Archive for August, 2008
Volvo small crossover coming in 2010
Volvo is working on bringing more small vehicles to its line-up. In 2010 Volvo will bring a small multi-purpose wagon to the market, likely called the V30 (possibly based on the C30.) From this car, there may be a derivative called XC30, which would be a small SUV or crossover. Volvo will unveil a first [...]
Alfa Romeo to make Mito Cabrio and 159 Crossover
Alfa Romeo’s chief Luca de Meo revealed there will be a Cabrio version of the newly launched MiTo and a crossover model based on the 159 platform set to be revealed in 2010. The company is negotiating with makers like Jaguar on a rear drive solution for the coming 169 and also the for the [...]
BMW i-Car renderings
Back in March, BMW announced plans for a new small city car, called “Project i” placed below the 1-Series. Today AutoBild revealed a first rendering that shows what the smallest BMW may look like. Power may come from an electric engine, but its more likely that an engine from a BMW motorcycle will be used [...]
For the price of two Nanos, Tata gives you twice the car
Tata is getting the attention of the world with its micro car called the Nano. The Indian company has also gained a worldwide distribution network with its acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover. Its distribution is further enhanced if it sells Nanos through Fiat. With all of this, it looks like Tata may be setting [...]
Fiat 1.4 16v Supercharger Conversion Kit
It’s hard enough to get your hands on a Fiat 500 outside of Europe, but if you are one of the lucky few, then here’s how to get a little more power out of the little car. JCR Racing LTD, a British tuning house specializing in Fiat and Alfa Romeo vehicles, unveiled their latest conversion [...]
Dodge Viper ACR set new Nurburgring record
Well if the Viper is for sale, the price may have just gone up. On August 18, Dodge Viper ACR established a new Nurburgring record (unofficial) with a time of 7:22, coming in front of the Corvette ZR1 and Nissan GT-R. The man who established this result is FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) driver [...]
VW Golf V by JMS Racelook
Although the sixth generation of the VW Golf was unveiled, this didn’t stop JMS Racelook from presenting its body kit for the popular Golf V. The new body kit consists in a front bumper (priced at €400 or $590) with 3 big intake vents, new side skirts featuring air ducts on the end and a [...]
Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Design Concept in action
Here’s a new video from the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen that gives us a first glimpse at the Corvette Centennial Design Concept in action along with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Ironhide, Chevrolet Beat and Trax. Enjoy!
Porsche 911 GT3 RS spy shots
Porsche is not only working on facelifts for the Coupe, Cabrio, Targa and Turbo models; there will also be a facelift version of the high-performance versions too. Latest spy shots caught the GT3 RS testing in the French mountains. The next GT3 RS will keep the ’GT3 RS’ side sticker and the special coloured wheels, [...]
2010 Ford Mustang Badge revealed
The Los Angeles Auto Show is just a few months away. But until we’ll have the chance to take a good look at the all car, Ford revealed the badge of the future 2010 Mustang. It highlights attention to detail in design of new Mustang. The new pony is stronger, more dynamic and faster looking.
