Yesterday marked the 150th anniversary of Henry Ford, perhaps the most influential figure in automotive history. In Ford Motor Company’s Dearborn headquarters, the state Michigan proclaimed the day as ‘Henry Ford Day’. Henry Ford, for those who don’t know, is the man behind Ford. He was also the man behind […]
BMW M looking at front-wheel drive? 1.5L 3-cylinder – report
Some may remember a previous report about BMW M having a bit of a look at BMW’s new 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine. The M division chief has now hinted the company might be looking at creating an M version of the upcoming front-wheel drive 1 Series. BMW itself turning to front-wheel […]
Superchips announces Astra OPC ‘plug and go’ ECU tune
British engine computer tuning company Superchips has announced a tune for the cracking Opel Astra OPC, called the Vauxhall Astra VXR in the UK. Two states of tune are on offer, depending on how quick you’d like to drive. When we tested the Astra OPC earlier this year, we found […]
Suzuki iV-4 concept to preview rugged new compact SUV
Suzuki is planning to unveil a new sporty compact SUV concept at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, called the Suzuki iV-4. The concept will preview an upcoming production car. Suzuki is being quite hush-hush about the specifics of the iV-4, however, the company says it will give us an indication […]
Mercedes-Benz GL Coupe, ‘GLC’ on the way – report
If the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a bit too square at the back to suit your needs but you still like the idea of an uber-large SUV, a new model is reportedly in the works which might fit your bill. According to a recent Autobild report in Germany, Mercedes-Benz is apparently […]
Audi planning debut at Frankfurt show, 2014 A8?
Audi is planning to unveil a new model at the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and has released this rather covert teaser video to build some anticipation. Very little details accompany the video. Judging by the outline of the car underneath the sheet though, it looks like it […]
Video: Volvo C30 Polestar concept hits the Nurburgring
Volvo and Polestar have released a video showcasing the epic C30 Polestar concept pounding around the notoriously punishing Nurburgring in Germany. Although the C30 is no longer in production, the concept reminds us that Volvo has plenty of performance heritage to produce a future hot hatch. Featuring a custom powertrain, […]
Honda Civic Type R on track for 2015, could offer 224kW
Some more details are coming through on the upcoming, all-new Honda Civic Type R, which is scheduled to arrive in 2015. The new model is set to feature a turbocharged engine for the first time. Honda has previously said that it wants the new model to be the quickest front-wheel […]