Volkswagen has been gaining a lot of ground and credibility as a “green” automaker, but that hasn’t stopped them from offering vehicles with performance aspirations. Their latest concept, the Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe, is fast, sharp-looking, and can go up to 21 miles on electricity alone. What’s not to love? An evolution of the original Volkswage
Ford Escort Concept: First Look
Looks like: A more formal Ford Focus sedan Defining characteristics: Multi-element headlights, extended wheelbase Ridiculous features: None really, it looks ready to build Chance of being mass-produced: A slightly longer Focus aimed at the biggest part of the Chinese market? Chances are good The compact car segment is the largest global segment, w
2013 Volvo S60 by Polestar Performance
Polestar Volvo S60 Technical Specifications Performance 0-100 km/h 4.9 sec Top speed 250 km/h – limited Engine 6-cylinder inline T6 engine, 2953 cc 257kw (350bhp) @ 5700 rpm 500+Nm @ 2800-4750rpm Max 6500 RPM Polestar engine software New Borg Warner turbo New intercooler 2.5″ stainless full-flow exhaust system with 3.5″ tail pipes Chass
Icona Vulcano revealed
News 21 Apr, 2013 The Icona Vulcano hybrid supercar has debuted in Shanghai, capable of hitting 220mph
VW integrates iPhone with new iBeetle
Volkswagen's iBeetle includes a dock for the iPhone at the top of the dashboard. (Credit: Volkswagen) Old rumors about Volkswagen and Apple collaborating on an iCar will come the closest ever to realization next week, when Volkswagen unveils its iBeetle at Auto China 2013 in Shanghai. The iBeetle announcement consists of a special-edition Beet
Ford Gives Artists A Car And 24 Hours To Create An Installation
Behind the scenes videos reveal the production of these works celebrating the Ford Fiesta launch.
Infiniti Q50 long wheelbase
News 20 Apr, 2013 Extended-wheelbase Infiniti Q50 and all-new QX50 SUV to go on sale in China in 2014
Ford’s Flat Rock Facility Births Its Millionth Mustang [Mustang Mega Gallery]
Exactly 49 years after being publicly introduced as the Mustang at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York, the one-millionth Mustang to be produced in Ford’s Flat Rock, Michigan, facility rolled off the assembly line. A ruby-red 2014 Mustang convertible observed the ceremonial honors, fittingly piloted by Ed Salna, 27-year plant veteran, and Raj
Video: Google glass to be the ultimate track day accessory
Internet giant, Google has released one of the most important pieces of technology this year – Google glass. Essentially it`s a pair of glasses with a small device in the right-hand corner which allows you to record everything as you see it and hands-free; so it`s great for action shots! Google Glass incorporates a camera, display, touchpad,
Buick Encore Moving Off The Lots
I admit that upon first viewing the Buick Encore, I was repulsed by its goofy proportions and the poor fit and finish on the interior of multiple examples (yes, they were production examples, not hastily slapped together pre-production cars). But the market is what makes the winners and losers in the end, and the baby Buick is putting up some soli
Battery Leasing For Nissan Leaf Customers!
Nissan is now allowing its customers in Europe to purchase the 2013 Leaf without buying the batteries outright, which will make the electric car even more affordable. However, as always, there are conditions. Drivers are restricted to traveling 7,500 miles per year, which is below the United Kingdom average of 10,000 to 12,000 miles per year. But c
GRID 2 Multiplayer Details Revealed
It's little over a month before the next installment of Codemasters' GRID series hits shops, GRID 2. The developers have thus far been cagey over exactly what gameplay elements will feature in the game, and equally so over what the game looks like in action. Perhaps an hour of information on GRID 2's multiplayer, customization and some gameplay...
Gas-Mileage Rules To Add $3,000 Or More To Car Prices By 2025?
You most likely know by now that fuel efficiency is slated to double in new vehicles by 2025. What you may not know is how much that will cost you when you buy a new car in future years. Thousands of real dollars The EPA has long estimated that a new vehicle will cost about $3,000 more in real (inflation-adjusted) dollars in 2025 than the same...