http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/rumours http://static.worldcarfans.com/0/2/images/feedlogo.gif http://www.worldcarfans.com/category/rumours http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021141037/bentley-suv-reportedly-headed-for-geneva-motor-show VW's PL71 platform that underpins the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg would be a perfect starting point for a Bentley SUV and reports state that it would be powered by a W12 powerplant.]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021141037/bentley-suv-reportedly-headed-for-geneva-motor-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041021/koenigsegg-is-developing-a-camless-engine---report According to a recent report, Koenigsegg is developing a camless engine which is based on their twin-turbo V8.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:55:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041021/koenigsegg-is-developing-a-camless-engine---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041015/mercedes-g-class-could-stick-around-until-2020---report The Mercedes G-Class is an icon from a bygone era, but the model's popularity will reportedly ensure it will remain in production for years to come.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041015/mercedes-g-class-could-stick-around-until-2020---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041007/morgan-electric-roadster-coming-to-geneva---report Morgan will reportedly unveil an electric roadster at the Geneva Motor Show. It will feature an aluminum chassis, a lithium-ion battery and manual transmission.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:42:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112021041007/morgan-electric-roadster-coming-to-geneva---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940966/hyundai-considering-a-genesis-sub-brand---report Hyundai's image has been vastly improved thanks to models like the Elantra and Sonata, but the company is reportedly considering a new sub-brand to separate its luxury cars from their mainstream counterparts.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:15:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940966/hyundai-considering-a-genesis-sub-brand---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940956/maybach-lost-330k-on-every-model---report According to a recent report, Daimler reportedly lost EUR 330,000 ($439,260 / GBP 276,255) on every Maybach they sold.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:18:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940956/maybach-lost-330k-on-every-model---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940916/2013-audi-rs4-avant-rendered The design features an RS inspired front end with a mesh grille, a set of 20 inch wheels, wide fenders and blacked-out window trims.]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:18:37 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020940916/2013-audi-rs4-avant-rendered http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840897/volvo-patents-the-universe-concept-s100-flagship-coming Volvo has patented the design for their Universe concept which was unveiled at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. It reportedly previews an S100 flagship.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:17:47 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020840897/volvo-patents-the-universe-concept-s100-flagship-coming http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740813/jaguar-xf-r-sportbrake-rendered The designer has started by taking the twin oval exhaust pipes on the regular model and replaced them with a quad layout with two on either side of an aggressive rear diffuser. ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:15:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740813/jaguar-xf-r-sportbrake-rendered http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740833/renault-flagship-to-be-co-developed-with-mercedes---report The partnership between Renault and Daimler will reportedly spawn a high-end model for the French automaker.]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:37:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740833/renault-flagship-to-be-co-developed-with-mercedes---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740829/vw-golf-gti-cabriolet-to-be-unveiled-in-geneva----report Volkswagen are apparently planning to unveil a Golf GTI Cabriolet at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It will be the final model variant of the sixth generation Golf before it is replaced starting from next year.]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:02:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740829/vw-golf-gti-cabriolet-to-be-unveiled-in-geneva----report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740823/mercedes-slc-likely-to-be-green-lighted---report According to a recent report, Mercedes will likely approve production of the SLC (aka the baby SLS).]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:18:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020740823/mercedes-slc-likely-to-be-green-lighted---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640772/2014-audi-r8-to-be-lighter-more-powerful---report New details are starting to emerge about the next-generation Audi R8. It could be launched in 2014 with a carbon fiber and aluminum monocoque that weighs just 198 kg (437 lbs).]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:15:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640772/2014-audi-r8-to-be-lighter-more-powerful---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640753/infiniti-considering-gt-r-based-sports-car The Infiniti brand currently has three or four proposals on the table for a new top of the range model. He also confirmed one of these is a GT-R based sports car.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:50:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640753/infiniti-considering-gt-r-based-sports-car http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640746/mercedes-a25-amg-to-get-at-least-335hp The target figure has been placed by Ola Kallenius, head of AMG and former boss at HPE. He is looking for the new A25 AMG to exceed the power and performance of the Audi RS3 Sportback and BMW's forthcoming M135i hatch.]