It was during the spring of 1983 that BMW presented to the world its first diesel-powered car, the 524td sedan. At the time, diesel engines were regarded as being noisy and more suited to trucks than sporty sedans but the oil crisis that plagued the 1970s eventually led to one being installed in BMW’s 5-Series. Right from the start, it was...
Jaguar's working on an entry-level sedan positioned below the XF, to be called the XS. Due for the 2016 model year, the XS is expected to be light and quick--but can it face down the American and German competition? The Volkswagen Beetle GSR has been priced, and while it's no bargain, it might just be the mix of limited-edition status and sporty...
Not everyone who test drives performance cars has the knack for feeling out the limits and knowing what the car is doing--but whatever doubt you may have about driving abilities are out the window with this quick assessment of the Audi SQ5 TDI from Allan McNish. The SQ5 TDI is forbidden fruit here in the U.S., but we do get a gasoline-burning...
Nissan’s Murano CrossCabriolet may soon have a rival in the crossover convertible segment with news emerging that Land Rover has given the green light for a production version of its Range Rover Evoque Convertible concept car from 2012. What Car?, citing an inside source, says production of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible could commence...
Renowned IndyCar team Andretti Autosport, led by Michael Andretti, son of the legendary Mario Andretti, has announced its intention to compete in the inaugural season of the Formula E Championship commencing in 2014. Only three days ago we reported that the locations for the 10 planned races in Formula E’s inaugural season had been picked...
While it’s been rumored for some time that Jaguar is planning a new entry-level sedan to take on the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class (essentially a replacement for its unloved X-Type), to this day Jaguar is yet to confirm the existence of the model. Today, however, we have even more spy shots of a test mule for just such...
Despite it being close to a year since Fisker last made a car, the company is yet to announce bankruptcy and remains confident a new investor or even a potential buyer can be found. One hope for Fisker could come in the form of China’s Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC), the company that previously bought the rights to...
Late last year concerns over the harmful effects of a new type of refrigerant, R1234yf, used in car air conditioners and shown by Mercedes-Benz to be flammable in certain situations, such as in a head-on collision, emerged. This led to the German automaker recalling a number of cars, including the SL-Class here in the U.S., and reverting to the...
Honda’s upmarket Acura division has been selling cars in China since 2006 so it has a long way to go to catch up to more established players in the world’s biggest car market. To strengthen its position, Acura has partnered with Chinese automaker Guangzhou, paving the way for the local production of its cars. Guangzhou, of course...
Do you remember that cool little panel-sided version of the MINI Clubman intended to be a utility/work vehicle? No? Neither does MINI USA, much. Only 50 of the Clubvans were sold earlier this year, and MINI isn't selling any more. The Clubvan has been withdrawn from the market. Why? As Green Car Reports learned from MINI USA communications manager...
The Volkswagen Beetle is a fun little car, especially in Turbo form. The name changes from Beetle Turbo to Beetle R-Line this year, but the fun is the same--except for the addition of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR. Unveiled at this year's Chicago Auto Show, the Beetle GSR starts with the Beetle R-Line's turbocharged 210-horsepower four-cylinder...
We've driven the CLA45 AMG, the only version of the A-Class platform we're scheduled to get in America. But in Europe, the hot compact car market is a bit more diverse. In fact, Mercedes and BMW both offer luxury hatches: the A-Class and 1 Series. The epitome of the A-Class is the A45 AMG, which shares all of its key elements with the CLA45. For...
Is McLaren already at work on a new, more focused version of its upcoming P1 supercar? These latest spy shots, taken at Germany’s Nürburgring, suggest just that. The silver P1 has the inscription “XP2R” on both its flanks, located just above the side skirts and ahead of the rear wheels. McLaren, of course, uses the...
The guys from Dallas-based auto restoration shop Gas Monkey Garage, the stars of Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud series, have a special 1976 Chevrolet Caprice that they’re giving away for charity. The car will be entered in a raffle, with each of the tickets costing just $5, and a portion of the proceeds will be handed over to...
We've had some inklings that Honda's UK team was working on a hot lawnmower for a special project. Now we have video confirmation. It's called the Mean Mower Putting the potent lawnmower into the hands of Honda racer and 2012 British Touring Car Championship winner Gordon Shedden on an atypically sunny day in the British 'burbs, Honda says this...
