First Fully Electric Smart Fortwo Delivered To The UK

Coventry City Council took delivery of the first of 100 electric smart cars to be delivered as part of a UK-based market trial for the introduction of a fully electric version of the Smart Fortwo that will be dubbed “ed”. Coventry City Council will be using the electric smart within their fleet of pool vehicles. This facility allows employees to leave their cars at home when they travel to work,

Breaking News: Indian Tata To Be Named New Owner Of Jaguar & Land Rover Today

According to a report from UK newspaper “The Birmingham Post”, India’s Tata Motors will announce today the acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motor Company. The report says that Ford has accepted Tata Motors’ £ 1 billion bid ($ 1.98 billion). An unnamed Land Rover source told the newspaper that the deal is as good as done and that negotiations are expected to be completed in the next

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Facelift: Official High-Res Images & Info

The set of images featuring the 2008 SLK we showed you yesterday were indeed official as we managed to find Mercedes-Benz’s press release along with a bunch of high-res pictures which you can see right after the jump. In a nutshell, the facelifted 2008 SLK gets new front and rear bumpers, a revised front grille and larger exterior mirrors, darkened tail lights, a new three-spoke sports steering

Nissan X-Trail Arctix Sports Adventure

With winter showing its dark side in many countries, Nissan is marketing a new edition of the X-Trail in Great Britain, dubbed as the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’. Based on the 2.0dCi X-TRAIL, the special version is offered either with a 6-speed automatic gearbox in which case, the diesel unit has an output of 150 PS or a 5-speed manual with a higher powered 173PS 2.0dCi unit. Despite the flashy

2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK Caught During The Filming Of The Sex & The City Movie!

Oh boy, I hope none of my ex-girlfriends are reading this; I just voluntarily wasted five minutes of my life watching scenes from the filming of the 'Sex & The City - The Movie'. But alas; it was for a good cause as I was tipped from a female friend of mine (it would be strange if it were a man…) that the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLK can be seen in the beginning of the clip. Apparently, the GLK is

Mugen Tweaks The 2008 Honda Accord / Inspire

As usual, Mugen didn’t waste its time at all and as soon as Honda introduced the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) version of the Accord called Inspire -see details and pics here, it came out with a full range of accessories. For those looking to upgrade the Inspire’s exterior looks, Mugen’s aerokit consists of a front sports grille, side skirts, front and rear aprons, an exhaust system with 4

Motorola Presents Z8 Ferrari Limited Edition Cell-Phone

US based cell-phone manufacturer Motorola has joined forces or to be totally blunt, it has obtained a licence from Ferrari, to create a limited edition mobile phone decorated with the prancing horse. Based on the Motorola Z8 phone, the limited edition version comes loaded with 2 Ferrari videos, pre-registration to the official Ferrari site ferrariworld.com), custom Ferrari wallpapers and

Pininfarina Designed Desk

Before you get all excited as we did, learn that this piece of furniture-art is probably worth more than half (maybe even whole) the price of your car: $12,885 or €8,892 for our Euro currency friends. The Luna Desk designed by Pininfarina does look the part though with its varnished aluminium base and curved tempered glass surface, but $13k? Well, as with everything else, depends on how much goes

2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK Facelift: Official Images?

These images were published on Autoexpress and even though we’re still waiting for a confirmation from Mercedes, they do indeed look official. The slightly revised two-seater roadster gets a more dramatic front end thanks to the new bumper with the split lower end while in the rear, the 2008 SLK features revised tail-lamps and a new bumper. Inside, there are new trim colours available while

Nissan To Take Legal Action On GT-R Grey-Imports In Europe

Nissan’s lawyers have been quite busy the past few days sending letters to several businesses in Europe regarding their vehicle importation activities and in particular, the Nissan GT-R which went on sale in Japan in December but is expected in Europe in March 2009. Nissan says that these businesses (mainly in the UK) are suspected of importing and/or offering in the European Economic Area (EEA)

EuroNCAP: Mercedes C-Class, Renault Laguna & Volvo V70 Score 5-Star Rating

In EuroNCAP’s latest bath of results, the new Mercedes C-Class, Renault Laguna and Volvo V70 models all scored a 5-star rating for adult passenger protection. Mercedes’ new C-Class managed to get three stars for child protection and just two stars for pedestrian protection while the Volvo V70 was awarded with 4-stars for child protection and only two stars for pedestrian safety. Finally the

2009 Corvette ZR1 With 620HP Supercharged V8: Fastest Vette Ever

Today, the mother of all Corvettes, the long awaited ZR1 was revealed online by GM, prior to its public debut that will take place at the 2008 Detroit Show in January. Dubbed as the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by General Motors, the Corvette ZR1 is powered by a new, supercharged 6.2L LS9 small-block V-8 engine that produces 620 HP and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque

All-New Toyota Venza Crossover Sedan To Premiere In Detroit

Toyota surprised us today by announcing that it will take the wraps off an all-new production vehicle, dubbed Venza at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in January. According to Toyota, the Venza is a crossover sedan designed and engineered in the United States and it will be assembled at Toyota's manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. Since the term "crossover sedan" is a

Honda Introduces 2008 Inspire In Japan

What you know in the States as the all-new 2008 Honda Accord (click here) will be introduced in Japan as the fifth generation Inspire. According to Honda, the mid-size sedan will debut at dealerships throughout Japan on Friday, December 21. If our eyes aren’t playing any weird tricks on us, the only visible difference between the N. American and Japanese models worth mentioning are the additional

Mazda2 / Demio by MAZDASPEED

Looks like Mazda’s stand will host many supped up models at the January 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon. The Mazda2 (Demio in Japan) has been tweaked by MAZDASPEED and from what we gather by looking at the pictures, apart from the full bodykit and the new shiny alloy-wheels, the interior has also been upgraded with a pair of two-tone bucket seats, carbon-fibre trim and a two-tone sports steering wheel. No

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart: Official Details

While everybody is focusing on the all-new Lancer EVO X, Mitsubishi Europe today released official details on the 2008 Lancer Ralliart. Even though Mitsubishi doesn’t clarify in its press release whether the Ralliart will be based on the 4door Lancer or the upcoming 5door hatch version which is expected to be introduced at the Geneva Show, our sources state that in Europe, the Ralliart will be

Rinspeed sQuba: Amphibious Concept Heading For 2008 Geneva Show

If there’s one major car show that’s renowned for hosting weird concepts, that’s the Geneva Auto Salon. At the 2008 motor-show which will take place from March 6 thru 16, Swiss designer Rinspeed will once again attempt to grasp our attention (and imagination) with an amphibious concept dubbed “sQuba”, inspired from the Lotus Esprit that stared in the James Bond film "The spy who loved me". -

EuroNcap: 5-Stars For Mazda2, 4-Stars For Honda Civic & Daihatsu Materia

Today, EuroNCAP published the test results for the new Daihatsu Materia, the Honda Civic 5d and the Mazda 2. Starting with Mazda’s new supermini, which was granted a re-test due to a problem with the deployment of the front airbag, the “2” scored a maximum five stars for adult protection, fours stars for child protection and a mediocre two stars for pedestrian protection. -Continued As with the

Insider: VW Scirocco Coupe & Passat Coupe Launch Dates

Back in October we informed you about the European market launch dates of three upcoming VW models (Scirocco, Golf VI and the new Polo). Then we told you that the German carmaker will release the production version of the Scirocco concept during the fourth quarter of 2008. Now, we can be more specific as we learned from our sources that the VW Golf based Scirocco Coupe will be launched in Europe

Nissan Forum Concept: Officially Unveiled

The Forum is yet another example of how much a sketch (see here) can differ from the actual product you see at the various car shows. And if Nissan decides to put the Forum into production (possibly as a replacement for the Quest), the final design will probably be so diluted that you’ll need the imagination of Cervantes's Don Quixote to find any resemblance with the initial idea. Anyway, apart

08 Subaru Impreza WRX STi: First Crash?

Possibly this is the first 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi to bite the dust. Even though the above -picture of the crashed JDM STi looks like the car suffered only minor damages, if you follow the jump and take a look at the rear quarter images, you’ll see that we’re probably talking about a write off. According to Caradvice, the driver of the STi had managed to clock a mere 282 km or 175 miles. Talk

We’re Back…

Carscoop would like to apologize for the brief hiatus, but honestly, there’s nothing we could have done about it. We were stuck at the Paris International airport due to a mess-up with our airplane ticket and the “we-do-not-know-anything” attitude of several employees, but alas, we finally made it back.

