Scram Afrika with Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles

Karles from Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles send a clip around of their planned Scram Africa trip. They did a check of the route and made video clip:Untitled from Fuel Bespoke Motorcycles on Vimeo.It's a trip through Marocco on clasic bikes. Adventure + classic bikes, what more can you want? I sure as hell wish I could join them, but I really can't.If you have a scrambler and the means, there is just no

Mark Meisner's CB

Check this beauty out!!It's not completely finished yet, you can follow the progress on Mark's blog.

Rusty gold swapmeet: 6 Mei, Cruise inn, Amsterdam. Don't miss it!!

de eerste Rusty Gold Swapmeet (ruilbeurs/rommelmarkt) Locatie is de cruise inn Amsterdam. Gratis entree en gratis staanplaatsen, maar geen professionele handelaren en geen nieuw spul. Staanplaats betekent in dit geval een kleedje of wat je ook meeneemt om je waar te tonen. Voor meer info zie de flyer of mail naar rustygoldswapmeet@gmail.comFor the non- Dutch speakers: A GREAT initiative by,

Sneak Peek: 2013 Lexus ES

Though we’ve already seen the Chinese-spec 2013 Lexus ES, the luxury automaker has just released a teaser photo of the U.S.-market 2013 ES luxury sedan in advance of its 2012 New York auto show debut. As on the 2013 Lexus GS, the 2013 ES’ front grille makes a much greater impact than the last-generation ES ever did, thanks to the chrome-trimmed spindle grille and Nike swoosh-like LED daytime

Unofficial Picture: 2013 Chevrolet Compact Crossover

General Motors plans to once again engage in badge engineering, the time-tested practice of selling one vehicle in many markets with several different badges. According to European patent filings discovered by L’Automobile Magazine, Chevrolet is planning a small crossover that appears to be based on the 2013 Buick Encore.Of course, the Buick Encore already has been badge-engineered once before

Spied: 2013 Mini Cooper S JCW GP

Mini appears to be readying an even more extreme version of its Cooper S John Cooper Works model. Captured just outside the Nürburgring by our spy photographer, this test mule sports a few unique features that single it out as a successor to the previous-generation JCW GP. The most obvious similarity between this test mule and the limited-edition JCW GP of 2007 is the fixed, roof-mounted rear

New Car: 2013 Chevrolet Traverse

GM’s full-size crossover quadruplets—the Chevrolet Traverse, the GMC Acadia, the Buick Enclave, and the now-deceased Saturn Outlook—were fairly well received when they were first launched. GM’s three surviving eight-passenger utes are getting much-needed midcycle updates for 2013, and Chevrolet has now released details on its freshened Traverse.The 2013 Traverse hits the show stand

Spied: 2014 Maserati Quattroporte

What It Is: The 2013 replacement for Maserati’s only current sedan, very little of which is actually visible here. Other than the door handles, windshield, side windows, and the head- and taillamps—which are grafted-on pieces from today’s Quattroporte— there is nothing we can confidently say is a production part of the next-gen Quattroporte. The true surfaces of every frumpy, matte-finished

New Car: 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

Ford is adding a new, sportier model to the 2013 Explorer lineup called, appropriately, the Sport. (Blue Oval utility freaks should note that this is still based on the regular four-door, three-row body style, and isn’t a revival of the old two-door Explorer of the ’90s and 2000s.) After scanning the Sport’s particulars, however, we’re thinking a SHO badge might have been appropriate, as

New Car: 2012 Skoda Yeti Urban

Skoda has revealed a UK-only limited-edition model of its Yeti crossover. The Yeti Urban is targeted at younger customers and gets £2,450 worth of extras, but doesn’t cost any more than the SE model it’s based on. The Yeti has been a runaway success in the UK, with more than 8,800 registered since it launched in 2009 – and waiting lists are still at three to six months. The Urban adds a DAB

New Cars: 2012 Jeep Altitude Series

In January, Jeep showed off a blacked-out Grand Cherokee concept in Houston, Texas, and asked customers to help pick a name. The selected name was “Altitude”, and Jeep has now announced that it will produce limited numbers of Grand Cherokee, Compass, and Patriot Altitude models. “These new Jeep Altitude editions will clearly have a broad appeal among consumers, especially those looking for

Sneak Peek: 2013 Toyota New Full-Size Sedan

Toyota just released a sketch of a new car scheduled to debut at the 2012 New York auto show with a liftback-like design reminiscent of the Audi A7. Could this be Toyota’s foray into the four-door coupe niche? What we see here is likely a hint of what to expect for the all-new 2013 Toyota Avalon full-size sedan. Toyota describes the car in the teaser image as a “stunning U.S.-designed” sedan

Sneak Peek: 2013 Ford Explorer Sport

This teaser video previews a new version of the Ford Explorer SUV that will be unveiled tomorrow, March 28. But what exactly is new about this version of the Explorer? So far, Ford hasn’t given us many clues. Ford says that the launch tomorrow will add “an exhilarating new model to the family,” and the brief clip shows Ford’s test track in Dearborn, Michigan. Couple that to the sound of an

First Sketch: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

If you’re considering the purchase of a 2013 Camaro SS coupe with a manual, you’re going to want to look at the 1LE package. And if you weren’t considering a new Camaro, you might be now. The option group is intended to transform The General’s affordable V-8 coupe into an affordable V-8 coupe that can stop and turn. Sort of sounds like a Mustang we know. The 1LE name is plucked from late-‘

Hot News: 2016 Volkswagen Golf CC

What It Is: A low-slung, four-door sedan called the Golf CC, or perhaps Jetta CC in the States. It would be to the Golf and to the Jetta what the bigger CC—as it is simply badged in the U.S.—is to the Passat: an elegantly rebodied and slightly less practical derivative. The Golf CC could have a conventional trunklid, like a four-door sedan, or it could incorporate a liftgate similar to the

Update

Sorry for the last two posts. I need the reserve some space for non-bike related (my study) stuff. It will be useful in the future. I am working very, very hard on a brand new website, until it's up and running, this blog will see fewer updates. More on this soon!

Hot News: Daimler/BYD Chinese Brand Named Denza?

