Jon Sibal Wins Scion Tuner Challenge: 2011 SEMA Show

Jon Sibal Wins Scion Tuner Challenge: 2011 SEMA ShowJon Sibal’s Scion iQ won this year’s edition of the Scion Tuner Challenge, beating out a mid-engined iQ as well as a race prepped example to take home the prize. Sibal claimed the $10,000 reward for his iQ, which featured a 32″ flat-screen TV in the trunk, complete with a Wi-Fi hotspot and a motorized [...] more  See More..

Matte Cars Gallery, Taste the Rainbow: 2011 SEMA Show

Matte Cars Gallery, Taste the Rainbow: 2011 SEMA ShowMatte-black is so played out. For that matter, matte-white paint jobs pretty much are too. But what about matte orange, blue and green? Not just yet. Next year, yes, you may be sick of them, but it’s hard not to be at least amused by a matte-orange widebody Nissan GT-R (above), or a matte-red BMW [...] more  See More..

Nissan NV Sales Off To A Slow Start

Nissan NV Sales Off To A Slow StartRather, the problem seems to be distribution; Ford and GM have been long established players in the marketplace, with proven fleet sales channels and even the Sprinter, the most recent challenger; has an established commercial vehicle distribution channel via the Freightliner brand, which is owned by Daimler AG. more  See More..

2013 Lexus GS350 F-Sport Video, First Look: 2011 SEMA Show

2013 Lexus GS350 F-Sport Video, First Look: 2011 SEMA ShowLexus chose the world’s largest aftermarket expo to reveal its new GS350 F-sport. Debuting at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, the F-Sport model adds a new aero kit, upgraded wheels and a modified suspension, plus there are some bigger changes inside. Find out exactly what by watching the video after the jump: more  See More..

Widebody Honda Insight Spotted: 2011 SEMA Show

Widebody Honda Insight Spotted: 2011 SEMA ShowWhile perusing through the Central Hall of this year’s massive SEMA Show, we came across this little gem tucked away in AirREX’s booth. There was a bit of information that was lost in translation, but AirREX is an air suspension manufacturer out of Taiwan and decided to use a Honda Insight to show off their [...] more  See More..

Eneos Features Custom Widebody Nissan GTR: 2011 SEMA Show

Eneos Features Custom Widebody Nissan GTR: 2011 SEMA ShowHigh End Performance is known around the nation for building some of the world’s top show cars while running a shop that supplies some of the rarest and highest quality parts around. But what sets them apart from the crowd is their custom, hand-crafted wide body kits that can see on many of their show [...] more  See More..

Mansory Siracusa is a Carbon Clad Ferrari 458: 2011 SEMA Show

Mansory Siracusa is a Carbon Clad Ferrari 458: 2011 SEMA ShowWe’ve seen the Mansory Siracusa before, but this is the first time one of the wildly modified Ferraris has been on display in the U.S., garnering plenty of attention at the Pirelli tires booth at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Shown in a traditional red, it’s a perfect example of what the German exotic [...] more  See More..

Blackberry Gets A Makeover With The Porsche Design P9981 Smartphone

Blackberry Gets A Makeover With The Porsche Design P’9981 SmartphoneIf you weren’t addicted to your Crackberry before, you will be once you get your hands on the Porsche Design P’9981 Smartphone from Blackberry. Encased in stainless steel and leather, the Porsche Design P’9981 comes with a host of luxe features that will make sure you’ll never want to put it down. With an enhanced [...] more  See More..

RAUH-Welt Porsches Mark the Start of a New Trend: 2011 SEMA Show

RAUH-Welt Porsches Mark the Start of a New Trend: 2011 SEMA ShowFor those who are paying close attention to the aftermarket industry, this years SEMA Show might always be remembered as the year RAUH-Welt became a household name. Well, maybe just among car nuts. RAUH-Welt Begriff or RWB for short, is a small Japanese tuner known for its wildly customized air cooled Porsches, with big fender [...] more  See More..

2012 Volkswagen CC Revealed Ahead Of LA Auto Show

2012 Volkswagen CC Revealed Ahead Of LA Auto ShowThe Volkswagen CC will debut its updated styling for the 2012 at the LA Auto Show in just a few weeks time. The dark gray metallic beautifully compliments the CC’s refreshed facelift, receiving similar lines as the new Passat sedan, incorporating a new grill and lower fascia that is similar with VW’s corporate appearance. The [...] more  See More..

65 Ford Mustang Bodyshell Displayed In Bare Metal Glory: 2011 SEMA Show

’65 Ford Mustang Bodyshell Displayed In Bare Metal Glory: 2011 SEMA ShowVintage car lovers who live in fear of terminal oxidization now have a last resort in the fight against rust. Ford displayed a ’65 Mustang body shell at the 2011 SEMA Show that was stamped from entirely new steel that OE supplier Dynacorn International (producer of bodyshells for Ford) says is far superior to the [...] more  See More..

New Saab 9-3 Photo Leaked?

New Saab 9-3 Photo Leaked?Now that Da Pang and Youngman have agreed to buy the Swedish Automaker, lock stock and barrel (for a price of 100 million euros/$142 million), Saab can now get on with what it does best, namely making quirky cars. more  See More..

Custom Ford Explorers Revealed, Eddie Bauer Edition Absent: 2011 SEMA Show

Custom Ford Explorers Revealed, Eddie Bauer Edition Absent: 2011 SEMA ShowFord brought four of its new Explorers to this year’s SEMA Show, each customized by some of the top builders in the nation. Galpin Auto Sports, Stitchcraft Interiors, Tjin Edition and DSO Eyewear put their spin on Ford’s “SUV” with each sharing the spotlight at Ford’s massive booth. First up, Tjin Edition’s features 24-inch iForged [...] more  See More..

Toyota to Export US-Built Sienna Minivan to South Korea

Toyota to Export US-Built Sienna Minivan to South KoreaToyota has announced today that the made in the U.S.A. Toyota Sienna minivan will soon be sold in South Korea. Produced at Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana plant, the Sienna has long been a top seller in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Now, scheduled early this November, South Korea will mark the Sienna’s first distribution outside [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Sonic Concept Explained By Ricky Carmichael: 2011 SEMA Show

Chevrolet Sonic Concept Explained By Ricky Carmichael: 2011 SEMA ShowFollowing our coverage of the Chevrolet Sonic Ricky Carmichael Concept and the Chevrolet Sonic Super 4 Concept, AutoGuide got to sit down with both Ricky Carmichael and John Buttermore, the men behind the two vehicles. Carmichael and Buttermore were kind enough to walk us through the two cars and explained the philosophies behind the two [...] more  See More..

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 5.0L V8 Unveiled by Rhys Millen Racing: 2011 SEMA Show [Video]

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 5.0L V8 Unveiled by Rhys Millen Racing: 2011 SEMA Show [Video]The best part about SEMA is that every now and then an automaker shows something incredible. The worst part is that these cars aren’t even concepts, they’re just marketing hype show cars. Is that the case with the Rhys Millen Racing Tau-V8-powered Hyundai Genesis Coupe? We certainly hope not. Unveiled today at the SEMA Show [...] more  See More..

Kia Rio B-Spec is a DIY Race Car for Under 30K: 2011 SEMA Show

Kia Rio B-Spec is a DIY Race Car for Under 30K: 2011 SEMA ShowAs promised Kia has unveiled its Rio B-Spec race car at the 2011 SEMA Show today, based on the brand’s all-new Rio 5-Door sub-compact. More of a kit than an actual race car, this is a project for the do-it-yourselfer. On top of the $13,600 price of a Rio, Kia’s racing partner Kinetic Motorsports will [...] more  See More..

