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New Official Photos of BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 05:31 PM PST

The floodgates surrounding the all-new BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe have burst open, as after the initial leak of two faraway images, a fresh set of better quality and more detailed photos are now making the internet rounds. Read more »

Snow-Stuck Driver Gives Car a Push, Chases it Down the Road…

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 04:32 PM PST

Ah, the perils of winter: snow, ice, slush and sleet. Apparently, Romania has been experiencing extreme weather conditions with freezing temperatures and plenty of snow-fall these past few days, and naturally, when that happens, people get into trouble. Read more »

I'm Bit by the Shark: 1989 BMW M6 Surfaces on eBay [w/Video]

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 04:01 PM PST

The original BMW M6 (sold as the M635 CSi in Europe) was the range-topping model of the 6-Series E24. Built between 1983 and 1989, it's one of the most iconic BMWs: the shark nose, perfect proportions and sweet straight-six engine make it one of the most desirable BMW models ever made. Read more »

Elio Motors Previews New Ultra-Efficient P4 Model Priced from $6,800

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 03:31 PM PST

Eco-friendly cars come in many different shapes and sizes nowadays, and the new Elio Motors P4 is at the ultralight, but conventional end of the spectrum, even with the tandem two-seater arrangement. Set for a 2015 launch, the model now has over 8,000 reservations displayed on the manufacturer's home page. Read more »

Mercedes' AMG Says Each Burnout is a Fashion Statement

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 03:02 PM PST

This has to be one of the most unusual ideas we've seen lately: Mercedes-AMG and the Destroy vs. Beauty clothing line have decided that burnouts – more specifically, the shape left by rubber on the asphalt – have something artsy about them. Read more »

Move Over GM, Volkswagen is Now the World's No.2 Automaker

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 02:31 PM PST

Last time we mentioned 2013 global car sales, Toyota was the undisputed No. 1, while GM was second, closely followed by VW. While at the time Volkswagen said it sold "over 9.7 million" vehicles in 2013, now the German carmaker has provided a more precise figure, which makes it the world's second-biggest carmaker. Read more »

Scoop: This Could be Suzuki's New 'Baby' Grand Vitara

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 02:03 PM PST

If our spies are correct in their assessment that this is a Suzuki prototype, which they based on its typical Suzuki-style camouflage and the fact that it was followed around by the Japanese carmaker's SX4, then what we have here is the brand's upcoming production version of the iV-4 Concept. Read more »

Range Rover Sport Turns a Boeing 747 into a Playground

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 01:31 PM PST

To showcase the capabilities of the new Range Rover Sport, Land Rover has transformed a Boeing 747 airplane into a proving ground...of sorts. The Range Rover Sport had to show its skills on a custom-built off-road driving course, contained within a modified Boeing 747 jet. Read more »

Saleen Plans to Develop Higher-Performance Variant of Tesla’s Model S

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 01:03 PM PST

All the aftermarket modifications that have been brought to the Tesla Model S up until this point (that we are aware of) have not improved the all-electric sedan's straight-line performance in any way, mainly sticking to the realm of the cosmetic. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Displays Five Iconic Racing Cars at the Rétromobile 2014 [50 Photos]

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 12:41 PM PST

This year, Mercedes-Benz celebrates 120 years of motor sport, which is the reason why the carmaker will display five original race cars and one Daimler engine at the Rétromobile 2014 (February 5-9) in Paris. Read more »

Hyundai Bringing New Addition to Veloster Range in Chicago – Will it Be Worthwhile?

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 12:34 PM PST

It hasn't been that long since Hyundai last enhanced the range of its Veloster sports compact – that would be at the 2013 LA Auto Show in late November where it introduced the subtly tweaked Veloster Turbo R-Spec, and now we're told that it will do something similar at the Chicago Auto Show next week. Read more »

One Wheel is a Segway-Esque Skateboard, Shown at CES 2014

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 11:25 AM PST

If you thought that the familiar self-balancing two-wheeled Segway was a novel idea that had far too few wheels to ever be called stable, even with the clever software that makes it all work, then the OneWheel skateboard (of sorts) will not sit well with you or your inner sense of balance… Read more »

Spied: 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS Gains Exterior and Interior Revisions

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:58 AM PST

It seems we can't escape the current German fad of freestanding infotainment and navigation systems, which most of the times, appear like an afterthought (or an aftermarket thought, take your pick), though, we should note that Audi is proposing a new solution with its next TT. Read more »

1967 Lancia Flaminia Super Sport is a Car You Can Fall in Love With

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:33 AM PST

With Fiat planning to reduce Lancia to an Italy-only brand with a single nameplate (the Ypsilon), I think we can all agree the brand has no future at all.