2009 Ford Focus RS: First Official Image Released!

Only five days after we first broke the story (see here), Ford’s European arm officially confirmed its plan to introduce the second generation Focus RS, based on the facelifted Focus ST and developed by Ford Team RS, a specialist team led by Jost Capito who is being appointed to the new role as Vehicle Line Director for Ford of Europe Performance Vehicles from Jan. 1, 2008. While Ford says that

Mazda MX-5 – Miata by MAZDASPEED: 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon

Along with the Atenza / “6” sport concept and a trio of Demio / “2” custom editions, Mazda’s stand at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon in January will also include a MX-5 / Miata roadster prepped by MAZDASPEED. Unfortunately, the Japanese carmaker hasn’t released any specific details on the roadster, but from what we can see in the pictures, the MX-5 / Miata features a full bodykit with front and rear

2009 Subaru Forester: New Real Life Pictures

In about a week’s time, Subaru will release details and (official) images on the all-new 2009 Forester, but thanks to a series of leaks, there’s nothing left for our imagination. This new set of pictures that were apparently taken from a Subaru dealership in Japan, are the best that we've seen so far. And even if we’ve already seen several images of the exterior, this is actually the first time

BMW X6 Crossover Official: New 400Hp 4.4 V8 Twin-Turbo!

Love it or loath it, this is the production version of BMW’s crossover-coupe-hatch-SUV X6 Concept that we first saw at the Frankfurt Show. We know that many Americans will be calling it a Bavarian Pontiac Aztek and Europeans, the German alter ego of the SsangYong Actyon, but as strange as it may sound, we actually like it. The X6 will premiere at the Detroit Show next January and it will be built

Porsche Cayenne Accident: How The Heck Did This Happen?

Our friend Daniel from the Spanish car blog Motorpasion posted this picture of a Porsche Cayenne that looks like it got its wheels (and plenty of other mechanical elements) shaved off after a close encounter with the chain between the two poles. There are no details to as how or where the accident happened but we’ve never seen something like this before. Via: Motorpasion

BMW X6 Production Version – Snap Shots

Earlier today we uploaded a video featuring the BMW X6 production version that was leaked into the internet (details here). Since we’re still waiting for the official press release and image gallery on BMW's coupe-crossover-SUV-something, we thought it’d be a nice idea to capture some pictures from the video and share them with you. Check them all out after the jump. -Continued

Look What Santa… Chris Bought Us!

My best pal Chris has his own unique way when it comes to gifts. I remember a few years back when I was dating a 19-year-old college student he gave me a nursing bottle and a set of pampers as a present for my birthday – LOL! Now that I have decided to change things around in my professional life by focusing on CarScoop, he went and printed a few gifts with our blog’s logos. Thanks Chris and don’

Mazda Demio (Mazda2) Red, Green & Blue Versions

Making their debut at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon next January alongside the Mazda Atenza MAZDASPEED Concept (click here), are three special versions of the new Demio – Mazda2 hatch. Each version carries on the exterior color theme (red, green and blue) in the interior with matching seats, door trim, leather steering wheel, gearbox and center console detailing. -More pics after the jump

Breaking: 2008 BMW X6 Production Version Video!

Now here’s something that no one here at CarScoop was expecting: an official promotional video featuring the production version of the BMW X6 crossover concept! We have no idea whether this video was prematurely leaked or not -it wasn’t on BMW’s official press site the last time we checked though so we're guessing it's a crack in the Bavarian dam, but who cares! In comparison with the concept

Lexus Announces New Pricing On 2008 Models & 2009 RX 350

Beginning from December 18, 2007 the 2008 Lexus ES 350, LS 460, IS and the RX 400h models and from February 2008, the 2009 RX 350, will all carry a different price sticker. In particular, the ES 350 MSRP will increase 0.3 percent, or $100, to $33,820. The IS sport sedans will increase 0.3 percent overall, or $100. The IS 250 rear-wheel drive model with a manual transmission will carry an MSRP of

Mazda Atenza MAZDASPEED Concept To Premiere At 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon

No, this concept does not preview the successor to the Mazda6 MAZDASPEED (or MPS as it’s called in Europe, Australia and other markets), nor have these pictures been leaked into the internet. The Mazda Atenza MAZDASPEED is simply a tuning proposition from MAZDASPEED that will make its debut at the 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon (something like the Japanese version of the SEMA show) that runs from January

Car Lovers Xmas Tree Ornaments

When petrol runs in your veins, even a Christmas trees may seem like a perfect project to prove your love for cars. And what better that to dress your Xmas tree with miniature engine ornaments. Cal Car Cover’s series of engine ornaments are available in three different types: the Chevy Tri-Power 427, Chrysler 426 Hemi, and Ford SOHC Blown Fuel 427. The two-inch long ornaments cost $14.99 each.

Volkswagen Passat Coupe Un-cloaked

Pictures removed upon request -Still not convinced that VW’s upcoming Passat Coupe is a “poor-man’s” Mercedes CLS? Then look no further than these images from “The Auto Channel” – especially the one where the spy photographer caught the Passat Coupe with minimum disguise undergoing cold weather testing alongside the Mercedes CLS. There are more design similarities between the CLS with the Passat

Maserati GranTurismo: Salvatore Ferragamo Luggage Set

Italian sports car firm Maserati has entered into partnership with Salvatore Ferragamo to create a luxury luggage set inspired from the sexy GranTurismo. To celebrate the arrival in the UK of the first Maserati GranTurismos and this partnership, Ferragamo’s London flagship store at 24 Old Bond Street is currently displaying the complete luggage set in their window until Monday 24th December 2007.

Land Rover LRX: High-Res Images & Press Release

Described by Land Rover as a cross-coupe, the LRX concept foretells a brand new premium crossover that will go into production in 2010/2011. The British firm supports that the LRX is conceived as a premium car, designed to appeal to new customers in the luxury and executive sector – those who want many of the benefits of a 4x4 and the visual presence of a larger vehicle, but in a more compact

Toyota Aygo Platinum Luxury Edition

The new Platinum version of Toyota’s city car will go on sale in the UK from January. According to the Japanese carmaker, while the Aygo Platinum benefits from £1,555-worth of additional equipment beyond the range-topping Aygo+, the price premium is just an extra £550. Luxury features provided as standard in the Platinum include Alcantara and leather upholstery, leather trim for the steering

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class by Wald International

Japanese tuning firm Wald International has released images of its newest creation based on the W216 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class luxury coupe. As you can see, the tuning program is all about black. The full bodykit consists of front and rear spoilers, side skirts, a rear diffuser, roof and truck spoilers, new fog lights, air vents on the hood and behind the front wheel arches and, new exhaust pipes.

