CARSCOOPS

McLaren 570S Priced from $184,900 in the US, Cheaper 540C Confirmed

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 03:57 AM PDT

McLaren has announced at the New York Auto Show that the all-new 570S Coupe will have a base price of $184,900 in the United States, making it just $2,200 more expensive than the base Porsche 911 Turbo S. In the UK, the McLaren 570S starts from £143,250.
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Facelifted Toyota Auris Goes on Sale in Japan

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 03:05 AM PDT

The facelifted Toyota Auris has gone on sale today in Japan with a new turbocharged petrol engine and a new safety package.
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Report Says Next Mercedes SLK to Ditch Metal Roof and Go FWD; Next CLS to Be More Distinctive

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 01:58 AM PDT

There is a report circulating around the web these days, talking about Mercedes' intentions to build a TT rival as well as a Panamera one.
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McLaren P1 Meets Porsche 918 in Laguna Seca: Which is Fastest?

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 06:31 PM PDT

Motor Trend brings us another showdown of the Hypercar establishment, this time placed in Laguna Seca circuit, along with timing equipment, pro racing driver Randy Pobst and no excuses at all.
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New Toyota Supra Will Be Mostly BMW Underneath, Claims Report

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 09:42 PM PDT

According to a recent report, the BMW-co-developed Toyota Supra will hit the market in 2018. It says that it's actually going to be more BMW than Toyota, as most of the mechanical bits like the chassis and engine will come out of Bavaria.
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Has Mercedes-Benz Stopped Trying To Mix It Up?

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 03:50 PM PDT

Here we are again, waiting for an all-new mid-size premium saloon from Mercedes-Benz. Yes, the ever-popular E-Class is on its way as the camouflage shrinks almost every time the all-new model ends up on camera.
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This Korean Highway Has a Solar Panel-Covered Bike Lane Down the Middle

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 02:30 PM PDT

Not sure if this solution has been tried elsewhere, but there really doesn't seem to be any downside to having two narrow center lanes on a highway for bicyclists to ride on.

Yes, there is the issue of safety (cars plowing into cyclists at commute speeds) but it seems it's safe enough for tech-savvy South Korea, so it could be used elsewhere too.
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This Vossen Wheels 'Shoot is a Mid-Engined Matte Black Gem [w/Video]

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 01:10 PM PDT

Two of the hottest cars around, riding on some of the best looking wheels we've ever seen, in one of the most spectacular cities anyone has ever seen. A recipe for a great photoshoot, wouldn't you say?
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Mercedes-Benz Upcoming Pickup May Be Based on the New Nissan Navara

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 11:50 AM PDT

Mercedes' recently announced global midsize pickup truck may be developed together with Nissan, which has a long experience in the segment.
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Korean Dealership Burns Down, Takes Over 500 Cars With it!

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 10:32 AM PDT

A fire of epic proportions burned down an entire used car dealership in Busan, South Korea. Despite the fact that the local fire services dispatched no fewer than 100 fire engines to the scene, they did have trouble containing the blaze – they even evacuated nearby buildings for fears of it spreading.
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Next-Gen Honda Civic Hatch For The US Will Be Imported From The UK

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 07:50 AM PDT

Honda's Civic concept unveiled today at the New York Auto Show shows the styling direction for the 10th generation Civic, which will also be available in a five-door version in the United States.
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JKL's Guillermo Has a Tough Time in the 2015 Ford Focus ST

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 06:30 AM PDT

If you're a fan of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, then you definitely know that the producers often find ways to mess with Guillermo in some of the funniest ways possible.
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Ferrari to Keep Atmospheric V12s in the Future; Will Use Electric Boost

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 05:02 AM PDT

Ferrari seems really keen to preserve its heritage by offering cars with naturally aspirated engines in the future, as well. However, these units won't remain without boost, it's just that they'll all be turned into hybrids and use electricity instead.
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