Mercedes-Benz sources in Germany have confirmed Chinese media reports suggesting its parent company Daimler and Chinese car maker BYD Auto’s new joint venture brand will be called Denza.Created as a Chinese-market-only brand, Denza is set to support a range of affordable electric powered vehicles – the first of which is set to be unveiled at the Beijing motor show on April 23.Based on the

Recall Up Date : 2003 - 2010 BMW 5 & 6 Series

BMW has announced a recall of 1.3 million cars worldwide, covering all 5 Series and 6 Series models built from 2003 to 2010. The company revealed that the problem was concerning a battery cable cover in the boot that may have been mounted incorrectly. According to BMW, the result of the problem will be electrical malfunctions, vehicles not starting and in the most serious cases 'charring or

Recall Up Date: 2012 Chevrolet Express & Suburban, 2012 GMC Savana & Yukon XL

The Problem: GM will recall certain 2012 Chevy models and GMC twins due to a steering gear issue. The affected models include the Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL SUVs, and the Chevy Express/GMC Savana vans. The steering gear pitman shaft may not have been adequately hardened in these vehicles and could fracture. If the steering gear pitman shaft breaks, loss of steering could might happen – and

Experiences with Physical Geography at Utrecht University

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Studiekeuze: ervaringen fysische geografie universiteit utrecht

Voor de mensen die bezig zijn met hun studiekeuze zou ik graag mijn ervaringen met de studie fysische geografie aan de universiteit in utrecht toelichten. Ik heb bij de faculteit geowetenschappen, departement fysische geografie  de bachelor fysische geografie en de master physical geography gevolgd.De bachelor heeft te leiden onder de bijzonder slechte adminstratie en de totale desinteresse van

Recall Up Date: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S

The Problem: Porsche will be recalling certain 2012 model year 911 Carrera S models because interference between a coolant line and a fuel line may cause the fuel line to become disconnected at the quick connector, potentially causing a fuel leak. If fuel leakage occurs, the 911′s engine may misfire or stall. If the fuel comes into the presence of an ignition source it could also catch fire,

New Car: 2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline

The Dodge Challenger might seem a bit pedestrian when it’s not equipped with a Hemi V-8, but Dodge has tarted up its Challenger SXT Plus with the Challenger Rallye Redline package, which promises a combination of V-6 power, better handling, and muscle-car looks.It’s closely based on the Dodge Challenger SXT Plus, which is powered by the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine and is mated to a

Spied: 2013 Aston Martin DB9

What It Is: A thinly camouflaged example of the next-generation Aston Martin DB9. (Our most recent spy shots of the next DB9 were of a more heavily covered car.) The DB9 is Aston’s two-door middle child, slotting between the “entry level” Vantage and the more-powerful DB9-based DBS. This family tree recently grew with the addition of the Virage—a DB9 with unique bodywork and slightly more

Very cool W650 custom

I've posted a link to Lars' blog, Brauchi's bikes, a while ago, but his W650 is now as good as finished. A great bike combined with some photography talent results in this:Great work Lars!Check out more of this bike and some great photography on his blog.

Cool Volvo at the beach

I did ride the bikes this week, but nothing special. Went to the beach last friday (with the car) and saw this cool Volvo in the parking lot:Bit more classy than 'my' '98 Mitsubishi Colt ;)Venus and Jupiter are just visible on the photo. Nice night for a walk on the beach.Picking up Horse photography again too, there's some money in that business....In other news: I am working hard on a brand new

Hot News: Lexus Plans to Produce LF-LC Concept

The popularity of the dramatic Lexus LF-LC concept has significantly boosted its chances of making production, Autocar has learned.Senior bosses at Lexus parent firm Toyota insisted at the LF-LC’s Detroit show unveiling in January that the hybrid 2+2 coupé was strictly a concept. But an emphatically positive reception — including winning the public’s ‘best in show’ award at Detroit — has led

Hot News: Ferari Confirms Two New Engines

The future of Ferrari V12s has been secured by hybrid technology that will ensure the company can hit its CO2 targets without having to compromise on engine layout.At the launch of the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta earlier this month, Ferrari made a veiled reference to the future use of V12 engines in its range by describing the car as “the first in a new generation of V12s”.It is understood that

New Car: 2013 Mercedes GLK-Class

The facelifted GLK, set to get its first public outing at next week’s New York motor show, continues to be sold with the choice of three engines in Europe. They include Mercedes-Benz’s widely used 2.1-litre four-cylinder common rail unit – the OM651 as it is known internally. It delivers 168bhp and 295lb ft in the entry level GLK220, which now comes in two distinct versions: the CDI 4Matic

Spied: Citroen DS9 Concept

These are the first pictures of the new Citroen DS9 – a flagship luxury car concept that has been spotted completely undisguised ahead of its debut at the Beijing Motor Show next month. Spied on a photoshoot at the Place de la Concorde in Paris, the DS9 is charged with spearheading a new DS range specifically for China. It follows on from the DS3 supermini and DS4 and DS5 crossovers, which

First Sketch: 2013 Fisker Nina

Fisker gives us a chance to peek into the future with a sketch of the first vehicle to be spawned from its Project Nina vehicle platform. Fisker’s Project Nina, announced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, will introduce three new vehicles by 2014, and the drawing above is a good indication of what we can expect to see from the second model line after the Karma. The first Nina vehicle is

New Car: 2012 Ram 1500 Lone Star 10th Anniversary

When its pickup truck garnered a lot of love in Texas, Ram decided to make a special edition celebrating the partnership. That special edition turned 10 years old this year, so Ram is celebrating with another special edition. It’s called the Ram 1500 Lone Star 10th Anniversary.The truck is called the Ram 1500 Lone Star, a version of the famous Ram 1500 Crew Cab pickup that is sold only in

Sneak Peek Up Date: 2013 Nissan Altima

With the New York auto show just weeks away, Nissan continues to tease the public with more shots of the upcoming 2013 Altima. This time, it’s a look at the new sedan’s profile. This time around, we get another peek of the muscular side view of the 2013 Altima sedan, which will face a reinvigorated midsize field that includes a revamped 2013 Honda Accord and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, not to

Recall Up Date: 2006 Honda CR-V

Honda is recalling roughly 1300 2006 CR-V crossovers for trouble with the lower control arm assemblies. The Problem: The original welding for the lower control arms on some CR-V models may not have been properly done during the initial manufacturing. If the welding was not completely properly, the right front lower control arm could break at the weld spot over time and affect the car’s

Spied: 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid

Hybrids have a ‘holier-than-thou’ image of saving the rainforest and being friendly to all of nature’s creatures. This 2013 Audi Q5 Quattro Hybrid our intrepid spy photographer spotted cold weather testing is bird friendly too, except not in the way you were expecting.What our spy photographer did to deserve such a reaction likely relates to him catching Audi’s face-lifted 2013 Q5 wearing

Spied: 2013 Toyota Avalon

What It Is: A pair of heavily camouflaged next-generation 2013 Toyota Avalon prototypes. The current-generation Toyota Avalon has been on sale since 2005, making it nearly as old—in car years—as the typical Avalon buyer. Despite a minor refresh for 2011, the Avalon clearly is due for an update, and these spy photos indicate that Toyota’s full-size sedan will be getting one soon. It remains

Spied: 2014 Infiniti EV

What It Is: A mule for Infiniti’s upcoming all-electric sedan. Until now, we had seen only sketches of Infiniti’s EV. Sitting closer to the bottom of Infiniti’s lineup, the EV will aim to please eco-chic shoppers who like the idea of an electric car to drive locally—as well as a premium badge. Why it matters: Electric vehicles haven’t hit the big time yet, but like many automakers, Infiniti

Hot News: Is Audi Working on A4 Minivan?