Ford Fiesta B-Spec Revealed: 2011 SEMA Show

Ford Fiesta B-Spec Revealed: 2011 SEMA ShowThe Ford Fiesta B-Spec is intended to be Ford’s offering for the newly created B-Spec racing class, which allows racers a (relatively) affordable way to go road racing in production cars. Based on the same Fiesta available to consumers, the B-Spec cars have their interiors gutted to make way for a rollcage, a bucket seat, [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Camaro COPO, Hot Wheels Camaro On Video: 2011 SEMA Show

Chevrolet Camaro COPO, Hot Wheels Camaro On Video: 2011 SEMA ShowChevrolet revealed their COPO Camaro, Hot Wheels Camaro and a special Chevelle yesterday and AutoGuide was on hand for the reveal at the Wynn hotel. We also managed to get some video with representatives of both Hot Wheels and Chevrolet to walk you through the cars. Hit the jump to check it out. For more [...] more  See More..

Michelle Wie, Blake Griffin Inspired Custom Kias Revealed: 2011 SEMA Show

Michelle Wie, Blake Griffin Inspired Custom Kias Revealed: 2011 SEMA ShowKia has unveiled four custom models at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas today, with each car featuring a different sport as its theme. A custom Soul, built by West Coast Customs, is inspired by Michelle Wie, Kia’s official golf ambassador. A Rio 5-Door was built in partnership with Antenna featuring a Retro Surf theme. [...] more  See More..

Volkswagen Polo On SCCA B-Spec Entry List, 2012 Debut Possible

Volkswagen Polo On SCCA B-Spec Entry List, 2012 Debut PossibleWhile reviewing the SCCA B-Spec rules, we came across a list of entries for the upcoming class and stumbled upon a few interesting candidates – namely the Volkswagen Polo, which the rule sheet claims may be imported for 2012. Other entries, like the Hyundai Accent, Scion iQ and xD and Fiat 500 are interesting in [...] more  See More..

2013 Ford Escape Gets Kick Operated Self-Opening Liftgate [Video]

2013 Ford Escape Gets “Kick” Operated Self-Opening Liftgate [Video]It works by using two sensors located in the bumper to detect an individual's kicking and shin motion and, according to Ford, is able to provide a safeguard against accidently opening liftgate because the software has been programmed to open with leg motions, so no worries about groceries spilling out of the back on bumpy roads. more  See More..

Subaru XT Restoration Is A Hidden Gem: 2011 SEMA Show

Subaru XT Restoration Is A Hidden Gem: 2011 SEMA ShowAmid the rally cars, modified Impreza STi hatchbacks and performance parts in Subaru’s booth was a bit of 1980′s nostalgia, a perfectly restored 1986 Subaru XT Turbo. At the time of the XT’s introduction, the car was the most aerodynamic on the road, with a 0.29 drag coefficient. A turbocharged flat-four, all-wheel drive, a hydropneumatic [...] more  See More..

Dodge Ram 392 Quick Silver Is The Complete Pickup: 2011 SEMA Show

Dodge Ram 392 Quick Silver Is The Complete Pickup: 2011 SEMA ShowWhat’s better than a 2011 Dodge Ram R/T? Mopar Underground’s Ram 392 Quick Silver of course. The 392 6.4L HEMI V8-powered Dodge Ram made its presence known in the Mopar booth, tossing out the factory 5.7L V8 for the 470-hp counterpart. Boosting performance is a cold air intake, headers and a cat-back exhaust system courtesy [...] more  See More..

Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR In All Its Glory: 2011 SEMA Show

Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR In All Its Glory: 2011 SEMA ShowMopar Underground has unleashed their Dodge Challenger SRT8 ACR on the Las Vegas Convention Center show floor and it’s every bit as awesome as we expected. The Challenger SRT8 392 has been influenced by the Viper SRT10 ACR’s styling while the 392 under the hood packs even more punch with Mopar’s custom headers and cat-back [...] more  See More..

Matte Blue Fiat 500 Carbon By Mopar Underground: 2011 SEMA Show

Matte Blue Fiat 500 Carbon By Mopar Underground: 2011 SEMA ShowLooking rather lonely and out of place in Mopar’s massive SEMA booth was Mopar Underground’s Fiat 500 Carbon. Amidst all the heavy American muscle was this customized Italian compact featuring an Anodized Azzurro exterior with blackened accents. Peering behind each 17�7-inch Dark Hyper Black wheel were bright red calipers, giving a solid contrast to the [...] more  See More..

Ford F-Series Customs Span From Mild To Wild: 2011 SEMA Show

Ford F-Series Customs Span From Mild To Wild: 2011 SEMA ShowAmerica’s most popular vehicle hasn’t gone unnoticed at the 2011 SEMA show, as Ford brought out a few customized concepts showing what tuners can do with the Ford F-Series pickup trucks. First up is the 2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty by Superlift Suspensions, a show vehicle prepped in collaboration with Matchbox. Painted in an outrageous shade [...] more  See More..

Tesla Aims For Profitability By 2013, Model S Sold Out

Tesla Aims For Profitability By 2013, Model S Sold OutThe little electric company that could has some bad news for its critics as its latest vehicle, the $50,000 electric four door sedan Model S, is sold out. According to CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has received orders for “more than 6,500″ Model S cars for next year. Moreover, Musk claims that most orders of the [...] more  See More..

GS350 F-Sport Adds Drama to Lexus Lineup: 2011 SEMA Show

GS350 F-Sport Adds Drama to Lexus Lineup: 2011 SEMA ShowWith plenty of dressed-up tuner cars on display at the Lexus booth at this year’s SEMA Show, the real star is the GS350 F-Sport. It might not have any power adders, but with 306-hp and a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds it doesn’t really need any anyway. More than just bolt-on styling components (although it [...] more  See More..

Lexus GS350 F-Sport by Five Axis Takes Luxury to the Extreme: 2011 SEMA Show

Lexus GS350 F-Sport by Five Axis Takes Luxury to the Extreme: 2011 SEMA ShowDebuting along side the production GS350 F-Sport today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas is a wildly modified version of the very same car, built by long-time Lexus tuning partner Five Axis. Painted Glacier White it’s in stark contrast to the subtle silver-gray of the factory F-Sport model on display. The real drama, however, [...] more  See More..

Ford Mustangs Take Blue Oval Booth By Storm: 2011 SEMA Show

Ford Mustangs Take Blue Oval Booth By Storm: 2011 SEMA ShowForgiato, H&R Springs, Creations n’ Chrome and MRT Performance headlined Ford’s booth with four fantastic Pony creations that Henry Ford would be proud of. Showing off the versatility of Ford’s staple sports car, the four different builders/manufacturers truly created four different machines for us to enjoy. Forgiato’s widebody Mustang did not disappoint, sporting massive 21-inch [...] more  See More..

Hyundai Veloster Storms The Show Floor: 2011 SEMA Show

Hyundai Veloster Storms The Show Floor: 2011 SEMA ShowThe Hyundai Veloster is arguably this year’s hot sport compact, and Hyundai came out in full force with a collection of Velosters covering both the “show” and “go” ends of the spectrum. First up is the hotly anticipated ARK Performance Veloster, featuring the first application of a turbocharger on the Veloster. With Hyundai’s subsequent announcement [...] more  See More..

Ford Fiesta Concepts Debut: 2011 SEMA Show

Ford Fiesta Concepts Debut: 2011 SEMA ShowEven though the Fiesta was last year’s news, Ford handed out a trio of them to be customized and shown off at this year’s SEMA Show. None of the projects were crazy exotic, but really show off what the Fiesta can achieve when done with the right modifications. The Candy Purple Fiesta is a creation [...] more  See More..

Scion iQ Makes Its Aftermarket Debut: 2011 SEMA Show

Scion iQ Makes Its Aftermarket Debut: 2011 SEMA ShowThe Scion iQ has still yet to go on sale, but Scion came out in full force with their new subcompact, presenting a multitude of concepts aimed at all corners of the aftermarket segment. The Pit Boss iQ by Cartel is the wildest interpretation of the iQ we’ve seen so far, with the roof completely chopped off [...] more  See More..

Chinese Buyers Pledge $850M in Long Term Saab Funding

Chinese Buyers Pledge $850M in Long Term Saab FundingAfter much back and forth over the past months between Swedish Automaker Saab and Chinese suitors Pang Da Automobile Trade Co. and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile Co., it seems like funding for Saab is very much back. The Chinese companies have both agreed to buy the Swedish automaker, providing the company with some much needed [...] more  See More..