It was during the spring of 1983 that BMW presented to the world its first diesel-powered car, the 524td sedan. At the time, diesel engines were regarded as being noisy and more suited to trucks than sporty sedans but the oil crisis that plagued the 1970s eventually led to one being installed in BMW’s 5-Series. Right from the start, it was...
Jaguar's working on an entry-level sedan positioned below the XF, to be called the XS. Due for the 2016 model year, the XS is expected to be light and quick--but can it face down the American and German competition? The Volkswagen Beetle GSR has been priced, and while it's no bargain, it might just be the mix of limited-edition status and sporty...
Not everyone who test drives performance cars has the knack for feeling out the limits and knowing what the car is doing--but whatever doubt you may have about driving abilities are out the window with this quick assessment of the Audi SQ5 TDI from Allan McNish. The SQ5 TDI is forbidden fruit here in the U.S., but we do get a gasoline-burning...
Nissan’s Murano CrossCabriolet may soon have a rival in the crossover convertible segment with news emerging that Land Rover has given the green light for a production version of its Range Rover Evoque Convertible concept car from 2012. What Car?, citing an inside source, says production of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible could commence...
Renowned IndyCar team Andretti Autosport, led by Michael Andretti, son of the legendary Mario Andretti, has announced its intention to compete in the inaugural season of the Formula E Championship commencing in 2014. Only three days ago we reported that the locations for the 10 planned races in Formula E’s inaugural season had been picked...
While it’s been rumored for some time that Jaguar is planning a new entry-level sedan to take on the likes of the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class (essentially a replacement for its unloved X-Type), to this day Jaguar is yet to confirm the existence of the model. Today, however, we have even more spy shots of a test mule for just such...
Despite it being close to a year since Fisker last made a car, the company is yet to announce bankruptcy and remains confident a new investor or even a potential buyer can be found. One hope for Fisker could come in the form of China’s Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC), the company that previously bought the rights to...
Late last year concerns over the harmful effects of a new type of refrigerant, R1234yf, used in car air conditioners and shown by Mercedes-Benz to be flammable in certain situations, such as in a head-on collision, emerged. This led to the German automaker recalling a number of cars, including the SL-Class here in the U.S., and reverting to the...
Honda’s upmarket Acura division has been selling cars in China since 2006 so it has a long way to go to catch up to more established players in the world’s biggest car market. To strengthen its position, Acura has partnered with Chinese automaker Guangzhou, paving the way for the local production of its cars. Guangzhou, of course...
Do you remember that cool little panel-sided version of the MINI Clubman intended to be a utility/work vehicle? No? Neither does MINI USA, much. Only 50 of the Clubvans were sold earlier this year, and MINI isn't selling any more. The Clubvan has been withdrawn from the market. Why? As Green Car Reports learned from MINI USA communications manager...
The Volkswagen Beetle is a fun little car, especially in Turbo form. The name changes from Beetle Turbo to Beetle R-Line this year, but the fun is the same--except for the addition of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle GSR. Unveiled at this year's Chicago Auto Show, the Beetle GSR starts with the Beetle R-Line's turbocharged 210-horsepower four-cylinder...
We've driven the CLA45 AMG, the only version of the A-Class platform we're scheduled to get in America. But in Europe, the hot compact car market is a bit more diverse. In fact, Mercedes and BMW both offer luxury hatches: the A-Class and 1 Series. The epitome of the A-Class is the A45 AMG, which shares all of its key elements with the CLA45. For...
Is McLaren already at work on a new, more focused version of its upcoming P1 supercar? These latest spy shots, taken at Germany’s Nürburgring, suggest just that. The silver P1 has the inscription “XP2R” on both its flanks, located just above the side skirts and ahead of the rear wheels. McLaren, of course, uses the...
The guys from Dallas-based auto restoration shop Gas Monkey Garage, the stars of Discovery Channel’s Fast N’ Loud series, have a special 1976 Chevrolet Caprice that they’re giving away for charity. The car will be entered in a raffle, with each of the tickets costing just $5, and a portion of the proceeds will be handed over to...
We've had some inklings that Honda's UK team was working on a hot lawnmower for a special project. Now we have video confirmation. It's called the Mean Mower Putting the potent lawnmower into the hands of Honda racer and 2012 British Touring Car Championship winner Gordon Shedden on an atypically sunny day in the British 'burbs, Honda says this...
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