Volkswagen officially introduces the new open-top version of the Beetle in the home market, Germany. Priced from €21,350, the Beetle Convertible is powered by a 1.2-liter petrol unit capable to deliver 104 horsepower and linked to a six-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission. A more powerful petrol variant with 158 horsepower is available as well as a 1.6-liter TDI with 104 horses....
It seems that Brabus, the well-known tuning company for their packages dedicated to Mercedes models, has a passion for the SUV models in the range as well as for the faster and sportier sedan or coupe variants. Therefore, the Mercedes C63 AMG benefits from a significant power boost for the 5.5-liter bi-turbo engine. Mercedes G63 AMG by Brabus If the...
Land Rover's plans for their baby luxury product, the Range Rover Evoque, are pretty sensible ones as far as they've been telling us. What they planned with what they've built seems a little different. They were originally talking about going smaller and making a different powertrain, one that's a plugin hybrid. Excite Rallye Raid Team Range Rover Evoque What was...
Chevrolet's Camaro is not exactly a retro looking muscle car. Unless you're willing to consider 2007 from another age that doesn't really happen. Dodge's Challenger is where you want to go for such a desire and, in a couple of years or so, the Ford Mustang won't be any good either. Retro Chevrolet Camaro by Ligenfelter But what if you...
The Americans at Ford get a new occassion of celebration thanks to the third international award won in 2012. After winning the "International Engine of the Year" with the new 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine and also claiming the prize of the "International Van of the Year" with the new Transit Custom, Ford manages to obtain yet another award. 2012 Ford Ranger...
It seems that Audi expands its range of models built in India with the all-new Q7 SUV. The model in question will be the fourth vehicle to be assembled at the Skoda Auto India Private Limited factory in Aurangabad, India, after the A4, A6 and Q5. According to the German car maker, about 1,000 units will be produced every year...
Here is yet another tuning package developed by Senner Tuning for a model bearing Audi's badge. The Audi S5 is the new "victim" of the German tuning company, both aesthetic and performance improvements being offered. Power is provided by a 3.0-liter supercharged engine capable to offer 429 horsepower and 501Nm of torque. Audi S5 by Senner Tuning The V6 power...
Honda's ambitions seem to be a lot higher since they've announced great progress to have been made with the production of their dream. The HondaJet is all nice and fascinating when it comes to the way rich folk will travel in the future but when it comes to us, things are less vertical. 2012 Honda Fit Sport Stuff like the...
McLaren is a British company that is all about the racing. With immense Formula 1 experience, they had a bit of a run at road cars. These days they're selling the MP4-12C supercar and working towards the P1, something high end for the history books and schoolboys to dream of. McLaren F1 Some 20 years ago however, they were making...
Thank you to whoever the guy working at the patent office in Australia was that leaked this idea. It does make for some interesting stories and speculation. It seems that Lexus have trademarked a new name for their company, this would be what RC 350 is. The new trademark is more interesting than usual since it opens up a new...