Audi’s marketing and product planning departments are thinking big, but not too big. Automobile magazine is reporting that the next addition to the German automaker’s lineup is called the Audi A4 Superavant and, no, it’s not a minivan nor an MPV. Audi claims its market research found enough demand to bring it to market. As its name suggests, the new crossover is essentially a supersized Audi A4

Hot News: Jaguar is Preparing to Introduce Crossover

Jaguar is promising “breakthrough” design and engineering for a proposed new crossover. If it’s signed off for production, it could go on sale around 2016 to crown a radical overhaul of its complete model range.Speaking bullishly at the Geneva motor show, Jaguar global brand director Adrian Hallmark confirmed that the British marque was responding to Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth’s wish

Hot News: Jaguar - Land Rover & Chery Joint Venture

Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile Company have agreed terms on a joint venture in China. The partnership will include the manufacture of Jaguar, Land Rover and joint venture-branded cars, establishment of a research and development centre, building an engine plant and sales of the vehicles the joint venture produces.In order to build cars in China, the Chinese government requires

Hot News: Hyundai to Introduce New Genesis in 2013 and New Sonata in 2014

Hyundai is planning to launch a new version of the Sonata sedan by 2014, as well as an updated Genesis sedan in 2013. According to Reuters, Hyundai CEO Kim Choong-ho revealed the product update plans at an industry meeting in Seoul, South Korea. The current version of the Hyundai Sonata (pictured) was introduced in Korea in late 2009 and launched in the U.S. in 2010. Since then, the car has not

New Car: 2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer

The new Chevrolet Trailblazer, which goes on sale overseas this June, made its official debut today at the Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand. While the Thai-built Trailblazer is characterized as a “global” SUV, Chevrolet will not sell the new model in the U.S. The Trailblazer’s rounded body conceals the same truck chassis as the new global Colorado pickup, which is meant to provide

Hot News: Honda to Introduce Crosstour Concept at NY Auto Show

The futuristic Honda Crosstour is about to get a refresh, and Honda is readying a concept car previewing the 2013 model for a New York Auto Show debut. We should clarify a couple of things: the Honda Crosstour will turn four in 2013, which means the new car will be something of a mid-cycle refresh. The second is that Honda’s concept cars are often nearly identical to their successive

Sneak Peek: 2014 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet has teased two new vehicles that will appear at its stand at the New York auto show. The 2013 Chevrolet Traverse and the 2014 Chevrolet Impala will bow publicly next month in the Big Apple.Predictably, Chevrolet hasn’t yet released much information on the pair of cars. The Impala will be the tenth generation of vehicles to wear that name; the nameplate itself originated way back in

Hot News: Datsun is Back

Although Nissan is reviving its storied Datsun nameplate, don’t hold your breath for a modern-day 240Z sports car. The new Datsun brand is only for use in emerging markets, and won’t be available in the U.S. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn announced that Datsun vehicles will be sold in India, Indonesia, and Russia from 2014. The new vehicles are designed for “optimistic up-and-coming customers” in

Recall Up Date: 1995 - 2004 Land Rover Vehicles

Owners of 1995-1999 Land Rover Discovery, 1999-2004 Discovery II, and 1995 Range Rover Classic SUVs may want to get their vehicles checked out. The British automaker is recalling certain rear driveshaft couplings manufactured as service parts. 1995-1999 Land Rover Discovery, 1999-2004 Discovery II, and 1995 Range Rover Classic The Problem: Land Rover is recalling certain rear driveshaft

New Car: 2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG

In an age of engine downsizing and emissions-reduction mandates, one might expect the V-12 engine—volumes of which never were very high in the first place—to hit the endangered-species list. But Mercedes-Benz and AMG are keeping the breed alive at least for the near future, sliding the brands’ mighty twin-turbocharged twelve-pot into the latest SL roadster to create the latest SL65 AMG. With

Spied: 2013 Opel/Vauxhall Astra Saloon

Vauxhall is planning to launch a saloon version of the Astra as part of a series of mid-life changes to the rest of the range due later this summer. However, the four-door is not destined for the UK, instead being reserved for select European markets where such cars traditionally outsell hatchbacks.The Astra five-door’s changes are understood to be purely cosmetic, focusing on a revised

Sneak Peek: 2013 Citroen DS9

Citroen has posted these teaser pictures on its Facebook page, together with the line "the future of the DS line is already taking shape at Citroen".It appears to show a development of the C6-based Metropolis concept, first shown at the Shanghai Motor Show in May 2010. And going by the darkly-lit profile shot, the saloon silhouette has been replaced with a shooting-brake body style.The

Spied: 2014 Volkswagen XL1

VW is keeping its promise to put the world's most fuel efficient car into production. The XL1 concept, first shown at the Qatar Motor Show in January last year, can return 313mpg, and you'll be able to buy one next year.Speaking at the concept's unveiling last year, VW Chairman Martin Winterkorn confirmed the XL1 would be going into limited production and on sale by 2013 - and these spy

New Car: 2012 SEAT Leon FR+ Supercopa

SEAT has given its Leon FR+ performance model a new special edition styling kit. Thanks to some expert tweaks from the engineers at SEAT Sport, the new model echoes the World Touring Car Championship-winning Leon. This means a wider bodykit, plus an aggressive update to the front and rear bumpers. At the back, the Suercopa gets dual chrome-tipped exhausts and a pronounced boot spoiler. The

New Car: 2013 Ford Tourneo Custom

Today, Ford pulled the wraps off not the new Transit, but the Tourneo Custom. First previewed weeks ago at the Geneva Motor Show, the Tourneo Custom is Ford’s European light-duty commercial passenger van.Like the concept, the new Ford Tourneo Custom features an almost car-like appearance, thanks to Ford’s Kinetic design language. Think of the Tourneo Custom as the missing link between the

Hot News: Mercedes to Debut CLC at LA Art Festival

Mercedes-Benz is getting in touch with its artistic side, hosting a festival celebrating various art forms at Los Angeles’ Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Called Transmission LA: AV Club, the event will focus on audio and visual mediums, and feature exhibits, concerts, and installations that play on that theme. What does any of this have to do with cars, you ask? Mercedes will also

