Wednesday, February 4, 2009

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Dacia Conept Images Leaked Prior to Geneva Debut
Romanian manufacturer Dacia plans to unveil a concept car in Geneva, and leaked teaser photos suggest that it will be unlike anything Dacia has ever done.
02.04.2009 10:37 PM ... view
Mercedes AMG Posts Record Sales in 2008
Mercedes-Benz's performance division, AMG, has posted a 19 percent increase in global sales for 2008. Sales were 24,200 for AMG in 2008. Bucking the trend of falling sales in the automotive industry, even for premium and luxury automakers.
02.04.2009 10:07 PM ... view
Mitsubishi Withdraws from Dakar Rally
Citing corporate belt-tightening due to the financial crisis, Mitsubishi announced that it will not participate in the Dakar Rally or any other cross-country rallies in 2009.
02.04.2009 9:37 PM ... view
Väth V18K Mercedes-Benz C-Class based on C200
Väth has tuned a Mercedes-Benz C200. Changes are not wild at all and err on the side of conservative rather than outlandish. Engine power has been upped to 215hp and minor cosmetic changes made.
02.04.2009 9:07 PM ... view
2011 Citroen DS Model Range Further Details Emerge
More details have come out in the open regarding Citroën's future plans of a new line of cars with the respected DS badge. By 2011 two DS models will be on sale.
02.04.2009 8:37 PM ... view
BMW X6 M in White Spy Photos
New BMW X6 M is expected to come with a V8 using twin-scroll turbochargers producing about 536 hp.
02.04.2009 8:07 PM ... view
Audi Working on Lambo Murcielago Rival?
A new claim says the Audi R8 V10 is not the end-all for the brand. Next up to be taken on by the R8 is said to be cousin Lamborghini Murciélago.
02.04.2009 5:58 PM ... view
McLaren P11 Spied Showing its Wings
Yet another set of spy pictures of the next McLaren-only supercar codenamed P11. This time its doors are wide open to reveal their 'gullwing' structure.
02.04.2009 5:28 PM ... view
Audi A1's U.S. Launch set to be Delayed
Audi has decided not to release the Audi A1 in the United States, and their reasoning is shaky at best.
02.04.2009 4:58 PM ... view
First Hyundai Equus Interior Sketch Surfaces
Interior sketches of the new 2010 Hyundai Equus have surfaced, just one month before the car's unveiling.
02.04.2009 4:28 PM ... view
Mazda3 MPS Teased in First Video
Mazda has released a new video featuring their upcoming Mazda3 MPS which will be officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
02.04.2009 3:58 PM ... view
Kicherer Mercedes-Benz GL 42 Black Line
Kicherer wrangles 360 hp and 900 Nm of torque of of the GL 420 diesel. A lowered suspension and 21-inch wheels also improve performance. There is also a new grill, bumpers, roof spoiler and side running boards.
02.04.2009 3:28 PM ... view
Ferrari F430 Successor: Let the Speculations Begin!!
Speculation around a successor to the Ferrari F430 has begun. Word on the street states it will be called the F450 and will presumably be powered by a 4.5-litre V8 engine.
02.04.2009 2:58 PM ... view
Detailed: Coachbuilt Anteros Coupe & Roadster based on Corvette
Specialty car builder n2a Motors has released details about their new Anteros coupe and roadster models which are based on the 2009 Corvette.
02.04.2009 2:28 PM ... view
New American F1 Team set to Join the Grid in 2010
The team is fronted by F1 stalwart and broadcaster Peter Windsor, and American Ken Anderson, of Indycar and NASCAR fame but also former Ligier technical director.
02.04.2009 1:58 PM ... view
BMW X1 Prototype Official Spy Video Drifting on the Snow
A BMW X1 prototype is spied drifting under heavy snowy conditions while going through its testing programme. The baby SUV from Munich is due for a 2010 release.
02.04.2009 1:28 PM ... view
BMW Alpina B7 Caught Completely Undisguised
A 2009 Alpina B7 was caught stuck in traffic while testing on a public road. The B7 will be unveiled with specs at the Geneva Motor Show.
02.04.2009 12:58 PM ... view
Aston Martin V12 Vantage Revealed
Aston Martin teased us with the V12 Vantage concept last year and now the company has released details about the production version that will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
02.04.2009 9:01 AM ... view
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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Rumors: Aston Martin DBS Volante and Vantage V12 to Debut in Geneva
Informed speculation as to Aston Martin's next move centers on what might debut in Geneva.