GM Recalling 57,100 MY 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs

GM announced a recall involving 57,100 MY 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof. During NHTSA impact tests of these specific models, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements. The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash. The recall is

VW of America To Be Called VW Group of America

What’s in a name? Well, not that anyone cares but in the case of Volkswagen of America, it includes includes five distinct brands: Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Volkswagen, as well as the related financial services functions of Audi Financial Services, Bentley Financial Services and Volkswagen Credit. So in order to reflect that fact, VW AG decided to change the name of its American

30 Years VW Golf Commercial

Sometimes advertisers tend to forget that people produce cars, not the other way around. Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB) created this very nice advert for Volkswagen UK that concentrates on the career of a VW product engineer starting out with his first assignment the Golf I through the fifth generation of VW’s hatch and his ascension to Chief Product Engineer. Honestly, we liked this commercial a lot.

2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10 ACR: Prices Start At $98,110

As Dodge promised us when they released initial info on the 2008 Viper SRT-10 ACR, prices for the street-legal, race-inspired sports coupe will indeed start under $100,000. To be specific, the 2008 Viper SRT-10 with the basic ACR pack will carry a MSRP of $98,110 including an $850 destination charge. Sales of the Viper SRT-10 ACR will start during the second quarter of 2008. For details and pics

Hot Stuff: Meet Chrysler’s Detroit Show Floor Presenter

I don’t mean to be superficial or anything, but here’s a gal that could make my motor running on any given cold winter night. Who is she do I hear you ask? Well, her name is Rosemary Vivian-Sturr and she’s one of the floor presenters that you might see at the Chrysler Detroit Show stand in January. Vivian-Sturr talked about her job at Chrysler’s Firehouse blog. Among other things, Vivian-Sturr

Volvo’s Future Road Safety Technologies

Swedish carmaker Volvo is showcasing a new generation of protective safety systems that promise to help improve road safety. The systems that Volvo’s engineers are currently developing are the Collision Warning with Auto Brake for pedestrians, Collision Avoidance by Auto Steering and Vehicle to Vehicle Communication.“Today we need to focus on technologies that predict and prevent accidents from

Huge Ice Chunks Destroy Vehicle

This is an amateur video taken during an Oklahoma ice storm this year. The huge pieces of ice falling down are actually from a TV tower. At the end of the video, you can see the damage that they caused to someone’s car that was (unfortunately) parked right under the tower.

Singapore Gran Prix: Details Released On F1’s First-Ever Night Race

All systems are go for first-ever night race in FORMULA 1’s history that will take place on 28 September 2008. Singapore received in-principle approval from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) on 28 September 2007, for the proposed 5.067km-long street circuit. One of the most interesting aspects of the race is how the organizers will lighten up the roads. The company that will

Land Rover LRX Concept Official Pictures

Apparently, the embargo on the LRX is over as German magazine Auto Motor und Sport has released a full image gallery prior to the concept SUV's worldwide debut that is set for next month’s Detroit Motor Show. As we told you in our previous post on the LRX (see here), Land Rover’s crossover concept will form the base for a subcompact version of the Freelander. However, we aren’t sure yet whether

2008 Knight Rider: Shelby GT500KR KITT Official High-Res Image Gallery

NBC officially unveiled the star of the upcoming two-hour TV movie Knight Rider. And no, we’re not talking about Mike Tracer, the main character played by Justin Bruening, but about the all-new KITT – a 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR. To be precise, three cars will be employed in the series: the KITT Hero, a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR; the KITT Attack, a super high-speed version of the GT500KR

Honda Pilot SUV Concept Heading For Detroit

Honda announced that it will unveil a prototype of the next-generation Pilot at the January 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In the Japanese carmaker’s own words, “the prototype will convey design features of the more boldly-styled, next-generation Pilot and will emphasize authentic SUV styling, clever interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel

2009 Chevy Camaro: Best Scoop Up To Date

The Camaro loving guys at the “Camaro5” forum have got their hands on the best scoop picture of Chevy’s forthcoming RWD coupe that we have seen up until now. Compared to the concept, the production version has obtained a new set of mirrors and a B-pillar while it has lost the air-vents in front of the rear wheel arches. Overall, it looks like the Camaro concept’s design has been smoothened up

North American Car & Truck Of The Year Finalists Announced

The three finalists for the North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year were announced today at a news conference during a luncheon held by the Detroit Economic Club and the North American International Auto Show organizers. While more than 50 new vehicles were eligible, jurors finally voted on 15 cars and 13 trucks. The group of 46 automotive journalists from the United

Nissan Qashqai Hits 100,000 European Sales

Nissan’s compact crossover has proven a success in Europe as the 100,000th customer sale was completed during the last week of November. The Qashqai was launched in the European market in March and according to Nissan’s stats, the UK, Russia and Italy were its three largest markets, with sales at the end of November of 17,554, 15,376 and 10,746 units respectively since launch. -Continued In

Lorinser Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate

The all-new 2008 Mercedes-Benz Estate has proven quite popular among European based tuners as following propositions from Brabus and Carlsson, Lorinser presented its version of the luxury station wagon. The tuning firm’s full body aero kit consists of front and rear aprons, side skirts with five gill-like air inlets, a honeycomb sport grill, wide fenders with large air inlets on the side

Porsche 911 Turbo Powered VW Bus: 0-100km/h In 5.1 sec!

This is by far the craziest VW Bus (Transporter) conversion that we’ve ever heard about. A company in Germany called “TH Automobile” is the one responsible for the VW – Porsche hybrid Transporter that’s fitted with a rear-mounted Porsche 911 Turbo derived 3.6-liter engine delivering 420 PS. But wait, that’s not the only thing that TH Automobile borrowed from Porsche; so is the all-wheel-drive

Mazda Furai Concept Set For Detroit Debut

Set to debut alongside the revised 2009 RX-8 (see here) at next month’s Detroit show, the Furai is sports car concept based on an American Le Mans Series (ALMS) racing car. The car utilizes the Courage C65 chassis the company campaigned in the ALMS series two seasons ago, and it is equipped with a 450 HP three-rotor rotary engine that runs on E100 Ethanol. -Continued Mazda’s North American

2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang Coupe

Ford is enhancing its Mustang line up with the addition of a new version equipped with a factory-installed fixed glass roof. According to Ford, Mustang’s Glass Roof is made of tinted privacy glass, which reduces both infrared rays and vehicle cool-down time by 50 percent while the built in manual roller blind allows owners to completely block the sun. The glass roof will be available as an option

2009 Cadillac CTS-V Captured Unmasked

The all-new 2009 Cadillac CTS-V has been caught without a trace of camouflage by Car Online’s spy photographers, just a few weeks ahead of its world premiere at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show in January. Cadillac has set its eyes on the BMW M5 with the new generation CTS-V that will most probably be equipped with the Corvette Z06’s 7.0-liter V8 powerplant delivering around 520 HP. That should be

Aston Martin V12 Vantage RS Concept 600 HP

During the opening of Aston Martin’s first ever dedicated design centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire, on Tuesday 11 December, CEO Dr Ulrich Bez, surprised the audience with the unveiling of an all-new high-performance concept car based on the V8 Vantage Coupe; the V12 Vantage RS. In a nutshell, the concept features a 600 HP strong 6.0-liter V12 unit, a subtle aerodynamic bodykit while Aston’s

Xmas Gifts: Nuova Fiat 500 Pedal Car

Here’s a nice Christmas gift for all those kids that find the Nuova Fiat 500 simply irresistible. Manufactured by “Toys-Toys”, the Fiat 500 pedal car comes equipped with a steering wheel, mirrors and instrument panel that mimic the original Italian minicar. Compared to the life-size Fiat 500, the pedal car is not only smaller and much cheaper but it is also more environmentally friendly. Plus,

