Carscoops Newsletter

LaFerrari Tested on Road and Track in Latest Ignition Episode

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:42 PM PDT

This isn't the first review of the Ferrari LaFerrari, but since the Prancing Horse rolls out a hypercar once every decade and very few journalists have access to it, we thought you'd enjoy seeing one more review. Read more »

2015 Volkswagen Passat for Europe: Check it Out in 65 Photos and Videos

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 04:33 PM PDT

VW's best way of describing the new 2015 Passat for Europe and other places around the world is a "premium class car without premium costs". In other words, the Germans want to extend their reach over to more premium offerings like the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes C-Class and even sister company Audi's A4, all while continuing to challenge mainstream rivals such as the Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 508. Read more »

Consumer Reports Loves M235i; Scores Higher than 911 and Corvette

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 03:40 PM PDT

The BMW M235i has found a whole host of fans because of its speed, handling, everyday comfort, and relatively approachable pricetag. It also helps that the vehicle does not have a like-for-like direct rival. Now, Consumer Reports has joined the chorus of supporters. Read more »

New Range Rover Sport by Overfinch to Debut in September

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 03:10 PM PDT

A new tuning and styling package for the Range Rover Sport will be unveiled in September, courtesy of the peeps from Overfinch, who are known for creating bespoke Land Rover and Range Rover models using that name since the 1980s. Read more »

Intoxicated Man Swears His Dog Drove Him to the Store

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 02:40 PM PDT

Among all the available excuses for driving while drunk and then leaving his dog in the car on a hot day, a man from Georgia, USA, chose to go for the least believable on in front of the police. Read more »

New Nissan Pulsar from £15,995 in the UK

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 02:18 PM PDT

Nissan will return to the compact hatchback segment with the new Pulsar that will be priced from £15,995 OTR when it arrives in British showrooms this fall. Read more »

BMW to Build New $1 Billion Plant in Mexico, Production Starts in 2019

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 01:43 PM PDT

BMW confirmed that it will invest roughly $1 billion (€0.73 billion) to build a new plant in Mexico near the city of San Luis Potosí in the state of the same name. Read more »

Caterham Confirms Formula One Team Sale

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 01:13 PM PDT

Caterham has decided to put all recent rumors to rest by confirming that they have indeed sold their Formula One team to a consortium of Swiss and Middle-Eastern investors, which will allow the Caterham Group to focus on their other endeavors. Read more »

All-New 2015 VW Passat: First Photos and Live Video from Presentation

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 01:26 PM PDT

Ladies and gents, this is Europe's eighth-generation Volkswagen Passat and it was unveiled today during a special press meeting in Berlin, prior to the mid-size model's world premiere at the Paris Motor Show. Read more »

BMW USA Boss Not Pleased with Diesel Sales of the 3-Series and 5-Series

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 12:32 PM PDT

BMW has expanded its diesel offerings in the United States lately, with diesel fans now able to choose between a 3-Series, 5-Series, 7-Series, X3 and X5 fitted with an oil-burner. However, sales results are not satisfying for BMW's U.S. CEO, Ludwig Willisch, particularly for diesel-powered 3-Series and 5-Series. Read more »

James Glickenhaus Next Car Will Feature Bespoke Carbon Chassis [w/Video]

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 12:05 PM PDT

The intention of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) is to not use an existing (Ferrari) chassis this time for the creation of their vision of a modern supercar. The carbon shell you see here will form the basis for the company's upcoming all-new car, currently known as SCG 003. Read more »

Looks Like Someone Soiled Their Pants and Maybe Learned a Lesson…

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 11:25 AM PDT

We can only imagine what went through this driver's mind as he braced himself for impact, and what could have very well been his last moment on earth, when he foolishly attempted to overtake several vehicles including a large lorry on a two-lane road, most likely in Russia. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Facelift Becomes a…Real Coupe Via Rendering

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 11:02 AM PDT

Now that the mid-cycle refresh of the Mercedes-Benz CLS has been revealed, you would think that Photoshop artists around the world would get busy trying to create renderings of the following generation of the model. Read more »

