There are a few classes of car that you can spot several miles away and know what they are. SUV's are easy to pinpoint, supercars are easy to hate and estates look boring. Certain models even stand out on their own just because they're so popular. While you'll all be thinking of stuff like the Porsche 911, I'm thinking more...
Toyota officially announced that the new generation Auris enters series production at the Burnaston plant in the United Kingdom. The Japanese car maker held a special ceremony to celebrate the beginning of production for the second generation of the hatchback. Therefore, the new Auris hatchback and estate will join the existing models built at the British factory, namely the Avensis...
It seems that the Italians from Lamborghini are planning to debut the roadster version of the Aventador LP700-4 at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show, an event which opens its gates later next month. To be more precise, a member of the Teamspeed forums received an invitation for a special event which will be held on November 12 in Miami....
Seat pulled the wraps off the new Ibiza CUPRA, a high-performance model which will arrive in the British market starting 2013. Power is provided by a 1.4-liter TSI gasoline engine capable to produce 180 horsepower and 250Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 6,9 seconds. 2013 Seat Ibiza CUPRA A new seven-speed DSG automatic transmission transfers the power...
The Japanese people from Subaru decided to share with the world the first information on the 2014 Forester. The revised crossover model will be seen for the first time at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show this year. 2014 Subaru Forester According to Subaru, the 2014 model year is 35mm longer (4,595mm) and 20mm wider (1,695mm). The wheelbase of the...
Honda pulled the wraps off a new diesel variant of the Civic model in the UK. The new version is powered by a 1.6-liter i-DTEC engine and will be the most frugal offering of the Japanese car maker. The new turbocharged diesel unit is capable to deliver 118 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 300Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. Honda...
Ford unveiled a special version of the current Transit utility vehicle. We talk about the Transit Custom ECOnetic, a fuel-efficient model will is going to enter the market starting 2013. Under the bonnet sits a frugal 2.2-liter Duratorq diesel capable to deliver 100 horsepower and a fuel consumption of 6 liters/100km. Ford Transit Custom ECOnetic The improved numbers are possible...
Personal mobility is about to get itself a brand new age. The ambitious folks at Honda have finally sent their dream into production. Ever since the days of the company's founder, the guys at Honda had quite a bit of fascination over flight. Since then, things went into some serious development. HondaJet Pending a bunch of delays, we finally get...
The French people from Citroen officially unveiled the DS3 RRC (Regional Rally Car), a model dedicated to private drivers who want to enter rally competitions such as MERC, ERC or WRC-2. Power is provided by a 1.6-liter direct-injection unit capable to deliver 275 horsepower and 350Nm of torque. Citroen DS3 RRC At the exterior, the model gets a new set...
No more rallies under the factory banner doesn't mean the life of the Mini Countryman stops. Quite the contrary, the small crossover receives a few tweaks to stand out again. In keeping with the way the Mini brand attracts new customers, the whole point is to have a custom tailored car that's somehow cute. 2013 Mini Countryman For 2013, the...
