New Car: 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

This is the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, the fastest and most powerful road car in the prancing horse’s illustrious history. Set for a world debut at next week’s Geneva motor show, the 730bhp 6.3-litre V12-powered Ferrari 599 replacement ushers in a new generation of V12 engines that will include an all-new Enzo by the end of the year.The F12 Berlinetta can crack 0-62mph in just 3.1sec and

New Car: 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake

The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake has been revealed ahead of its debut at next week's Geneva motor show. Jaguar will launch the rear-drive XF Sportbrake with volume-selling diesel engines for UK sale starting in November.The Sportbrake is entirely new from the B-pillars back and is said to be just as torsionally stiff as the XF saloon, despite the tailgate opening. Jaguar’s distinctive and

Spied: 2013 Audi Q5

This is the facelifted Audi Q5, which our spy photographers have spotted cold weather testing. From these pictures it appears that the updated Q5 will have only minor changes over the current car, with a new grille and headlights taking cues from the recently updated A5. At the rear, there appears to be hardly any change - even the lower part of the rear bumper remains the same as the

Hot News: GM & PSA Peugeot-Citroen Share Platform Alliance

General Motors is buying 7 percent of PSA Peugeot Citroen stock to become its second-largest shareholder, and the two will develop a parts and components purchasing alliance that will save $2 billion per year combined within five years. They will share b-car (subcompact), d-car (midsize) platforms, SUV, and crossover platforms. PSA won’t jeopardize its diesel-engine joint-venture production

New Car: 2012 Fiat Strada Lumberjack

Fiat is launching a new version of its Strada compact pickup truck in Europe, named for shoe and outdoor apparel maker Lumberjack. The Strada by Lumberjack gains unique visual and equipment upgrades to make it more appealing to buyers. In this instance, Lumberjack refers not to a harvester of trees, but a brand of outdoor clothing and equipment. This new Strada special edition is based on

New Car: 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTi Cabriolet

VW’s beloved Mk1 Golf Cabriolet combined GTI power and suspension tuning with top-down motoring, and now Volkswagen is at it again—in Europe anyway—as it debuts the Golf GTI Cabriolet. Buzz around such a model started building last year when the company showed its Golf R Cabriolet and GTI Cabriolet concepts to rabid VW addicts at the annual Wörthersee GTI meet in Austria. Although the GTI’s

Not much biking going on

As you might have noticed: I did not update the blog last week. Partly that's due to me being busy, but mostly it's due to the weather. It's not been very nice on the days that I had time, so the bikes remained in the shed. Here's a short photo story of my past 2 weeks or so:Winter near the village where I grew up in the Dutch river area (Betuwe)This is what we do over here when there's ice: We

Hot News: Triumph to Make a Return?

BMW has quietly applied for a European trademark for the Triumph badge that was last used on the Acclaim saloon in 1984. The application was filed by BMW on 27 October last year and published on 21 December.The application is classed as ‘Community Trade Mark E10374627’ and is for BMW to use the laurel wreath badge on a wide range of goods. Aside from vehicles, the application covers

New Car: 2013 Citroen C4 Aircross

The new Citroen C4 Aircross will get its first public airing at next week’s Geneva motor show, ahead of the compact SUV’s market launch in the autumn.The new C4 Aircross takes some styling cues from Citroën’s Hypnos concept car first seen in 2008, particularly the design of the 18-inch wheels and rear lights.The five-seat C4 Aircross is 4340mm long, 1800mm wide and 1630mm high. Key features

First Sketch: Magna Steyr MILA Coupic Concept

Automotive supply company Magna Steyr will unveil a new versatile concept study, the Mila Coupic, at next week’s Geneva motor show.The new study, which has been created to showcase Magna Steyr’s product design and engineering capabilities, aims to bring together three different vehicle concepts into one, and can be a SUV coupé, pick-up or convertible.Guenther Apfalter, president of Magna

New Car: 2013 Kia K9

Kia has revealed the first official photographs of its all-new flagship sedan to be launched this year in the Korean market. Referred to by its codename ‘KH’ until now, the company also confirmed that the Korean market name will be the Kia K9 as predicted, although the rear-drive saloon looks likely to take on a different name for overseas launch timings.The Kia K9 – the first rear-drive

New Car: 2013 Mini Countryman JCW

MINI has given its Countryman crossover the John Cooper Works treatment, and it breaks new ground in a number of ways. It’s the most powerful MINI in the current line-up, the first JCW model to have four-wheel drive and the only one to be offered with an automatic gearbox. The 1.6-litre turbo has been tuned to produce 215bhp – that’s 4bhp more than the JCW hatch, Convertible, Clubman, Coupe

