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Jun
2nd

FRANCE: Citroën provides DS3 interior clues

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Citroën has provided its first hint at the interior styling of the all-new DS3 by unveiling a new iteration of the DS Inside concept model. Full story...
Jun
2nd

Porsche presents new production and logistics system in its Leipzig plant

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In April 2009 series production of Porsche's fourth model line, the Panamera, started in the Leipzig plant of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. In the world's most modern automotive factory to date the manufacturer of premium sports vehicles is assembling the four-door Gran Turismo together with the Cayenne sports utility vehicle on one line using the latest production methods. At the same time Porsche has managed to almost entirely do away with expensive storage areas by installing a logistics concept that is an innovation in the industry. Full story...
Jun
1st

Lexus LF-A to hit the road at Tokyo show and Citroen may build the GT: News Brake for Monday, June 1:

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In today's News Brake: GM steps into bankruptcy as Chrysler is ready to step out, the production version of the Lexus LF-A may get its debut at the Tokyo motor show, and Citroen executives take a close look at building the GT concept . . . Full story...
Jun
1st

Lexus LF-A to hit the road at Tokyo show and Citroën may build the GT: News Brake for Monday, June 1:

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In today's News Brake: GM steps into bankruptcy as Chrysler is ready to step out, the production version of the Lexus LF-A may get its debut at the Tokyo motor show, and Citroën executives take a close look at building the GT concept . . . Full story...
Jun
1st

CANADA: Magna stresses Opel deal ‘move to next stage’

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Magna has issued a statement saying that it looks forward to working with GM, the German governments and other stakeholders as it seeks to 'turn our concept into a reality'. Full story...
Jun
1st

Volvo aims to launch plug-in hybrid car in 2012

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Volvo presented a new concept car on Monday that combines a plug-in charged lithium battery with a diesel engine, technology which it aims to have on the market in 2012. Full story...
Jun
1st

Magna announces continuing involvement in proposed Opel solution

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Aurora, ON - Magna International Inc. announced today that, following extensive negotiations over the past several days with various stakeholders, including representatives of German federal and state governments, GM Europe, General Motors Corporation and the US Treasury, it has reached a conceptual framework that should allow Opel to avoid a possible insolvency filing and pursue the restructuring required for its immediate and long-term viability. Full story...
May
29th

Rinspeed launches car-themed art collection:

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This may be the most natural progression from the car world to art: Rinspeed, the master of the offbeat concept, is launching an auto-themed collection of contemporary prints. Full story...
May
28th

Storming Q5 comes alive

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Audi’s ‘baby’ SUV, the Q5, is showing its mean streak. Also making an appearance at this year’s GTI Wörthersee meeting was the Q5 Custom Concept – a one-off show car that could preview a hot ‘S’ version of the compact off-roader.The model features an imposing bodykit, reworked chassis and a retuned version of the S4’s supercharged 3.0-litre V6.


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May
28th

Volvo gets in the game with “Volvo – The Game”

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On Tuesday, May 26, Volvo released a new online interactive racing game starring its very own race cars. Online gaming and car enthusiasts can now take part in "Volvo - The Game", developed by the Swedish automaker and domestic partner SimBin. Players can choose from a selection of six cars, including the all-new S60 Concept. Full story...
May
27th

2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo Wallpaper Gallery

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2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo Wallpaper Gallery
2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo - High Resolution Wallpaper-Quality Photo Gallery - Automobile Magazine
The 7's influence is still present in the GT's exterior, but its bearing is overshadowed by forms culled from both the X6 and the slinky 2008 CS concept.

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May
26th

2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Wagon Comfortline Review

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Intelligence is a concept that's hard to define. Rationality can be a sign of intelligence, especially when it comes to shopping for a new car. It's also the focus of engineers and designers who created the all-new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon TDI Clean Diesel. This car is a sweet combination of understated styling, generous cargo room and, above all, great fuel economy. Full story...
May
21st

New Combustion Cycles Coming From Scuderi Group

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New Combustion Cycles Coming From Scuderi Group
New Combustion Cycles Coming From Scuderi Group - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine
Otto, Diesel, and Atkinson aren't the only ways to make power.

Wandering the halls of the SAE 2009 World Congress, I came upon the Scuderi Group booth. I immediately stopped because I had lingered in their display back in 2007 to study their split-cycle engine concept. At that point, all the company had were the mathematical formulas on thermodynamics that seemed to prove the potential for their innovative combustion cycle. An animated video showed how the engine might work.


Photo Gallery: New Combustion Cycles Coming From Scuderi Group - Fuel Efficient News, Car Features and Reviews - Automobile Magazine


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May
21st

First Look: 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo

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First Look: 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo
2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo - First Look Review - Automobile Magazine
Sedan? Wagon? Hatchback? Call it what you will, but don't deem the new 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo a "progressive activity sedan."

At the 2009 Geneva motor show, rumor had it that BMW's 5-series Gran Turismo concept, a shapely convergence of sedan, wagon, and hatchback, was a good look at a forthcoming production model. Hindsight proves those rumors true-you're looking at the production-intent 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo, which mirrors the concept down to the awkward "GT" badge on its rump.


Photo Gallery: 2010 BMW 5-series Gran Turismo - First Look Review - Automobile Magazine


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May
20th

VW concept previews Polo GTI

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VW fans are treated special editions of the new Polo and Golf at annual GTI meet in Austria
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May
19th

Audi Q5 Custom Concept

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Audi's compact SUV is fitted with tuned version of the S4's supercharged V6


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May
19th

Electrifying Le Mans racer

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Swedish concept aims to prove battery-powered cars can compete at the pinnacle of motorsport


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May
19th

Audi reveals killer Q5 concept:

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Audi has provided the strongest hint yet that it plans to crown its Q5 lineup with an RS model by revealing a one-off, 408-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V6 concept version of its compact SUV. Full story...
May
18th

F1: Red Bull to join yet another controversy in Monaco

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Red Bull has succeeded in readying a 'double diffuser' solution in time for this weekend's Monaco grand prix. Until mere days ago, designer Adrian Newey admitted it was "touch and go" whether the RB5, featuring unique pullrod rear suspension, could be modified in time to accommodate the controversial concept. Full story...
May
15th

Golf CC Gets The Green Light

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Car manufacturers are going drop-top crazy - and the latest model to get the green light is Volkswagen's Concept C. Bosses have officially confirmed the Golf-based study - first seen at the Geneva Motor Show in March - is to come off the drawing board and into production.


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