Road Race Motorsports Shows Off Track Tuned Fiat 500: 2011 SEMA Show

Road Race Motorsports Shows Off Track Tuned Fiat 500: 2011 SEMA ShowRoad Race Motorsports has revealed one serious little lapping day machine at the SEMA Show, with a highly customized Fiat 500 packing plenty of race-inspired modifications. Under the hood is a B-Spec tuned engine pumping out 133-hp thanks to a Road Race intake system and sport exhaust. To be a true race car though, they [...] more  See More..

Subaru BRZ STI Concept: New Photos Released Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut

Subaru BRZ STI Concept: New Photos Released Ahead of LA Auto Show DebutRevealed yesterday for the first time, Subaru has since released a selection of photos showing the new BRZ STI Concept from many more angles. The first up-close look at the car won’t come for another two weeks with the reveal set for November 16th at the LA Auto Show. Taking design cues from the more [...] more  See More..

Report: Women More Likely To Be Injured In Car Accidents Than Men

Report: Women More Likely To Be Injured In Car Accidents Than MenBecause seatbelts and other safety devices found in vehicles aren’t designed for a woman’s body, female drives are more likely to get hurt or die when involved in a car accident, says a new report by the American Journal of Public Health. When compared to men, women are shorter, lighter, sit differently and tend to [...] more  See More..

Toyota FT-86 TRD Package Leaked

Toyota FT-86 TRD Package LeakedAnother day, another Toyota FT-86 leak. A concept development that has received more facelifts and nose jobs than most production cars get in a whole life cycle, today we reveal one more. FT86Club.com has leaked a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brochure showing pictures of an accessorized FT-86 with a unique aero package as well as [...] more  See More..

D3 Cadillacs 1,000-HP Le Monstre CTS-V Exceeds Expectations: 2011 SEMA Show

D3 Cadillac’s 1,000-HP “Le Monstre” CTS-V Exceeds Expectations: 2011 SEMA ShowWhen we first heard about D3 Cadillac’s Le Monstre packing 1,001-hp in CTS-V Coupe form, we had pretty high expectations. Now we know that even the renderings were a little on the conservative side. The completed project made its debut in the Toyo Tires booth at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas and it [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Camaro, Fiat 500, Ford F-Series Win SEMA Awards: 2011 SEMA Show

Chevrolet Camaro, Fiat 500, Ford F-Series Win SEMA Awards: 2011 SEMA ShowThis year’s SEMA awards were announced Wednesday morning, with the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wrangler taking home the awards for Hottest Car, Truck and 4�4 SUV respectively. The big surprise here was the announcement of the Fiat 500 as the Hottest Sport Compact, despite a relatively small presence at the SEMA show. The [...] more  See More..

Costco to Sell Chevy, GMC Trucks

Costco to Sell Chevy, GMC TrucksEligible vehicles in the Costco program include the 2011/2012 Chevy Silverado, Tahoe and Surburan as well as the Traverse, plus their GMC equivalents, Sierra; Yukon, Yukon XL and Acadia. more  See More..

Lexus Looking To Increase North American Sales In 2012

Lexus Looking To Increase North American Sales In 2012There was a time when Lexus was the top-selling luxury car brand in North America. In fact, it held onto that crown for nearly a decade. However, after the unfavorable publicity relating to allegations of unintended acceleration and then a production shortage due to the tsunami in Japan, Lexus lost the top spot in sales [...] more  See More..

LA Auto Show Design Challenge Aims To Find Next Hollywood It Car

LA Auto Show Design Challenge Aims To Find Next Hollywood ‘It’ CarA common theme among entries for this year's award include science fiction movie plots, where the vehicles serve as faithful sidekicks to their human counterparts, protectors of freedom and justice or machines designed to withstand inhospitable environments, enabling our heroes to get on with the task at hand. more  See More..

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 5.0L V8, Supercharged V6 First Look Video: 2011 SEMA Show

Hyundai Genesis Coupe 5.0L V8, Supercharged V6 First Look Video: 2011 SEMA ShowHyundai may be promoting its new Veloster model at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, but it’s the brand’s modified Genesis Coupes that are generating the most buzz. With a supercharged V6 built in-house at the company’s technical center and a 5.0-liter V8 version using the donated engine from the Genesis R-Spec sedan it’s [...] more  See More..

Infiniti To Relocate Global Headquarters To Hong Kong

Infiniti To Relocate Global Headquarters To Hong KongThe move comes as Infiniti makes plans to increase global sales to some 500,000 units annually, with the greatest gains likely in China and other South East asian markets. more  See More..

Fords Do Not Disturb Feature Helps Parents Prevent Distracted Driving

Ford’s Do Not Disturb Feature Helps Parents Prevent Distracted DrivingFord has just released the Do Not Disturb feature, a new technology that lets parents limit distracted driving habits teens are tempted with. The new Ford MyKey Do Not Disturb feature allows parents to block their teens from receiving phone calls and text messages while driving. This means that young drivers can keep their eyes [...] more  See More..

Scion to Offer Recent Graduates $1,000 Off on All New Vehicles

Scion to Offer Recent Graduates $1,000 Off on All New VehiclesIf you are a college graduate and had ever caught yourself thinking that you could have afforded a car if only you had $1,000 less in student loans to pay, then you’re in luck! Scion is working to make the life of college grads just a little bit easier by introducing a rebate program offering [...] more  See More..

Ford Fiesta B-Spec, Focus ST.R Video, First Look: 2011 SEMA Show

Ford Fiesta B-Spec, Focus ST.R Video, First Look: 2011 SEMA ShowCelebrating 110 years of racing history at the SEMA Show, Ford‘s display includes some of the brand’s most iconic race cars. And while the folks at the Blue Oval had plenty of aftermarket tuner cars to announce, fans of motorsports were treated to the debut of two new Ford race cars, the Fiesta B-Spec and [...] more  See More..

Famous Photographer Rankin’s Latest Exhibit Inspired By Rolls-Royces Spirit Of Ecstasy

Famous Photographer Rankin’s Latest Exhibit Inspired By Rolls-Royce’s Spirit Of EcstasyRolls-Royce‘s Spirit of Ecstasy is the inspiration behind renowned photographer Rankin’s newest exhibit, which is being showcased at the Rankin Gallery in Los Angeles. On display from November 16 to the 23, the collection is the result of a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and Rankin. The photographs took inspiration from the Spirit of Ecstasy, the famous [...] more  See More..

Five Minivans Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards

Five Minivans Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick AwardsThe 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Volkswagen Routan all earned Top Safety Pick awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). These vehicles, which all share the same structure, earned high marks when it came to providing  protection in rollover crashes, garnering the highest rating of Good in front-, side-, [...] more  See More..

Modified Mustangs are Styled and Wild, But Certaily Not Mild [Video]: 2011 SEMA Show

Modified Mustangs are Styled and Wild, But Certaily Not Mild [Video]: 2011 SEMA ShowThe real focus of Ford’s SEMA Show display this year might have been the new Focus, but as proof that the folks at the Blue Oval haven’t forgotten about their die-hard fans, a selection of wildly modified Mustangs also made an appearance. Perhaps a bit too wild for most tastes, the cars ranged from a [...] more  See More..

Tesla Posts Growing Loss, Signs Deal with Mercedes

Tesla Posts Growing Loss, Signs Deal with MercedesThe Tesla Roadster (right) has impressive acceleration and handling, you also never have to buy gas for it, but at more than $100,000 it’s pretty expensive. Their current one-car offering and the big price tag didn’t help the company. They posted a $65.1 million net loss in the past quarter, up from the $34.9 million they [...] more  See More..

Top 10 Worst Cars of SEMA: 2011 SEMA Show

Top 10 Worst Cars of SEMA: 2011 SEMA ShowWith the 2011 SEMA Show just about wrapped up we’re sure you’ve already seen plenty of “best of” stories. But the world’s largest aftermarket expo is known as much for its abominations as for its stunning creation and so we’ve assembled a list of the very worst. The selection of eye-searing why-did-they-do-that cars and trucks [...] more  See More..

