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E-Benzin: Audi Synthesizes Its Own Fuel

A short time after synthesizing a diesel equivalent that doesn't use any fossil fuel, Audi has had another breakthrough. The procedure requires some fine-tuning, but the manufacturer hopes that it will soon be able to produce this gasoline substitute using nothing but water, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and the sun’s rays. May 22, 2015

BMW Unveils 3.0 CSL Hommage

BMW recently announced that they would present a unique homage at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The car was set to pay tribute to one of the brand’s most memorable vehicles, the BMW 3.0 CSL of the ’70s. Here is the BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage: from the get-go, it’s easy …May 22, 2015

A Return For Need For Speed Underground?

Electronic Arts wasn't always kind to the Need For Speed franchise, and throughout the years, the series had its fair share of ups and down. It seem that it might make a return for 2015: yesterday, a teaser video was uploaded. If we take a closer look at it, we …May 22, 2015

Your 2016 Ford F-150 Can Backup A Trailer By Itself

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

The most stressful part of pulling a trailer is when you have to back it into a tight space. While those with lots of experience won’t balk at the task, most people will have to start over a few times to get it perfect, which can increase their stress level …May 22, 2015

Transmission Problems For The Jeep Renegade

Technology/Autonomous Vehicles

It seems that a known problem is rearing its head at Jeep: the first Renegades that came off the line seem to have trouble with their nine-speed automatic gearbox. In a recent interview, FCA’s CEO Sergio Marchionne announced that the small Jeep had unexpected problems with its automatic transmission, and …May 21, 2015

Here's What The Maserati Levante Will Look Like

We know that Maserati is working on its very first SUV, the Levante. While the manufacturer hasn’t announced any teasers or shown any pictures of the vehicle, we’re fairly certain that we know what it will look like, as Autoguide just published the patent drawings for the Levante. Filed in …May 21, 2015

Rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR Roadster Hits Auction

In 1997, Mercedes-Benz took the racing world by storm with the CLK GTR, a 600-horsepower, V12-powered race car built to dominate GT endurance races. To be allowed into the GT1 class, the manufacturer had to build a few road-legal cars, which is how 35 units with a full interior, A/C …May 20, 2015

BMW Unveils The 2016 435i ZHP

Aficionados of Bavarian coupes will remember the ZHP moniker. Available as an option package on the E46 (2003-2006) BMW 3 Series, it was intended for those who wanted more performance without stepping all the way up to the M3: with a body kit, stiffer suspension, and a more aggressive camshaft …May 20, 2015

Lamborghini Aventador SV Runs The Nürburgring In Less Than 7 Minutes

Typically, Lamborghini’s name isn’t associated with on-track performance. While the Italian bulls may be fast and powerful, the manufacturer never really invested in a dedicated race team or in engineering a vehicle designed to break lap records. The arrival of the Aventador SV (full name: Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce) just …May 20, 2015

Porsche Trademarks GT5 Moniker; More Powerful Macan In The Works?

Automotive spies have unearthed some interesting facts; according to our sources, Porsche has just trademarked the GT5 name. This was enough to send the rumour mill spinning. At Porsche, the GT moniker followed by a number typically denotes a high-performance version (911 GT3, Cayman GT4…). The GT5 name would then …May 20, 2015

Takata Airbags: More And More Recalls

The Takata airbag recall is still ongoing, with a new wave of vehicles to be recalled. More than 10 million cars worldwide have been added to the list of vehicles equipped with a problematic airbag. As a reminder, Japanese safety equipment manufacturer Takata was accused of selling a defective airbag …May 19, 2015

Pricing For McLaren's 570S and 540C

A few months ago, McLaren unveiled their new entry-level vehicles. Set to offer the same level of engineering found in the blisteringly fast P1 and the gorgeous 650S, but in a more affordable package, the Sport Series duo were introduced as competitors to the Porsche 911 Turbo. However, pricing had …May 19, 2015

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