New Car: 2013 Volvo V40

Calling the new Volvo V40 an open secret isn’t far from the truth, thanks to a barrage of leaked information that poured onto the Web late last week. Regardless, Volvo waited until now to officially publish the full array of V40 photography and specifications. According to the automaker, the Volvo V40 will be offered with a number of diesel and gasoline engines. The base engine offering in

Recall Up Date: 2011 - 2012 Infiniti & Nissan Vehicles

Last week, Nissan issued a recall for several global models of the 2011-2012 Nissan Juke, Infiniti M, and Infiniti QX for problems with the fuel system. However, the number of affected U.S.-bound vehicles was unknown, but the NHTSA is now reporting 79,275 U.S. models are affected by this recall. 2011-2012 Nissan Juke, Infiniti M, Infiniti QX The Problem: Fuel pressure sensors in certain

Spied: 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster

This isn't a regular Lamborghini Aventador. Heavily masked and wearing a false roofline, the black Aventador in this convoy is the new Aventador Roadster. Look closely, and you’ll see the haphazard join in the roof where the folding top meets the false roof, revealed most obviously in the side-on close-up. The folding roof will be more substantial than that seen on the Murcielago Roadster,

Sneak Peek: Nissan Hi-Cross Concept

This is the first picture of the new Nissan X-Trail, which will debut in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show next week. It’s called the Hi-Cross, and Nissan has only revealed this teaser for the moment, but it’s easy to see that the new X-Trail will be far sleeker than the old model.It gets larger wheelarches, a pronounced swoop to the front wings and narrower windows with a distinctive

Unofficial Picture: Infiniti Emerg-E Concept

Though it wasn’t supposed to be revealed until the rapidly approaching 2012 Geneva Motor Show, leaked photos have revealed the design of the Infiniti Emerg-E concept. We previously got a peek at the Infiniti all-electric sports car when renderings (shown in the gallery below) were also recently leaked. The Emerg-E leaked photos show a low and wide sports car that bears a resemblance to supercars

Unofficial Picture: Pininfarina Cambiano Concept

Had enough of Pininfarina’s endless teaser photos? You’re in luck: a few overzealous publications published complete photos and information on the new Pininfarina Cambiano concept, which won’t debut until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. According to the design firm, the Cambiano — named for its native city — is an “elegant and refined sport sedan,” yet its smooth form, arched fenders, and

Unofficial Picture: 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake

British automotive magazine Autocar has come across what appear to be brochure scans or photos of the upcoming Jaguar XF Sportbrake. However, Jaguar itself has been playing a bit of cat and mouse itself (no pun intended) with the Sportbrake via its Twitter page. Even Santa got in on the action this past December. Although it’s unclear whether or not this rakish upscale wagon will come stateside,

Hot News: 2014 Nissan Qashqai/Rogue

Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover that went on sale in North American including Mexico since 2007.The car is a north American version of Qashqai (in Europe and the Dualis in Japan and Australia).The Rogue mostly have same design as the just mention cars but it different in some of details such as front bumper,headlight and grille but mostly mechanical details is very similar to the Qashqai

Recall Up Date: Honda & Nissan Vehicles

Both Honda and Nissan have issued fuel system related recalls this week. Honda’s recall affects Honda Pilot and Acura MDX SUV models in the U.S. Nissan’s recall affects several global models, although it is unclear how many U.S.-bound vehicles are included. HondaHonda is recalling certain 2012 Honda Pilot and Acura MDX models because the Vent Shut Float (VSF) valve case located in the fuel

Spied: 2013 Kia Sorento

The current-generation Kia Sorento has only been with us for two model years, but the overachieving Korean automaker feels now would be a good time to give its midsize crossover a bit of a nip/tuck. That’s not to say the current iteration isn’t handsome. Kia’s “tiger-nose” grille is nicely executed on the Sorrento and the overall shape is solid and simple, if not a bit staid. These photos show

Unofficial Picture: 2013 Ferrari F620 GT

As Ferrari’s Leap Day reveal of the 2012 Ferrari 599 replacement nears more details keep trickling in. Auto rag GTspirit has gotten a hold of a couple pics of the new car. One of the pics is a matte-silver, full-size wooden model. Dubbed the Ferrari F620GT, the 599 replacement appears to meld current 599 styling with design elements from the California, FF, and 458 Italia. Earlier, according to