Mazda To Unveil Heavily Revised RX-8 In Detroit

Time’s up for the Mazda RX-8 to receive its first update since its launch in 2003. According to the Japanese carmaker’s own words, the 2009 RX-8 will be heavily revised sporting a freshened design, improved handing, acceleration, quality and features. The new RX-8 sports car will make its world premiere at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit from Sunday,

Luca De Meo New Alfa Romeo CEO

Fiat has announced that group chief marketing officer Luca De Meo has been appointed today as the new CEO of Alfa Romeo, taking the place of Antonio Baravalle, who decided to leave the automotive industry at his own will. Baravelle will become CEO of Einaudi, a book publisher owned by Italy's Mondadori media group. Interestingly, De Meo will retain his current position as chief marketing officer

Insider: Ford To Release Focus RS With 280 HP In 2008

Carscoop has received inside information that Ford will definitely introduce a successor to the highly acclaimed previous generation Focus RS (image above) in late 2008. We know that you’ve been hearing ambiguous news about the Focus RS the past year or so, but trust us; we wouldn’t have bothered telling you about it if we weren’t absolutely sure of the credibility of our source. For what it

Official: Suzuki To Unveil Nissan Frontier Based Pickup Truck In 2008

Suzuki officially confirmed today that it would add a new pickup truck in its vehicle line-up in late 2008. The yet to be named pickup will be based on the Nissan Frontier midsize truck and it will be built at Nissan’s manufacturing facility in Smyrna, Tenn with production set to start in the fall of 2008. The vehicle will be marketed solely by Suzuki in North America. In 2006, Nissan and Suzuki

Colin McRae’s 1992 Subaru Legacy Rally Car For Sale

Just a few months after World Rally Champion Colin McRae died in a terrible helicopter accident near his home in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and one of his former rally cars is up for sale by the UK auction house, H&H. The 1992 Subaru Legacy ‘J314 PWL’ was prepped by Prodrive, and with it, McRae won the British Rally Championship of that year, the second of his career. According to H&H Classic

Update: Suzuki A-Star Concept Is The New Alto, Sales Start December 2008

Along with a full-set of high resolution images, we managed to obtain some inside info on what’s to become of the new Suzuki A-Star Concept that we showed you earlier today (click here). According to our Suzuki source, the production version of the A-Star will be named Alto and it will fit right under the new Splash that goes on sale in Europe during the first quarter of 2008. The new Alto will

Opel Registers 500,000th New Corsa

GM’s German subsidiary Opel has announced that it registered the 500,000th new Corsa since the B-Segment hatch went on sale in Europe around 14 months ago. According to Opel, the new Corsa’s registrations across Europe in the first 11 months of 2007 were increased by around 50 percent compared to the same last-year period. Since the launch of the first Corsa 25 years ago, almost ten million units

Retro: Funny Mazda MX-3 V6 commercial

Wondering why Mazda employed these little fellows for the Dutch commercial of the MX-3 Coupe? Well, the top version of the MX-3 Coupe was fitted with a 1.8-liter V6 engine. At the time, this was the smallest production engine with that configuration. The four-seater MX-3 was produced from 1991 to 1998. Via: Winding Road

Suzuki A-Star Concept Previews New Global Mini

Today Suzuki let out the first official image of its A-Star concept that will make its debut at the upcoming New Delhi Auto Show on January 9, 2008. The concept, which to be honest, reminds us a bit of Toyota’s European Aygo minicar, will form the base for a production model that will enter the global market in 2008. According to Suzuki, the production version of the A-Star will be built at its

Aston Martin DBS To Star In New James Bond Film

British sportscar maker Aston Martin announced today that their new flagship model, the DBS, will once again be driven by James Bond (Daniel Craig) in the next 007 film that is scheduled for international theatrical release in November 2008. As most of you Bond fans remember, the DBS made its first public appearance in last year’s Casino Royale film. The new 007 movie will be produced by Michael

2009 Skoda Superb: First Official Picture

We’ve obtained the first official –and totally uncovered- image of the 2009 Skoda Superb sedan that will be presented at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show next March. According to the teaser release we acquired, Skoda supports that the second-generation Superb is going to offer “a generously-sized interior with a number of smart solutions and technologies”. The Czech carmaker’s flagship model is loosely

2008 Peugeot 207 SW Goes On Sale In The UK

The third member of the new Peugeot 207 SW range has been launched in the UK increasing the mini station-wagon’s line-up to three models: the S, Sport and Outdoor. Based on the 207 SW Sport, the Outdoor brings a visual ‘off-road’ look to the range through the increased ground clearance (raised by 16 mm at the front and 21 mm at the rear), fitment of new 16” alloy wheels with special 205/55R tyres

Lancia Aurelia Cabriolet Rendering

Our Dutch buddies at Autoblog.nl have come up with a proposal for a sporty cabriolet model for the Lancia brand. Inspired from the classic Aurelia that was launched in 1950 and lasted through the summer of 1958, the modern cabriolet looks like it is based on the upcoming Delta HPE hatch that will enter the European market next summer. Wishful thinking or could Lancia create a product that we

Video: Car Spy Photographer Snaps The Opel Insignia

Ever wonder how car spy photographers make a living? Well, if you do, don’t expect to find out from this video. This is a promotional film from Opel featuring a spy photographer goofing around in order to ensure some exclusive shots of the brand new Opel/Vauxhall Insignia that will premiere at the London Motor Show in July 2, 2008. Last time I tried to play “scoop-photographer” during a media

Chevy Volt: GM Releases Near Production Sketch

General Motors is moving ahead with the development of the Chevrolet Volt that’s scheduled to enter production in 2010 (see here). In order to maximize the electric range, GM is focusing on improving the aerodynamics of the vehicle. The image above that was released by GM illustrates one of the latest design themes undergoing a wind tunnel test at the American carmaker’s Aero Lab in Warren,

Mitsubishi To Launch Electric Version Of “i” In The UK

Mitsubishi is planning to sell an electric version of its “i” minicar in the UK as early as 2011. Mitsubishi UK managing director Jim Tyrell says: "There's a market for electric vehicles in urban areas if they perform like a regular vehicle, as this one does”. The Japanese carmaker has already started testing prototypes of the i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) concept that

Hummer HX Concept To Premiere In Detroit

Three new GM designers - David Rojas, Min Young Kang and Robert Jablonski, were given the opportunity by the American carmaker to create a concept vehicle for the Hummer brand that will debut at the 2008 Detroit Show in January. According to GM’s press release, the E-85 FlexFuel capable HUMMER HX “embodies the off road spirit of HUMMER in a fully customizable package”. Among other features, the

BMW M1 Replica Found On eBay

To be exact, we found this mellow-yellow BMW M1 replica on the German eBay (American’s aren’t the only folks around the world with crazy ideas…). While the original, mid-engined M1 was based on Lamborghini blueprints wearing a 3.5L straight six, this M1’s origin is somewhat less swanky as it’s based on a 1982 Matra Murena. The latter was a 3-seat sports car produced from 1980 through 1983 by the

Volkswagen Releases Tiguan Accessories

Shortly after launching the Tiguan in several European markets and just a couple of weeks before Christmas (...), Volkswagen released a new range of products dedicated to their all-new compact SUV. The Tiguan collection includes clothes, eyewear, kid toys and more. -Follow the jump for the image gallery Via: Motorpasion

Land Rover LXR Concept: Compact Off-Roader Set For Detroit Debut

NOTE: Land Rover sent us an e-mail requesting that we remove the image of the LXR concept as technically, it remains under embargo. However don’t worry; Land Rover will release initial pictures and info on the LXR in about week's time During the 2007 Frankfurt Show in September, Land Rover released a mysterious sketch of a SUV-shaped, two-door vehicle, without however giving us any details at

Ford Mustang Facelift Caught Testing

This well-padded Mustang is believed to be a prototype for facelift model which will make its market launch in 2009. There’s not much info going around about the upcoming changes in terms of chassis and powertrain updates, but from what we’ve heard, the face lifted Mustang will definitely feature an all-new front end and rear styling details while the interior is also expected to be revised.