Spied: 2014 Cadillac CTS

What It Is: A 2014 Cadillac CTS wearing pretty heavy camouflage. It’s a prototype for the third-generation car; the original CTS launched for 2003, while this car’s predecessor arrived for 2008. The current car is available as a sedan, coupe, and wagon. The sedan is what we’ve captured here; we have heard no definitive word on whether Cadillac intends to continue offering multiple body

Spied: 2014 Jeep Liberty

What It Is: A mule for the next-gen 2014 Jeep Liberty caught testing wearing an Alfa Romeo Giulietta shell. The compact SUV replacement for the venerated Jeep Cherokee, the Liberty arrived for 2002 and was revamped for 2008. Despite Jeep’s best efforts, the Liberty never quite lived up to the Cherokee’s reputation for rugged simplicity and suburban chic. Why It Matters: Although it’s been a

Welcome to the first day of the rest of my life :)

tSo.... That is my car and it's me driving it. Well, technically, it's still my brother's car, but that's just a matter of some paper work.Where I'm driving? On the way to my new job, just north of Amsterdam. I finished my study and found a really nice job in a really short time. But don't worry, nothing will change about my motorcycle-life :)In other good news: This photo I made of myself on the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 AC 378 GT Zagato

British sports car maker AC is back, and it has teamed up with Italian styling house Zagato to produce this, the 378 GT Zagato.AC Cars has been bought by a new owner, who is determined to revive the firm's fortunes. The 378 GT is powered by a 6.2-litre V8 similar to the one found in the Corvette, but it has been tuned to produce 434bhp. The new model will be sold alongside the firm's

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 SEAT Ibiza

The facelifted SEAT Ibiza supermini has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The front end has been redesigned to fit in with SEAT’s new design language – seen on the firm’s most recent models like the Alhambra – so the grille has been stretched and the headlights are now more angular. Meanwhile, SEAT has simplified the climate controls and improved a few of the cabin materials for a

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Hyundai i20

A new-look Hyundai i20 has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show, and the facelifted model is set to become the cleanest combustion-engined car on sale. When powered by the 74bhp 1.1-litre three-cylinder diesel, the new i20 emits just 84g/km of CO2, and is said to be able to return 90mpg. An 89bhp 1.4-litre diesel is also available which, when fitted with Blue Drive technologies such as a

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Koenigsegg Agera R

Low emission and all-electric cars weren’t the only vehicles making a splash at Geneva. Koenigsegg took the wraps of its storming 2013 Agera R hypercar at the show. The flagship R model is claimed to have a top speed of 273mph and is fitted with the world’s first hollow one-piece carbonfibre wheels. They reduce weight by up to 20kg. Aerodynamic tweaks also improve downforce and cut drag,

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Morgan Plus E Concept

The new Morgan Aero Coupe and Plus 8 were on show beside a new all-electric model, dubbed the Morgan Plus E. And in a unique twist, the retro-styled machine features a five speed manual gearbox, unlike existing electric cars. “We’re Morgan. We make exciting sports cars, so it has to be fun,” explained a company spokeswoman. The Plus E is currently a working prototype and shows the famous

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Ferrari California

Ferrari has revealed an updated California that's not only shed 30kg of weight but has also gained an extra 30bhp. Thanks to new exhaust manifolds and re-tuned engine mapping, the 4.3-litre V8 now produces 483bhp and 505Nm of torque. The weight loss is down to new aluminium construction technologies that have also ensured structural rigidity remains identical to that of the old California.

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 SEAT Mii 5-Door

The five-door SEAT Mii has made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The more practical Mii is the same 3.5-metre length as the three-door model. Like the Skoda Citigo and VW up!, the Mii has a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and boot space of 251 litres with the seats up and 951 with them folded. The five-door Mii uses a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine with 61bhp or 76bhp,

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Toyota says it is the most affordable hybrid in the UK. Toyota brought hybrid power to the masses with the original Prius, is now offering the same technology in its Yaris supermini. The 99bhp petrol engine is mated to an electric motor, both of which direct power to the front wheels. Together they're capable of 80.7mpg,

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Range Rover Westminster

Land Rover is celebrating 10 years of the current-generation Range Rover with three new special editions, which have been shown at the Geneva motor show. They are likely to be a final hurrah for the current car, as an all-new Range Rover will be launched this summer.The Range Rover Westminster edition (pictured) replaces the 4.4 TDV8 Vogue and Vogue SE models. The model will go on sale in

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 BMW M135i

BMW is set to crown its second-generation 1-series line-up with this exciting new 300bhp plus six-cylinder powered BMW M135i model, which has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show.The Audi RS3 rivaling hatchback, planned for UK sale before the end of 2012, forms part of BMW’s new M Performance line-up, joining the recently revealed M550d xDrive saloon and touring, X5 M50d and X6 M50d.It is

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTi Cabriolet

Volkswagen has launched a GTI version of the new Volkswagen Golf cabriolet at the Geneva motor show. It will be available to order in the UK in July ahead of first deliveries in September.The 207bhp/207lb ft drop-top (VW’s most powerful and first GTI Golf convertible to date), will crack the sprint to 62mph from standing in 7.3sec before reaching a top speed of 147mph (146mph with DSG).VW

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept

A super-frugal version of the Volkswagen Cross Coupe has been shown at the Geneva motor show. The SUV concept previews the next Volkswagen Tiguan first shown at last year's Tokyo motor show and updated for Geneva.The advanced four-wheel drive showcases a new plug-in diesel-electric hybrid system Volkswagen is developing for use in a range of upcoming production models that is claimed to

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Pininfarina Cambiano Concept

The Pininfarina Cambiano sports saloon concept is the Italian styling house’s star at the Geneva motor show. The Italian styling house closed its coachbuilding business last year to concentrate solely on car design. The Cambiano adopts a Hyundai Veloster-style door arrangement, with one door on the driver’s side and two doors on the passenger side. The rear door on the passenger side is rear

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Lamborghini Aventador J

This is the Lamborghini Aventador J, a one-off, road-legal roadster that company boss Stephan Winkelmann says is a testament to his firm’s commitment to pushing the limits of design, despite increasingly rigid road car regulations.As such, it takes its name from the world motorsport governing body’s ‘Appendix J’ regulations, which define racing car class specifications. The J also invokes

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Bentley EXP 9 F Concept

The Bentley EXP 9 F concept, unveiled at the Geneva motor show, shows how a 180mph, £150,000 Bentley SUV would look in production.The concept, powered by a re-engineered version of the current 6.0-litre petrol W12 engine, is as long and slightly lower than a Range Rover, but much more powerful. A W12 petrol version will be the production flagship, but Bentley will also offer buyers the choice

