Photo by paultan.orgWe knew it was simply a matter of time before TRD would wave its wand over the new Lexus IS. Now the third-gen‘s already a looker in factory form, but those seeking to stand out ... Add CommentRead full article

Foreign brands have seen their share of South Korea's market for premium vehicles surge to 41 percent from 28 percent in the past two years, according to Korean industry groups, as lower tariffs make their cars cheaper and local buyers abandon a...... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by Winding RoadTraditional Japanese drifting fans may hate the fact that BMW recently claimed the Guinness World Record for the longest drift because simply sliding around a big circle doesn’t specifically constitute a properly performed drift. A real drift obviously involves losing … Video: Behind BMW’s World Record Drift More news at... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by Overdrive‘We build dreams, not cars’. The white lettering appears on a black background, with the signature of Luca di Montezemolo, Chairman of Ferrari scrawled beneath it. It’s the very last frame of a short film we’re shown in a pitch dark movie theatre, a part of the newly expanded Ferrari museum. The film consists of clips of Ferrari’s glorious Formula 1 heritage. There are visuals of a plump Froilan Gonzalez winning the Scuderia’s first ever...... Add CommentRead full article

The Fiat Viaggio, the Chinese sedan based on the Dodge Dart, will be spinning off two new body styles in the near future. We have already brought you the information regarding the hatchback variant which was expected to be unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2013. However, it was a no show. There is a new development ... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by AutoblogThis is a rare yellow Ford GT, part of a private collection by Davenport Motorsports from Alberta, Canada. The sports car was recently fitted with new upgrades among them being wheels. Davenport Motorsports is one of the oldest auto tuners … Yellow Ford GT on HRE Wheels by Davenport Motorsports More news at... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by CarscoopParallel to the launch of the revised for the 2014 model year 5-Series Sedan, Touring and Gran Turismo models, BMW today also released the refreshed M5 saloon and announced the addition of a new Competition Package with a power boost and chassis upgrades for the M5 and all M6 models, including the Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe. Beginning with the 2014 M5, the exterior updates are limited to the new double-spoke design of the kidney...... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by Concept CarzOnly those considered the elite of society and entertainment could afford to own a Duesenberg. How fitting it would be then that the long, graceful lines of a Model JN Duesenberg would be owned by the graceful and fluid dancer and entertainer Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson.Throughout Robinson's career he would entertain both blacks and whites and would leave a legacy that crossed racial barriers because of is incredible generosity and famous big...... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by BMW BlogBMW M unveiled today the BMW M5 Facelift at the 2013 M Festival. Albert Biermann, Head of Engineering at M, and Thomas Schemera, Marketing Director for BMW M, introduced a new visual upgrade to the popular sporty sedan. Along with … Continue readingThe article BMW M5 Facelift with 475 hp makes debut at 2013 M Festival appeared first on BMW BLOG... Add CommentRead full article

In the latest years the demand for custom motorcycles has grown bigger than ever, so there is no wonder why Honda decided to join the race. Fortunately it models are as good we expected to be, but one of its most popular custom models is the Fury – a complete motorcycle wrapped in a tasty design language and fitted with a long list of modern features.At the heart of this beauty lies an imposing 1312cc V-twin, PGM-FI engine which sends its...... Add CommentRead full article

Chetan Kumar, deputy chairman, Reva Electric Car Company, Bangalore, talking to newsmen and visitors at the Frankfurt motor show. (IANS Photo) For its makers, the E20 is not just a car. As its name suggests, for them, it’s a digital four-wheeler. And that’s precisely why the Mahindra & Mahindra Group (M&M), ... Add CommentRead full article

The D3 Group is the premier manufacturer of Cadillac Tuning Equipment for both street and track; on the streets we know them better as D3 Cadillac. In our archives you shall find some of their past projects among them being … Matte Blue Metallic Cadillac CTS-V Coupe by D3 Group More news at... Add CommentRead full article

STATE COLLEGE – The Larson Institute’s Hybrid and Hydrogen Vehicle Research Laboratory is hosting the 21st Century Automotive Challenge at Penn State’s University Park Campus this weekend. Participating vehicles will represent a broad range of automotive power choices, including electric, hybrid, pluggable hybrid, compressed natural gas, and biodiesel. On Thursday and Friday, students in Douglas Stimely’s Automotive [.... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by AutoblogA chap who calls himself "Sheepo" has a habit of making custom creations out of Lego bits. These aren't kits, these are the expressions of his own automotive imagination using traditional Lego and Lego Technic parts. His year so far seems mostly devoted to suspension builds and a Land Rover Defender, but his latest work is a Caterham Seven. Sheepo keeps his builds close to their inspirations, this Seven constructed with working steering...... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by BMW BlogBMW has announced the 2014 M5, M6 Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe facelifts which will be offered with an optional Competition Package bringing an extra 15 HP (11 kW).... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by TechvehiOn Thursday, Formula E Holdings announced two more steps in finalizing plans for the inaugural 2014 season of the Formula 1 style electric car racing series. In one, they announced a partnership with Renault to supply the electric race cars that were designed by Spark Racing Technologies. The other announced the 9th city, Bangkok Thailand, ... Add CommentRead full article