Update: 2009 Dodge Ram Picture Is Official!

Somebody at Chrysler LLC’s headquarters is going to have a blast today with the Mopar Accessories’ webmaster. As you can see from the image above, the 2009 Dodge Ram picture that we showed you yesterday (click here) was in fact real. Apparently, the webmaster mistakenly (?) loaded the 2009 Ram image instead of the one featuring the 2008 model. The Mopar guys quickly removed the picture and

Turkish Delight: BMW 3-Series Pink Taxi

If you ever happen to visit Turkey and you want to draw some attention on yourself, “Pudracar” has the answer: a pink BMW 3-Series taxi. The femme-fatal bimmer comes equipped with several accessories like the makeup set in the trunk, an iPod connector, a 7-inch LCD screen, a DVD player and of course a… female driver. -More pics after the jumpVia: Autoblog.nl , Source: pudracar

Kia Inaugurates Its Second Production Plant In China

In conjunction with its joint venture Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) Motors, Kia officially opened its second manufacturing facility in China at a ceremony in Jiangsu Province on Saturday. Built in Yancheng City, about 250 miles or 400 km north of Shanghai, Kia’s second Chinese plant is 2miles or 3.5 km away from the company’s first factory. When in full operation, the facility will have an annual

Seat To Unveil New Ibiza In Geneva

The all-new 2008 Ibiza will definitely make its public appearance at the 2008 Geneva auto show next March according to a report from Automotive News citing Seat dealers. The new Ibiza, which will compete against B-Segment cars like the Fiat Grande Punto, VW Polo and Renault Clio, will share its hardware with the new Skoda Fabia. Available in three door and five door versions, Seat’s supermini

2009 Subaru Forester: The Crack Deepens...

Here’s our second post on the 2009 Subaru Forester in just a matter of hours. And we had every reason to do a second write up as you can see from the new set of pictures that our Japanese “Agent-X” pointed out to us. These new photos of the completely naked JDM version of the 2009 Forester leave nothing to our imagination.In Japan, the new Forester will be initially available with two units, a 4-

2009 Dodge Ram Image – Real Or Fake?

Even though this image of the 2009 Dodge Ram that was uploaded on the Dodgtalk forum board seems to be real, in the days of photoshop, it would be foolish to light heartedly support something like that. Either way, it wont take long until we find out as from what we’ve heard, Dodge plans to officially take the wraps off the 2009 Ram full-size truck line-up at the Detroit Show in January. Via:

2009 Hyundai Genesis Sedan High-Res Images

We just acquired the high-resolution images from Hyundai’s Genesis test drive preview for the Korean media. In a months time we’ll have the chance to see the US version of the all-new Hyundai Genesis at the 2008 Detroit Show. The new mid-sized luxury sedan features a rear wheel drive architecture and numerous technical innovations, including the new Tau 4.6-litre V8 engine which will deliver 375

1986 Honda Accord Stretch Limousine

We imagine that with some serious TLC (Tender Love & Care…) this 1986 Honda Accord stretch limousine could look pretty cool as you don’t see one of these cars on the road every day. The Accord limo was built by Marquise Coach Works in Canoga Park ,California and it has clocked 102,000 miles. According to the seller, it has been in storage since 2002, which isn’t the best thing that can happen to

219 MPH – 352 KM/H On A Public Road With A Lamborghini Murcielago!

Boy, is this the dumbest thing you’ve seen or what! We mean, as if going 219 Mph or 352 km/h with a Lamborghini Murcielago on a public road (Phoenix, Arizona's Loop 202 freeway) isn’t stupid enough, this guy was also “smart” enough to film his “achievements” and upload the video on Youtube! Even though he removed the video after TV stations showed the story (see after the jump), an unidentified

2009 Subaru Forester: Live Images Leak On The Web!

There was no doubt in our mind that the dam surrounding the all-new 2009 Forester would eventually break after Subaru first announced that they will unveil their new crossover on December 23, 2007 (see here). We’ve seen heaps of pics, photoshops and renderings (see all of them here), but this is the first time that we get to look at live images of the new Forester. Although the unknown “spy

Video: Porsche 928 GTS 6-Wheeler Pick-Up Truck

Wondering why someone would go into all that trouble to create a three-axle, 6-wheeler, pick-up truck version of a Porsche 928 GTS? We can’t think of an answer and even if we did, we’re sure we wouldn’t convince anyone. Nevertheless, for his own personal reasons, Harry Thoma decided to stretch a 928 GTS, add a third axle and a pick-up bed. While he was at it, Thoma also increased the displacement

1995 “Batman Forever” Batmobile Sold For $297,000

The Batmobile that stared alongside Van Kilmer (Batman) in the 1995 movie “Batman Forever” is one of our least favourite cinematic cars, and it’s not difficult to SEE why. Apparently, we aren’t the only ones who feel that way as the Batman Forever iteration of the Batmobile was sold at RM Auctions for a mere $297,000 (€202,500) which was less than half its estimated price ($600,000 to $800,000).

2009 Hyundai Genesis Video Release

The production version of Hyundai’s Genesis luxury sedan was officially unveiled this week at the carmaker’s research and development centre in South Korea. Adopting a rear wheel drive architecture, the Genesis will be offered with a choice of Hyundai’s 3.3-liter or 3.8-liter V-6 Lambda engines along with the all-new 4.6-liter V8 Tau unit that delivers 375 HP. Note that the Genesis featured in

2009 Subaru Forester: New Images Surface Online

Carscoop’s mysterious Japanese agent “X” knocked on our door once again carrying a new set of images of the new 2009 Forester. These pictures were hosted on a Japanese site called Corism, and despite the fact that the background is apparently photoshoped, the car itself looks pretty official to us. In addition to the exterior pics, there’s also one featuring the interior which looks like it was

Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe Aerokit

German sports car Porsche has released official details on it’s newly developed Aerokit for the 911 Turbo Coupe. It includes a front spoiler lip, door sill trims, rear skirt and an entirely new engine cover design with fixed aerofoil. According to Porsche, the most important objective among the components refined in the wind tunnel was to improve the handling characteristics, given an unchanged

Hummer H3 Black Edition: Limited To 50 Units For Europe

Hummer has presented a “blacked-out” H3 for the European market that will be available in just 50 examples. Based on the premium H3 Adventure automatic model, the H3 Black Edition combines a glossy black exterior and plush black leather interior with a full collection of matt black accessories, including a matt black grille, tubular assist steps, roof crossbars, lockable fuel door, door handles,

Alfa Romeo’s CEO Antonio Baravelle Resigns

Italian newspaper Il Sole 24 is reporting that Alfa Romeo’s CEO Antonio Baravelle has handed in his resignation to Fiat Group officers. The report claims that the 42-year-old exec will become CEO of Einaudi, the publishing house of Italy's Mondadori media group. Fiat has yet to issue a press release. Baravalle, a graduate in mathematics and physics, came to Fiat in 1999 were he held numerous

Hyundai’s i10 Bologna Show Advert

Earlier today, we showed you the Abarth Horse-Powered Energy Drink (click here) that was available at Fiat’s stand in Bologna. We’re not sure whether Hyundai handed out any Italian sauces at their Bologna Motor Show stand, but we did like their journalist advert for the all-new i10 (click here for more info and pictures) which made its world premiere in Italy.

