CARSCOOPS

VW Expands Bratislava Factory for Bentley's SUV

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 03:09 AM PDT

VW Group's Bratislava factory is getting ready for the production of bodies for Bentley's new Bentayga SUV.
Read more »

Lexus Teases New 2016 ES Sedan Ahead Of Shanghai Auto Show

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 07:01 PM PDT

Lexus just dropped the first teaser for its new ES prior to the luxury sedan's world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show on April 20, 2015.
Read more »

Visual Comparison Between Scion's New iA And iM And Their Toyota And MazdaTwins

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 05:32 PM PDT

Scion probably doesn't think very highly of its buyers or itself as a brand when it launches cars like the iM and iA. I mean, there is no mention of the cars they're based on in the press releases and the marketing nonsense behind both models is the kind that leaves a bad taste in your mouth…
Read more »

Scoop: 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLC Is The Facelifted SLK

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 04:52 PM PDT

Previously believed to be the name for the Mercedes-AMG GT, we have since learned that the SLC moniker will replace the SLK, and now, we have the first shots of the refreshed and renamed model.
Read more »

WTH? Wasted Gal Stops Car In The Middle Of The Highway And Wanders Around!

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 04:09 PM PDT

A young woman who was apparently intoxicated was filmed by a 10News reporter getting out of her stalled Scion tC and walking in and out of lanes on the I-15 freeway in San Diego early Thursday morning.
Read more »

2016 Nissan 370Z Coupe And 370Z NISMO Get Fake Engine Noise System

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 03:33 PM PDT

It never crossed our minds that the 370Z's throaty V6 needed a lip-syncing soundtrack, but Nissan believes otherwise and is now offering an Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) system on the 2016MY.
Read more »

Need For Speed Sequel Official, Will Be U.S & China Co-Production

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 03:01 PM PDT

Even though it didn't score big at the box office, last year's Need for Speed movie was a hit among fans of the franchise and driving enthusiasts all over the world.
Read more »

This Two-Tone i8 is One Seriously Gorgeous Plug-in Bimmer

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 02:33 PM PDT

Who says that once you buy BMW's amazing i8, you have to settle for factory colors?
Read more »

The World’s Fastest Tractor Comes From Finland

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 02:01 PM PDT

Finnish tire manufacturer Nokian teamed up with compatriot tractor builder Valtra (formerly Valmet) in order to break the world speed record for such vehicles. They relied on the steady and experienced hands of rally ace Juha Kankkunen and a long straight preceded by a wide corner created through snow specially for the run.
Read more »

Ssangyong Tivoli UK Details & Prices Announced: Starting from £12,950

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 01:32 PM PDT

Ssangyong is launching its new, compact crossover in the UK market this summer with prices starting from £12,950, offering the choice between front- and all-wheel-drive versions and two 1.6-litre engines.
Read more »

Chevrolet Unveils the 2015 Silverado Custom Sport HD-Series

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 01:01 PM PDT

Fresh off its debut at the Denver Auto Show, the Chevy Silverado Custom Sport is what a truck should look like if all you care about is that your 4x4 has a rugged yet stylish appearance.
Read more »

Long Waiting Lists Prompt Porsche to Send More Macans to US

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 12:31 PM PDT

Porsche is having no trouble selling the Macan in the US, even if it's considerably smaller but not that much cheaper than the Cayenne. In fact, there are now long waiting lists and the manufacturer is having to supplement numbers in order to cope with demand.
Read more »

Check Out This Drone's-Eye View Of The New York Auto Show

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 12:00 PM PDT

How awesome is that? The organizers of the ongoing (for the public) 2015 New York Auto Show used drones to record this video of the event with a bird's-eye-view of some of the nearly 1,000 vehicles on display.
Read more »

After Banning Sexy Models, Shanghai Auto Show Now Bans Children

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 11:30 AM PDT

Along with the scantily clad booth models, you can now wave goodbye to children at the upcoming 2015 Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition that runs from April 22 until April 29.
Read more »

Robert de Niro to Play Enzo Ferrari in Upcoming “Ferrari” Film

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 11:02 AM PDT

Hollywood actor Robert De Niro announced in an interview with Italian newspaper Il Messaggero that his next role will be Enzo Ferrari in a movie titled "Ferrari".
Read more »

New Chrysler 300 "The Kings & Queens Of America" Spot Narrated By GOT's Peter Dinklage

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 10:30 AM PDT

After the "Imported From Detroit" and "America's Import" campaigns, Chrysler has a new tagline named "Drive Proud" that focuses on the 300 and this is the first spot to hit the air.
Read more »

Oops…Mother Drops Her Child Around The Corner

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 06:38 PM PDT

This dashcam video will likely make you gasp in dismay, but the good news is that the child is safe – for now, at least…
Read more »

Force India Expects to Put Up a Good Fight in China

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 09:30 AM PDT

Remember Force India? They're somehow always being overlooked whenever one tends to think about competitive Formula 1 teams.
Read more »

This Audi R8 V10 Plus Spyder Rendering Should Silence Most Critics

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 08:58 AM PDT

The all-new Audi R8 has been met with mixed reactions across the web, including here. Some say it's too similar to the previous model, while others say it doesn't even look as good. Until now.
Read more »

Caroll Shelby Raced And Loved This Car Before The Cobra

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 08:10 AM PDT

Caroll Shelby was first and foremost a racing driver that later decided to try and create his own Ferrari-beating machine by combining a lightweight British body/chassis combo with an American V8.

However, the idea wasn't all that new and it was actually very similar to one of the cars he raced in his early years, a one-off called the Schultz Special.
Read more »

Ultima Reveals Heavily Revised Evolution Coupe and Convertible Models

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 07:30 AM PDT

UK-based Ultima Sports has just released the first photos and accompanying information for what it calls "an exciting new updated model." It's called the Evolution and it comes in Coupe and Convertible flavors.
Read more »

ADV.1 Wheels' +1,000HP Supra-Powered 1978 Datsun 280Z Is A Beast

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 06:49 AM PDT

Whoever said that two rivaling Japanese sports car nameplates can't find common ground and work together?
Read more »

BMW X5 Test Drive Turns Into Test Crash

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 06:38 PM PDT

Well, it's safe to say that this 2015 BMW X5 xDrive test drive didn't go as planned…
Read more »

These Are The 2016 Camaro's Rims And Brakes

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 05:30 AM PDT

Or at least one of many sets of alloy wheels and brakes that will be available on the sixth generation Chevrolet Camaro that will be officially introduced on Saturday, May 16, at a special public event at Detroit's Belle Isle Park.
Read more »

Stunning 1967 Restomodded Land Rover is Up For Grabs on Ebay

Posted: 09 Apr 2015 04:55 AM PDT

Early Defenders are not exactly the easiest or most comfortable cars to drive around but they are universally loved with companies all around the world offer various restomodding solutions in order to make them more modern and more safe.
Read more »