Recall Up Date: Porsche Cayenne, Nissan Murano. & Rogue

Over 20,000 2011 and 2012 Porsche Cayenne SUVs will be recalled effective immediately, due to a design flaw in the headlights that can cause them to come loose and detach from the vehicle’s fender. Nissan is also recalling the 2012 Murano and 2012 Rogue due to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System not being activated at the factory. Porsche Cayenne Headlight Recall The Problem: Certain 2011 and

Unofficial Picture: Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept

Many people thought the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet was a fluke, but it could actually signal the beginning of a crossover convertible trend. Land Rover is using the Geneva auto show to roll out a droptop Evoque concept. Rendered in a charcoal hue with 21-inch wheels and a two-tone, ivory-and-gray four-seat interior, the right-hand-drive Range Rover concept can be seen as the masculine yang

New Car: 2013 Peugeot 4008

Peugeot's compact SUV offering has been reworked and restyled. The new 4008 softroader will be unveiled at the upcoming Geneva motor show and is scheduled here in June. Australia is one of the first markets to receive the 4008 after the Geneva unveiling. Last year Peugeot sold just over 30 4007 models, up against the likes of Nissan X-TRAIL with 1048, Mazda CX-7 on 1167 and current segment

Unofficial Picture Up Date: 2013 Volvo V40

Images of the Volvo V40 have been leaked on to the Internet, ahead of its scheduled debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Pitched as a seperate model to the C30 hatch, the V40 will give Volvo a direct rival to the five-door VW Golf, Ford Focus and premium rivals like the BMW 1 Series and new Audi A3 (which has also been leaked today). As you can see from these low-res studio shots, the

New Concept Car: Ford Tourneo

The Ford Tourneo Custom Concept previews the look of the next Ford Transit. It uses Ford’s kinetic design language, following in the footsteps of the Fiesta and Focus, with the same trapezoidal grille on its nose, while the headlamps taper upwards with a distinctive kick in the rear side windows and windscreen. LED lighting and 18-inch alloy wheels give it an upmarket look.Visibility will

Spied: 2013 Lexus ES250

Is this déjà vu? If you’re thinking this particular spy shot soiree is reminiscent of last year’s pre-Pebble Beach debut of the 2013 Lexus GS, then you’re absolutely correct. Except this time the star car that was spotted somewhere in China is the new Lexus ES250, and the speculated debut show of choice is April’s Beijing Auto Show. As you can tell, the forthcoming Lexus ES gets the family’s

Spied: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

We predicted the Volkswagen E-Bugster concept, shown earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show, was a teaser for the upcoming Beetle convertible and we were right. Our spy photographer just caught the Volkswagen Beetle convertible testing in the snow, which is far away from its ideal home in sun-soaked beach towns. Volkswagen did an admirable job with the camouflage on this tester by

Sneak Peek: ItalDesign Concept

Design studio Italdesign Giugaro has released teaser photos and a brief video to preview its new concept car, which will bow at the Geneva Motor Show. Unusually, the company has not revealed the name of the concept car. “What’s the name? Try and guess,” suggests Italdesign Giugaro on Twitter and YouTube. It’s tough to tell what the teaser images are showing, but we’d posit they preview the

Unofficial Picture: 2013 Audi A3

For those who just couldn’t wait a few more weeks until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, official shots of Audi’s next-gen 2013 Audi A3 have hit the web a little ahead of schedule. We already knew that the new Audi A3 was slated to make its official debut at the Geneva show and had gotten a glimpse at the car’s interior, but now we have the full monty. Thanks to Russian news site ZR.RU, images and

Recall Up Date: Honda Odyssey, Nissan Altima & Versa

Certain Honda Odyssey minivans are being recalled over an issue with the liftgate, while the 2012 Nissan Altima and 2012 Nissan Versa are being recalled for problems with the side airbags –the same flaw that prompted the Subaru Outback and Legacy recall a week ago. 2008-2009 Honda Odyssey The Problem: The gas-filled struts that raise and support the liftgate in certain Honda Odyssey minivans

Sneak Peek: Toyota FT-BH Concept

These official photos don’t show all that much of the new Toyota FT-Bh concept, but they do provide a little more information of the concept — which will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March — than previous teaser sketches did. A B-segment hybrid Toyota isn’t a new idea (in fact, Toyota recently announced a Yaris Hybrid for Europe), but the automaker claims the FT-Bh (Future Toyota

