CARSCOOPS

Opel Corsa 1.4 Turbo with 150PS Is the Rational Buyer's Corsa OPC

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 04:01 AM PDT

Following the introduction of the all-new Corsa OPC, Opel is now offering a warm hatch equipped with a smaller turbocharged petrol engine.
Read more »

Ford Starts Production of the 2015 F-150 in Kansas City Too

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 03:14 AM PDT

Ford has added a second production base for the all-new 2015 Ford F-150 at the Kansas City Assembly Plant. The facility complements the Dearborn Truck Plant, which builds the F-150 in three shifts.
Read more »

Musketier Sports Up the Toyota Aygo

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 02:17 AM PDT

German tuner Musketier is offering a styling kit for the Toyota Aygo that gives the Japanese city car a more dynamic look. The company has developed sporty accessories including body cladding that improve the car's looks and a sports exhaust that makes it sound more powerful than it really is.
Read more »

BMW iM Study Puts The "M" Into Plug-in Hybrid Equation

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 06:42 PM PDT

Knowing how much the BMW Group loves expanding into new segments these days, it would be more surprising if they didn't develop a second PHEV, or maybe even a pure-electric sports car, after the i8.
Read more »

One Very Badass VW Golf Mk1 Makes Yamaha R1 Look Painfully Slow

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 06:00 PM PDT

For anyone not in the know, the Yamaha R1 is one helluva fast sports bike, so it would take a very special car to beat it on the road.
Read more »

Opinion: Wouldn’t Mercedes Go too Far with a FWD Sports Car?

Posted: 19 Mar 2015 02:55 AM PDT

We must admit that we're eagerly awaiting to see what the production version of the MINI Superleggera Roadster will be like. But it seems it won't be the only new small premium sporty FWD car set for the near future, as Mercedes is also reportedly working on something quite similar.
Read more »

All-New 2016 Kia Optima Looks Awesome…In Official Teaser Sketches

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 04:53 PM PDT

These sketches are our first teaser glimpse at the production version of Kia's new generation Optima sedan, due for a world premiere at the New York Auto Show on April 1.
Read more »

Everything Is Awesome! Jeep Driver's Priceless Reaction To Blown Tire That Flips His Car

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 04:00 PM PDT

Someone give this 1995 Jeep Cherokee driver a trophy and a standing ovation because that's the most chilled reaction to a scary crash that we've ever heard.
Read more »

McLaren-Honda On Course To Beat Mercedes According To Jenson Button

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 03:33 PM PDT

No, the title of this story isn't a joke. Jenson Button is adamant that McLaren-Honda has the best chance of eventually catching up to Mercedes AMG Petronas and giving them a proper challenge.
Read more »

GM Pulling Out Opel Brand And Most Chevrolets From Russia

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 03:08 PM PDT

GM is putting the brakes on its Russian operations, as the carmaker decided to wind down its Opel brand and sales of all mainstream Chevy cars, while also idling its manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg.
Read more »

Volvo XC90 T8 Spot Reminds Us What Hybrid Technology is All About

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 02:31 PM PDT

Volvo's elegant all-new XC90 T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid model is flying under the radar a little bit. We're hoping that's going to change once people start driving them.
Read more »

2017 Rolls Royce Wraith Drophead Coupe Spied In The Cold

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 02:03 PM PDT

Northern Sweden this time of year is no place for a convertible Rolls Royce, unless the person behind the wheel is an engineer and said car is a tester.
Read more »

Delphi Shows Off Self-Driving Vehicle Tech, Plots Cross-Country Trek

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 01:34 PM PDT

Delphi's entry into the world of autonomous driving seems more than competent at first glance. Their system seems to be fully-featured and thus makes it possible to attempt cross-country trips.
Read more »

Super Rare 1988 BMW M3 EVO II E30 For Sale In Canada!

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 01:00 PM PDT

For BMW purists, few cars can compete with the E30-gen M3 Evolution II of which only 500 were made and none of them officially imported to North America, which makes this example from Canada, pretty unique.
Read more »

LOL! Fool Of The Day Enters Opposite Lane Right Next To Cop

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 12:32 PM PDT

No offense, but come on now…how dense can you be to make an illegal move into the opposite lane when there's a clearly marked and big-ass Ford Explorer Pursuit police SUV standing right next to you?
Read more »

Misha Designs Reveals Awsome FXX K-Style Ferrari 458 Body Kit

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 12:01 PM PDT

Let's all take a moment and nod in agreement of this being arguably the best looking Ferrari 458 we've ever seen. Ready? And go.
Read more »

Mercedes To Introduce 10 New Plug-in Hybrids By 2017

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 11:31 AM PDT

Mercedes-Benz has just laid out its plug-in hybrid model strategy, which includes the presentation of 10 new cars with this technology by 2017, or one every four months on average.
Read more »

Mountains Of Tuscany No Match For G63 AMG 6x6 Monster Merc

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 11:01 AM PDT

It has to be said that watching the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 on video is exhilarating. It feels like you're watching a dying car breed, which in a lot of ways, you are.
Read more »

UK Taxi Company Claims it Saves over €79,000 a Year on Fuel after Switching to EVs

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 10:31 AM PDT

A taxi firm from rural South West England is using a fleet of Nissan Leaf and e-NV200 electric vehicles and claims it saves more than €11,000 annually for each car.
Read more »

BMW Talks About its First EV, the 1602e

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 10:07 AM PDT

Long before BMW i, the Bavarian automaker was looking into the potential of electric vehicles. BMW produced its first EV in 1972, when the 1602e was unveiled.
Read more »

KIA's All-New Sorento Priced From £28,795 In The UK

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 09:37 AM PDT

KIA has just made their all-new Sorento available in the UK, hoping that this 3rd generation top of the range SUV will finally change the way people view their brand.
Read more »

Facelifted 2016 Toyota Corolla Altis Sedan Scooped

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 08:59 AM PDT

Images of what is believed to be the facelifted version of the ASEAN region Toyota Corolla Altis sedan have emerged on the web.
Read more »

Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Planning FWD Audi TT Rival

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 08:31 AM PDT

Mercedes-Benz is said to be planning a front-wheel drive sports car to rival the Audi TT. The automaker has just started developing the next-generation A-Class, which will reportedly have a coupe variant.
Read more »

Early Porsche 911 Video Buying Guide

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 08:02 AM PDT

The Porsche 911 is one of the most famous sports cars in the world, and getting an early one as a usable driver certainly won't disappoint. However, before you buy a classic 911, you need to be made aware of a few key areas you should look out for as they may herald problems.
Read more »

GM Design Studio Visit Reveals Awesome Futuristic Renderings

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 07:34 AM PDT

Velocity's Americarna recently visited the General Motors design studio and walked away with a couple of very interesting shots of what appears to be a futuristic Camaro and a mid-engine Corvette drawing.
Read more »