Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Daimler sells off their stake in Tesla, says they will still cooperate

The 2016 Audi A4 has been spied wearing a production body. Dressed in swirly camouflage, the model has an evolutionary design with a single frame grille that is flanked by slender headlights. Moving further back we can see longer rear doors, an integrated trunk spoiler and familiar looking taillights. Audi has remained relatively quiet about the model but it is expected to ride on the MLB Evo platform and weigh approximately 100 kg (220 lbs) less than its predecessor. Engine options are expected to include the usual suspects...

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 by Unknown · 0

Daimler sells off their stake in Tesla, says they will still cooperate

Daimler has announced they have reorganized their partnership with Tesla and sold off their roughly four percent stake in the automaker. The move will bring in approximately $780 (€613) million and Daimler Finance board member Bodo Uebber said “We are extremely satisfied with the development of our investment in Tesla, but it is not...

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Chevrolet highlights the technology transfer between the Corvette C7.R & Corvette Z06

Chevrolet has released a new promotional video which highlights the technology transfer between the Corvette C7.R and the Corvette Z06. In the clip, Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter says "This C7.R race car was developed concurrently with the Corvette Z06. We have completely broken walls between the production car's team and the race team, and you can see that technology transfer in everything about the car." Juechter...

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Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Future Lamborghini SUV rendered, could actually happen in 2017

The rumored upcoming crossover of Lamborghini has been virtually imagined by independent designer Rob Evans. Looking like a Huracan on steroids, the rendered model strongly reminds us of the Estoque concept, revealed back in 2008. It features a front end in familiar Lamborghini style with massive air intakes and a V-shaped nose. The virtual...

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 by Unknown · 0

Mercedes rules out a takeover of Aston Martin

Rumors of an Aston Martin takeover have been swirling for months but Daimler Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche has downplayed the possibility. Speaking on the sidelines of the Paris Motor Show, Zetsche told Autocar the company has "no plans to increase our stake [in] or takeover” Aston Martin. The executive went on to say such a move would...

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New Ford GT reportedly coming in 2016, could return to Le Mans

The Ford GT went out of production nearly eight years ago but a new report is indicating a successor is due in 2016. According to Motor Trend's sources, Ford is preparing an all-new GT to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the GT40's first win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Little is known about the car but it is expected to be a mid-engine...

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Volvo unveils 450 bhp four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine [video]

Volvo has unveiled a concept for a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter engine which develops an impressive 450 bhp (335.5 kW). The recently launched second generation XC90 can be had with a T6 turbocharged & supercharged four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine developing 320 bhp (239 kW) but now Volvo is showcasing an even more powerful four banger generating a whopping 450 bhp. Currently billed as a concept, the Drive-E motor is equipped with...

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Eve Ryn radically restyles BMW i3

Japanese tuners from Eve Ryn have presented a radical body kit for the BMW i3 EV. Dubbed the BMW EVO i3, the vehicle is probably the first modified i3 we’ve seen. The tuning program features flared fenders, a redesigned front bumper with faux large air intakes, new rear diffuser and several other carbon fiber details. Eve Ryn has also...

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Next generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class spied testing and carrying production body

A prototype of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W213) has been photographed while undergoing preliminary testing. The all-new E-Class is bound to grow in size to better distance itself from the C-Class and despite the increased dimensions it will lose some serious weight as a result of switching to the MRA platform also used by its smaller...

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Lamborghini starts teasing game for Huracan GT3 [video]

Lamborghini has released a teaser clip for the upcoming track-only Huracan built in GT3 specification. Back in August we saw the Huracan LP 620-2 Super Trofeo and now Lamborghini is putting the finishing touches on the GT3 variant. Acting as a successor for the Gallardo GT3 FL2, the Huracan GT3 seen here was being put through its paces on the Vallelunga track in Italy during its first shakedown test. Talking about the new track-only...

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Monday, October 6, 2014

Citroen planning to introduce DS brand to United States around 2020

DS CEO Yves Bonnefont announced the company's intentions to enter the United States market by 2020. Earlier this year PSA Peugeot Citroën transformed DS into a standalone brand and all cars which will be sold starting 2015 in Europe will lose the Citroën moniker, something that has already been applied on China-spec models. Now, the company...

Monday, October 6, 2014 by Unknown · 0

Audi Q3 facelift reportedly coming in December

According to a recent report, the Audi Q3 will receive a minor facelift by the end of the year. Speaking to IndianAutosBlog at the Paris Motor Show, Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, member of the Board of Management of Audi AG and head of Audi’s Technical Development, said “I think we’re having the facelift in November-December”. The brand’s entry-level...

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2015 Ford Mondeo receives virtual ST treatment

The forthcoming Euro-spec Ford Mondeo has been digitally imagined by X-Tomi Design in the hotter ST specification. Previous generations of the Mondeo did receive the ST treatment so we won't be too surprised if later on Ford will decide to spice up the mid-size sedan. Seen here is X-Tomi Design's vision of the hatchback and wagon body...

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Jaguar planning all-wheel drive XE; V8 version considered

Jaguar XE program director Nick Miller has disclosed some juicy details about the model's future. About a month ago Miller announced coupe and wagon derivatives of the 2015 XE are being considered and now he admitted an all-wheel drive version is in the works and it will likely be one of the first updates to be applied on the firm's compact...

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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S Roadster drops its top in Paris

Aston Martin has officially unveiled the V12 Vantage S Roadster during the Paris Motor Show. Already available to order, the stylish model is described as the company’s “most potent, quickest and fastest-accelerating series production convertible yet”. The producer explains the car on show in Paris showcases a number of bespoke styling...

Thursday, October 2, 2014 by Unknown · 0

2015 Volvo XC90 shows its stylish silhouette in Paris

Volvo has brought the second generation XC90 to the Paris Motor Show ahead of a market launch planned for May 2015. It's the first product to ride on Volvo's newly developed Scalable Product Architecture and will be offered exclusively with four-cylinder Drive-E engines. On the gasoline side there will be a T5 with 254 bhp & 258 lb-ft,...

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Updated Peugeot Exalt concept beautifies Paris Motor Show

Peugeot is displaying these days in Paris the stunning Exalt concept in European specification. The original concept was introduced at the Beijing Motor Show in China and now Peugeot has made some modifications for the Euro-spec version which features a bare steel exterior with a Shark Skin rear end as well as different shades of grey...

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C-HR Concept and FCS preview the future of Toyota in Paris

Toyota is currently displaying two conceptual vehicles in Paris – the C-HR Concept and the Fuel Cell Sedan. Starting with the FCS, the model is making its European debut with a production-ready exterior, prior to being launched worldwide in 2015. The company previously stated the model will be able to perform the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)...

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New Suzuki Vitara shows its familiar design in Paris

Suzuki has taken the wraps off the new Vitara SUV during the Paris Motor Show. Essentially a production version of the iV-4 concept, revealed in Frankfurt last year, the model comes with a toned down styling that features a massive chrome radiator grille and integrated LED daytime running lights in the front bumper. The new Vitara is...

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Renault brings super frugal Eolab concept to Paris

Following last month's online reveal, the Renault Eolab concept has made its public debut at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. Renault is joining other automakers in the quest to develop an ultra-frugal car and for this year's Paris show they have prepared a peculiarly named Eolab concept. Hiding underneath the futuristic design is a hybrid...

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