New Car: 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG

Attention, landed gentry and Hollywood elite: The previous-gen SL63 sitting in your pea-gravel driveway is outdated and should be disposed of immediately. Mercedes-Benz and AMG have now birthed its successor, a new SL63 created by marrying the SL-class chassis with AMG’s fire-breathing, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8.Like many current AMG models, the new SL63 hardtop convertible can be had in two

New Car: 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

Bugatti announced the impending arrival of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse in a bravado-laced statement, calling it the culmination of engineers’ efforts to “transfer all the achievements of the Super Sport over to the Grand Sport.” The resultant open-top missile packs 1200 hp, nearly 20 percent more than the Grand Sport convertible’s paltry sum of 1001; torque increases from

New Concept Car: Peugeot 208 XY

The Peugeot 208 GTi will be joined at the Geneva motor show by a luxurious version of the French firm’s new supermini called the Peugeot 208 XY Concept. The XY Concept is Peugeot’s answer to sister firm Citroën’s DS3, promising a high-class exterior look and a plush interior with materials not normally associated with a car of its size.Adding a highly customisable premium exterior and

New Concept Car: Peugeot 208 GTi

Peugeot will start preparing for its imminent return to the hot hatch arena with this 208 GTi Concept, which will be a star of next month’s Geneva motor show and will preview a forthcoming production version of the GTi.The 208 GTi Concept is proof that, as predicted by Autocar last October, Peugeot is serious about augmenting its hatchback range with a range-topping performance model that

New Car: 2012 Mazda MX-5 Venture Edition

Mazda has just announced a limited run, special edition of its legendary MX-5 sportscar, called the ‘Venture Edition’.Just in time for spring, the new model is available as a 1.8 litre, 5-speed manual soft-top, or as a 2.0 litre, 6-speed manual with a folding metal roof. Both cars receive an upgraded luxury spec including heated Havana Brown leather seats, cruise control and a 5.8-inch touch

New Car: 2012 Jaguar XK Artisan Special Edition

The Jaguar XK coupe and convertible will receive a new limited-edition trim package in Europe, this time called the XK Artisan Special Edition. The new model bundles multiple appearance upgrades that are designed to make the Jaguar XK and XKR even more stylish and luxurious. The updates begin outside, where Jaguar will allow the XK to be painted in three Artisan-exclusive colors: Celestial

New Concept Car: Mini Clubvan

We didn’t expect Mini to start dabbling in commercial vehicles, but the new 2013 Mini Clubvan will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March as a concept, and enter production by the end of the year. A work-ready Mini seems a little odd, but it isn’t exactly unprecedented. The original Mini gave birth to a panel van variant in 1960, which in turn spawned the Traveller Wagon a year later. The

Acewell 4453

I was planning to do a photo how-to on installing the Acewell, but it's so simple that photo's would make it look way more complicated than it is. The Acewell comes with a wiring diagram, every wire has a color and a function. For instance: The wire that goes to the Oil LED is light gray. If you look at the wire diagram of a CB750 K2, you will see that on a K2, the color of that wire is red-blue.

New Car: 2012 Chrysler Ypsilon Black & Red

The special-edition Chrysler Ypsilon Black&Red has gone on sale in the UK with prices starting from £12,750. Chrysler is trying to lure a greater proportion of younger buyers with the Ypsilon Black&Red, which was first unveiled at last year’s Bologna motor show wearing a Lancia badge.The Chrysler Ypsilon Black&Red gets a well-specced interior featuring black and red fabric seat upholstery,

Spied: 2013 Land Rover Freelander

These spy shots show Land Rover is preparing a mildly facelifted Freelander 2, which is likely to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this year. Having recently launched the eye-catching Evoque, it’s only fitting that Land Rover should be ensuring the rest of the range can keep up in the style stakes, so the Freelander 2 looks set to get a few visual updates. The mild disguise on

New Car: 2013 Kia C'eed

Kia’s reasonably-priced Cee’d is getting quite the makeover, and the Korean automaker has released shots of the new car ahead of a Geneva Motor Show debut. The latest Kia Cee’d – which is likely to remain a European exclusive – remains a hatchback, but shares only its daylight opening shape with its forebear. The new Cee’d packs plenty of Kia’s latest design DNA into a compact vehicle: the