2012 Porsche 911 Set for U.S. Debut at LA Auto Show

2012 Porsche 911 Set for U.S. Debut at LA Auto ShowBoasting a longer wheelbase, yet lighter weight thanks to it's aluminum/steel body (which shaves weight by approximately 100 lbs over the old 997), the latest version of Porsche's longest running model also boasts the world's first seven-speed manual gearbox. more  See More..

Ford Fiesta ST Concept Revealed Ahead Of LA Auto Show Debut

Ford Fiesta ST Concept Revealed Ahead Of LA Auto Show DebutFor long one of the most beloved hot hatches in Europe, the Ford Fiesta ST Concept will be unveiled at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show. Recently at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford revealed a three-door ST concept, a sign that perhaps the hot-hatch sub-compact would not be offered in North America. This new five-door [...] more  See More..

2012 Ford Focus Electric Priced from $39,995

2012 Ford Focus Electric Priced from $39,995Ford says it will deliver a few Focus Electrics before the end of the year (the car's initial launch is targeted for California and New York/New Jersey) and indeed the company has already opened up a website for taking orders, though it says the vast majority won't find owners until next year. more  See More..

Donate To The Cancer Patient Relief Foundation, Get A Chance To Win A Ferrari

Donate To The Cancer Patient Relief Foundation, Get A Chance To Win A FerrariDo you like donating to charity and supporting a good cause? Would you like to look like a superstar while doing it as well? Brian McLane launched a website called TheFreeFerrari.com and asked, “Ever wished you had your own Ferrari? Ever wished you could help a lot of people who really need your help? These [...] more  See More..

Ford Focuses On The Focus With Nine Customs: 2011 SEMA Show

Ford Focuses On The Focus With Nine Customs: 2011 SEMA ShowTo say that Ford put a focus on the Focus would be an understatement at this year’s SEMA Show. Nine different, fully customized Focuses were shown off in the Ford booth, with several of them part of a spectator voting competition. Projects ranged from mild to wild, with a plethora of colors being splashed on [...] more  See More..

Abandoned BMW Dealership For Sale At $3.6 Million

Abandoned BMW Dealership For Sale At $3.6 MillionAn abandoned BMW dealership outside of Toronto, Canada is up on the market, with an asking price of $3.6 million. Citation Motors of Oakville, Ontario was said to have had its BMW franchise revoked in 1988, and closed its doors soon after. The property remained abandoned in an eerie, “frozen-in-time” sort of way, and 2 [...] more  See More..

2009-2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Recalled For Defective Electric Auxiliary Water Pump

2009-2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Recalled For Defective Electric Auxiliary Water PumpBack in 1907, Rolls-Royce presented the Silver Ghost as the “Best car in the world.” Unfortunately, more than a century later, the Rolls Royce Ghost models manufactured between September 2009 to September 2010 are now facing a recall pertaining to an electric auxiliary water pump that can overheat and potentially cause a fire. It would [...] more  See More..

Volkswagens Tiguan R-Line Packages Revealed

Volkswagen’s Tiguan R-Line Packages RevealedThe most successful SUV in the German market just got a whole lot cooler thanks to the addition of R-Line accessories to its model. Volkswagen’s Tiguan has enjoyed immense success, especially with its newly face lifted 2012 model, and now Volkswagen will be offering an interior R-Line accessory package and an exterior R-Line accessory package. [...] more  See More..

Ferrari To Pay Tribute To Fernando Alonso With Special 599 [Video]

Ferrari To Pay Tribute To Fernando Alonso With Special 599 [Video]Rumors are heating up all over the Internet (when are they not) that Ferrari is possibly working on a limited edition 599 Fernando Alonso edition to pay tribute to their star Formula One driver. Ferrari’s 599 has had plenty of special edition variants, ranging from the GTB Fiorano to the China Edition to the awesome [...] more  See More..

Artist Jeff Koons Creates Scale Model BMW M3 GT2 Art Car

Artist Jeff Koons Creates Scale Model BMW M3 GT2 Art CarBest known for his stainless steel balloon animal sculptures, American artist Jeff Koons’ latest creation is a brightly colored 1:18 scale model of the BMW M3 GT2. In 2010, BMW approached Koons about designing an M3 GT2 as part of the automaker’s Art Car project. To ensure the applied graphics wouldn’t affect its aerodynamics and [...] more  See More..

Volkswagen WRC Polo R Looks Promising In Testing, Carlos Sainz Driving

Volkswagen WRC Polo R Looks Promising In Testing, Carlos Sainz DrivingVolkswagen’s WRC entry in the form of a Polo R is out testing a little over a year before its official competition debut. The Polo R recently got its first bout of testing on a 1.5-mile tarmac track out in the vineyards in Trier, Germany. Behind the wheel during test was Dakar winner Carlos Sainz [...] more  See More..

Vauxhall Unveals 280-HP Astra VXR Hatchback

Vauxhall Unveals 280-HP Astra VXR HatchbackVauxhall revealed its hot new hatch, looking to take away some of the spotlight from Ford’s Focus and Fiesta ST. The brand new VXR hatchback is the fastest and most powerful production vehicle from Vauxhall yet, boasting 280-hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder. Vauxhall is also claiming that their new [...] more  See More..

Peter Horbury Will Lead Design For Geely

Peter Horbury Will Lead Design For GeelyA few years ago, a Chinese car company by the name Geely bought the Swedish luxury car brand Volvo. As part of Geely’s plan to move the Volvo brand forward, they hired famed car designer Peter Horbury to look after the design direction of this luxury car brand. Horbury, who hails from Britain, was no [...] more  See More..

Holden Commodore Production May Leave Australia

Holden Commodore Production May Leave AustraliaBetween 250 and 300 engineering jobs in Australia may disappear in the next two years if Holden stops producing its Commodore at home. If the decision becomes final, it means a big change considering the company has designed, engineered and built the Commodore on Australian shores for 64 years. In an interview with OptusZoo News, [...] more  See More..

Volvo Launches FH16 750 Game for Smartphones and Tablets [Video]

Volvo Launches FH16 750 Game for Smartphones and Tablets [Video]Take the brand new Volvo FH16 out for a spin… but be careful of obstacles. That’s the idea behind Volvo Trucks’ new game for smartphones and tablets. Released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Volvo’s flagship truck, FH16 750 is an exciting and entertaining game that tests your lighting fast reflexes. The object of [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Celebrates 100th Birthday

Chevrolet Celebrates 100th BirthdayChevy has a lot to celebrate this week— the brand turned 100 years old and delivered their millionth Cruze. They’ve come a long way since November 3, 1911 when Swiss emigrant Louis Chevrolet and then-ousted GM founder William C. Durant first incorporated the brand. Their Series 490 helped the fledgling brand prove itself against Ford, and offer serious [...] more  See More..

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Rendered

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Rendered� Despite being confirmed a Photoshop fake by Hyundai themselves to Jalopnik, we’re pretty confident that the production 2013 Hyundai Genesis will look very close to this render. We’ve already seen some spy shots here and here, which gives us reasons to believe that this Photoshop isn’t far off from the real thing. Nonetheless, if [...] more  See More..

BMW Patents Electric Turbocharger, Will We See It In The Next M3?

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Audi Urban Concept Rumored for Low-Volume Production

Audi Urban Concept Rumored for Low-Volume ProductionThe Audi Urban Concept unveiled last month at the Frankfurt Auto Show is now reportedly headed for low-volume production. According to sources inside the German automaker, Audi will produce a limited batch of 999 units as a test run, each to be sold at 9999 Euros. Don’t assume that just because it’s a “test run,” [...] more  See More..

