BMW is to launch the 500bhp Alpina B7 in to the North American market after a showing at the Chicago Motor Show next month. BMW has made it clear that they won’t be making an ‘M’ version of the 7 Series. I know, we’ve hear that all before with the X5, but they seem adamant. […]
Mercedes SLS AMG – Dancing on the ceiling
Mercedes has released a video of the Mercedes SLS AMG driving upside down on the roof of a tunnel. Every car maker wanting to boast about the ground-effect prowess of their cars will claim they could – in the right circumstances – drive upside down on the roof of a tunnel. But to the best of our knowledge it’s […]
Peugeot SR1 Concept revealed
Peugeot has revealed the SR1 Concept, a 2+1 Roadster with Hybrid4 Technology delivering 313bhp and 57mpg. The SR1 heralds a new design direction for Peugeot. Peugeot are redefining themselves as the ‘Sporty’ part of the PSA partnership, leaving Citroen to go the ‘Luxury’ route. And so far they’re making a pretty credible job of things if the Peugeot RCZ is […]
Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept Press Release
Chevrolet Aveo RS Show Car: A Wake-Up Call for the U.S. Small-Car Segment * Dynamic hot hatch designed to appeal to young American enthusiasts * Personalisation is built into the design * Roominess and upscale amenities * 1.4L Ecotec turbo delivers exceptional fuel economy with performance when needed DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced the world […]
Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept revealed
GM has revealed the Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept, a hot-hatch preview of the next generation Chevy Aveo. It will show at the Detroit Motor Show. It really does say something about the changing car landscape in the US that the reveal of a US hot hatch is something that people are sitting up and taking notice of. […]
MINI at the Detroit Motor Show – Video trailer
MINI is previewing the MINI stars of the Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS) in a trailer for the auto show which starts next week. Next week sees the start of the 2010 Detroit Motor Show – the first big Motor Show of the season. And there will be lots of new stuff – and some not […]
Bernie Ecclestone wants Saab – Spyker make new bid
Spyker has revised their offer for Saab after Genii Capital – backed by F1’s Bernie Ecclestone – submitted a last minute bid for the Swedish car maker. I think if we tried really hard we could be doing at least one story a day on the saga that is the sale of Saab by GM. […]
Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 for JDM
Subaru is creating a limited run (400) special edition Impreza – the Subaru Impreaza WRX STI R205 – for the Japanese Market (JDM). Subaru has announced a limited run of 400 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 205 which will go on sale in Japan. It won’t please Subaru Impreza nuts in the UK as they’ll get no chance […]
Nissan Juke – the production Qazana
Nissan has revealed their new compact crossover – based on the Qazana Concept – will be the Nissan Juke. The Nissan Qazana Concept was previewed last Spring at the Geneva Motor Show and – despite its rather outlandish looks – was something of a hit. It had originality and seemed to hit the mood of […]
Buick Regal GS at Detroit
Buick has revealed a sport version of the Regal based on the Insignia VRX – the Buick Regal GS – which will debut at the Detroit Motor Show. It always seemed likely that having taken the very good Vauxhall Insignia and turned it in to a Buick for the 21st century – The Buick Regal – that GM would take the […]