This contribution is about “Build your Dreams” – BYD (BYDDF.PK), Warren Buffett’s most famous investment in China. It’s aimed at analyzing this company’s possibilities of success in the introduction of Li-ion starter batteries into the micro-hybrid car market. BYD is currently betting on a “re-birth” plan to reverse a series of setbacks it confronted over the ... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by BMW BlogThe BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo combines signature BMW proportions with an innovative body concept. The elegantly stretched coupé roofline, four doors with frameless windows and a high-opening tailgate exude sporting intent, luxurious long-distance comfort and extensive variability. Carefully targeted … Continue readingThe article BMW 5 Series GT Facelift – World Premiere appeared first on BMW BLOG... Add CommentRead full article

The Government’s delay in announcing subsidy schemes for electric vehicles has led many companies to either close shop or cut back operations. Despite the Government’s announcement of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 that envisages around seven million electric and hybrid vehicles in seven years, the subsidy schemes that would help achieve the target ... Add CommentRead full article

A vehicle journey of just over 22 miles hasn’t really been cause for celebration since the dawn of the motor car itself, when low speeds and unpaved roads made it more arduous than it would have been on the equine alternative. But transpose that figure to another planet and well, it starts to look a bit ... Add CommentRead full article

Bicycle enthusiasts weren’t just spinning their wheels Friday morning. About 60 of them wheeled their way to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, where many of them are employees, to participate in “National Bike to Work Day” and support efforts to make the city more accommodating to bicyclists. “There’s a big need for a bicycle friendly community. We’re ... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by CarscoopThe first two things we're going to tell you about the refreshed BMW 5-Series range that was revealed on Saturday is that, a) you will have to pay very close attention to the car to tell the styling differences over the outgoing model, and b) no, the Gran Turismo did not get any prettier. What the very light exterior redesign brought to the 5-Series range is a new front bumper with matte silver accents, additional contour lines for the...... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by CarscoopWhat’s the top selling electric car of all time? The Nissan Leaf has sold more than 50,000 cars globally, making it the fastest- and best-selling electric vehicle ever produced. Nissan continues to upgrade the vehicle, seeking to add more mileage to its battery and reduce charging time. The Nissan Leaf has a starting price of ... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by BMW BlogEmphasisplaced judiciously on certain areas of design enhances the enjoyment of the superior driving experience in the BMW M5 high-performance sedan. In parallel with the launch of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, the new BMW 5 Series Touring and the new BMW … Continue readingThe article World Premiere: BMW M5 Facelift appeared first on BMW BLOG... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by BMW BlogThey are high-performance sports cars, each with an individual character and all sharing the claim of turning superior performance attributes into an incomparable driving experience. In the BMW M5 and in the BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Convertible and BMW M6 Gran Coupe models, race … Continue readingThe article The Competition Package for the BMW M5, BMW M6 Coupe, BMW M6 Convertible and BMW M6 Gran Coupe appeared first on BMW BLOG... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by CarscoopBMW has unveiled the 2014 5-Series lineup, following a string of spy photos of basically all versions.... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by AutoblogImagine the Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari FF, Aston Martin One-77 and Chevrolet Camaro SS all in one place. No, we are not talking about the cars that would occupy our dream garage; we are just talking about the cars from the insane Dubai Police fleet. To make it even crazier, another supercar has just joined the lineup: the Bugatti Veyron.So, let’s figure out how many horsepower the fleet now has at its disposal to catch bad guys. there’s...... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by BMW BlogDynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue readingThe article World Premiere: BMW 5 Series Facelift appeared first on BMW BLOG... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by CarscoopThe BMW 5-series has brought the Bavarian factory quite a lot of joy. Stylistically a decisive step forward from its controversial predecessor, the E60, and building upon a cost-efficient if slightly portly architecture, the F10 has fared well against competitors as formidable as the Audi A6 and the Mercedes-Benz E-class. But, as some three-and-a-half years ... Add CommentRead full article

Photo by AutoblogWe knew Aston Martin was taking three cars to the Nürbrurgring 24-Hour race this weekend, they being a V12 Vantage GT3 car, the Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen concept and a V12 Vantage N24 that is close to road-legal. We've just discovered that the automaker is bringing a fourth, a concept to be revealed on Sunday, May 19 that we know nothing about save that it will celebrate the company's centennary. Based on the image above it looks...... Add CommentRead full article