Video: Driver’s View Of Corvette ZR1 Lapping The Laguna Seca

It only took… a couple of months for the guys at “Corvette Quartely” to finally release a video of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 prototype lapping the Laguna Seca racetrack back in October. And although we’ve already seen one more video (click here) this one gives us a cockpit view of the ZR1 which will be equipped with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine. Follow the jump to check out the video. -

BMW’s Less Radical 2009 7-Series

Even though Chris Bangle’s signature flame surfacing and butt-up design elements have found their way into more cars that you ever imagined possible, the current 7-Series was, and still is, considered as one ugly duckling that paid no homage at all to its sleek predecessors. That’s about to change with the next generation of BMW’s luxury sedan, which was caught here by Car Online’s spy

Salomon Aero X Ski: Inspired From The Saab Aero X Concept

Saab has teamed up with sports brand Salomon to launch a new ski named the ‘Salomon Aero X’. The ski is inspired by Saab’s Aero X concept car that was unwrapped at the 2006 Geneva Show. Or at least that’s what the two companies support, as we fail to see any resemblance at all. In the UK, the Aero X ski is priced at around £500 (approx $ 1.015 or € 690). -Continued after the jump Benoit Saint

Fiat Abarth Horse-Powered Energy Drink

Fiat’s marketing team thought of an innovative (and refreshing) way to greet visitors at their Abarth stand at this year’s Bologna Motor Show. On the other hand, with all those super-sexy babes at Fiat’s stand, we’re not so sure if an energizing drink is something that we’d recommend… Just so you know, the “Abarth Horse-Powered Energy Drink” won’t be available at any supermarkets as it was a

Audi 2008 Product Launch Document Leaked?

We discovered this allegedly official document showing the product launch date of Audi’s 2008 models in Germany circulating in various sites around the net. Among the most interesting model launches included in the document are the TT-S (2.0 Turbo 265 HP) in the second quarter of 2008, the Q5 SUV at the end of the third quarter of 2008, the A3 and A6 facelift models and the A4 Avant, expected in

Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Star's In “I Am Legend”

A red 2007 Shelby Mustang GT500 with signature white stripes will star alongside Will Smith in the upcoming Xmas blockbuster, “I Am Legend”. Set to make its debut on the big screen on December 14, the movie talks about Robert Neville (played by Will Smith), the last human survivor in what is left of New York City and maybe the world, after a terrible virus hit mankind. -Continued The story has

Video: Lamborghini Reventon vs Tornado Jet Fighter

In late November, Lamborghini staged a race between the $1.5 million Reventon supercar and a Tornado jet aircraft (A200-A) at the Ghedi military airport in Brescia, Italy. While the Lambo lead the race in the beginning, the jet fighter took over at the closing stages. Italian TV channel, TGF was there and they shot some scenes from the race. Check out the video right after the jump. -ContinuedVia

Jeep Patriot Limited Edition Led Zeppelin

RGVA, a UK vehicle branding company, launched today the Limited Edition Led Zeppelin Jeep Patriot. Personally, we wouldn’t give a “whole lotta love” to the Led Zeppelin branded Patriot, but with only seven of them being offered, we’re sure that they’ll all find a place to call home. The Led Zeppelin Jeep Patriots boast a full range of extras, as well as graphics that pay tribute to one of the

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8: First Production Shots Released

Dodge has released the first official teaser photos of the production Challenger SRT8, just three days after dealers began accepting orders for the limited edition version on Monday Dec. 3. As anticipated, petrolheads went crazy as more than 4,300 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 vehicles were ordered by customers the first day. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the SRT8 is $37,995,

Subaru’s First Motorcycle?

This story has been circulating around several motorcycle-related blog and websites, and although it hasn’t been confirmed by Subaru, we’d found it interesting enough to share it with you. Word has it that the prototype you’re seeing in the image is powered by a 50 HP strong, water-cooled, single-cylinder engine, originally developed from Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru’s parent company) to be used

2009 Nissan GT-R V-Spec Scooped?

A series of photos featuring a modified version of the all-new GT-R have surfaced on various websites the past few days. Although we’re not sure of what to make of them, the GT-R pictured here could be a prototype for the rumoured V-Spec version which is said to come out in 2009. If that’s the case then, like its predecessors (Skyline GT-R R32, R33 & R34 models), the GT-R V-Spec will receive

MOMO Limited Edition Red & Blue Steering Wheels

MOMO has added limited edition FIA approved red and blue suede variations of its classic-styled Mod. 78 steering wheel to its racing line-up. The 78 Model, which is already available in black suede or leather, is designed for GT and Touring use and the aluminium based wheel is available in both 330mm diameter – featuring a 29mm x 23mm grip section – or 350mm diameter with a 30mm x 24mm grip

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Images From Bologna Presentation

Along with the European public debut of the 2008 Impreza WRX STi at the Bologna Motor Show, Subaru also made the European media presentation of its new STi in the Italian city. We added a few high-res pictures from the presentation that you can check out right after the jump. The 2008 STi will be available in Europe with a 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer engine producing 300 PS at 6,000 rpm with

MINI Sports Activity Vehicle To Be Built By Magna Steyr

BMW Group issued a press release today stating that the forthcoming MINI Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) will be built by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, which also makes the BMW X3 model. The Bavarian Groups’ decision to hand the contract to Magna Steyr is quite a blow to the German company Karmann who also wanted to build MINI’s crossover. BMW execs support that the outsourcing production of the

Lorinser Smart Fortwo 104 HP

The Swabian tuning firm has released more details on its Smart Fortwo sport packages. The top version fitted with the 84 HP three-cylinder turbo engine has been enhanced to deliver 104 HP which allows the car to go up to 180 km/h or 112 mph (standard car’s top speed is electronically limited to 145 km/h or 90 mph). That might sound silly to most, but don’t forget that it's one thing going 112 mph

2009 Kia Soul Crossover Caught On Video

Scheduled to go on sale at the end of 2008, the Kia Soul is a mini crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that was previewed in concept for at the at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show. As you can see from Edmund’s spy video, the production version will retain most of the concept’s design elements. The front-drive Soul will be powered by a 2.0-liter, inline four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a five-speed

2008 Nissan GT-R: See It Being Built

Here’s a video showing scenes from the 2008 GT-R assembly at Nissan's Tochigi factory in Japan, which also builds Infiniti models. Nissan designed an entirely new production system for the GT-R that benefits from production procedures that include higher precision tolerance control for all body parts and the use of specially designed precision machine tools. Interestingly, much of the Nissan

Rechargeable Cigarette Lighter LED Flashlight

Hopefully, a gadget like this will take the place of my car’s cigarette lighter at some point next year. The minuscule LED flashlight called “Spotlight” was runner-up for Best New Interior Accessory prize at the 2007 SEMA show. The Spotlight, that can lighten your path for about an hour after a three-hour charge, is available in 12 different colours and it costs $14.95. -More pics after the jump

HARTGE: New Accessories For 2007 BMW 3-Series Coupe & Cabriolet

BMW tuning specialist HARTGE has released a new line of accessories for the 2007 BMW 3-Series Coupe (codenamed E92) and Cabriolet (codenamed E93) models. The product line up includes front and rear spoilers, side sills, rear diffuser, exhaust system and new dials for the dashboard. Follow the jump for details and pictures. -Continued HARTGE front spoiler lip for E92 Coupé and E93 Cabrio (not

