BMW has declared that the new BMW i8 Supercar will be sold in more than 50 countries around the world and that the US, UK and Germany are likely to see most sales. [nggallery id=1592 template=customlinks] In a case of stating the obvious in a bid to keep interest in the BMW i8 high ahead […]
2014 Honda Civic Tourer arrives ahead of Frankfurt debut
The new Honda Civic Tourer – previewed by the Civic Tourer Concept in March – has been revealed ahead of a public debut at Frankfurt next month. [nggallery id=1593 template=customlinks] When the Honda Civic Tourer Concept was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, we did comment it seemed likely the new Civic Tourer […]
Mercedes GLA – the A-Class SUV – will arrive in production guise at Frankfurt
The next piece of Mercedes’ A-Class puzzle – the new Mercedes GLA Compact SUV – will arrive at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month before going on sale early 2014. [nggallery id=1478 template=customlinks] It’s only three months since the new Mercedes GLA debuted at the Shanghai Motor Show as a concept, but it’s already close […]
Tesla Model S to get 4WD option in 2014
It looks like Tesla will be using the drivetrain from the upcoming Model X SUV on the Model S too to produce an all-wheel drive option. The Tesla Model S is an astonishing success for Tesla, and has turned a company on the edge of financial chaos, and in hock to the government, in to […]
Yet another Kia Compact Crossover Concept heading for Frankfurt 2013
Kia has revealed it will be debuting yet another compact crossover/Urbun SUV concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. We do seem to have had something of a run of concepts from Kia lately – particularly Compact SUV/Crossover Concepts – but none seem to be heading for production. Already in 2013 we’ve had the […]
Bridgestone’s ‘We’ve been everywhere’ Road Trip prize giving
Tyre makers Bridgestone have created an interactive film to draw visitors in to the ‘Ultimate Road Trip’ and interact to win prizes. Flogging tyres isn’t the easiest job in the world; we all need them – at intervals far too regular than we’d like – but buyers tend to fall in to two camps – […]
OFFICIAL: Spyker B6 Venator Spyder to debut at Pebble Beach – tease begins
The drop top version of a yet to be produced new Spyker – the Spyker B6 Venator Spyder – will make its debut at Pebble Beach this month, Spyker confirm. Back in June we revealed that Spyker appeared to be heading to this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show with the B6 Venator Spyder, before which it […]
Vauxhall Adam gets new 1.0 litre 3-cylinder engine, Cascada new new 1.6 SIDI turbo with 197bhp
The new Vauxhall Adam is getting a new 1.0 litre, 3-cylinder engine and the new Cascada a new 1.7 litre Turbo with 197bhp. Vauxhall (and Opel, for that matter) are on a mission to fit new, more powerful and more efficient engines in cars across their range, and new engines are on their way for […]
New MINI to be revealed on 18th November – Sir Alec Issigonis’ birthday
The MINI Mk 3 – previewed by the MINI Vision Concept – will get its debut on 18th November 2013 – Sir Alex Issigonis’ 107th birthday. A couple of weeks ago, MINI revealed the MINI Vision Concept at the MINI Design Studios in Munich which previews the new Mk3 MINI, although it wasn’t a physical […]
Infiniti Q30 Concept – based on Mercedes A Class – to debut at Frankfurt
The first compact car from Infiniti will be the Infiniti Q30, be based on the underpinnings of the new Mercedes A-Class and debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. With the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show now starting to loom, we’re starting to get teasers and announcements for Europe’s biggest car show. Today it’s Infiniti’s turn […]