Alabama Based Taliban Toyota Dealer Awarded $7.5 Million in Damages

Alabama Based “Taliban Toyota” Dealer Awarded $7.5 Million in DamagesSaid manager, Fred Kenner reportedly told some of his customers that Esfahani was "un-American" as well as labeling his store "Taliban Toyota," and accused him of being an Iraqi who was "funneling money back to his family and other terrorists." more  See More..

Novitec Rosso Tuned Ferrari SA Aperta Packs 876-HP

Novitec Rosso Tuned Ferrari SA Aperta Packs 876-HPWith only 80 Ferrari 599 SA Apertas roaming around the world, it’s one of the rarest and most unique Ferraris around. Despite its limited production, Ferrari tuner Novitec Rosso has announced a new tuning program for the SA Aperta that helps improve the exotic’s performance by 215-hp and 178 lb-ft of torque, giving it a [...] more  See More..

2011 SEMA Show Video Wrapup

2011 SEMA Show Video WrapupAnother SEMA Show has come and gone and we’ve got the videos to prove it. From modified Civics, to Ferraris and everything in between. And let’s not forget the models. Watch all of AutoGuide’s 2011 SEMA Show Videos after the jump and check out the complete coverage here: SEMA Show models Modified Civics of SEMA [...] more  See More..

GM Challenges Chinese Acquisition Of Saab

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2012 Honda Ridgeline Priced from $29,250

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Grand Theft Auto V Trailer Launched [Video]

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Ferrari FF Burns to The Ground, is it Just the First? [Video]

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Right-Hand-Drive Jeep Wranglers Recalled for Airbag Issues in the US

Right-Hand-Drive Jeep Wranglers Recalled for Airbag Issues – in the USIn fact the recall centers around driving conditions in such areas, citing the fact that dusty roads can cause dirt to enter the airbag clockspring assembly, causing the airbag light on the dash to come on. more  See More..

Trucks of the SEMA Show [Gallery]: 2011 SEMA Show

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BMW M3 Competition Edition Frozen Silver Limited to Just 40 Units for U.S.

BMW M3 Competition Edition “Frozen Silver” Limited to Just 40 Units for U.S.Initially introduced in Europe half a year ago to commemorate 40 years of M, the BMW M3 Competition Edition will soon be available in the United States in an extremely limited amount of only 40 coupes. The limited edition Competition coupe will only be available with a Frozen Silver exterior paint, M3 GTS 19-inch rims [...] more  See More..

Subaru Advanced Tourer Concept to Showcase Turbo Hybrid Tech: Tokyo Motor Show Preview

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SEMA Show Models Gallery [Video]: 2011 SEMA Show

SEMA Show Models Gallery [Video]: 2011 SEMA ShowFor many show-goers, SEMA isn’t just about cars. If that includes you, then we’re sure you’ll enjoy our gallery of show models. Static shots not your thing? Then we’ve also included a video walk-through of the show. GALLERY: SEMA Show Models Watch the video after the jump: See AutoGuide’s complete 2011 SEMA Show coverage here more  See More..

2013 Nissan GT-R Revealed With Even More Power

2013 Nissan GT-R Revealed With Even More PowerNissan keeps adding more to its flagship GT-R sports car to help keep competing alongside its rivals. A new update for the 2012 model year in Europe pegs the engine output at an impressive 542-hp, over the previous year’s 530-hp number. Billed as a 2012 model year car overseas, this improvement, along with a slew [...] more  See More..

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Rumored for LA Auto Show Debut

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder Rumored for LA Auto Show DebutLamborghini will reportedly move ahead with production of a LP550-2 Spyder variant, hitting the streets in a few months as a 2012 model year car. Unfortunately there aren’t many details surrounding the Spyder version of the LP550-2 (photo above) except that it will be “more demanding” and a “more emotional and gratifying drive”. We can [...] more  See More..

Delta Airlines Provides Porsche Chauffeur Service To Valued Customers

Delta Airlines Provides Porsche Chauffeur Service To Valued CustomersAlthough security checkpoints and the TSA permanently sealed the leisurely “jet set” lifestyle into a thing of the past, Delta Airlines is bringing a little flair back to air travel. Delta, in partnership with Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) of Atlanta, Georgia, is providing its “High Value Customers” (HVC) the Porsche Experience. Delta has enjoyed [...] more  See More..

Beyond the FR-S: Interview with Scion VP Jack Hollis

Beyond the FR-S: Interview with Scion VP Jack HollisIn the midst of launching its iQ mini-car and in preparation of the massive spike in exposure the brand will get from the FR-S sports car, Scion VP Jack Hollis is already looking into the distant future. “We are currently working on several different concepts,” he says sitting in the back seat of a highly [...] more  See More..

MyFord Touch System Upgrade for Existing Owners and New Models [Video]

MyFord Touch System Upgrade for Existing Owners and New Models [Video]If you were one of the Ford owners who weren’t thrilled with MyFord Touch, you’ll be happy to learn that the system is receiving an upgrade that will make it more user friendly and easier to operate. The upgrade, which will be available early next year and offered at no extra charge to exsisting MyFord [...] more  See More..

Pontiac G8 Recalled For Delayed Airbag Deployment

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Ferrari 430 Scuderia in Tiffany Blue For Sale

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Most Stolen Cars List Ranks Toyota Camry, Audi S8 as Top Picks by Thieves

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Chevy Targeted Volt at Techies, Not Greenies

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Top 10 Best Cars of SEMA: 2011 SEMA Show

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Win A Tablet In Yokohama Tires Twitpic Contest

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2013 Subaru BRZ Officially Teased Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show Debut

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Toyota Promises Fuel-Cell Vehicles on Sale by 2015

Toyota Promises Fuel-Cell Vehicles on Sale by 2015Japanese car firm Toyota is already a world leader in hybrid technology. Now it seems, Toyota wants to have a similar strangle hold of the fuel-cell market. According to vice-president of product planning and marketing for Toyota Europe, Alain Uyttenhoven, Toyota is planning on selling a few thousand fuel-cell vehicles starting in 2015. Sales are [...] more  See More..

Nissan PIVO 3 Revealed as Near Future Urban EV: Tokyo Motor Show Preview

Nissan PIVO 3 Revealed as “Near Future” Urban EV: Tokyo Motor Show PreviewDespite a difficult year, the Tokyo Motor Show is back for 2011 with Nissan announcing a slew of new high-tech concepts that will be the focal point of the brand’s display. Of the three EVs, two we’ve already seen before (the Esflow and Townpod), while Tokyo will mark the world premiere of the new PIVO [...] more  See More..

Land Rover Rumored to Get Performance Sub-Brand

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Honda Unveils Autonomous ASIMO Robot

Honda Unveils “Autonomous” ASIMO RobotHonda has just unveiled the latest version of its ASIMO humanoid robot, with impressive updates that allow the machine to operate autonomously, walk on uneven surfaces and perform more human functions. Thanks to new “advanced intelligence capability”ASIMO can now take in information about the world around it, including the movements of other people, and then [...] more  See More..

New Mazda6, Mazda3, MX-5 and CX-9 Due Out by 2014

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Danica Patrick to Make NASCAR Sprint Cup Debut At Daytona 500

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2013 Ford Flex Gets New Look, Gains Power and Fuel Economy: LA Auto Show Preview

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Toyota Le Mans Driver Lineup Includes Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima

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2012 Toyota Corolla Gets Minor Upgrades

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Infiniti FX Red Bull Racing Wrap Announced to Celebrate F1 World Championship

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Nissan NV3500 HD Expands Commercial Van Fleet, Also Available for Personal Use

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Top 10 Cities To Live In If You Dont Have A Car

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GM Threatens to Halt 9-4X Production for Saab Pending Sale to Chinese Automakers

GM Threatens to Halt 9-4X Production for Saab Pending Sale to Chinese AutomakersGeneral Motors has announced that it will cut ties with Saab over its pending sale to two Chinese automakers. The threat has some very real consequences with GM stating it would cease manufacturing of the 9-4X crossover for Saab, as well as stop delivery of the parts it currently supplies the Swedish automaker with. “Although [...] more  See More..

Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan Frontrunners in 2011 Minivan Sales Race

Toyota Sienna, Dodge Grand Caravan Frontrunners in 2011 Minivan Sales RaceIn the stretch for the 2011 minivan sales winner, it’s Dodge and Toyota out in front, and when the results are this close, it could still be anyone’s race. The Toyota Sienna and the Dodge Grand Caravan are neck-in-neck to become the top selling minivan of 2011. What it will come down to will most [...] more  See More..

Ram 1500 Special Services Police Truck Serves and Protects With Hemi Power

Ram 1500 Special Services Police Truck Serves and Protects With Hemi PowerLaw enforcement gets a severe-duty upgrade beginning this month, with Chrysler’s Ram Truck brand offering their new Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4�4 Special Service package for police enforcement and emergency services support. Combining durability, reliability, and value, president and CEO of Ram Truck Brand Fred Diaz announced, “Like the Ram Truck brand, first responders give [...] more  See More..

GM Letting Dealers Sell all 2,300 Volt Demo Models

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Volvo C70 Inscription Edition to Bow at Los Angeles Auto Show

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This is What a Wrecked Chevy Volt Looks Like

This is What a Wrecked Chevy Volt Looks LikeWould you trust new technology with your life? One Chevy Volt owner did, and walked away from a rather serious smash-up mostly unharmed. A forum user on GM-Volt.com posted pictures recently of his totaled Volt on the New Jersey Turnpike. The car (number 187) became a martyr after a nasty highway collision. “Except for some [...] more  See More..

Jaguar XF Diesel Driving Across America Sparks Rumors of U.S. Diesel Jag Sales

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Volkswagen Leads Industry With Nine IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards

Volkswagen Leads Industry With Nine IIHS Top Safety Pick AwardsCongratulations are in order for Volkswagen. The Routan has just earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award, making it the ninth Volkswagen vehicle to receive this rating. This also means that Volkswagen has received the highest number of IIHS awards for vehicle safety. Helping them reach this coveted spot, Volkswagen [...] more  See More..

2013 Infiniti JX, IPL G Convertible to Bow at Los Angeles Auto Show

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New Porsche Supercar to be Built on Audi R8 Platform

New Porsche Supercar to be Built on Audi R8 PlatformPorsche‘s new supercar, targeted squarely at the Ferrari 458, might be borrowing its underpinnings from the next-gen Audi R8. The German sports car manufacturer is already well on its way to developing the part-carbon fiber car, though what they have so far borrows heavily from Audi. It’s not something Porsche is happy about, but Volkswagen, [...] more  See More..

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Photos Slip Out

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Photos Slip OutLast week we were treated with what was believed as a photoshop of the upcoming 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, but now official photos have slipped out and it looks like the supposed photoshop wasn’t far off. Thanks to a teaser posted up on the Korean Hyundai blog, we can now get a much better look [...] more  See More..

Toyota Recalls 400,000 Vehicles to Replace Crankshaft Pulley

Toyota Recalls 400,000 Vehicles to Replace Crankshaft PulleyToyota has announced a recall of roughly 400,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicle to replace the crankshaft pulley. According to Toyota the outer ring of the pulley may come out of alignment with the inner ring, resulting first in a noise with the possibility that the belt for the power steering pump may become detached. If [...] more  See More..

Mitsubishi Mirage Targets 70-MPG with Tiny 3-Cylinder Engine: Tokyo Motor Show Preview

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2014 Corvette to Get Evolutionary Design, No Split Window, 6.2L V8 Standard

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Mitsubishi Reveals Near-Production Plug-in Hybrid Crossover: Tokyo Motor Show Preview

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Ford Police Interceptors to Serve as NASCAR Pace Cars

Ford Police Interceptors to Serve as NASCAR Pace CarsThe Ford Police Interceptor has long made its name chasing after speeding cars. However, at the Ford Championship Weekend NASCAR races at Homestead Miami Speedway this November 18-20, the roles are reversed as the 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and Sedan are honored to serve as pace cars to lead the pack for the weekend. [...] more  See More..

Decision Announced on Team Lotus vs. Group Lotus F1 Naming Rights

Decision Announced on Team Lotus vs. Group Lotus F1 Naming RightsFans of Formula 1 racing and Lotus must have spent this year feeling a bit confused regarding who they should support, since there were two teams going by the name Lotus. There was Team Lotus, a private team founded by Tony Fernandes (who also owns Caterham Cars), and then there was Group Lotus which was [...] more  See More..

2011 Tokyo Motor Show Promises to Impress With Massive Growth, 176 Exhibitors

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Volvo Dealers to Offer Polestar Software Upgrades on Select Models

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2012 Jeep Wrangler, Liberty Arctic Special Editions: LA Auto Show Preview

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High Voltage Wheels Calendar Features 12 Months Of Electric Vehicles

High Voltage Wheels Calendar Features 12 Months Of Electric VehiclesIt’s holiday shopping time – what are you going to get the greenie in your life? Wrap up High Voltage Wheels 2012, the first calendar to feature electric vehicles. Printed on recycled paper (naturally), this 2012 calendar features the coolest electric vehicles to charge up every month in the year. From the 250-km/h eRuf (based [...] more  See More..

2013 Lincoln MKT, MKS Design Teased: LA Auto Show Preview

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Costumed Street Fighter Ryu Destroys a Car With His Bare Hands [Video]

Costumed Street Fighter Ryu Destroys a Car With His Bare Hands [Video]Those who grew up playing Street Fighter 2 or dabbled in any of the recent renditions of the infamous fighting game probably remembers the bonus stage where you have to destroy a car within a certain time limit. We’re not sure why we didn’t think of searching for this before, but it looks like a [...] more  See More..

Suzuki Previews Three City Car Concepts Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show

Suzuki Previews Three City Car Concepts Ahead of Tokyo Motor ShowWhile Suzuki cars might not be very popular in North America, in its home market of Japan, they are a very big deal indeed. So to serve their home market, Suzuki is bringing a trio of concept cars for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. These are the Regina, Q Concept and the Swift EV Hybrid. [...] more  See More..

Chrysler Delays Introduction of Dual Clutch Transmission

Chrysler Delays Introduction of Dual Clutch TransmissionChrysler spokesman, Vince Muniga, said that despite the gearbox currently being offered in Europe, the company was "concerned about the refinement and how the American customers might perceive the transmission." more  See More..

Lotus Launches in China With Beijing Dealership, 10 More to Follow Next Year

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Ferrari FF Neiman Marcus Edition Models Sell Out In 50 Minutes

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MyFord Mobile App Awarded CES Award in Software and Mobile Applications

MyFord Mobile App Awarded CES Award in Software and Mobile ApplicationsWhile Microsoft and Ford‘s previous collaboration, MyFord Touch, drew significant criticism from users as well as from Consumer Reports, their latest product promises to be a big hit. Designed for the new Ford Focus Electric, the MyFord Mobile app has earned the International CES Best of Innovation Design and Engineering Award in the software and [...] more  See More..

2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer Concept Revealed In India

2013 Chevrolet Trailblazer Concept Revealed In IndiaImages taken at a Chevrolet press event held in India recently reportedly reveal the design of an upcoming Chevrolet TrailBlazer Concept, confirming Chevrolet’s intentions of bringing back the Trailblazer moniker for 2013. The revamped Trailblazer will feature a body-on-frame SUV based off of the new Colorado. The 2013 Trailblazer will be available in both rear-wheel-drive [...] more  See More..

2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee: LA Auto Show Preview

2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee: LA Auto Show PreviewOther features include specially finished 20 x 9 inch alloy wheels with black painted spoke inserts and Goodyear F1 supercar tires, though Goodyear all-season RS-A2s are available in lieu of the F1s. more  See More..

2013 Cadillac XTS Flagship Revealed: Los Angeles Auto Show Preview

2013 Cadillac XTS Flagship Revealed: Los Angeles Auto Show PreviewCadillac has just revealed the production version of its upcoming XTS flagship luxury sedan, which will debut at the 2011 Los Angles Auto Show on November 16, 2011. Carrying a current line-up that relies heavily on the popularity of the CTS and the Escalade SUV, America’s quintessential luxury brand now seems to be on a roll [...] more  See More..

