More Powerful Honda CR-Z Confirmed and Will Still be a Hybrid
There have been so many rumors lately that Honda is working on a more powerful version of the CR-Z. While most rumors have claimed that a more powerful CR-Z would do away with the hybrid system for a conventional gas engine, Honda's R&D chief has confirmed that it will still be a hybrid. Honda's R&D chief Tomohiko Kawanabe has confirmed...
Lamborghini's Future Plans Revealed: Future Includes Estoque, Sesto Elemento and a Gallardo Replacement
Lamborghini officially unveiled the Aventador at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month and it looks like that model is already sold out for at least a year. Lamborghini is now said to be working on its next new models, which will include the carbon fiber Sesto Elemento, the four-door Estoque and a replacement for the Gallardo that may...
Audi is Readying a BMW X6 Rival
Audi has officially started development on a new crossover that will go head to head with the BMW X6. The Audi rival will have a similar name as well, Q6 when it arrives in showrooms. The five-seat crossover will be based on the same platform as the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne, which both use a short-wheelbase version of...
Honda Brio Production Version Unveiled in Thailand
Honda has officially unveiled the production version of its new small city car the Brio, which will be sold in emerging Asian markets like China and Thailand. Honda previewed the Brio last fall with a concept version that looks very close to the model that you see here. The Brio is powered by a 1.2L engine that puts out 90...
2012 VW Beetle to Debut in Shanghai and New York
VW gave us a little teaser of the new 2012 VW Beetle during the Super Bowl last month and we've also seen some spy photos of it on the road (see video after jump). Now it's being rumored that the official unveiling will take place next month. Next month the Shanghai and New York Auto Shows are taking place pretty...
Land Rover Launches Range Rover Sport Luxury Edition in Europe
If your in Europe and for some reason you don't think the current Range Rover Sport has enough "luxury", Land Rover has the model for you. Land Rover is releasing a new Luxury edition of the Range Rover Sport in Europe. The Luxury edition fits in between the HSE and Autobiography editions of the Range Rover Sport. It comes with...
Mugen-Tuned Honda CR-Z Adds More Power
Mugen's European based division and Honda UK are hard at work on a more powerful version of the Honda CR-Z that will be unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. The CR-Z Mugen will get modifications to both the 1.5L engine and the IMA hybrid system. According to Mugen the changes will increase both the available horsepower...
VIDEO: 2013 BMW i3 Makes Driving in the Snow Look Fun
Here's a clip of a BMW i3 prototype testing in Sweden. The all-electric 150-hp i3 makes driving in the snow look like a lot more fun than it actually is. Although a prototype of the i3 has been caught testing, we still have to wait until 2013 for the car to be released. The i3 will feature a rear-mounted...
2012 Audi R8 GT Starts at $196,800
Audi has the pricing and details for the 2012 R8 GT, which is the most powerful version of the R8 available. The 2012 R8 GT starts at $196,800 and Audi only plans on producing 333 units, with 90 destined for the US. The R8 GT is powered by a revised 5.2L V10 FSI engine that puts out 560 horsepower, 35...
2013 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 to Pack Over 600 HP
According to the latest rumors Ford is currently working on an even more powerful Mustang Shelby GT500. The current Shelby GT500 puts out 550 horsepower from its 5.4L V8, but new competition from the Camaro ZL1 has Ford looking for even more power. Sources claim that Ford is going to increase the power of the 2013 Shelby GT500 by...
