Audi A9 to be a Two-Door Coupe Based on the A8?
Audi is reportedly working on a new flagship coupe called the A9 that will borrow its mechanicals from the A8 sedan. Earlier this year it was reported that the A9 would actually be a four-door coupe that would have competed with the Porsche Panamera and Mercedes-Benz CL. But now according to German car magazine AutoBild, the A9 will actually be...
Chevy Colorado Show Truck Unveiled…Preview of Next-Generation
GM has officially unveiled the Chevy Colorado Show Truck that is going to have its official debut at the Bangkok International Auto Show. The concept truck is a preview of the next-generation Colorado. "Thailand is the world's-largest market for midsize pickups, so this was the perfect location in which to unveil our new Colorado," said Susan Docherty, vice president, GMIO...
VW Kicks Off Production of the 2012 Golf Cabriolet
VW has officially kicked off production of the Golf Cabriolet at its new facility in Osnabrück, Germany. The Osnabrück plant was formally a Karmann plant. The Cabriolet version of the Golf has officially returned and its based on the current generation Golf. In Europe the Cabriolet can be powered by either gasoline or diesel engines. Buyers will also be...
Porsche 918 Spyder Officially Goes on Sale for $845,000
The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid officially goes on sale this week with a starting price of $845,000, but deliveries will not start until 2013. The Porsche 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid has only been shown in concept form, but Porsche is only planning on building 918 units of the new supercar. The plug-in hybrid puts out a total 718 horsepower from...
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Officially Unveiled
Here's your first official look at the AMG version of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The C63 AMG coupe is pretty much the same as the C63 AMG sedan, minus two doors. It's powered by the 6.2L V8 that puts out 451 horsepower, but when it's equipped with the AMG Development Package the power is bumped up to 481. The...
Mitsubishi Confirms Plans for Another Lancer Evolution
Earlier this month Mitsubishi's global product director stated that the current Lancer Evolution would be the last model produced. Of course it created quite an uproar. Now Mitsubishi has decided to change its plans and will not be killing the Lancer Evolution. Mitsubishi president, Osamu Masuko has gone on the record by stating that the current Lancer Evolution X will...
BMW 1 Series M Coupe Serves as MotoGP Safety Car
The all-new BMW 1 Series M Coupe is going to serve as the official Safety Car for the MotoGP events. BMW has a 13 year history being involved with the event. The BMW 1 Series M safety car is a one-off built by BMW's M division specifically for the event. The only elements taken from the production model are the...
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 to Put out 470-HP
Chrysler has revamped pretty much its whole lineup, but there is still something missing... Although we have a new Chrysler 300, we've been eager to hear if the SRT8 model would return. Spies in Michigan recently spotted the new 300 SRT8. It was easily recognizable as anything but the SRT8 version of the new 300 due to its big...
Fiat 500 Cabrio to Debut in New York
The cabriolet version fo the Fiat 500 is set to debut next month at the New York Auto Show. The Fiat 500 Cabrio is not expected to look much different from the version sold in Europe will go on sale shortly after the New York debut. Full Story: Kicking Tires Related Stories: Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato to be Produced?
Porsche Cajun to Initially Launch as a Three-Door, Will be Based on Audi Q5
This week Porsche officially confirmed that it is working on a new baby SUV that will be called the Cajun. Now Autobild is reporting that the Cajun will initially launch with a three-door bodystyle, which will distance it from the Audi Q5, in which it will be based on. Porsche originally planned on launching the Cajun as a five-door like...