2015 Hyundai Elantra Gets New Colors and Equipment Upgrades [50 Pics]

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 10:32 AM PDT

After last year's updates for the Elantra sedan that brought new wheel designs, tweaked front and rear fascias, minor cabin improvements and a 173hp 2.0-liter, direct-injected inline four-cylinder for the new Sport edition, Hyundai is keeping it simple for the 2015MY giving its compact model a few new exterior colors and additional packaging options. Read more »

McLaren and Specialized's Limited Edition Bicycle Costs €20,000

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 10:00 AM PDT

Remember the Venge Aero road bike built by Specialized Bicycle Components in collaboration with McLaren? Well, the two companies have done it again, launching the S-Works McLaren Tarmac, a limited edition bicycle priced at €20,000 ($27,227). Read more »

New Range Rover Sport SVR's V8 Sounds Like it wants to Eat Your Kids…

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 09:35 AM PDT

More impressive than the new Range Rover Sport SVR's expected 542 hp output is the noise it makes. There are few, if any, V8s that sound as rich and as decadent as it does, and I bet it's the noise we'll be remembering it for above all else. Read more »

3D Design Releases Goods for BMW M235i Coupe and 3-Series GT [48 Pics]

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 09:06 AM PDT

In a land far, far away from Munich, there's a Japanese tuning house called 3D Design that specializes on BMWs. While a raft of components for the popular M235i coupe from 3D Design was to be expected, the Tokyo firm also released a selection of goods for the 3-Series Gran Turismo. Read more »

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe is Europe's 2014 Dream Car, Says Survey

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 08:36 AM PDT

Previewed by the gorgeous Concept S-Class Coupe in 2013 and unveiled back at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe has already amassed a large amount of fans from around the world. Read more »

How Do You Explain This to the Cops? Fire Up Your Meme-Generators…

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 08:10 AM PDT

Um…we know what you're thinking, because the same thought crossed our minds too, but don't cry fake yet. We can assure you, this a legit photo of a real incident because more images of this bizarre traffic stop surfaced online. Read more »

Review Still Sees Ageing Renault Grand Scenic as Strong Contender in MPV Class

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 07:45 AM PDT

The Scenic and Grand Scenic models are still the same basic cars that Renault has been selling for five years now. The manufacturer has updated both over the years, and the most recent refresh has brought minor exterior visual changes, but not much else. Read more »

All New 2015 Skoda Fabia Scooped Almost Undisguised Ahead of Paris Show Debut

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 07:22 AM PDT

Skoda trotted out a very thinly disguised prototype of its new generation Fabia supermini wearing only some bits and pieces of black tape together with fake decals for the tail lamps, offering us our best look yet at the five-door hatchback. Read more »

Renault-Nissan Alliance to Switch to Just Three Modular Platforms

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 06:49 AM PDT

The news came via a recent press release by the Franco-Japanese alliance, in which Renault-Nissan brag about achieving record synergies thanks to their match made in heaven – or better yet Amsterdam, The Netherlands, where their headquarters are actually based. Read more »

McLaren Considering Le Mans Return with 650S GT3-Based Race Car

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 06:22 AM PDT

McLaren is said to be considering a return to the Le Mans 24 Hours after a 19-year hiatus. The British sports car manufacturer won the race outright in 1995 with the BMW-poweredF1 GTR, but this time it will not aim for overall victory. Read more »

Massachusetts Motorcyclist Outruns Cops, Shares Footage Online…

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:53 AM PDT

A rider allegedly named Joel Orsi has shared a frisky video of himself outrunning a Massachusetts State Police trooper somewhere near Sturbridge on the internet. Read more »

Peugeot 2008 DKR Features a 340HP Twin-Turbo V6 Diesel [w/Video]

Posted: 03 Jul 2014 05:26 AM PDT

Peugeot has released fresh details about the 2008 DKR cross-country rally car that will debut at the 2015 Dakar Rally, with the headline story being that it features a 340hp twin-turbo V6 diesel engine. Read more »