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:24:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020640746/mercedes-a25-amg-to-get-at-least-335hp http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340702/entry-level-jeep-delayed-fiat-sedici-replacement-coming Jeep was scheduled to introduce an entry-level crossover - codenamed the B-SUV - in 2013, but those plans are in jeopardy as Fiat has reportedly put the model on the backburner.]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:56:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340702/entry-level-jeep-delayed-fiat-sedici-replacement-coming http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340690/volkswagen-bluesport-still-under-consideration---report When Porsche CEO Matthias Muller halted plans for an entry-level roadster, many of us assumed the Volkswagen Bluesport was dead in the water. However, that doesn't appear to be the case according to a recent report.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:06:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340690/volkswagen-bluesport-still-under-consideration---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340694/volkswagen-xl1-coming-in-2013---report According to a recent report, Volkswagen will introduce a production version of the XL1 concept in 2013. It will be an advanced plug-in diesel-electric hybrid.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:46:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340694/volkswagen-xl1-coming-in-2013---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340686/porsche-developing-lightweight-msb-platform-for-next-gen Volkswagen has been talking up their MQB platform, but new details are starting to emerge about the MSB platform that is reportedly being developed by Porsche.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:06:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340686/porsche-developing-lightweight-msb-platform-for-next-gen http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340698/ferrari-599-successor-headed-to-geneva-as-the-620-gt We've seen numerous prototypes of Ferrari's 599 successor, but we haven't learned much about the model - until now.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:26:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020340698/ferrari-599-successor-headed-to-geneva-as-the-620-gt http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240610/bmw-1-series-gt-headed-for-paris-motor-show Known internally as the Compact Activity Tourer, the new 1 GT will sport a high roofline, with raised seating positions for occupants. Upon launch, it will battle against the Mercedes B-Class which is also currently in its development stages.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:06:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240610/bmw-1-series-gt-headed-for-paris-motor-show http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240626/jaguar-xfr-s-will-likely-be-approved-for-production---report A Jaguar source has reportedly confirmed the XFR-S will likely be approved for production.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:26:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020240626/jaguar-xfr-s-will-likely-be-approved-for-production---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140576/peugeot-208-gti-comes-into-focus---rumors According to a recent report, the Peugeot 208 GTi could use the turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine from the MINI Cooper S.]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:25:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140576/peugeot-208-gti-comes-into-focus---rumors http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140588/breaking-lamborghini-suv-confirmed-by-senior-audi-manager According to a report by Autonews, a senior manager at Lamborghini's sister brand Audi has confirmed an SUV is in the works. ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:23:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112020140588/breaking-lamborghini-suv-confirmed-by-senior-audi-manager http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140518/lamborghini-neither-confirms-nor-denies-suv-reports---code Lamborghini has denied plans to introduce a crossover concept at the Beijing Motor Show. ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:19:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140518/lamborghini-neither-confirms-nor-denies-suv-reports---code http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140508/bmw-3-series-gt-scheduled-for-march-2013-launch We have caught the next generation BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo testing on a number of occasions but it appears we will have to wait a little while longer before full details are released.]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:37:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140508/bmw-3-series-gt-scheduled-for-march-2013-launch http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140531/dodge-dart-srt-4-under-development---report Dodge just unveiled the 2013 Dart at the North American International Auto Show and now there's word the company is developing an SRT variant.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:28:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140531/dodge-dart-srt-4-under-development---report http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140523/leaked-doc-allegedly-confirms-audi-rs4-avant-and-tt-rs Audi's Swiss importer, AMAG, has reportedly confirmed the RS4 Avant will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:43:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140523/leaked-doc-allegedly-confirms-audi-rs4-avant-and-tt-rs http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140506/tony-starks-9-million-acura-from-avengers-film-caught This model has now been caught by an eager fan with a cameraphone and a plaque has been pictured that displays some interesting specs, including an MSRP of $9,198,000.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:19:26 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013140506/tony-starks-9-million-acura-from-avengers-film-caught http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040485/2013-audi-a3--s3--rs3-comes-into-focus---rumors New details are starting to emerge about the next-generation Audi A3, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:24:00 GMT http://www.worldcarfans.com/112013040485/2013-audi-a3--s3--rs3-comes-into-focus---rumors