Konigseder Opel GT 300 PS

On the other side of the Atlantic, the Saturn Sky goes by the name Opel GT. Same car, different badges. So now that we’ve got that clear, let’s see what the tuning firm Konigseder has readied for the GT starting of with the engine. The Austrian tuner announces that the 2.0-liter turbocharged unit has been enhanced to deliver 300 PS (standard car: 264 PS), and no they didn’t say how they did it in

Ferrari: All Models To Get Ceramic Brakes As Standard From 2008

During the press day at the Bologna Show, Ferrari's General Manager Amedeo Felisa and Brembo Chairman Alberto Bombassei announced that Brembo brakes featuring carbon ceramic material (CCM) discs will be provided as standard on the entire range from 2008. The Italian sportscar maker introduced CCM brakes five years ago on the Enzo and later began offering them to clients as a personalisation

2008 Hyundai Genesis Sedan - First Official Image

Hyundai’s all-new Genesis luxury sedan was unveiled at its home market today, prior to the car’s public debut which will take place in Detroit in January 2008. Despite the fact that Hyundai has yet to issue a press release for the event, the first official image of the Korean market Genesis found its way into the internet this morning. There’s nothing more we can say about the Genesis’ 5-Series

Mazda Verisa “Stylish V” Special Edition

Mazda has announced the launch of the Verisa “Stylish V” special edition model in Japan. The Verisa is a subcompact car based on the previous generation Mazda Demio/ Mazda2 that was launched in 2004 and is available only in the Japanese market.The Special Edition Stylish V is based on the “C” grade Verisa and it is equipped with unique features such as exclusive black and red leather and

Peugeot Bipper “Beep Beep” Concept Van

Making its worldwide debut at the Bologna Motor Show, the Bipper “Beep-Beep” Concept is based on the Peugeot’s all-new Bipper compact van that will be launched in Europe during the first quarter of 2008. Despite its loony name, the “Beep Beep” Concept is inspired from Peugeot’s LMS Championship winning Peugeot 908 HDi FAP race car, sharing the same color scheme. Unfortunately, there’s no 700 HP

2018 Mazda3: Winning LA Show Concept Complete

These are the first photos of the winning 2018 Mazda3 Concept that was sculpted into a full-scale model, live, at the LA Auto show. We remind you that the “Mazda Design Challenge” contest hosted on Facebook was won by Mallory McMorrow of South Bend, Ind., a 21-year-old Industrial Design major at the University of Notre Dame (see details here). We definitely like McMorrow’s design proposition and

Mercedes-Benz Wind Turbine Powers Smart EVs

Mercedes-Benz UK has installed a vertical axis wind turbine at its site in Tongwell, Milton Keynes. The 20m tall, vertical axis wind turbine, one of only six in the country, is specially designed for urban spaces and spins wherever the wind comes from, thanks to its unique helical (twisted) design. Its high-tech carbon fiber blades are designed to minimize noise or vibration.According to the

Mercedes C230 Sport 2008

2008 Mercedes C230 Sport Sedan exterior1 Originally uploaded by Mercedes-Benz of Hagerstown The Mercedes 2008 C230 Sport Sedan with the AMG Sport Package exterior side angle view closer - White The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a luxury compact car produced by the Mercedes Car Group division of Daimler AG. First introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range, the C-Class was the most

Mercedes C230 Sport 2008

2008 Mercedes C230 Sport Sedan exterior1 Originally uploaded by Mercedes-Benz of Hagerstown The Mercedes 2008 C230 Sport Sedan with the AMG Sport Package exterior side angle view closer - White The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a luxury compact car produced by the Mercedes Car Group division of Daimler AG. First introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 range, the C-Class was the most

Mercedes-Benz F700 Concept

Mercedes-Benz F700 Concept Originally uploaded by mr.frego On starting and at full load, the air-fuel mixture is not ignited by a sparkplug as in a conventional gasoline engine. The controlled auto ignition (homogeneous combustion) to which the DIESOTTO automatically reverts within its working cycle occurs under partial load conditions, i.e. at low and medium engine speeds.As a result of

Mercedes-Benz F700 Concept

Mercedes-Benz F700 Concept Originally uploaded by mr.frego On starting and at full load, the air-fuel mixture is not ignited by a sparkplug as in a conventional gasoline engine. The controlled auto ignition (homogeneous combustion) to which the DIESOTTO automatically reverts within its working cycle occurs under partial load conditions, i.e. at low and medium engine speeds.As a result of

Mercedes SLR

Mercedes SLR Originally uploaded by boxers 999 The McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955 which was actually based on the W196 F1 car, yet named after the road-going 300SL Gullwing.The McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR is a Anglo-German supercar jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. Built in Portsmouth and the McLaren Technology Centre in

Mercedes SLR

Mercedes SLR Originally uploaded by boxers 999 The McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR of 1955 which was actually based on the W196 F1 car, yet named after the road-going 300SL Gullwing.The McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR is a Anglo-German supercar jointly developed by Mercedes-Benz and McLaren Automotive. Built in Portsmouth and the McLaren Technology Centre in

Lorinser Mercedes SL Nardo3: Top Speed 202 Mph - 325 km/h

Lorinser’s 660 HP Mercedes-Benz SL Nardo3 managed to achieve a top speed of 202 mph or 325 km/h at the Nardo race circuit in Southern Italy. Based on the 612 Hp Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, the limited edition Nardo3 (only 50 units will be sold worldwide) is equipped with a slightly modified version of the standard V12 Biturbo engine delivering 660 HP and 1,013 Nm or 747,2 lbs of maximum torque. -

Mercedes pace car

Mercedes pace car Originally uploaded by Bradtholomew In motorsport, a safety car or pace car is a car which limits the speed of competing cars on a racetrack in the case of a caution period such as a major accident or obstruction on the track. During a caution period the safety car enters the track ahead of the leader. With few exceptions, competitors are not allowed to pass the safety

Mercedes pace car

Mercedes pace car Originally uploaded by Bradtholomew In motorsport, a safety car or pace car is a car which limits the speed of competing cars on a racetrack in the case of a caution period such as a major accident or obstruction on the track. During a caution period the safety car enters the track ahead of the leader. With few exceptions, competitors are not allowed to pass the safety

Porsche Recalls 911 GT3 Models

German sports car manufacturer Porsche announced today it is recalling 128 units of the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS delivered to customers worldwide due to a defective control console for the TC-Off and PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management). According to Porsche, as a result of the defective control console, the Traction Control function regulating drive forces on the rear axle or the PASM

Mercedes-Benz SLR

One thousand of the sports car Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been produced with the latest one bought by a japanese customer. Manufactured entirely by hand, the SLR McLaren combines unmatched power and performance. The carbon fiber composite material on the SLR comes from the techology transfer of Formula 1 racing. Link and details after the jump.Specifications:EngineType: V8,

Mercedes-Benz SLR

One thousand of the sports car Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren has been produced with the latest one bought by a japanese customer. Manufactured entirely by hand, the SLR McLaren combines unmatched power and performance. The carbon fiber composite material on the SLR comes from the techology transfer of Formula 1 racing. Link and details after the jump.Specifications:EngineType: V8,

Saab To Unveil 9-1 Concept At 2008 London Show?

