The new 2012 Lexus GS 250 and GS 350 has been awarded Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US. The award is only given out to vehicles that represent excellent safety standards. The IIHS is a non-profit organisation which is run by the […]
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Aston Martin Dragon 88 Limited Edition models for Chinese market
Aston Martin has revealed the Dragon 88 Limited Edition lineup ahead of their 2012 Beijing Auto show debut. The Aston Martin Dragon 88 editions include V8 Vantage S Coupe, the Virage Coupe, and the DBS Volante. Each is available in a selected range of colours, including Amethyst Red, Champagne Gold, […]
Lamborghini Urus SUV concept revealed in leaked images – UPDATE
Images of the all-new Lamborghini Urus SUV concept have leaked online ahead of its debut at the 2012 Beijing Auto show, starting Monday. This is the first time we’ve been given a glimpse of what could potentially be the makings of a new off-road Lamborghini. As reported earlier today, the […]
2012 BMW M5 crash on the autobahn at 300km/h
What you see here is the remains of a 2012 BMW M5 crash that occurred recently on one of Germany’s autobahn freeways, at a reported 300km/h. The M5 is completely mangled. This is the first new 2012 BMW M5 crash we’ve seen, and it’s likely the first ever to happen […]
2012 Lotus Evora S IPS sports automatic on sale in Australia
Lotus Australia has announced the new 2012 Lotus Evora S IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift), and 2012 range. This is the first automatic-based transmission version of the Evora. Up until now, the Lotus Evora S has only been available with a six-speed manual. The IPS version still gets the same 3.5-litre […]
BMW M135i confirmed, M 7 Series tri-turbo diesel possible
Speaking with Car and Driver in the US recently, BMW M president Friedrich Nitschke has confirmed the BMW M135i is in the making. The production version will be “virtually identical” to the concept. BMW revealed the M135i concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. It’s based on […]
Lamborghini SUV concept previewed in Beijing show invite
A rough teaser showing the side profile of the upcoming Lamborghini SUV concept has been released. The hotly anticipated SUV will be unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Exhibition next week. The image is displayed on the Lamborghini invitation to the show, with the words; ‘Discover a new Lamborghini at […]
2014 Ford Mustang to lose retro fastback design?
The Ford Mustang, an icon that’s been around now for over 45 years, could change its profile for the first time in the upcoming 2014 Ford Mustang to appeal to younger generation buyers. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Ford is working on a major makeover for the next-generation […]