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

Ferrari took deposits on around 360 new F12 Berlinettas ahead of the car's official unveiling at the Geneva motor show, CEO Amedeo Felisa has told Autocar.Prior to its unveiling the new car was shown during a week-long event of customer previews. Around 450 customers have seen the car so far, with 80 per cent placing orders immediately according to Felisa."The interest is strong, and the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept

Land Rover showed off this Range Rover Evoque convertible concept at the Geneva motor show. Land Rover says the Evoque convertible concept ‘explores the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV' and a decision on production could be made within the next two months. John Edwards, global brand director told Autocar: "We want a share of the growing SUV market."The convertible has

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Audi A3

Audi is attempting to redefine the premium hatchback segment with the all-new Audi A3, which has been revealed in three-door guise at the Geneva motor show.The third-generation Audi A3 features a high-class premium interior packed with ‘big car’ technology, a significant weight reduction thanks to its new lightweight modular platform and a highly-efficient new range of petrol and diesel

The Virago in motion

Video didn't work out completely as planned, so we will have to do it again.

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Maserati GranTurismo Sport

Maserati is replacing its best-selling Maserati GranTurismo S model with a new Sport variant. The GranTurismo Sport, revealed here at the Geneva motor show, gets a revised, 454bhp 4.7-litre V8 engine, which gives the model a 186mpg top speed and a 0-62mph time of 4.7sec.Two transmissions choices will be offered on the Sport. The standard gearbox is a six-speed torque converter automatic, while

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Volvo V40

Volvo has unveiled a new-look Volvo V40 five-door hatchback at the Geneva motor show designed to revive its fortunes in the premium hatchback class, and steal volume from the dominant BMW 1-series and Audi A3. The outgoing S40 and V50 models die to make way for new V40 production tipped to reach 90,000 units a year at Volvo’s Ghent plant in Belgium.The car, which combines the virtues of the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Audi RS4

The Audi RS4 is making a comeback after a four-year hiatus — and like the original introduced in 2000, it will be sold in estate form only. The third incarnation of Audi’s hot load hauler has made its first public appearance at the Geneva motor show. Right-hand-drive cars should arrive in the UK this autumn. Exact UK pricing has yet to be finalised, but insiders hint that the RS4 Avant will

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse

Bugatti has unveiled the most powerful roadster of all time, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, at the Geneva motor show.The new model is based on the existing open-topped Grand Sport model, but with the significant hikes in power and torque seen on the closed-topped Super Sport version.Whereas the current Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport possesses 987bhp and 922lb ft, Bugatti’s

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Volkswagen Cargo Up! Concept

The Cargo Up is designed as a delivery van and offers 1400 litres of rear space. It is equipped with underbody protection front and rear, and its sides have sill trim panels. As with the cross up!, there is also a roof railing. Inside, the cargo up! has been emptied except for the driver seat and the cockpit. This has created a flat cargo floor both on the passenger's side and in the boot.

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Volkswagen X Up! Concept

The X Up is intended as a ‘go anywhere’ vehicle and gets a roof box with two integrated searchlights, as well as robust side panels and underbody guards at the front and rear.Like the Winter Up, it is based on the Cross Up and could potentially go into production very quickly. The X Up is painted in ‘burned orange metallic’ with the bumpers and roof box finished in ‘anthracite’. The

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Volkswagen Winter Up! Concept

The Winter Up is based on the four-door Cross Up concept that was on show at the Frankfurt motor show last year. It is designed for winter sports, and features a snowboard carrier on the roof rails. The car also has ESP with differential locks to deal with snowy road conditions.The Volkswagen is painted in two colours: ‘pure white’ and ‘malibu blue’. The body surfaces are painted in cool ‘

Vincent's Ducati

A while back Vincent, the guy I built the Virago and the CX500 chopper with, bought a Ducati Cagiva Pantah 650. He sold his Yamaha R1 for it and that was a wise decission. The Ducatis isn't even finished yet, but I'm pretty sure he's already done more miles on it, than on the R1 in 3 seasons....Although the bike is not finished yet, it is taking shape nicely. At this moment it has custom made

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Volkswagen Swiss Up! Concept

The Volkswagen Up has appeared in four new concept guises at the Geneva motor show – the Swiss Up, Winter Up, X Up and Cargo Up.Swiss Up, designed to pay tribute to Geneva and Switzerland, has an exterior and interior that’s painted in the red and white colours of the Swiss flag.The cabin is finished in the ‘ceramique’ trim colour. The leather is also styled in ‘ceramique’ in the outer area

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Mercedes SL63 AMG

The Mercedes SL63 AMG has been revealed in public at today's Geneva motor show. In top 'Performance Package' specification, it offers 557bhp and a 0-62mph time at 4.2sec.In line with its standard sibling, the new SL63 AMG eschews steel construction for the first time, adopting a state-of-the-art aluminium and magnesium structure that, in combination with a carbonfibre bootlid and vacuum die

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Volkswagen Polo Blue GT Concept

The Volkswagen Polo Blue GT, a performance-orientated version of the Polo has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show. The Blue GT will feature the VW Group’s 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a cylinder deactivation system.With 138bhp, the Polo Blue GT is claimed hit 62mph in 7.9sec and reach a top speed of 131mph in standard six-speed manual guise – 1.0sec and 11mph slower

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Ford B-Max

The all-new, production-ready Ford B-Max MPV has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show. The new car promises to be one of the most innovative models ever seen in the segment. The Fiesta-based B-Max has been shown exactly one year after it was previewed as a concept car of the same name. It is the latest model to be developed under the global ‘One Ford’ strategy. UK sales will start in

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Bertone Nuccio Concept

Italian styling company Bertone has unveiled its latest concept car, the Bertone Nuccio, at the Geneva motor show. The striking concept – named in honour of Giuseppe ‘Nuccio’ Bertone, former owner of the Turinese design house, is described as an ‘extreme sportscar that puts an evolutionary imprint on the concept that is built into Bertone’s DNA: the mid-rear engined berlinetta’.No details of

Virago update

It's been a while. Vincent managed to make something that's even louder than the Virago: A child. Cool kid though, Max.Anyway: That was the reason for not working on the Virago and the SR500 for such a long time. I found a manual for our carb online, so I really wanted to give the Virago a tune up, while Vincent had some work to do on his Ducati.I took the CB to get there, so we had quite a nice

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Ford Transit Tourneo Concept