Honda Electric Sports Car, AC-X Plug-in Hybrid Concepts Revealed: Tokyo Motor Show Preview

Honda Electric Sports Car, AC-X Plug-in Hybrid Concepts Revealed: Tokyo Motor Show PreviewHonda has revealed an extensive list of debuts for this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, with the main attraction being an electric sports car concept. Called the “Small Sports EV Concept” Honda promises it will be “fun to drive with excellent environmental performance”.  Apart from that teaser, little else has been divulged. Two other concept cars [...] more  See More..

2013 Chevy TrailBlazer Concept Revealed at Dubai Motor Show

2013 Chevy TrailBlazer Concept Revealed at Dubai Motor ShowAfter ceasing production in 2009, the TrailBlazer SUV will be back for the 2013 model year, with Chevrolet debuting a concept version of the truck at the Dubai International Motor Show. Chevy is promising the 7-seater will deliver crossover fuel efficiency, despite being a body-on-frame SUV, thanks in part to its new 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel [...] more  See More..

Buick LaCrosse GL Concept Gets Serious About Luxury: LA Auto Show Preview

Buick LaCrosse GL Concept Gets Serious About Luxury: LA Auto Show PreviewOver the past few decades, one of the main criticisms that could be made against Buick models is that they were quasi-luxury, never quite rising to the status of a the Germans or Japanese. While this is partly so as not to complete with Cadillac, Buick now seems ready to raise the bar, with the [...] more  See More..

GM to Retake Top Spot as Worlds Largest Automaker

GM to Retake Top Spot as World’s Largest AutomakerThere may still be two months to go, but General Motors is all but certain to reclaim the title of World’s Largest Automaker for 2011. GM last held claim to producing the most vehicles back in 2007, and for the 76 years before that, before being ousted by Toyota in 2008. Toyota has since retained [...] more  See More..

SchwabenFolia Builds One-Of-A-Kind Wiesmann MF5 Black Bat

SchwabenFolia Builds One-Of-A-Kind Wiesmann MF5 Black BatAs if Wiesmann’s MF5 wasn’t rare enough with just 30 vehicles ever made, tuning firm SchwabenFolia decided to one-up the MF5 by creating a totally menacing Black Bat version. Wrapped completely in matte black, the MF5 Black Bat also features 20-inch BBS wheels, chromed emblems, Brembo brakes and some styling accessories. Powered by a BMW [...] more  See More..

Gary Busey Makes Career Move, Now Selling Kias [Video]

Gary Busey Makes Career Move, Now Selling Kias [Video]Busey, who also starred in films such as Lethal Weapon (they call me Mr. Joshua) Under Siege and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, has been appearing in commercials for Century III Kia, alongside a guinea pig with the punch line "tell 'em Gary sent ya!" more  See More..

Audi A7 Wins First Ever Motor Press Guild Vehicle of the Year Award

Audi A7 Wins First Ever Motor Press Guild “Vehicle of the Year” AwardAnd once the dust settled, the MPG declared Audi's new A7 Sportback as the overall winner. Johan de Nysschen, president of Audi of America was naturally, delighted at the result. more  See More..

Ford Says Improved SYNC, MyFordTouch Arriving

Ford Says Improved SYNC, MyFordTouch ArrivingAnd despite teething troubles, Mulally remains convinced that the technology is the way forward; currently, Ford is working on plans to make it standard in all Lincoln vehicles and incorporated in some 80 percent of Ford branded products by 2014. more  See More..

Tesla Opens Three New Retail Stores In North America This November

Tesla Opens Three New Retail Stores In North America This NovemberTelsa Motors is expanding its presence in North Amercia with three new retail locations. The automaker is opening locations in Bellevue, WA, Chicago, IL, and Newport Beach, CA, in November that will showcase the new Model S, the world’s first electric premium sedan. The first location in Bellevue opened this past weekend, with the Chicago [...] more  See More..

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Coming To Los Angeles Auto Show: LA Auto Show Preview

Jaguar XKR-S Convertible Coming To Los Angeles Auto Show: LA Auto Show PreviewThe ultra-limited production Jaguar XKR-S will get a droptop companion sometime in 2012, with Jaguar unveiling the 2013 Jaguar XKR-S Convertible at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16th. With a 5.0L supercharged V8 making 542 horsepower and 502 lb-ft , making it the most powerful Jaguar ever produced. The coupe can hit [...] more  See More..

Research Shows The Internet Slows Down Car Shopping Process

Research Shows The Internet Slows Down Car Shopping ProcessBuying a new car takes time. And you’d think with all the resources at our disposal, thanks to the Internet, the process would be a lot speedier. But new research out says the opposite is true. According to market research presented at the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Automotive Internet Roundtable, the World Wide Web [...] more  See More..

The Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air System Lets You Breathe Easy

The Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air System Lets You Breathe EasyIf you can’t figure out where that funky smell is coming from in your car, take a deep breath and install the Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air System. The portable Philips GoPure Automotive Clean Air System is ideal for drivers with allergies and small kids, as well as those with really stinky cars (we’re looking [...] more  See More..

Yokohama Tire Takes On Fuel Efficiency With Latest Tire Tips Video

Yokohama Tire Takes On Fuel Efficiency With Latest Tire Tips VideoYokohama Tire Corporation’s latest “Tire Tips” video is out and will educate driver about how your tires play a role in fuel efficiency. This is the fifth instalment in the series that focuses on how you can keep your vehicle and tires optimized for maximum fuel efficiency. Drivers will be surprised that something as easy [...] more  See More..

Bugatti Announces Three Veyron Grand Sport Middle East Editions

Bugatti Announces Three Veyron Grand Sport Middle East EditionsBugatti debuted a trio of special edition Veyron Grand Sports for the Middle East at the Dubai International Motor Show, each sporting a unique two-tone color scheme with a matching or contrasting interior theme. Each sport a horizontal color split aimed to “honor the very important Middle East market”. The first of the three sport [...] more  See More..

Toyota Launches Google+ Page

Toyota Launches Google+ PageAn example of early adoption, Toyota Motor Sales launched its brand new “Toyota USA” page on Google+ on November 7, 2011. Dave Nordstrom explains,” As a longtime Google partner, Toyota is pleased to announce our +Toyota USA Page. We are excited to expand our connections with owners, fans, advocates and Toyota associates in a unique [...] more  See More..

BMW X6 Facelift Spied Without Any Disguises

BMW X6 Facelift Spied Without Any DisguisesBMW‘s X6 crossover is due for a facelift any time now, and our spy photographers have caught the vehicle uncovered. Like any good facelift, the X6 has relatively minor changes, but is still distinct enough that owners of the previous car will feel compelled to trade up for the latest and greatest. Engines won’t change, [...] more  See More..

Jaguar Offering Sport And Speed Packages for XJ

Jaguar Offering Sport And Speed Packages for XJJaguar has announced two different packages for the XJ, adding some sport and speed to the luxury sedan. The sport package focuses on the aesthetics, adding an aerodynamic package to the XJ with new front and rear bumpers, 20-inch wheels and red brake calipers. On the inside, the sport package outfits the interior with sport [...] more  See More..

Kia Ray Micro-Box Revealed

Kia Ray Micro-Box RevealedIs the Kia Soul just a touch too big for your needs? Well if you happen to live in Kia’s home market of S. Korea, you could look into their newest offering, dubbed the Ray. While the name might sound similar to the sea creature, the Kia Ray is neither sleek or stealthy. What it [...] more  See More..

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Official Photos Revealed

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Official Photos RevealedIt’s been a fun ride waiting for Hyundai to officially reveal the 2013 Genesis Coupe, with spy photos to supposed Photoshop renders to teasers from Hyundai. And now the supposed Photoshop render has been proven to be the real deal, as Hyundai posted a trio of photos showing off the 2013 Genesis Coupe in all [...] more  See More..

