CARSCOOPS

Hyundai Launches “N” Performance Sub-Brand With N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo

Posted: 26 Aug 2015 03:24 AM PDT

Hyundai will finally debut its 'N' high performance sub-brand at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo concept.
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Honda Teases Intriguing Project 2&4 Concept Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut

Posted: 26 Aug 2015 02:27 AM PDT

Honda has something very exciting in store for us at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It's called Honda Project 2&4 and it's powered by the RC213V motorcycle engine from the MotoGP series, modified for public road use.
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The First Official Look At 2017 Hyundai Elantra’s Interior

Posted: 26 Aug 2015 01:35 AM PDT

Hyundai has released the first interior photo of the all-new Elantra ahead of the compact sedan's world debut.
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How Does The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Compare To The Latest GT-R On Track?

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 06:45 PM PDT

The latest model of the Nissan GT-R family, the 45th Anniversary limited edition, got summoned to the race track for a very special duel.
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Aston Martin Might Just Have Seven Model Line-Up, Says Report

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 06:00 PM PDT

The small, exclusive automobile manufacturer offers a limited line-up of high-end exotica, but that's about to change.
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Islamic State Armors Mining Dump Truck For Siege; Mad Max Comes To Mind

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 05:20 PM PDT

This is probably one of the most disturbing automotive mods we've seen, especially since it's designed to make the vehicle (here a large mining dump truck) break through stationary defenses, then detonate itself once inside.
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Would A Big Bad Lexus LX F Make Any Sense?

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 04:48 PM PDT

With the facelifted 2016 Lexus LX now officially out, it's conceivable that some people might look at it and think that a little bit more aggression would be a good thing.
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Hot New Porsche Cayman GT4 Thoroughly Examined On US Soil

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 04:15 PM PDT

There is absolutely no doubt that the Porsche Cayman GT4 is the key sports car of the year.
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2017 BMW 5-Series Sedan Prototype Reveals More Details

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 03:43 PM PDT

The 5-Series is Munich's second best-selling model globally after the 3-Series. Its seventh generation, codenamed G30, is currently undergoing testing and will be launched in the first half of 2017.
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Second Generation Insignia To Debut In 2017

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 03:12 PM PDT

The current Insignia is on its last legs, apparently.
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Stock ‘RingBanana’ MX-5 NA Finally Goes Around The Ring In Under 9 Minutes

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 02:36 PM PDT

If you thought that their previous attempt was impressive, wait until you see what these 'Ring heroes managed to do with just a set of stickier tires.
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JMS Adds A Touch Of Individualism To The Passat

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 02:01 PM PDT

Tuners are always trying to make a statement and that's why mundane automobiles are rarely featured in their curriculum.
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The Spirit Of Racing At The Bonneville Salt Flats

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 01:33 PM PDT

For the past century or so, the Bonneville Salt Flats have been synonymous with mad streamlined machines that defy physics and common sense. It's a place that while flat and barren, is steeped in history and is still the scene of frequent speed runs in all manner of vehicles.
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Custom Wheels Won't Make Your Urban Assault Humvee Any Friendlier

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 01:02 PM PDT

If you're making a list of SUVs that you most definitely should not own in the year 2015, this Humvee-based civilian off-road vehicle should go at the very top.
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All-New Volvo S90 Spied For The First Time, Coming Next Year

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 12:31 PM PDT

After the new and well received XC90 SUV, Volvo is prepping a replacement for the aging S80 mid-size executive sedan, the new S90 that we spied here for the first time.
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Monterey Car Week Total Auctions Value Totals $390 Million, Slips Compared To 2014

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 12:04 PM PDT

This year's edition of the Monterey Car Week featured its customary auctions which reported sales totaling $390 million. That's actually down from last year's $402.6 million, but it doesn't mean the value of the cars traded has gone down.
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McLaren 650S Clearly Enjoys Racing Against 2014 Dodge Viper GTS

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 11:33 AM PDT

While there's no denying that Dodge did a really solid job with the latest generation Viper, trying to out-accelerate a modern-day McLaren is a really tall order.
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GM Increasing Chevy Equinox Production At Oshawa Plant, Extends Operations Until 2017

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 11:05 AM PDT

GM announced that it will invest C$12 million (US$9 million) to increase Chevrolet Equinox production at the Oshawa assembly plant in Ontario, Canada.

The investment will help meet strong demand from North America for the Equinox SUV and will extend plans for ongoing Oshawa Assembly Consolidated Line production to 2017.
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As The SUV And Truck Market Evolves, So Do The Tires

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 10:30 AM PDT

If you're confused by what is considered to be a "light truck" by the government these days, imagine how tire makers must feel.

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Pontiac Firefly Meets Death Via Caterpillar D11 Buldozer

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 10:00 AM PDT

Watching cars get destroyed is not a pretty sight, especially when we're talking about expensive vehicles that can still be of use to someone.

But the consumer society we live in dictates that millions of cars should be crushed each year in junkyards all over the world.
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Ferrari California T Special Edition Spotted?

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 09:33 AM PDT

This different-looking Ferrari California T is allegedly called the Vettel Edition.
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Lexus Outlines 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show Debuts

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 09:02 AM PDT

Toyota's luxury arm Lexus will be heading to next month's Frankfurt Motor Show with a handful of European premieres – unless they're planning to surprise us with one or more unannounced debuts.
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Ultra-Rare 1935 Stout Scarab Reaches Detroit Historical Museum

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 08:36 AM PDT

With only nine examples of the Stout Scarab ever built and even fewer surviving today, you probably won't ever get to see one.
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2016 Kia Optima In Euro-Spec Officially Unveiled, Will Get Estate Version

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 08:07 AM PDT

Following last week's leaked photos and information, Kia has now released more details about its all-new Optima in Euro-spec.
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Patent Images Depict Suzuki's iM-4 Concept Production Variant

Posted: 25 Aug 2015 07:33 AM PDT

It's no secret that Suzuki was prepping a production variant of the iM-4 Concept to debut within the next 24 months.
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