The Ford Transit Tourneo concept 'people mover' has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show.Ford says it showcases "a dramatic new look, and is previewing the introduction of an all-new family of one-tonne Ford Transit people movers and commercial vehicles for Europe and Asia."Stephen Odell, Ford’s European chief, said: "The Tourneo Custom’s car-like qualities will be appreciated by a broad range

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Rolls-Royce Phantom has undergone its most extensive overhaul since launch in 2003. Revealed at today's Geneva motor show, the Phantom Series II is only distinguishable from before by a series of subtle styling tweaks. The biggest changes are the addition of a new eight-speed automatic gearbox, a new rear differential and overhauled electronic systems in the cabin.The new eight-speed

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Smart ForTwo

Smart has unveiled a series of subtle styling tweaks to its Smart Fotwo city car for 2012. The look was first previewed on the electric Smart Fortwo ED at last year’s Frankfurt motor show, and was seen on the rest of the range for the first time at the Geneva motor show.Styling tweaks include a new front grille, which now features an integrated Smart logo. There is also new front and rear

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Mini Countryman JCW

The hottest version yet of the Mini Countryman, the John Cooper Works, has been unveiled at today's Geneva motor show.Powered by a 215bhp 1.6-litre turbo four, the car is claimed by Mini to cover 0-60mph in 7.0sec and hit 140mph. Peak torque of 207lb ft is on tap between 2000rpm and 5600rpm, and an overboost function adds a further 14lb ft.The hottest version yet of the Mini Countryman, the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Fiat 500L

The Fiat 500L - the latest addition to the Fiat 500 range - has received its debut at the Geneva motor show. The 500L - meaning 'Large' - will go on sale in early 2013.At 4140mm long, 1780mm wide and 1660mm high, the new five-seat 500L is 594mm longer, 153mm wider and 172mm taller than the standard Fiat 500 hatchback. According to Fiat, the 500L offers ‘MPV passenger space combined with the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Infiniti Emerg-e Concept

Infiniti chiefs say it is “feasible” to build a production version of its Emerg-e extended-range electric sports car, unveiled at today's Geneva motor show. Infiniti has constructed a running prototype that produces 402bhp from its two electric motors.The main challenges will be the cost of the motors and the need to outsource the car’s carbonfibre body. Infiniti’s product planning boss,

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Aston Martin Vantage

Aston Martin has debuted a series of engineering updates and styling revamps for the 2012 Vantage range at the Geneva motor show.The new line-up will be priced from £84,995 for the entry-level V8 and will top out with the limited-edition V12 Zagato at just under £400,000.Described as the biggest range overhaul since 2008, the base 420bhp V8 Vantage gets a number of upgrades first seen on the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Renault Zoe

The Renault Zoe electric supermini has been revealed in production trim at the Geneva motor show.At £13,650 OTR (after the government’s £5k ‘plug-in’ grant) the Zoe will be the cheapest EV on the market. It’s also got the best-quoted range, with a maximum of 130 miles (or 60 miles in cold weather in the city – Renault’s idea of the typical ‘worst case scenario’) from each charge, plus Quick

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner

A sporting interpretation of the Bentley Mulsanne has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show today. The Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification features sports-tuned suspension and steering as well as a raft of bespoke design features that set it apart from other variants of Crewe’s flagship.The Mulliner Driving Specification is angled towards Bentley drivers who want a Mulsanne with

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Ssangyong XIV-2 Concept

SsangYong has showcased its new ‘convertible’ concept, named the SsangYong XIV-2, at the Geneva motor show.The SsangYong XIV-2 – which stands for eXciting User Interface Vehicle 2 – is a successor to the similar concept that was on display at the Frankfurt show late last year.XIV-2 is a crossover SUV-convertible and features a one-touch automatic opening soft-top, pram-style roof. It has been

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 BMW X6

The facelifted BMW X6 has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show today.Changes at the front of the revised car include relocated foglights, which now sit high up in the outer air inlets, a more pronounced kidney grille and the addition of optional adaptive LED headlamps; these come as standard on the new BMW X6M as do blue aluminium brake callipers. At the rear of the facelifted X6, new

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Rinspeed Dock+Go Concept

Swiss firm Rinspeed is addressing the range anxiety issue associated with electric city cars with its innovative new Rinspeed Dock+Go concept at today's Geneva motor show.The Smart Fortwo Electric Drive-based concept features a detachable trailer axle – which Rinspeed calls a ‘backpack on wheels’ – that can house a combustion engine or range extender, be packed with batteries or powered by

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Nissan Hi - Cross Concept

The Nissan Hi-Cross concept, which has made its debut at the Geneva motor show, explores the expansion of the marque's crossover line-up. The design could influence new variants of the Qashqai, X-Trail and Murano.Andy Palmer, Executive Vice President Nissan said: "We don't do concepts for the sake of it, so it's fairly clear this is a car showing how a vehicle above Qashqai could look. That

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Jaguar XF Sportbrake

The new Jaguar XF Sportbrake has been revealed at the 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 sometimes controversial black

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Mini Clubvan Concept

The Mini Clubvan concept has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show, five years after the Mini Clubman went on sale. The Mini Clubvan concept is an extremely straightforward Clubman derivative. The Clubman’s side windows have been replaced with polycarbonate panels and the load bay has been moderately increased in size.It is described by BMW as a ‘compact lifestyle van for business and

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Dacia Lodgy

The new Dacia Lodgy MPV has been given its official world debut at the Geneva motor show today. Available as a five- or seven-seat MPV, the Lodgy MPV is the latest addition to the growing model range from the Renault-owned Romanian brand. The line-up already comprises the Duster crossover, Sandero and Sandero Stepway supermini and Logan saloon, seven-seat estate, van and pick-up.Few technical

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Lotus Exige S Roadster

The 145mph Lotus Exige S roadster is the fastest drop top the manufacturer has ever built. Launched at today's Geneva motor show, it is the first Exige model to be offered with a factory-fitted soft-top roof and shares the same 3.5-litre V6 engine as the new Exige S coupé.The unit produces 345bhp at 7000rpm and 295lb ft at 4500rpm, meaning the Exige S roadster — which weighs 1100kg — is

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Morgan Plus 8

After an absence of almost a decade, the Morgan Plus 8 has reappeared as a new and fully-fledged model at the Geneva motor show.Two versions of the new ‘classic’ Morgan are on display on Morgan’s Geneva stand: the production version, powered by BMW’s 4.8-litre normally aspirated V8, and an all-electric prototype christened ‘Plus-e’, built to gauge public reaction before a decision is made on