First Sketch: 2014 Porsche Macan

Meet the 2013 Porsche Macan. Chances are you previously knew this forthcoming small SUV as the Cajun, but the German automaker confirmed its official title before it officially launches in time for the 2013 model year. What’s a Macan? Technically, it’s the Indonesian word for tiger, but Porsche suggests the name “combines suppleness, power, fascination, and dynamics.” “The Porsche Macan

First Sketch: Touring Superleggera Disco Volante Concept

Italian coachbuilding firm Touring Superleggera will launch a concept model called the Disco VOlante 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show next month. Based on Alfa Romeo 8C running gear, the concept car pays homage to the 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante sports car. The original Alfa, named for the Italian words for flying saucer, was an extremely aerodynamic sports car with bubble-shaped styling. Though

Unofficial Picture: 2013 Volvo V40

Volvo may have shown an official teaser image of the new V40 on Facebook, but now a Swedish magazine has leaked full photos of the new five-door Volvo. As was previously confirmed, the Volvo V40 will be officially revealed at the Geneva Motor Show on March 6. The leaked images reveal that the Volvo V40 will adopt a considerably sleeker design than the old boxy model. A character line runs

Recall Up Date: 2012 Subaru Legacy & Outback

Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Subaru Legacy and Outback models due to side curtain airbags with an incorrect mixture of propellant, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Problem: The incorrect propellant mixture may not be sufficient enough for the initiator component to expel the compressed gas preventing the side curtain airbags from deploying on

New Car: 2013 Audi RS4 Avant

Audi's high-performance wagons are icons. The mid-1980s saw the 100/200 Turbo Wagon, and things got really wild with the RS2 launched in 1994. It was an over-the-top variation of the Audi 80 Avant created with assistance from Porsche, powered by a 315-hp version of Audi's 2.2-liter turbo five-cylinder and wearing wheels from the 964-gen Porsche 911. (Its side mirrors and front turn signals

New Car: 2013 BMW M6

After a brief sabbatical, BMW’s M6 coupe and convertible are back and prepped to reassume their duties as BMW’s two-door M5 alternatives. The M5 and M6 share most of their underpinnings, with the latter delivering more style than the former—as well as reduced practicality. If you’re wondering why the droptop M6 is a 2012 and the coupe a 2013, it’s because BMW is staggering the launch of each

New Car: 2013 Ferrari California

Ferrari has updated its California convertible for 2013, and will show off the refreshed convertible at the upcoming Geneva auto show. Here are the key changes, and they’re good ones: Ferrari added some horsepower to its boulevardier while at the same time removing some weight. The front-engine, rear-drive, folding-hardtop California still isn’t as hard-core as, say, the 458 Italia, but the

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Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Ram Laramie Limited

At the 2012 Chicago auto show, Ram trucks will introduce a new top trim level, the 2012 Ram Laramie Limited. Think of it as a city-slickened counterpart to Ram’s luxurious, Southwest-themed Laramie Longhorn; the Limited packs a similar amount of goodies, but swaps the country kitsch for a sleeker, more contemporary flavor inside and out. Specific changes to the exterior include body-color

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Fiat 500 Stinger

While its primary business is offering replacement parts and fluids for Chrysler products, Mopar is of course best known among enthusiasts for peddling performance add-ons for brands such as Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep—and now, Fiat. This Mopar-fettled Fiat 500 Stinger, which showcases parts and mods available in the brand’s catalog, debuts at next week’s Chicago auto show. The mods made to the

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Dodge Dart GTS 210

To keep the spotlight shining on the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, Chrysler has unveiled the Mopar-massaged 2013 Dart GTS 210 Tribute. The car pays homage to the performance-oriented Dart GTS of the 1960s, according to Chrysler, and incorporates many of the 150 Dart accessories that Mopar will offer once the Dart goes on sale later this year. It was introduced alongside three other

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Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Jeep Compass True North

The Compass has always been one odd duck of a Jeep. A face lift for 2011 brought Grand Cherokee–esque styling and a “Trail Rated” version, but few choose to take the Compass or its Patriot sibling far astray of blacktop. This beefier Mopar Compass True North concept aims to change that. It previews an upcoming Mopar kit for the Compass and is one of four Mopar projects celebrating the parts

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Kia Optima SX

Kia unveiled the 2012 Optima SX Limited sedan today at the Chicago auto show; it’s a new, fully loaded trim that sits at the top of the mid-size Optima range. It’s true that family-sedan news hardly stokes the enthusiast fire, but the Limited is based on one of the nicest-driving mainstream four-doors on the market: the turbocharged Optima SX. The luxurious Limited is basically an SX at which Kia