02.03.2009 8:23 PM ... view
Citroen Going Upscale - Rebirth of Classic Citroen DS line
Citroen is planning a complete rebranding, including bringing back the Citroen DS.
02.03.2009 7:41 PM ... view
Video Game: Halo Warthog Real Life Vehicle Goes for Test Drive
Peter Jackson's Weta Workshop has built a full-size replica of the Halo Warthog.
02.03.2009 7:11 PM ... view
2010 BMW Z4 Photographed on U.S. Soil
New BMW Z4 spotted in the parking lot at BMW's Spartanburg, S.C. plant. The 2010 Z4 is scheduled to go on sale later this year.
02.03.2009 6:41 PM ... view
Renault Discuss Purchasing Volvo with Ford
Discussions are on again between Renault and Ford for the sale of Volvo to the French automaker. Last year, talks fell through when the two automakers could not agree on a selling price. Ford has put a 6 billion dollar price tag on the money-losing Volvo.
02.03.2009 6:11 PM ... view
US Honda Exec says NSX might not be dead
Despite Honda officially canceling the NSX, one American executive with the company says bringing the car back would be easy.
02.03.2009 5:41 PM ... view
a.d. Tramontana R-Edition Teaser
How do you improve a car that has 720 hp and weighs only 950 kg? Spanish luxury sports car maker Tramontana has a plan.
02.03.2009 5:11 PM ... view
Design Excercise: Audi A'KIMONO LS2.0 Concept
A design based on "lighting sculpture" which makes use of LED technology to light up a car in the night.
02.03.2009 4:41 PM ... view
Bangle Quits BMW and Auto Industry Altogether
Christopher Bangle, legendary head of BMW Group design, will hand the reigns over to Adrian van Hooydonk. He will leave the automotive industry to pursue design challenges elsewhere.
02.03.2009 4:11 PM ... view
VW Announces Pricing for Passat BlueMotion, BlueTDI and TSI Ecofuel Range
Fresh off announcing plans for the Touareg Hybrid, Volkswagen was quick to follow up with official specifications regarding their new range of BlueMotion Passats and the new natural gas powered Passat TSI EcoFuel.
02.03.2009 3:41 PM ... view
McLaren P11 Clearer Spy Photos
New McLaren P11 will replace the SLR and is slated for official unveiling in the spring. The P11 will likely come with a Mercedes-sourced supercharged V8 with about 550 to 600 hp. Production is set for 2010.
02.03.2009 3:11 PM ... view
BMW M GmbH Car Sales up 50 Per Cent
While 2008 turned out to dismal year for many automakers, BMW's M division reported a 50 percent increase in sales compared to last year.
02.03.2009 2:41 PM ... view
Rumors: Tesla Roadster One-Make Electric Vehicle Race Series in Discussions
The all-electric Tesla Roadster wasn't expected to win over many fans in the Middle East but ironically the car has such a following that two separate groups are looking into setting up a Tesla racing series.
02.03.2009 2:11 PM ... view
Hulme CanAm Supercar Unveiled at New Zealand Z1GP
New supercar comes with a 7.0 liter V8 from Chevrolet with 600hp and 600 Nm of torque. The Hulme CanAm supercar is the brainchild of Jock New Zealander Freemantle who has everything riding on its success.
02.03.2009 1:41 PM ... view
New Mazda3 MPS and Mazda3 i-stop Revealed Ahead of Geneva Premiere
Mazda3 i-stop features stop-start technology that provides a 12 percent improvement in fuel economy. The Mazda3 MPS is a performance variant with a 2.3 liter direct injection turbocharged engine with 260 hp and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque.
02.03.2009 1:11 PM ... view
Plugin Toyota Prius Hitting 65MPG in Early Tests
Toyota's newest Prius already gets an astounding 50 mpg but according reports the upcoming plug-in version is averaging upwards of 65 mpg in early testing.
02.02.2009 11:24 PM ... view
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Monday, February 2, 2009

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O.CT Boehler Concept BS3
Here is the O.CT Boehler Concept BS3, a hatch based on the Audi S3. Instead of the normal 195kW (265hp) this one is tuned to deliver 328hp (241kW) and a thumping 425Nm of torque.
02.02.2009 10:54 PM ... view
Rendered Speculation: Seat Roadster Inspired by Bocanegra Concept
The Volkswagen BlueSport concept has imaginations turning, most recently this rendering of an extreme Seat version of the car, influenced by the Bocanegra concept.
