The automotive markets in North America and Japan have remained virtually stagnant in the recent times while China’s robust growth have seen her becoming the largest automotive market in the world this year. With an increasing number of automakers creating special edition models and new models specifically for the nation which houses 1.3 billion mouths, it is no surprise that Volkswagen chose to …Read More

Remember the 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder that was unveiled two weeks ago? A little recap: Boxster Spyder is set to be the ultimate version of the Boxster S, on which it is based. Performance and efficiency are said to be better than Boxster S’, thanks to increased power output from the familiar 3.4-litre currently in use, and a stringent …Read More

Three days from now, BMW will unveil the much-coveted all-new 5-Series. Ten days from now, on November 30th, Audi will launch the all-new A8 on the eve of the Design Miami exhibition. As part of Audi’s centennial celebration, Audi will set up the Audi Pavilion, a temporary museum structure, where A8 will make its world premiere. Recognising the connection between Audi, …Read More

No other car except the MINI can pull off the various versions and editions, such as the recently launched Mayfair and Camden 50th Anniversary models (shown above). So, it is not all that unthinkable that Rolls-Royce, a company under BMW, would someday customise MINI, which of course also belongs to BMW. The day is here, according to emerging reports. Unsurprisingly, Rolls-Royce, the master …Read More

Ever since news of the joint Toyota-Subaru project on creating a relatively affordable sports car broke, it was assumed by most (okie, us) that both companies would produce mechanically similar cars. Toyota has given the public a glimpse with the Toyota FT-86, while Subaru has been tight-lipped on their plans. According to a report from Inside Line, however, the two cars …Read More

No, the all-new BMW 5-Series has yet to be launched. But our exclusive pictures show precisely how it will look like. As you can see, 5-Series will look more conservative than before, sporting a double-kidney grille and a tail inspired by 7-Series. The cabin layout will be similar to 5-Series GT’s, according to insider sources, who also divulge information on 5-Series’ …Read More

To most people, Volvo stands mainly for safety, technology, mid-range luxury and decent design. But Volvo did try to appeal to performance junkies too: there was the all-too-quickly-forgotten S60R, which was introduced in 2003 and withdrawn in 2007 following poor sales and response. And how about the V70R, which, alongside S60R, offers a 300 horsepower turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed manual, …Read More

Convincing as it looks, this is no official sketch from Audi. This is the futuristic R10 as envisioned by 23-year old industrial design student Marouane Bembli. He designed the supercar with a V10 engine and 1200 kg dry weight in mind. While it should matter little how powerful or heavy the car is, there is no denying that the R10 of …Read More

Another Italian beauty is coming our way sometime in 2011—the Alfa Romeo 169, the successor to the long-running though largely unpopular 166. Alfa Romeo has kept 169 under wraps very well, leaking no information whatsoever. So it is by Alfa Romeo’s track record that we assume 169 to be stunning. According to the latest reports, 169 will herald a new styling direction …Read More

Like all supercar makers, Danish firm Zenvo Automotive wanted to build “a trackworthy supercar that would be also suitable for everyday use”. And so they started working on the prototype version of Zenvo ST1 in 2004. The headline numbers: 1104 hp, 1430 Nm, 375 km/h top speed and 3.0 seconds 0-100 km/h time. Granted, the amazingly fast 3.0 seconds …Read More

Proton subsidiary Lotus may have some intriguing plans for the future. As part of Lotus CEO Danny Bahr’s yet-to-be-released seven-year plan to propel the Lotus brand back to the top of the automotive world, an Esprit replacement is planned, with a target power-to-weight ratio of 275-325 bhp per tonne. By comparison, Audi R8 V10 has 319 bhp per …Read More

Bugatti is a relatively unknown brand in this part of the world—partly because its model range is limited to the Bugatti Veyron, and partly because any models bearing the Bugatti badge will be too expensive here. However, the brand is celebrating its centennial this year, and is unveiling a prototype super sedan, the Bugatti 16C Galibier. To match the prestige that the …Read More

We know that the current 5-Series will cease production by December, in preparation for the launch of the all-new 5-Series. Judging from the spy shots, the all-new model appears conservative compared to the current 5-Series. But we have no clue as to when it will finally show its true form—until now. BMW has set the date for the full unveiling of …Read More

When was the last time BMW gave us something truly resembling an “Ultimate Driving Machine”? As good as the new Z4 is, it is not the ultimate. 7-Series is a limousine with a very sporty edge. X6 is a brilliant crossover that could at best be described as the ultimate SUV. And while M3 may possess sensational dynamics and a …Read More

Porsche has officially introduced the 2010 Boxster Spyder, a month before its auto show debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Based on the current Boxster S, Boxster Spyder is positioned as the ultimate version of the two-door sports car, powered by the same 3.4-litre which is tuned to produce 315 bhp at 7200 rpm and 370 Nm at 4750 rpm. Equipped with …Read More

Volvo cars have always pride itself as the leader in the field of automotive safety engineering. The Scandinavian automaker, which invented and patented the modern 3-point safety belt, is ready to take the first steps in reaching its ultimate goal – building a car that cannot crash, starting with the highly anticipated successor to the current Volvo S60 sedan. Having already introduced the City …Read More

With main fellow German rivals Porsche, confirming the development of an entry-level model placed below the Porsche Boxster, BMW are reported to have revived their plans of introducing the long rumored BMW Z2. Both vehicles will sail directly into the relatively uncharted waters of the “elemental” small roadster segment currently monopolized the popular Mazda MX-5. The MX-5 or otherwise known as the …Read More

Well, after two delays, the third delay of the launch of the new MINI 4X4, to be named Crossover or Crossman or Countryman, is no longer that surprising. The MINI was originally scheduled for official launch at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with the launch later pushed to the 2010 Detroit Auto Show in January. But if the latest …Read More

The next-generation Honda Civic will be smaller, lighter, less thirsty and cheaper than what was originally planned, according to Honda CEO Takanobu Ito, who told Automotive News about the mid-development change in plans. “We are taking more time to rethink the new Civic and all our models”, Ito said. “We had to revisit our development work and our planning to …Read More

Our spy photographers caught the 2010 BMW 5-Series roaming the streets of Munich. In the photo above, you can clearly see the latest 5-Series being followed by the current 5-Series. BMW obviously knows about the presence of spy photographers in that area, hence the camouflage, and maybe they sent the two cars out together, so that people like you and me can compare …Read More