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Acura RDX

Car companies only get one chance to introduce their new cars. But between sketches, renderings, concepts, teasers, and leaks, they’re quickly learning how to exploit the internet for more opportunities to discuss cars prior to actually revealing them. Acura apparently realized too late that it had blown the opportunity to draw out the introduction of its 2013 RDX and settled for calling the car

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Nissan 370Z

As is often the case with aging starlets, sports cars reach a certain point in their careers when a mere mention of their name no longer lights up a room. Their success dependent on surviving the cruel and fickle selection process of the consumer public, they submit themselves to minor face lifts, stopgap procedures aimed at keeping their outward appearance fresh amongst a sea of hungry

The mailman brought me a present

So.... What is it?It's my brand new Acewell ACE-4453-AB!!!I've had the Acewell 2853 on my BMW and I LOVE that unit, it is fantastic. It is all you need in one, small housing. It has a tacho, a speedo, all the idiot lights and cool functions as maximum speed, maximum RPM, 2 trip distances, gear shift warning etc... etc....The Acewell 2853 on my BMW So I really, really wanted one for the CB that so

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE

When the first-generation Mazda Miata debuted way back in 1989, the reveal took place at the Chicago auto show. Given the city's honored place in Miata lore, it's little surprise that the intervening years have seen a long line of special-edition Mazda roadsters zip through McCormick Place.This year’s Chicago-bound special edition is based on the Power-Retractable Hardtop Grand Touring model; it

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: Kia Track'ster Concept

There must be something about the Soul hatchback that compels Kia to use bizarre punctuation. Take, for example, the Soul’s + and ! (Plus andExclaim in our language) trim levels, and the topless Soul’ster conceptfrom three years ago. This Track’ster is the company’s second apostrophe-laden Soul-based concept: It’s a 250-hp, all-wheel-drive hatchback that sacrifices the normal Soul’s rear doors

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT

Ever value-conscious, Hyundai is looking to save money on badges for its latest five-door Elantra. Why else change the name from Elantra Touring to the revived Elantra GT moniker? The new hatchback makes its debut at the 2012 Chicago auto show alongside a two-door Elantra.Name change aside, the second-generation Elantra five-door is again an Americanized Hyundai i30. Hyundai points out that the

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe

The 2013 Hyundai Elantra coupe may not need much explanation; it’s basically an Elantra sedan with two fewer doors. On the other hand, it’s hard for us to say why Hyundai has decided to enter the shrinking segment of front-wheel-drive coupes—especially with the Veloster andmore-powerful Genesis coupe already on dealer lots. Perhaps Hyundai’s sleek new two-door will steal a few sales from the

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 GMC Acadia

For automakers, the prospect of freshening up a successful model can be daunting. Focus on only the minutiae, and your efforts may go unnoticed by the buying public; change too much, and you risk alienating your core customer base. Considering that 2011 was the most successful sales year for the Acadia since its 2007 debut, we understand why GMC made few obvious changes in this restyle.For the

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Chrysler 300 Mopar

Chrysler’s Mopar parts division turns 75 years old this year. To celebrate, the company has begun gifting itself customized products, including the Mopar-ized Chrysler 200 Super S and Dodge Charger Redline that appeared at the Detroit auto show. Among the latest birthday presents is this limited-edition Chrysler 300, which has been built up mainly from parts available in the Mopar catalog. The

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible

Ford dropped an automotive bomb when it introduced the 650-hp, 200-mph 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 coupe late last year at the L.A. auto show. Seemingly overnight, the bar by which all muscle machines are measured was reset—tough luck, 580-hp Chevrolet Camaro ZL1—and no one outside of Ford has even driven the thing yet. The 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 convertible debuting at the Chicago auto

Chicago Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Acura ILX

Previewed as a concept at this year’s Detroit auto show, Acura’s new ILX sedan wears production-ready sheetmetal as the curtain rises on the 2012 Chicago show. Consistent with Honda/Acura practice, the distinctions between the Detroit concept and the production car on display in Chicago’s McCormick Place are subtle indeed: a little character crease in the side mirrors, a little less bright trim

New Car: 2013 Chevrolet Tavera

Chevrolet has launched the updated Tavera Neo 3. Earlier showcased at the Auto Expo, the refreshed Tavera now comes with two engine options and also gets minor styling updates. Engine choices include an all new 2.0-litre ICML-Sonalika sourced 105bhp CRDI motor that is BSIV compliant and the 2.5-litre 78bhp BS-III engine. Styling updates include new headlamps, updated grille and bumpers,