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Chevrolet Cruze SW

The Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon (SW) have been revealed at the Geneva motor show today.The SW body variant follows the saloon and hatchback version. At 4678mm, the Chevrolet Cruze SW is slightly longer than the hatchback (4510mm) and saloon (4597mm) models.Load space ranges from 500 litres up to the window line in the rear to nearly 1500 litres up to roof level with the rear seats folded

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Opel/Vauxhall Mokka

Vauxhall will take on the Nissan Juke and Ford’s new Fiesta-based EcoSport when the Vauxhall Mokka soft-roader hits UK showrooms in November. It was unveiled today at the Geneva motor show. The Mokka was first seen in Detroit last month as the Buick Encore, and is the marque's answer to the Nissan Juke and Ford's new Fiesta-based EcoSport.The high-riding five-seater is 4280mm long and around

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Tata Megapixel Concept

The Tata Megapixel concept, a range-extended electric vehicle with CO2 emissions as low as 22g/km and the potential for 282mpg has been unveiled at today’s Geneva motor show.Tata chiefs revealed last year that a production version of the Pixel would make it to Europe instead of the proposed European version of the Tata Nano.The Megapixel “is the result of the progress we have made on the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Disco Volante Concept

Milan-based Touring Superleggera has paid homage to the 1952 Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante with a new Alfa 8C-based car at the Geneva motor show. The front-engined, two-seat Disco Volante 2012 by Touring will be built as a “very limited series model”.Those wanting one must first buy an 8C and Touring — the coachbuilder behind the shooting brake version of the Bentley Continental GT — will then

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Kia Cee'd

The second-generation Kia Cee'd has been revealed at the Geneva motor show in five-door hatchback and estate bodystyles. In hatchback guise, the new Kia Cee'd goes on sale 1 July, with the Cee'd sport wagon available in the UK in October. A three-door variant follows in March 2013, while Kia's hot Pro-Ceed, which is rumoured to possess 200bhp, will be available at around the same time.The new

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 BMW M6

The BMW M6 has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show today. BMW claims it has achieved supercar-levels of performance and are BMW's fastest-ever two door cars.With a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 producing 552bhp, they have a top speed of 189mph.The new M6 range will reach UK showrooms in September. The coupé will cost £93,795, an increase of £6460 over its outgoing equivalent, and the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Canyon

The Volkswagen Amarok Canyon concept vehicle, configured specifically for competitors in the extreme sport of freestyle kayaking has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show.All additional accessories custom-made for the concept have been designed to meet the requirements of the competitive marine sport.Dr Wolfgang Schreiber, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles chief said: “We are using this

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2012 Audi TT RS Plus

Audi is taking aim at the new Porsche Boxster and upcoming second-generation Porsche Cayman with a spectacular 174mph version of the Audi TT RS, seen at the Geneva motor show for the first time. Called the Audi TT RS plus, the powered up coupe and roadster pairing joined a formidable display of new Audi models which includes the third-gen Audi A3 and Audi RS4 Avant included.The centrepiece

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Toyota FT-Bh Concept

The Toyota FT0Bh concept has been shown for the first time at today's Geneva motor show. Toyota says it is an innovative new concept car that promises a “total vehicle” approach to reducing the overall CO2 emissions of a city car. The Japanese firm said the concept is “an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Skoda Citigo

The five-door Skoda Citigo has been shown at today's Geneva motor showLike the three-door version, the five-door Citigo will initially be powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine in two power guises - 59bhp or 74bhp, offering 62.8mpg and 105g/km of CO2 for the 59bhp version and 60.1mpg and 108g/km for the 74bhp unit. Highly economical variants under the Green Tec banner will also

BMW scrambler part II

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Citroen C4 Aircross

The new Citroen C4 Aircross has received its first public airing at the Geneva motor show today, 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

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Citroen DS4 Racing Concept

The Citroën DS4 Racing, unveiled at today's Geneva motor show extends the marque's hot Racing brand to the the DS4. The 256bhp engine is Citroën's most powerful road engine to date.Officially the DS4 Racing will be called a ‘concept’, although the model is strongly-tipped to go into production, possibly early next year, to take on the Ford Focus ST and Renaultsport Megane.The heavily-boosted

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander

The all-new Mitsubishi Outlander has been revealed at the Geneva motor show. The new third-generation Outlander line-up will eventually include a plug-in hybrid model with CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km, whose hybrid system could see use in replacements for both the Shogun and the Lancer Evolution X.The new Outlander was most recently previewed at the Tokyo motor show as the PX-MiEV II

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Ford Fiesta ST

The Ford Fiesta ST has been given its debut at the Geneva motor show in its production-ready guise. Ford has confirmed the 136mph hatchback will go on sale in the UK in the first half of next year.The three-door, front-drive Fiesta ST follows the five-door concept that the Blue Oval displayed at the Frankfurt motor show last year.The production version is powered by Ford’s 1.6-litre EcoBoost

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: SEAT Toledo Concept

The fourth-generation Seat Toledo is previewed by this close-to-production study which is on display at today's Geneva motor show. The Toledo Concept shows that the production version, which is due to go on sale at the end of 2012, will have a sleek hatchback-come-saloon design.The Toledo slots into the Seat model range between the Ibiza and Leon and will mark a dramatic departure from the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Nissan Invitation Concept

The production version of the Nissan Invitation concept car will be built at the company’s Sunderland plant. The announcement was made as the doors opened to the Geneva motor show.The B-segment car will be launched at the plant next year and will be the product of a £125m investment by Nissan. The UK Government Regional Growth Fund has provided a £9.3m offer of support. The move is expected

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Hyundai I-oniq Concept

The Hyundai i-oniq is the marque's latest concept car. It is on display for the first time at today's Geneva motor show. The i-oniq is an electric sports hatchback with a range-extending petrol engine and has been built to showcase Hyundai’s new technology and design thinking.The Hyundai i-oniq has a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine mated via a generator to a lithium ion electric motor

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Peugeot 208 GTi Concept

Peugeot has started to prepare for its imminent return to the hot hatch arena with this 208 GTi Concept, - the star of the marque's Geneva motor show stand 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 harks

Janus' BMW Scrambler

Janus just finished his BMW Scrambler project and wanted some photo's. Conditions were far from ideal, but you'll get a good impression of his bike.I like it!