GM Aiming For 10,000 Chevrolet Volt Sales Target In 2011

GM Aiming For 10,000 Chevrolet Volt Sales Target In 2011By the end of last month Chevrolet had sold some 5,003 copies of the car, though with only two months left in the year, it means that in November and December it will have to shift roughly the same amount of vehicles in order to meet the projected target. more  See More..

Siri-Like Advanced Speech-Recognition Technology Coming To Cars In 2012

Siri-Like Advanced Speech-Recognition Technology Coming To Cars In 2012Hands-free voice activated technology has made life so much easier. Now, wouldn’t it be great if they could bring that same level of technology to your car? You’re in luck – it’s coming… but you’re going to have to wait another year for it. Speech-recognition company Nuance has reported that an auto manufacturer is in [...] more  See More..

Jaguar X-Type Successor Will be Front-Wheel Drive, Turbo Powered

Jaguar X-Type Successor Will be Front-Wheel Drive, Turbo PoweredWhile the X-type, Jaguar‘s first attempt into the entry-luxury class, was ultimately a failure that earned a spot on Time Magazine’s “50 Worst Cars Of All Time,” Jaguar’s new and rejuvenated line-up of late looks to be the perfect opportunity to try again. This time, due to CAFE regulations, Jaguar must begin preparing a significant [...] more  See More..

2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG is a 516-HP Super Ute: LA Auto Show Preview

2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG is a 516-HP Super Ute: LA Auto Show PreviewAdding some serious grunt to its new M-Class SUV, Mercedes has just revealed the high-performance ML63 AMG model ahead of its official debut at the LA Auto Show later this week. Based on the all-new ML, this super-ute now features Merc’s new twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine rather than the old 6.2-liter unit, delivering an extra [...] more  See More..

Aston Martin One-77 To Make Rare US Appearance: 2011 LA Auto Show Preview

Aston Martin One-77 To Make Rare US Appearance: 2011 LA Auto Show PreviewAston Martin will be teaming up with Galpin Aston Martin of California to show off the final pre-production engineering development One-77 at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. This special One-77 has covered 14,000-miles including endurance testing at Nardo in Italy and the infamous Nurburgring in Germany. Spectators to this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show [...] more  See More..

Mika Häkkinen Prepares To Return To Racing In The SLS AMG GT3 [Video]

Mika Häkkinen Prepares To Return To Racing In The SLS AMG GT3 [Video]We’ve already known that former Formula 1 double world champion Mika Häkkinen will be piloting an SLS AMG GT3, and now we have our first preview of him preparing to get back behind the wheel in a competitive fashion. It’s been four long years since Mika has raced competitively, so it’s interesting to see how [...] more  See More..

Megabloks Recreates Vaughn Gittin Jr.s Ford Mustang RTR-X

Megabloks Recreates Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Ford Mustang RTR-XThose that don’t know, Megabloks has been making a strong push into the building blocks world dominated by Legos. They’ve been having success getting into the market by teaming up and designing kits outside of where Legos can be found. Now it looks like Megabloks has struck up a partnership with Need for Speed to [...] more  See More..

Yakima WHISPBAR Debuts With Portable Wind Tunnel

Yakima WHISPBAR Debuts With Portable Wind TunnelYakima debuted their new WHISPBAR roof rack system at the 2011 SEMA Show last week, and AutoGuide got an exclusive look at their new portable wind tunnel, which Yakima brought along to SEMA to showcase the reduction in wind noise that their new WHISPBAR can bring. AutoGuide got a demo of the wind tunnel itself [...] more  See More..

2012 Nissan Rogue Shows Off Innovative Around View Monitor [VIDEO]

2012 Nissan Rogue Shows Off Innovative Around View Monitor [VIDEO]Dread parallel parking? Find yourself driving around for an extra thirty minutes just to snipe yourself a parking spot in a lot rather than on the street? Might have to go grab yourself a 2012 Nissan Rogue, the first vehicle in its class to feature an innovative Around View Monitor, helping the driver parallel park [...] more  See More..

Brabus Mercedes CL800 Coupe Delivers All the Horsepower its Name Suggests

Brabus Mercedes CL800 Coupe Delivers All the Horsepower its Name SuggestsBrabus has unveiled arguably their best project yet, a Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe packing 800-hp thanks to a stroked 6.3L V12 twin-turbo. Based on the CL 600, the tuning geniuses at Brabus modified the factory 5.5L with a custom crankshaft, larger cylinder bore and new forged pistons. But the engine modifications didn’t stop there. With the [...] more  See More..

Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket Makes a 470-HP Buzz: LA Auto Show Preview

Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket Makes a 470-HP Buzz: LA Auto Show PreviewJoining the new 2012 Charger SRT8 Super Bee at the LA Auto Show will be the official unveiling of another shocking yellow creation, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 Yellow Jacket. Painted Stinger Yellow, it’s powered by the impressive new 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with 470-hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, and is capable of hitting 60 [...] more  See More..

Mercedes ML63 Teased Ahead of LA Auto Show Debut

Mercedes ML63 Teased Ahead of LA Auto Show DebutMercedes-Benz and AMG have turned to Facebook to generate some hype about the upcoming debut of the ML63 AMG. The timing seems to hint at a possible unveiling of the “Sport” SUV at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The teaser photo clearly reveals that the new AMG variant of the ML packs a much [...] more  See More..

Ferrari 599 Successor (F620) Spied: First Photos

Ferrari 599 Successor (F620) Spied: First PhotosSpied for the first time is Ferrari‘s successor to the incredibly powerful and luxurious 599. This next-generation Ferrari GT (code named F152) is rumored to wear the F620 badge when it debuts next year at the Geneva Auto Show, powered by a version of the FF’s new 6.3-liter V12 engine. Power is expected to be [...] more  See More..

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Undergoes Over 100 Hours Of Wind Tunnel Testing [Video]

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Undergoes Over 100 Hours Of Wind Tunnel Testing [Video]Often times people think that cars are just all about horsepower. Throw some more into it, add a couple of letters and a number to the model name, and sell it as a new model where everyone is just drooling over the performance. But Chevrolet knew there’s more to just bragging about the 580-hp in [...] more  See More..

Hyundai Elantra Coupe to Bow at Chicago Auto Show With Slightly More Sport

Hyundai Elantra Coupe to Bow at Chicago Auto Show With Slightly More “Sport”During a technical briefing at the company’s technical center in Ann Arbor, MI, Hyundai has given journalists a first peak at the upcoming Elantra Coupe. Billed as a preview of future products for next week’s LA Auto Show and Detroit Auto Show in January, Hyundai Motor America CEO announced that the official unveiling for the [...] more  See More..

2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee Revealed: LA Auto Show Preview

2012 Dodge Charger Super Bee Revealed: LA Auto Show PreviewAfter teasing us with a single back shot, Dodge has now released a whole selection of photos, highlighting the very-yellow Charger SRT8 392 Super Bee. A followup to the 07-09 model year car, the new 2012 model will be available in Stinger Yellow or Pitch Black with a Super Bee logo and striping on the [...] more  See More..

Lorinsers Newest Tuning Package Is For An Infiniti FX?

Lorinser’s Newest Tuning Package Is For An… Infiniti FX?Infiniti’s FX is clearly evolving to become a real winner, first with the Sebastian Vettel Edition and now world-famous Mercedes-Benz tuner turning their attention to the Japanese crossover. It’s rather surprising to see Lorinser working on a Japanese vehicle, with their portfolio of tuning programs almost strictly covering only Mercedes vehicles. Even more surprising though [...] more  See More..

2013 Cadillac ATS The Journey Chapter 2: the Autobahn to the Nurburgring [Video]

2013 Cadillac ATS “The Journey” Chapter 2: the Autobahn to the Nurburgring [Video]Cadillac is drumming up a lot of excitement for its upcoming ATS model, which will be GM’s answer to BMW’s ever popular 3-Series. To get everyone excited about the new ATS, Cadillac has been releasing a series of videos teasing the vehicle as it gets put through its paces of testing and tuning. The newest [...] more  See More..