New Concept Car: Nissan Invitation

The Nissan Invitation concept is set to star at next month’sGeneva Motor Show. Nissan insiders have told us that the supermini-MPV concept points the way for next year’s Note replacement.The Invitation has sporty lines influenced by the Juke crossover, and looks far more aggressive than the current Note. These images show deep bumpers and sharp lights, plus a panoramic glass roof.Inside there are

Spied: 2013 BMW M6 Convertible

The BMW M6 Convertible has been spied testing ahead of its debut at theGeneva Motor Shownext month.The 552bhp soft-top is the most powerful production BMW ever built, and takes the 650i M Sport – which at £77,715 already costs £4,675 more than an M5 – and sharpens it up.These photos reveal that the Convertible will follow the formula established by the M6 Coupe and Gran Coupe stablemates, which

Sneak Peek Up Date: Kia Track'ster Concept

Last week, Kia released a teaser sketch of its latest show star, the Kia Track’ster Concept, and now it has revealed the first photo of the Track’ster, a Soul-based concept car that is set to debut later this week at the 2012 Chicago auto show.The prior teaser sketch showed that the three-door Track’ster had a sloping roofline, big showy wheels, and an aggressive scallop in the front fender. This

Spied: 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe

Rolls-Royce’s ultra-lux and ultra- expensive Phantom line is due for an update. Our spy photographer recently caught a Phantom coupe test mule out in the snow and the changes appear to be minor, at least from a styling standpoint.Rolls-Royce concentrated much of the camouflage up front, hinting at a revised front fascia with new headlights and perhaps a reworked upper bumper. The side and rear

Recall Up Date: Honda Vehicles, Toyota RAV4, & Maserati Gran Turismo

Honda leads the way for this batch of recalls with faulty airbags in the Accord and Crosstour, and the spare tire information in certain Ridgeline trucks. The Toyota RAV4 has also been recalled for an issue with the airbags, and the Maserati GrandTurismo’s taillights may not work.2012 Honda Accord and CrosstourThe Problem: Due to an inflator that may not have been manufactured correctly, side

New Car: 2013 Nissan 370Z

The Nissan 370Z has been with us for more than three years now in sixth-generation form, which means it’s about time for a refresh. But that’s not to say that the Z necessarily needs one – it’s arguably the most handsome vehicle in the Nissan lineup. For the 2013 Nissan 370Z — which its making its debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show — the automaker thankfully didn’t attempt to fix what wasn’t

Bill Costello's BMW

Just over a year ago I posted a fantastic video on a bike restoration, made by New Yorker Bill Costello. Bill contacted me last week via this blog an was so kind to send me some more photo's and info on the bike.The bike is a 1958 R50, 500cc and 26 HP. Bill's farther bought the bike when it was only 2 years old. Bill's father was involved in a pretty bad accident in 1969 and was never allowed to

Winter in Holland

Winter has hit us unexpectedly, but hard. Last Friday we had the lowest temperatures measured in 27 years. For people that are not familiar with the Netherlands: This country is very flat and has a lot of water. So freezing temperatures means: A lot of ice. Every time this happens a kind of ice-skate-fever breaks out in the Netherlands. So the bikes will remain in the shed and I'll be on the ice

Hot News: Infiniti New Sportcar Concept Will be Called Emerg-e

Infiniti’s new range-extender sports car concept will be called the Infiniti Emerg-e, the Japanese company has revealed.The Infiniti Emerg-e – which will be officially unveiled at the Geneva motor show next month and has only been seen in teaser images so far – is a rear-drive, two-seat performance car that also offers zero-emissions capability from its combination of petrol engine and

New Car: 2012 Ssangyong Korando LE

Ssangyong has launched a limited edition version of the Korando, dubbed the Ssangyong Korando LE. Based on the 2WD entry-level S model, features of the new car include 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and tinted windows. Three colour options are available and include Vitamin Red, Grand White or Space Black.Inside, the Korando LE gets heated front seats, a leather steering wheel and

Spied Up Date: 2013 Mercedes A-Class

The all-new Mercedes A-Class has been caught completely undisguised during a photo shoot in Lanzarote. A video uploaded to YouTube reveals the new BMW 1 Series-rivalling car for the first time following patent office sketches and teaser shots. The car in these pictures is more aggressive than we’ve seen before, with a lower front splitter and grille borrowed from the Concept A. That could be