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Peugeot 208 XY Concept

The Peugeot 208 GTi Concept has been 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

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Opel/Vauxhall Astra OPC/VXR

The scorching 277bhp Vauxhall Astra VXR has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show. The new Ford Focus ST rival promises best-in-class performance to ecplise its well-established front-drive rivals. Powered by a turbocharged, direct-injection two-litre ‘Family II’ engine boasting 295lb ft of torque, the latest hot VXR is the most powerful production Astra ever.Distinguished by a sporty lower

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: ItalDesign Brivido Concept

Volkswagen Group-owned ItalDesign Giugiaro is outlining its vision for a luxurious four-seat sporting GT with eco credentials at today’s Geneva motor show. The near 5.0m-long ItalDesign Brivido is a working prototype that uses VW Group running gear and shows off the design capabilities of the famous Italian design studio that VW took control of in 2010.Giorgetto Giugiaro, the director of the

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Mercedes A-Class

The all-new Mercedes A-class has been officially revealed at the Geneva motor show. The third-generation model has a conventional hatchback silhouette and forgoes the tall, one-box MPV-like statue of previous versions.The A-class will be priced from around £24,000 and pitches into direct competition with the new Audi A3, BMW 1-series and Europe’s perennial best seller, the Volkswagen

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Ford Kuga

The new Ford Kuga, which has been revealed at the Geneva motor show, will go on sale early in 2013. Ford says it will win customers by being better to drive, larger, more practical and fitted with more technology as standard than its rivals.Key to its improved dynamics is Ford’s Torque Vectoring Control system, first fitted to the latest generation Focus, with which the Kuga shares a platform

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Lexus RX450h

The new Lexus RX 450h will be unveiled at next week’s Geneva motor show, the company has revealed. The hybrid SUV will receive Lexus’ new corporate styling, which includes the pinched, chrome-edged grille first seen in the latest GS saloon.Other styling tweaks include new headlamps which feature a trio of projector units and a LED daytime running light strip. New alloy wheels will also be

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: Magna Steyr MILA Coupic Concept

Automotive supply company Magna Steyr will unveil a new versatile concept study, the Mila Coupic, at the 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 Steyr, said:

Geneva Show 2012 Highlights: 2013 Hyundai i30 Estate

The new Hyundai i30 wagon has broken cover ahead of its official launch at the Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner. The C-segment i30 wagon shares engines and running gear with the i30 five-door, but has a longer body to create an increase in trunk space.The wagon’s overall length is increased by 185mm to 4485mm compared to its five-door sibling. It is also 10mm longer than the outgoing i30

Bikes at the Vehikel swap meet (March 2012)

I needed to get the BMW up to temperature to set the timing (see the previous blog post). At the moment the Vehikel swap meet is going on only a few minutes from my house (see my report from the Vehikel swap meet last December: Vehikel). I don't really need any parts and the entrance is quite expensive, so I just went there to have a look at the bikes parked outside.Conditions were far from ideal

Aihead bean can: Lubricating the timing weights.

My Beemer has been running a bit irregular at idle lately. It would usually idle too high (1300-1500 rpm), which after a while would drop to rpm's as low as 800.  A short google search revealed that sticky timing weights might be the problem.The part responsible for the timing on an airhead sits behind the front engine cover:You see why the call it the 'Bean Can':The bean can has a little hatch

New Concept Car: Disco Volante

Milan-based Touring Superleggera will pay homage to the 1952 Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante with a new Alfa 8C-based car at the Geneva motor show. The front-engined, two-seat Disco Volante 2012 by Touring will be built as a “very limited series model”.Those wanting one must first buy an 8C and Touring — the coachbuilder behind the shooting brake version of the Bentley Continental GT — will then

New Car: 2012 BMW M3 Limited Edition

The BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 will offer enhanced specification over the standard car, it has been revealed. BMW will build 500 special edition models in both coupé and convertible bodystyles.Although the Limited Edition 500 is mechanically unchanged over the standard car, BMW says more than extra equipment worth more than £4000 is fitted as standard. The new model costs £55,690 (coupé) and

New Concept Car: SEAT Toledo

The wraps will come off the fourth-generation SEAT Toledo at next week’s Geneva Motor Show. And while the car you see in our pictures is officially a concept, it will reach dealers before the end of the year virtually unchanged. SEAT’s designers have sidestepped the compact MPV styling of the previous Toledo to produce something that resembles a saloon in profile, but has a hatchback rear

The CB in motion

Still working on a video. It's more work than you might think. This is some of the raw footage I shot yesterday.

New Concept Car: Volkswagen Up!

The Volkswagen Up will appear in four new concept guises at next week’s Geneva motor show – the Swiss Up, Winter Up, X Up and Cargo Up.Swiss Up, designed to pay tribute to Geneva and Switzerland, has an exterior and interior that’s painted in the red and white colours of the Swiss flag.The cabin is finished in the ‘ceramique’ trim colour. The leather is also styled in ‘ceramique’ in the

Sneak peek: 2013 Nissan Altima

Auto show season is in full swing, and along with that comes numerous teasers of vehicles that will get their full reveals at an upcoming show. The latest to break out is an 8-second YouTube clip of the 2013 Nissan Altima. The one thing apparent from the tease is that the new Altima will likely be a departure from the conservative styling of the current model. We’ve already seen the vehicle

New Concept Car: Hyundai I-oniq

The Hyundai I-oniq concept is on its way to the Geneva Motor Show, and Hyundai has released a full photo of the car, along with some details on exactly what’s under the hood of the funky hatchback. The automaker describes the I-oniq Concept as “an electric sports hatchback,” which is propelled by a 108-hp electric motor and powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. Hyundai says that provides up

Spied: 2013 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

The excitement over the 2013 BMW M6 coupe’s debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week has drawn attention away from the other M6 that’s on the way, the M6 Gran Coupe. Not to be outshined, the four-door coupe version of the M-tuned 6 Series made an appearance in Scandinavia, ironing out any remaining details in cold-weather testing. Not much has changed since we last saw the M6 Gran Coupe, as the

Sneak Peek: 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty

This black sheet conceals an all-new model that will join the 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup. Ford hasn’t revealed any other information so far, though it has confirmed that the new truck will be revealed Friday, March 9. The dark sheet covering the Super Duty pickup truck precludes us from telling what changes Ford has in store. Given that we can’t actually see the car, we’d guess that

Acewell 4453: A short video of some of the functions

The title says it all. I made a short video showing some (not even all!) of the functions on the ACE-4453-AB:One of the very, very cool other functions is the possibility to warn you when the oil temperature get's too high. You can manually select a temperature at which yuo can let the unit automatically warn you. That warning looks like this (I set it at only 60 degrees celcius for demonstration

Look what the mailman brought: Lowside Syndicate No 7!

Fresh from the mailbox: Lowside Syndicate Magazine number 7, featuring my BMW! I'm really happy with that, it's a very cool magazine. Very tasteful photography and some great stories/profiles. And I'm not just saying that because I am in it.Sorry for the crappy cellphone photos. If I scanned them so you could read it, it would feel like (and probably would be) copyright infringement. Just buy the