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Gordon Murray Developing his Own McLaren F1 SuccessorSeptember 7, 2009 3:12:42 PM
New supercar will be lighter and smaller and won't feature as much power or as high a top speed as the celebrated F1 McLaren.
McLaren MP4-12C Exclusive New Details Emerge - Set to be Revealed on WednesdaySeptember 7, 2009 12:06:23 AM
Ron Dennis' McLaren Automotive will unveil the McLaren F1's successor this Wednesday. Called the MP4-12C the supercar promises to lead the pack in technical innovation.
Porsche Panamera Platform to be Shared with Other VW Brands - reportSeptember 4, 2009 5:13:48 PM
VW has a host of luxury brands which could benefit from the Panamera platform including Audi, Bentley and Bugatti. Sources have said that the Panamera platform will not be shared with Lamborghini.
Porsche Panamera, Cayenne to be axed in wake of VW takeoverSeptember 1, 2009 6:21:28 PM
While the models would likely survive until 2016, Ferdinand Piëch wants Porsche to focus on sports cars instead of doing a little bit of everything.
Mini Coupe Platform to Underpin Future BMW/Toyota ModelsAugust 31, 2009 5:04:08 PM
In return for the MINI underpinnings, Toyota would give BMW access to the iQ platform which they would likely use for the upcoming i-Setta electric car.
Citroen DS3 Convertible Rendered & SpeculatedAugust 31, 2009 4:34:08 PM
Dubbed the DS3c, the renderings show a sexy MINI-inspired drop top with a traditional canvas roof.
Toyota Prius Coupe RumoredAugust 26, 2009 4:27:40 PM
While details are limited, the report indicates Toyota is considering having Pininfarina or Italdesign create the styling for the new model.
Mercedes-Benz S 250 CDI BlueEfficiency cometh - First ever 4-cylinder S-ClassAugust 25, 2009 8:13:42 PM
Mercedes will show off their first four-cylinder S-Class at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. We like what we're hearing...
Audi to Unveil RS3 in Frankfurt?August 24, 2009 2:36:15 PM
Swedish mag Auto, Motor & Sport are reporting the RS3 is headed for a Frankfurt premiere with Audi's 2.5 liter, turbocharged engine from the TT RS. The RS3 will be an all-wheel drive and may even dial...
2011 BMW 5 Series further details surface - Active Hybrid 5August 20, 2009 4:40:52 PM
BMW is planning to regain some lost market share when the new 5 Series debuts in 2010. Ways to do this include making the car lighter, introducing ActiveHybrid models and building it more solid.
2011 Ford Mustang to get 400hp 5.0-liter Engine & Upgraded Track PackAugust 13, 2009 10:04:55 PM
New Mustang GT may get new supercar tires and an all-aluminum 5.0 liter engine under the hood with 400 hp to better compete with models such as the Chevy Camaro SS, which sports 426 horses under the h...
Next Generation Corvette C7 to Arrive in 2012 - reportAugust 13, 2009 2:53:16 PM
Styling could be influenced by the Stingray Concept that featured in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Next generation Dodge Viper rumoured to receive Ferrari V10August 12, 2009 5:05:40 PM
The benefits seem pretty obvious, the engine sharing would reduce development costs and the pedigree might boost Viper sales.
Alfa Romeo 8C GTA Rumours Re-SurfaceAugust 12, 2009 3:05:40 PM
Like the 1965 Giulia Sprint GTA, the 8C GTA will feature exclusive styling and added performance.
Cadillac CTS Coupe Confirmed for May '10 Launch - reportAugust 10, 2009 4:25:38 PM
Originally slated to go into production this summer, the model was delayed as a result of GM's bankruptcy.
Audi Project Anniversario S5 Quattro Due in 2012August 7, 2009 5:42:52 PM
Special Edition S5 Quattro will be 240 kg lighter and come with over 400 bhp. The Project Anniversario S5 Quattro may be fitted with a twin-turbo V6 or a dialed up variant of the 2.5 liter, turbocharg...
Spied BMW concept is not the Z Vision Concept car slated for FrankfurtAugust 7, 2009 5:02:52 PM
BMW claims this is an old concept model being moved into storage. Speculation had it (wrongly, apparently) that this was the Z Vision Concept car headed to the Frankfurt motor show.
Porsche Cayman Shooting Brake Uncovered? Probably not but worth a look...August 7, 2009 12:06:10 AM
Has the fabled Porsche Cayman Shooting Brake been caught at a studio shoot ahead of a Frankfurt reveal? Or is this a clever Photochop job capitalising on fans' wishes for such a car?
Mercedes AMG future product plans divulgedAugust 5, 2009 6:27:49 PM
Next AMG Black Series based on the Mercedes E-Class Coupe is on the way. The next generation C63 AMG will be getting a power boost to between 500 and 525 bhp.
BMW confirms 'i-Setta' as fourth BMW Group brand [Video]August 5, 2009 5:27:49 PM
Set to tackle Daimler's Smart, the new "i-Setta" brand will try to mix urban hipness with eco-consciousness.
Three-seater Smart car patent drawings emergeAugust 4, 2009 3:01:20 PM
Although details are limited, the car is speculated to be a replacement for the Smart coupe/roadster.
Toyota/Subaru Coupe Development Details EmergeAugust 3, 2009 3:28:44 PM
The upcoming Toyota/ Subaru coupe is said to have received a power downgrade to meet emissions requirements. Also the target market now hits 50 years of age. Look out for it at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Speculative SAAB Product Plan to 2017 SurfacesAugust 3, 2009 2:58:44 PM
SAAB's product plans stretching up to 2017 have surfaced. They reveal such cars as a 9-4 SUV, a SAAB Mini called the 9-1, the retro Sonett and some electric power.
Audi to Unveil R8 ePerformance Electric Vehicle Concept in Frankfurt?July 30, 2009 8:01:13 PM
Will Audi reveal an electric-powered R8 at the Frankfurt Motor Show? That is the word doing the rounds. Said to be called the R8 ePerformance, the car will also look different from its gas-powered sib...
Possible Bugatti Bordeaux Side Profile Rendering SurfacesJuly 30, 2009 4:01:13 PM
A rendering reported to be of the Bugatti Bordeaux has appeared on an online forum. Is it real? The tailpipes and the wheel arches say it is, but the windows tell a different story.
Toyota IQ Electric Vehicle to Launch in 2010July 29, 2009 7:10:13 PM
The EV will feature lithium ion batteries which will provide power to four in-wheel motors.
Bugatti Bordeaux Concept Not Heading to FrankfurtJuly 27, 2009 4:36:16 PM
The Bugatti Bordeaux, a suspected four-door saloon brother of the Veyron, will be shown to select customers and dealers before Frankfurt. Sadly the show itself will not witness it, a report claims.
Toyota Prius Coupe Rumours Re-SurfaceJuly 27, 2009 3:36:16 PM
The unnamed hybrid, which could revive the MR-2 nameplate, will compete directly with Honda's upcoming CR-Z hybrid.
Lexus developing BMW 1-Series rivalJuly 24, 2009 6:03:12 PM
Premium hatchback entry will be based on the U.S. market-only Lexus HS250h hybrid.
Updated Mazda RX-8 Headed for FrankfurtJuly 23, 2009 7:48:53 PM
A new Mazda RX-8 is set for a Frankfurt debut, according to one German magazine. We have the details on the car inside.
