Friday, March 15, 2013

2013 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo First Drive

The world used to be full of cars like this. Plenty of space in the back, a hatchback and a big boot. Remember the Rover 800, Saab 9000 and Ford Scorpio? When people stopped wanting them, a few manufacturers decided that by building taller bodywork, they'd do better. We give you the Vauxhall Signum, Fiat Croma and Renault Vel Satis. See where this is going? Via hopeless sales and minicab inglory, they all bombed out. Hang on. What if...

Daniel Craig Bought Himself An Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster Birthday Present

Daniel Craig, aka Agent 007, celebrated his 45th birthday with a car worthy of his name: anAston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster. Daniel Craig paid an impressive sum of ÂŁ150,000 (around $226,000 at the current exchange rates) for his sports car, but unfortunately it does not come with an ejector seat or hidden weapons. The famous actor went to London to take delivery of his car and he dressed inconspicuously in an attempt to zip around London without...

2014 BMW M4 sheds some camouflage for latest test run

Last time we saw the upcoming BMW M4 out testing, it was heavily clad with camouflage and decidedly homely looking (as most early development mules are). But in this latest set of photos, the M3 coupe successor has started to come into its own skin, and we're seeing a shape more closely akin to that of a rendering we brought you a few months back.Unsurprisingly, the M4 coupe looks very similar to the 4...

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

2013 Audi RS5

Enthusiast drivers tend to be a greedy lot. Always in pursuit of the next great thing, with just a little more oomph, they are never happy. In the process, many participate in bench-racing, a form of verbal histrionics where they try to show whose car is equipped with the biggest stones.Apparently some of the brass at Volkswagen Group’s Audi unit felt the need to show off some “brass” of their own. The result is the 2013 Audi...

Pagani and Sonus Faber ink deal for high-end Huayra audio system

Along with a mysterious Track Pack for the Pagani Huayra, the Italian builder of deliciously crafted supercars announced a partnership with Sonus Faber, Italian builders of deliciously crafted speakers, at the Geneva Motor Show. Pagani didn't reveal how many speakers the Sonus Faber kit has, but did tell us that at 1,200 watts it's three times as powerful as the previous audio system.Known for items like its Aida and The Sonus...

2013 BMW 3 series wagon

Fanboys, rejoice! A leaked document has revealed BMW's plans to sell a diesel-powered version of its latest 3-Series wagon in the United States.Although diesels and wagons remain relatively low on shoppers' must-have lists in the U.S., BMW has decided to combine both attributes into one vehicle for the 2014 model year. Starting in July, BMW will begin assembling the 2014 328d wagon for the United States market. It remains unknown if the 328d...

2013 Geneva motor show Editors' Choice Awards

2013 Geneva motor show Editors' Choice Awards Pin It “LaFerrari is easily the most memorable car at the show,” said news editor Greg Migliore.The Geneva motor show is one of the most decadent in the world. It's synonymous with supercars -- the most exotic and rarest from all comers. But sometimes, handling and style win out over pure power, and our annual Editors' Choice awards are evidence of that. Here are the winners: Best...

Monday, March 11, 2013

2013 Mercedes Benz C-Class Spy Shots

Latest spy pictures reveal an evolutionary look for the all-new Mercedes C-Class, due later this year A new Mercedes C-Class is on the way, and judging by the development of these prototypes, its debut could be at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. These shots reveal there aren’t too many surprises in store when it comes to the styling. The C-Class shape is still recognisable, but expect to see a new grille...

2013 Range Rover Vogue Review

Neil Dowling road tests and reviews the new Range Rover Vogue 3.0 TDV6 with specs, fuel economy and verdict. A decade ago fundamentalist greenies accused SUV owners of damaging the planet's climate and plundering fossil fuel reserves. The all-alloy Vogue's versatility, perfect form and outstanding function will arrest prospective luxury-car buyers. The equipment level, the superb ride comfort and spaciousness put it above saloon cars...