Yearly Archives: 2011
2012 VW Beetle Online Configurator Pops Up
The all-new 2012 VW Beetle is almost here and if you can't wait to get online and spec it out the way you want it, VW has just launched the online configurator. The 2012 Beetle starts at $19,765 for the base Beetle that is powered by a 170 horsepower 2.5L five-cylinder. The base Beetle comes with 17-inch wheels, Bluetooth...
2012 Nissan GT-R GT3 Race Car Debuts in France
Nissan has unveiled the Nissan GT-R GT3 race car that has been jointly developed by Nismo (Nissan's motorsports division) and JR Motorsports. Although the GT-R GT3 race car has just been unveiled, its already had its first race. This past weekend the GT-R GT3 was entered in the fourth round of the Blancpain Endurance Series at the Magny-Cours circuit in...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 Audi S7 Gets Twin-Turbo 420-HP V8
Audi has decided to release three new S models at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year, the S6 and S6 Avant, S8 and the S7 you see here. The S7 is now currently the most powerful version of the A7 with its new twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8. The 4.0L V8 is the same engine in the S6 and S6 Avant...
Subaru Teases the XV Crossover a Second Time
Subaru has released a second teaser photo of the 2012 Subaru XV crossover that is going to have its world debut in Frankfurt. The Subaru XV was originally previewed as a concept at the Shanghai Motor Show earlier this year. The two teaser photos show that the XV will remain pretty close to the concept. Subaru expects production to kick...
Honda Teases the 2012 Civic Hatchback Euro-Spec.
Honda is set to debut the all-new 2012 Civic (European-spec.) at the Frankfurt Motor Show in about two weeks. Honda has released several spy photos and early specs for the new Civic, but now we have our first official look at the Civic's rear end. The European Honda Civic is completely different than the U.S.-spec Civic and is only going...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: 2012 Audi S8 Unveiled with 520 HP
Audi has unveiled the high-performance version of the A6, the S6 and S6 Avant. Joining those models is the high-performance version of the A8, the S8. The flagship S8 is powered by a new twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 that generates 520 horsepower and 479 lb-ft. of torque. The 4.0L V8 replaces the old 5.2L V10. The 2012 S8 reaches 0-62 mph...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: Audi S6 and S6 Avant Unveiled with 420-HP
Audi has unveiled the high-performance S6 and S6 Avant models ahead of their debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The S6 and S6 Avant are powered by a new twin-turbocharged 4.0L V8 that pumps out 420 horsepower and 405 lb-ft. of torque. It reaches 0-62 mph in as little as 4.8 seconds and has a top speed of 155...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: Land Rover DC100 Concept Previews New Defender
After 63 years its finally time for Land Rover to replace the Defender. Land Rover is committed to replacing the Defender by 2015. To gauge public opinion on where the automaker should take the next Defender, Land Rover is unveiling the DC100 concept in Frankfurt. The DC100 concept isn't going to debut until next month, but in the meantime Land...
Frankfurt 11' Preview: Ford Evos Concept Unveiled
Ford has just given us a preview of its new concept car that is being unveiled next month in Frankfurt, the Evos Concept. According to Ford the Evos concept showcases "Ford's first truly global design language." The Evos concept is a four-door, four-seater that is powered by a lithium-ion plug-in hybrid system. "The Ford Evos Concept unites three key elements...
Porsche Wants a Ferrari Rival
Porsche is reportedly working on a new supercar that will go head to head with Ferrari, according to a recent statement from Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller. "It always irritated me that the 911 tops out at 250,000 euros and then the 918 continues starting at 750,000 euros." Mueller sees the gap between the 911 and 918 as the target for a...