02.02.2009 10:24 PM ... view
Ford's New Electric Vehicle: First Details Revealed
Ford has let slip some details about the fully electric vehicle it plans to bring to market; the vehicle will be based on the next-generation Focus and is due in 2012.
02.02.2009 9:54 PM ... view
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid Announced for 2010
Volkswagen's next-generation Touareg will gain a hybrid version in 2010. The new hybrid boosts fuel economy and emissions without losing any of the Touareg's capability.
02.02.2009 9:24 PM ... view
New Rolls Royce RR4 Details Emerge
Some details of the upcoming Rolls Royce RR4 are out. The car will resurrect the name Silver Ghost and it will be available in three body types including a Convertible.
02.02.2009 8:54 PM ... view
Nissan GT-R by Shadow Sports Design
Tuner Shadow Sports Design has given a few more details on its new Nissan GT-R programme. The car features a couple of innovative carbon fiber applications.
02.02.2009 8:22 PM ... view
Lexus LS May Get V6
Lexus may introduce a V6 engine to the Lexus LS line-up. Currently, the car only makes use of a V8. The new choice could help draw in more customers.
02.02.2009 7:52 PM ... view
Rumors: Porsche GT2 RS in the Works
Rumor has it Porsche is working on a GT2 RS. If true, the power increase and weight decrease will stun you.
02.02.2009 7:22 PM ... view
Hummer H2 Cabrio Spotted in Abu Dhabi
Photos of a customized Hummer H2 convertible popped up online. The ridiculous machine has seven leather seats and various other "necessities."
02.02.2009 6:52 PM ... view
Nissan at Geneva: NV200 Concept Passenger Version to Debut
Nissan will debut the closer-to-production model of the NV200 van. The vehicle debuted as an extreme mobile command center concept at Tokyo 2007.
02.02.2009 6:22 PM ... view
Nissan Qazan Compact Crossover Concept to Debut in Geneva
Nissan will unveil the Qazan concept at Geneva which is slated to becomes the brand's entry-level compact crossover. The model is slated to debut in European showrooms in 2010.
02.02.2009 5:52 PM ... view
New Fast & Furious 4 Trailer Released During Superbowl
A new trailer for Fast & Furious 4 was shown during the Super Bowl, and we have the video.
02.02.2009 5:22 PM ... view
The Chase - Audi & Jason Statham star in Big Budget Superbowl Commercial
Audi made waves with last year's Godfather inspired R8 Super Bowl commercial and this year the company continued their marketing push by teaming up with Transporter star Jason Statham.
02.02.2009 4:52 PM ... view
ASMA Design Perfectus SLR
ASMA Design has announced details of its Perfectus SLR. The car pushes out 515kW (700hp) and 885Nm of torque from a 5.4-litre V8 engine.
02.02.2009 4:22 PM ... view
Volkswagen Golf R20 with 270hp Reportedly Heading Stateside
With the Volkswagen R32 only boasting 250 horsepower, it seems the company's hot hatch is starting to cool off in light of newer offering by competitors but VW will soon rectify the situation by bringing the Golf R20 to the United States.
02.02.2009 3:52 PM ... view
Reports Claim Aston Martin One-77 Supercar NOT Sold Out
Order books are still open for the 700bhp Aston Martin One-77. Contrary to previous reports, the car has not been sold out. A full deposit right now can still secure one of these 77 beauties.
02.02.2009 3:22 PM ... view
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Trailer
Check out this new trailer of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. This is the short version so very little appears at this point but a flashing glimpse of an Autobot turning into an Audi R8 happens about halfway through.
02.02.2009 2:52 PM ... view
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Sunday, February 1, 2009

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Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro in Depth with new Images and Video
Audi is launching the 5.2-litre R8 V10 in Germany during in the first quarter of 2009 at the price of €142,400. Two transmissions are available as well as a Bang & Olufsen sound system.
02.01.2009 10:09 PM ... view
Board narrowly approves to Continue Mercedes' F1 Participation
Only by a narrow margin was Mercedes-Benz's continued presence in formula one approved by the marque's parent board, a report on Sunday claimed.
02.01.2009 9:09 PM ... view
Hyundai Superbowl Commercials Surface Early
All five Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Genesis Coupe Super Bowl ads have made their way to cyberspace. You can watch each one right here at WorldCarFans.
02.01.2009 8:09 PM ... view
Toyota Aygo Revised for 2009
Two new models are added to the Aygo range after a 2009 revision of Toyota's smallest car. Emissions have been cut to 106g/km and prices start at £7,040 OTR.
02.01.2009 7:09 PM ... view
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