GM’s Swedish counterpart has been considering the possibility (and feasibility) of adding an entry-level premium model to compete against the BMW 1-Series, Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and the recent Volvo C30, for quite a while now. Even though Saab hasn’t announced something official, Brit magazine Autocar is supporting that the Swedish carmaker will take the wraps off a prototype version of

Mazda RX-8 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Goes On Sale In The UK

Following the unveiling of the commemorative RX-8 231 HP 40th Anniversary Limited Edition at the Frankfurt Show in September (click here), Mazda UK announced the market launch of the model which will be available in just 400 units in the UK, priced at £24,595 ($50,800 or €34,670). The limited edition model’s unique exterior features of include a choice of two exclusive exterior colours –

2009 BMW M3 Cabriolet V8 Caught Barely Disguised

BMW’s forthcoming M3 Cabriolet has been caught wearing minimum camouflage on the streets of Munich by a reader of Car Online, Paul Newton. The third iteration of the new V8 powered M3 -after the Coupe and the 4d Sedan- is expected to break cover at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March 2008, with sales beginning during the second half of the year. -Continued after the jump Understandably, the

Porsche 928 With Corvette V8 Engine

Not so sure of what to make of this conversion –sacrilege or just a way to own a Porsche you can actually afford to pay for engine repairs. We’ll let you decide for yourselves. Available for sale on eBay (current bid $6,995), the 1978 Porsche 928 is fitted with a Chevrolet Corvette L82 350 V8 engine, that according to its buyer, “weighs less than original Porsche engine, it’s faster and it

Loder1899 Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo At Essen Motor Show

Alongside the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante (see here), Loder1899 also presented a supped up version of the new Ford Mondeo at this year’s Essen Motor Show. The frost white Mondeo was fitted with a front lip, rear skirt and roof spoiler made out of real carbon fiber, while the bonnet was finished in a special edition Stainless steel look. The wheel/tire combination for the Mondeo is the 9x20

Mazda Launches CX-9 Seven-seat SUV In Australia

Mazda is enhancing its SUV line-up in Australia with the addition of the CX-9. The Mazda CX-9 will be offered in two model grades, the Classic ($49,990 AUD) and the CX-9 Luxury ($57,265 AUD). Both models come standard with seven seats, the 273 HP 3.7-litre V6 engine, Mazda's Active Torque Split AWD system and a six-speed Activematic transmission. Mazda Australia expects to sell around 400 CX-9s

2009 Subaru Forester Scans

One of our readers –we’ll call him “J” since he wishes to remain anonymous, scanned a couple of pages from a Japanese car magazine that has pictures and details on the upcoming Forester which will be officially unveiled on December 23. The JDM version of Subaru’s new crossover will be available with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter boxer engine producing 148 Hp and 19.5 kgm of torque and a

Hyundai Unveils Genesis Emblem And Details On Engine Units

The bad news is that Hyundai unveiled this Genesis emblem consisting of the Genesis logotype set in a black hexagonal shield framed by a pair of wings. The good news is that the pictured emblem will only be applied to the Korean and Chinese markets… According to the Korean carmaker, the wings, executed in hyper-metallic silver, “symbolize the spirit of flight and soaring above it all”. -Continued

Roewe SUV: Chinese Rover Going Offroad?

While Rover might have never managed to create an SUV of its own, its Chinese offspring, the SAIC owned Roewe that has the rights to manufacture the former Rover 25 and 75 models, is looking into creating one. We’re not sure whether these photos featuring a slightly redesigned version of the SsangYong Kyron SUV are real or simply the work of some photoshop artist, but from what we’ve heard, Roewe

Loder1899 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante

For this year’s Essen Motor Show (Dec. 1 to 9), Loder1899 presented the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante. The Bavarian tuner’s bodykit consists of carbon fibre accessories (front-lip, rear diffuser and engine cover) combined with the newly created 20-inch alloy wheel Vertigo Viginti. To finish off the look, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Volante is also equipped with Loder1899´s 35mm lowering kit. -

Audi A3 Convertible – Live Pics From The Presentation

Last Friday (Nov. 30, 2007), Audi took the wraps off the all-new A3 Cabriolet at their Hungarian factory in Gyor. Although we’ve already shown you the press pics, one of our journalist friends was kind enough to take a whole set of pictures from the media presentation on Carscoop’s behalf. The A3 Cabriolet will be launched in Europe next February. According to Audi sources, neither the US or

Mercedes-Benz Employee Steals $1 Million From Dealer!

A Mercedes-Benz employee of the Laguna Niguel dealership that’s located 50 miles southeast of Los Angeles was convicted to serve 18 months in a federal penitentiary by U.S. District Court in Los Angeles for defrauding the store of more than $1 million. According to court documents, David Delgado used his position as supervisor of temporary workers to create phony time sheets. Delgado recruited

Cadillac Returning To Australia In 2008

After nearly 40 years of absence, GM’s Cadillac luxury brand will go on sale in Australia in 2008. During an end-of-year lunch for the media in Melbourne today, Holden chairman and managing director Chris Gubbey said, “With cutting-edge design, serious performance and luxury appointments, Cadillac will appeal to Australian prestige car buyers and quickly establish itself in a segment

2008 Mazda5 Facelift To Premiere In Bologna

The 2008 Mazda5 facelift will make its European debut at the Bologna Motor Show, starting December 5, 2007. Set to hit European showrooms in early 2008, the facelifted compact MPV features a revised 2.0-liter powertrain, new power sliding doors, enhanced comfort and safety along with suspension revisions. -Continued after the jump The MRZ 2.0-liter petrol engine has been completely revised and

Nissan Forum Concept Interior Pic

Nissan released a second sketch of its Forum concept that will premiere at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. This time the Japanese carmaker wanted to show off minivan’s interior which, according to Nissan, will host an array of communications systems including an advanced Bose Media System with proximity sensor-based information controller, a one-button audio

Volkswagen Passat Coupe - Official Teaser Images

Volkswagen has officially confirmed the Passat Coupe (see spy pic here) by launching a mini-site that contains teaser shots of their upcoming 4-door coupe. According to the German carmaker, details are to be released on the dedicated website in early 2008, which means that you shouldn’t be at all surprised if Volkswagen took the wraps off the Passat Coupe at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show this

Video: 2008 Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V Boat

Malibu Boats’ 2008 Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V is something like the perfect addition to your 4-wheeled Vette. Not only does it borrow the Corvette C6’s most prominent styling cues inside-and-out, but it also gets the same V8 engines. There’s the Coupe edition that utilizes the 400 HP Hammerhead 383 V8 engine and the top of the range, Z06 that packs the 505 HP LS7 V8. You can check out all

DUNE Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 499HP Premieres In Essen

The maroon matt-finished Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 by “Delta4x4” that made its global debut at the Essen Motor Show features a series of mechanical and cosmetic upgrades. The standard 425 HP 6.1-litre V8 HEMI engine has been enhanced to 499 HP thanks to the new engine control unit, the sport exhaust system with performance manifold and the modified air-feed. Delta says that the 499 HP DUNE

2008 Audi A3 Cabriolet Promotional Video

Although we weren’t exactly thrilled about the new A3 Cabriolet’s appearance (see details and high-res images here), journalist friends of ours that saw the car up close during the media presentation in Hungary support that it looks much better in person. We don’t know if Audi’s new promotional video gives you a better sense of the car’s exterior looks, but that’s the best we can do for the time

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line: Official Details & Images

Volkswagen presented the sporty R-Line equipment packages for the new Tiguan compact SUV at the Essen Motor Show. As we predicted in our initial post on the Tiguan R-Line (click here), the German carmaker will offer two separate kits, an interior package and an exterior package. However, note that the R-Line packages will be exclusively available on the Sport & Style version of the Tiguan. -