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Opel Karl Gains IntelliLink And OnStar Tech

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 03:59 AM PST


The smallest member of the Opel family has gained two new features, the IntelliLink system and the OnStar, at least in its home market - for now.
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BMW Recalls Select M3 And M4 Models Due To Driveshaft Problem

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 02:55 AM PST


A handful of 2015-2016 BMW M3, M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible models are being recalled in the United States due to an issue with the driveshaft.
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Porsche Reducing 2016 FIA GTE Pro Factory Program

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 02:00 AM PST


Despite a successful 2015 racing season capped off with a win in the LMP1 class of the World Endurance Championship, Porsche has announced it will reduce its GTE Pro campaign throughout the 2016 season.
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Aston Martin Partners With Chinese Tech Giant, New EV Model On Its Way

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 01:30 AM PST


Aston Martin signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Letv, a Chinese technology company specialized in streaming services and smart devices for the development of connected electric vehicles.
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Lamborghini Committed To Making Urus The World's Fastest SUV

Posted: 16 Dec 2015 12:10 AM PST


In September, Bentley made history the world with the unveiling of the Bentayga, its first-ever crossover in history. Pinned as the world's most expensive and luxurious SUV, it became the fastest SUV on the planeth, beating the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.
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Tesla Model S Arrives In Kazakhstan; What Do They Do? They Try To Stuff A Sheep In Its Trunk…

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 08:25 PM PST


Something tells us that Elon Musk and his team of Tesla engineers skipped this "test" while developing the Model S.
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Hyundai Releases New Teasers Of IONIQ Sedan, Confirms Hybrid, PHEV & EV Versions

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 07:42 PM PST


Two new teasers of the Hyundai's IONIQ dedicated hybrid have just been released by the marque, providing us with a clearer view of both the exterior and interior designs.
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TRD Enhances New Toyota Prius With Some JDM Goodies

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 07:02 PM PST


TRD's body-kit offering makes the Prius more aerodynamic and almost pleasant to look at.
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Failed Overtaking Maneuver Results In Extreme Close Call

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 06:16 PM PST


If you're looking for something to scare away any irresponsible overtaking tendencies you might have, then simply check out this video.
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A Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R DTM Racer Is The Devil's Dream Machine

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 05:39 PM PST


While perhaps not being given the TV coverage it deserves, Germany's DTM competition is one of the finest forms of motorsports anywhere in the world.

It is not only the sparring ground for the three leading premium German automakers – BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz – but is also home to some of the finest drivers on the planet.
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Lamborghini CEO Rumored To Be Heading To Audi And Being Replaced By Ferrari F1's Ex Boss

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 05:07 PM PST


Stefano Domenicali, former Scuderia Ferrari team manager, could become the next CEO of Lamborghini.
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Watch A Murcielago And A Mustang Shred Their Tires In Japan

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 04:40 PM PST


Drift cars don't come crazier than Daigo Saito's Lamborghini Murcielago with Vaughn Gittin Jr joining him in his Ford Mustang to create some clouds made out of their tortured tires.
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Infiniti Unveils 2016 QX60 With Refreshed Design Before Detroit

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 04:12 PM PST


Prior to next month's Detroit Auto Show 2016 kicking off in Motor City, Infiniti has taken the wraps off the 2016 model year QX60. While the 2016 Q50 will be the headline for the automaker at Detroit thanks to its new twin-turbo V6, the updated QX60 has the potential to be warmly received by customers.
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2016 Infiniti Q50 Launches With New 400 hp, Twin-Turbo V6

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 09:47 PM PST


For the 2016 model year, Infiniti has just unveiled a wrath of updates for the Q50 sports sedan. Most notably, the car is now available with a brand new 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, joining a couple of other refreshed turbo engines alongside further mechanical improvements.
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Brings A New Face And Turbo’d V6 For The AMG

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 04:10 PM PST


Mercedes-Benz has refreshed and renamed its SLK roadster to SLC, completing the German firm's naming overhaul.
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Nissan Titan Gets 5.6-litre Endurance Gasoline V8 [w/Video]

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 03:04 PM PST


Nissan's newest pick-up, the 2016 Titan, now appeals to the gasoline-loving folks as well.
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Texas Man Angry Over Bill Rams Truck Into Hotel Lobby

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 02:36 PM PST


A disgruntled guest drove his pickup truck through the lobby and into the front desk of a hotel in Alva, Oklahoma, narrowly missing two horrified employees last Thursday.
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Alfa Romeo Still Eager To Return To Top-Level Motorsports

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 02:06 PM PST


Beyond Sergio Marchionne's ambitious plans for Alfa Romeo to massively expand its range of road cars in the coming years, the Italian is also very eager for the automaker to return to the top-level of motorsport.
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Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4 Shows Its Off-Road Capabilities In New Promo

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 01:38 PM PST


In case you forgot about the G500 4x4, here's a video to refresh your memory.
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2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet Plays ‘Can You Spot The Differences?’ In The Snow

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 01:01 PM PST


Given that most have a hard time telling apart two different generations of Audi models, you can imagine how tough it gets with Ingolstadt's mid-cycle facelifts. So yes, we have to go all Sherlock Holmes here to figure out what kind of styling changes Audi is planning for its soft-top A3.
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McLaren P1 Scale Models Start From $15, But Can Cost Up To $12,000!

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 12:33 PM PST


If for some reason you missed out on the opportunity to buy a McLaren P1, then the British brand has you covered with scale models of their hybrid supercar.
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Spectre Aerial Stunts Featured Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 12:04 PM PST


During Spectre's action-packed opening scene, 007 had to not only commandeer a helicopter, but also "perform" a couple of amazing stunts that were only made possible by one man.
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Citroen & Arsenal FC Players Showcase Airbump Footpool Table [w/Video]

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 11:37 AM PST


If you've ever wondered what other "practical" applications Citroen's protective Airbump technology might have, let's just say it can do a lot more than just keep your C4 Cactus clear of bumps and scrapes.
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Brand New Audi R8 V10 Test Drive Goes Down With A Crash

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 11:04 AM PST


A brand new Audi R8 V10 ended up looking like this after it was taken for a test drive, from Watford Audi, in the UK, by a potential customer.
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Jaguar Launches Unique Christmas-Themed 'F-Sleigh'

Posted: 15 Dec 2015 11:07 AM PST


The festive season is well and truly upon us and Jaguar has made the most of this by revealing a modern-day sleigh inspired by the F-Type. It is no ordinary Christmas sleigh though and is in fact an ice-sculpture.
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