Fortunately, Lancia fans can always turn to the brand's rich past and reminisce about stunning vehicles, such as this Lancia Flaminia Super Sport Zagato from the latest Petrolicious video.

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Holy Cash Cow! BMW Launches $457,000 M6 Gran Coupe in China for Year of the Horse

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 10:05 AM PST

We don't know the intricate details of what taxes and other charges are applied to foreign cars in China, but listing a BMW M6 Gran Coupe for close to half-a-million dollars (2.77 million Yuan or $457,000 / €338,500, to be precise) means that, consumers are surely getting the proverbial shaft from the government, the Germans, or perhaps even both. Read more »

Bentley Diesel Said to Have Been Decided for Production

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 09:35 AM PST

When Porsche put diesel engines into its Cayenne and Panemera, it made sure they sounded as petrol-like as possible, especially at idle. Now, another luxurious brand from within the VW group wants to do pretty much the same thing: Bentley. Read more »

Black Ice Catches Polish Drivers by Surprise

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 09:08 AM PST

The term "black ice" is slightly misleading as ice is, well, transparent, but we use it nevertheless, because when frozen water forms on the surface of roads, you cannot really distinguish it from the black asphalt. Read more »

Porsche Unearths and Restores First Car Built by its Founder, the 1898 P1 EV

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 08:45 AM PST

For today's auto enthusiasts, the name P1 evokes the latest McLaren hypercar, but in 1898, P1 was the unofficial name of Ferdinand Porsche's first design, the Egger-Lohner electric vehicle, C.2 Phaeton model. The car came to be known as the P1 after Porsche engraved this code (standing for Porsche, number 1) onto all of the EV's key components. Read more »

First Official Shots of BMW's New 4-Series Gran Coupe Hit the Web

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 08:20 AM PST

A couple of allegedly official photos of the upcoming BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, which we hear will likely break cover at the Geneva Motor Show in the beginning of March, have surfaced online. Read more »

Dodge Crafts More Rugged Looking 2014 Journey Crossroad, Debuts in Chicago

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 07:58 AM PST

This is the new 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad, revealed today ahead of its covers-off moment at next week's Chicago Auto Show. The latest addition to the Journey's range is an SUV-inspired edition of the mid-size crossover model with a more rugged appearance on the exterior and added content on the inside. Read more »

Audi TT vs. Lotus Elise S CR vs. Nissan 370Z Nismo vs. Porsche Boxster vs. Toyota GT86

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 07:31 AM PST

Ladies and gents, are you ready to place your bets on which of the following cars will win a drag race at the Rockingham Motor Speedway in England? Read more »

Lumma Design Draws Tuning Concepts for BMW i8 Coupe and i3 Hatch

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 06:51 AM PST

You didn't think that BMW's first i-series models, the i8 hybrid coupe and the electric i3 hatchback, would avoid the touch of the tuning industry, did you? While seen here in rendered concept form, Lumma Design's CLR i8 and CLR i3 point to what we should expect in the near future once the cars begin to arrive in the hands of their new owners. Read more »

Nissan Splashes Some Colors to New Micra Limited Edition

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 06:25 AM PST

Making its debut on the UK market is a new special version of the Nissan Micra hatchback, aptly named "Limited Edition", which features a contrasting roof color together with interior and exterior detailing. Read more »

One Very Expensive Classic Mini in Mint Condition Surfaces on eBay

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 06:01 AM PST

The classic Mini is definitely a car that needs to be experienced by each and every petrol or gearhead. It's an important piece of history that helped shape the industry into the form we know today. Owning one is definitely not a challenge, as it's a very simple car to work on and mend yourself, though, this example for sale in the US has a buy it now price just shy of $19,000 on eBay. Read more »

You're Going to Love This One: "What The Hell Are You Doing, No, No, No!"

Posted: 31 Jan 2014 05:46 AM PST

Unless you're made out of steel, there's no denying that we all have our moments; you know, the ones we prefer to keep to ourselves after they're done and certainly hide from the rest of the world, regardless if our actions and emotions were justified by the circumstances that caused them in the first place. Read more »