Shelby American, the company usually associated with high-powered Mustang muscle cars, has turned its attention to the F150-based Ford SVT Raptor to see what it can do for it. The finished product has just debuted at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The SVT Raptor is a US-only specialty truck […]
Kia CUB 150kW turbo concept unveiled at New York
As previewed earlier in the week, the Kia CUB concept has been unveiled at the New York Auto Show currently underway. The funky little four-door has been created under Peter Schreyer, Kia’s president of design. Featuring a four-door coupe layout with reverse-swinging rear doors, the CUB takes on a sporty […]
Audi in talks with Fiat, interested in buying Alfa Romeo – rumour
Rumour has it Audi is in negotiations with Fiat (parent company) over a possible purchase of Alfa Romeo. Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne has previously said he is not interested in selling, however, that feeling has apparently changed. According to various international reports, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been in talks […]
$800,000 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing crash in Germany
A very rare and original Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing has been involved in a high speed crash in Pleidelsheim, Germany. The classic was reportedly being driven by a mechanic at the time, during a routine test drive. It’s never a pretty sight seeing a beautiful car all smashed up, and in […]
Kahn Land Rover Defender ‘XS90’ complete kit announced
Land Rover tuning specialist Afzal Kahn has come up with a complete design upgrade and widebody kit for the cool little Land Rover Defender 90. Called the Kahn XS90, the package gives the off-roader a darker and sinister character. Throughout the XS90 SUV Kahn has implemented lots of satin black […]
2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack TDI review
Closing the gap between the Touareg large SUV and the Tiguan small SUV, the 2013 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack slots in as the company’s only medium-sized off-roader. It comes packed with technology and convenience while offering adventurous semi-off-road capabilities. 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT ALLTRACK – PROS AND CONS PROS: Exceptional fuel economy; […]
2013 World Car of the Year award winners announced
The Volkswagen Golf has been crowned the 2013 World Car of the Year. Winners have just been announced at the New York Auto Show, including the awards for the World Performance Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, and the World Green Car of the Year. The […]
2014 Subaru WRX previewed: lighter, faster, more advanced
Subaru has officially taken the wraps off the new Subaru WRX concept car at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The company has refrained from revealing engine specifications but it has confirmed the concept does hint at the design direction of the next-generation 2014-2015 WRX, which is due within one […]