First Sketch: Kia Track'ster Concept

The Kia Soul range is expanding. This is the Track’ster, a concept designed by the same Californian design studio which penned the original Soul. Starring at the Chicago Motor Show this month, the Track’ster follows in the footsteps of the open-topped Soul’ster and points towards a hotter and more exciting Soul variant, potentially giving Kia a rival to the Fiesta ST. The Soul has been an

New Car: 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata SE

Having sold 900,000 examples of the MX-5 Miata around the world over the past 23 years, Mazda plans to celebrate its popular roadster by launching another Special Edition version of the MX-5. Scheduled to be unveiled at the Chicago auto show next week, the new trim pack brings a raft of styling tweaks to the Japanese sports car. The MX-5 Special Edition is based on a Power Retractable Hardtop

New Car: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDi

You may hate or love the new Volkwagen Beetle’s styling, but there’s no denying that with the addition of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, the new Beetle offers one of the most diverse powertrain lineups of any small coupe on the market.Volkswagen announced that the new Volkswagen Beetle TDI will debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show next week and should reach dealerships this summer. The Beetle

New Car: 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible Highgate

The folks at Mini love dressing up their cars, and the Mini Cooper Convertible Highgate package is no different. The limited-run Highgate is named for a pricey London suburb that Mini says has been”developed specially to suit the character of the car.” On the outside, the Mini Cooper Convertible Highgate wears unique Iced Chocolate Metallic paint, coupled with a brown soft top and special

New Car: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SE

Ferrari had been planning to take the wraps off of its newest Formula 1 car this week in Maranello; however, the northern Italian town got walloped by snow that makes the famed Fiorano circuit unsuitable for an F1 car. Lucky for them that earlier this week Ferrari’s F1 drivers took delivery of two very special Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8s. The car that was going to be unveiled is the new F2012

New Car: 2013 Fiat 500L

Fiat’s new 500L five-door MPV will—if you believe the company—go on sale in the U.S. in 2013, after debuting at the upcoming 2012 Geneva auto show. Fiat had already confirmed that such a model was coming, but now it has released photos. U.S. sales of the 500 hatch and convertible have been disappointing, so the bigger, more practical 500L is a critical addition to the Italian automaker’s

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Hot News: 2013 Toyota Corolla

As we know the Corolla is consist of Auris(Hatchback for Europe),Corolla Altis(Wider verions for North American and Asia) and Corolla Axio/Fielder that limit only in Japan.This post, Autointrends have information for JDM specification that including the sedan version-Axio, and wagon version call Fielder.both car is count as the 10th generation’s Corolla start sale since October 2006 in Japan

New Car: 2013 Citroen Berlingo

Citroën has revealed its facelifted Citroën Berlingo Multispace and Citroën Dispatch Combi models. Changes to the Berlingo include a wider grille and a new headlight cluster, which houses the indicators at the sides of the main lights. In addition, the lights are underlined by blue segments for a ‘stronger personality’ and a new chevron design is used.In the lower part of the revised grille,

New Car: 2013 Ford B-Max

Ford’s newest people mover isn’t exactly a minivan: it’s a compact hatchback with sliding doors, it’ll be released at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and it’ll be called the B-Max. Ford fans will recognize that the company offers a number of different vehicles overseas that combine minivan looks and versatility in slightly smaller packages: there’s the C-Max, which sits atop the platform that

Hot News: Lamborghini to Introduce an SUV at Beijing Auto Show

The rumors were right: Lamborghini is developing an SUV, and it will be introduced at the Beijing auto show in April. A senior Audi official told Automotive News that “Speculation in the press is largely correct” about plans for an SUV from Lamborghini. The new SUV will be introduced in China to gauge public perception. If it is well-received there, the model will join the Lamborghini lineup in

New Car: 2013 Smart ForTwo

Smart has blessed the tiny Fortwo with a face lift for 2012, which consists primarily of visual updates for the compact car’s exterior. The new Fortwo, which goes on sale in the U.S. this May, soldiers on without any major mechanical changes. The transformation begins with a new front larger grille, and Smart’s logo is now centered in the grille rather than above it. At the bottom of the front

Sneak Peek: 2013 Dodge Viper

What has 10 cylinders and wants to eat your children? The 2013 SRT Viper. Well, probably. We won’t know for sure whether the Viper has 10 cylinders until it’s revealed to the public—and Chrysler has just announced that debut will take place at the 2012 New York auto show in April. Judging by this drawing, it will, once again, want to eat your children. Aside from that, the image doesn’t