McLaren hybrid supercar to use Formula 1 KERS system

We are always seeing technology from Formula 1 making its way to our road cars and McLaren could about to be doing it again with rumors of a McLaren hybrid supercar, which could use the controversial KERS system. Read more

Suzuki SX4 with free gas

We last mentioned the Suzuki SX4 when we learned of a Suzuki SX4t, which came with a Mitsubishi 16G, GT3 turbocharger. Well the small car is in the news again, as Suzuki is to offer a “Free Gas for Summer” promotion, much the same as the Hyundai promotion. Read more

Diesel TDI tops VW Jetta Sportwagen sales

Volkswagen share a different opinion to the major carmakers in the U.S., Chrysler, Ford and general Motors do not believe that there is market for mainstream diesel vehicles, but VW do not believe that this is correct. The German automaker launched its Jetta Sportwagen last fall and sales last month were up 81 percent of those were the diesel variant. Read more

BMW 2011 X1 now official with US sales

We reported in October 2008 that BMW were working on its latest concept, the BMW X1. Now we learn that the BMW X1 will arrive in the U.S. in 2011, Autoblog have a number of images for us to look over, which you can see here. Read more

T3 Motion’s CT3 personal commuter / EV

T3 Motion who gave us the T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicle, have issued a press release stating that they are to offer a new vehicle. The T3 Motion CT3 is a three-wheeled electric vehicle and is classed as a personal commuter / EV. Read more

Germany’s state bank rejects Porsche loan request

Porsche has to be doing something wrong, they are one automaker that is profitable and have a huge stake in Volkswagen. The most puzzling thing is, cash is in short supply for the German company and have approached Germany’s state bank for a loan of maker’s 1.75 billion euro ($2.45 billion USD), but the request has been denied. Read more

2010 Audi A3, TT, and R8 get new MMI system

When it comes to the MMI (Multi-Media Interface) from Audi, there is no better system, as it is user friendly; the amazing thing is this system has now got even better. Autoblog have the full press release from Audi, where they state that the resolution on the new 6.5-inch screen has been increased to 800 x 480. Read more

2010 Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special: officially announced

Making its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later this week it the 2010 Jaguar XKR Goodwood Special, which is the fastest Jaguar ever. This car is very special and managed to reach a top speed of 225.675mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. Read more

Mazda sub-Miata MX-2: rumor

There is no denying that one of the most popular convertible small sports cars is the Mazda MX-5, but this is often too expensive. Mazda understand that people’s budgets are much tighter now but they have a solution, the MX-2. Read more

AIRPod: Follows in the footsteps of MDI’s AirCar

We first spoke about the MDI AIRPod back in October 2008, now after eight months, Green Car Advisor Nick Kurczewski was able to take the environmentally friendly vehicle out for a test drive. This small vehicle follows in the footsteps of MDI’s AirCar, if you like speed, then the AIRPod is not for you. Read more

General Motors and Toyota’s proprietary hybrid technology: more rumor

There have been more rumors that General Motors will get access to Toyota’s proprietary hybrid technology, Bloomberg have now cited two sources, Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s President and Fritz Henderson, GM’s chief are to meet in August to discuss the possibility of the sharing of this technology. Read more

Ford Fiesta Sedan: 2011 model

The UK is no stranger to the Ford Fiesta, however the small car has not had a huge showing in the U.S. that is until now. Hundreds of agents throughout the United States have taken delivery of the Ford Fiesta Sedan, in the hope of making it a popular choice for the U.S. consumer. Read more

Scion iQ: 2011 release in U.S.

Toyota has announced that the Scion iQ will be launched to the American market; with a U.S release date by 2011 the latest. AutoBlog’s source, Motor Trend assumes that the small car will cost the same as the Yaris. Read more

Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder: Looking good

There is nothing better than looking at some sexy photos of a Lamborghini supercar, and the latest offering is the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder. These images do prove one thing, that the supercar is still not dead. Read more

General Motors (GM) cut’s auto plant ties with Toyota

General Motors has finally cut ties with Toyota on Monday; the two companies had been running an auto plant in northern California for 25 years. This move now means that there is an uncertain future for the plant, which employs more than 5,000 workers. Read more

2010 Corvette Z06: Full specs and price

The most popular Corvette on the road has to be the ZR1 and the Grand Sport models, but there is still another model that is doing well, the Corvette Z06. This certainly a great car and has received an upgrade for its 2010 model. The new model will come with an engine that can produce 505hp, and this performance gain will not hit the pocket hard, just an increase of $360, the 2010 Corvette Z06: will cost just $75,235. Read more

Toyota Motor Corp: Autos industry faces 2-years of tough times

Akio Toyoda, the new president of the Toyota Motor Corp. has gave a starke warning to the auto industry, saying that it faces another two tough years. Toyoda also explained how he was planning to return Toyota’s bad fortunes in to profit once again. Read more

PS3’s Gran Turismo 5: Publicity with Citroen

As many of you gamers and car fans will know the long awaited release of Gran Turismo 5 is soon to be upon us, Citroen have already started building up the hype by releasing there own concept supercar which is called The GTbyCITROËN which also adds some extra hope to the gamers that Gran Turismo 5 will be released later this year. Read more

2015 for new Toyota hydrogen vehicle

The world’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor Co. is planning to launch a new fuel-cell car by 2015; they hope that by pushing this hydrogen vehicle they will stay ahead of the game when it comes to a more greener vehicle, one such vehicle is the FCX Clarity fuel-cell car Read more

New Lexus LS460 SZ Performance Version

According to AutoBlog, Japanese Magazine, Best Car states that Lexus is working on a new performance version of its luxury LS460 sedan. The mag reports that the car will not carry the ‘F’ designation, which certainly seems a strange choice to make, as its other performance car, the IS F does. Read more