2012 Lexus IS250C: Life in the slow lane, and loving it!3.0/5NewsIf the Lexus IS has one consistent shortcoming, it must be its inherent lack of sporting pedigree. Although earning much respect with the tuning community in its first iteration (largely due to the monsterous 2JZ inline six engine underhood), the second generation has never seemed to quite get out of …May 12, 2012
Jaguar Brings XJ Taxi to 'RingNewsTaxis are, typically, quite unpleasant. Oftentimes comprised of slow, dirty, smelly Priuses, the fleets of them that ply Canadian streets are hardly the sort of thing to increase the gearhead's pulse. But the taxis that serve on the Nurburgring are an entirely different sort of animal. An idea first broached …May 12, 2012
2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 to Pace 96th Indianapolis 500NewsA 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will lead the starting field of the 96th Indianapolis 500 to the green flag Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With 638 horsepower, the Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful production car ever to pace the race. This will be the 23rd time …May 11, 2012
High-voltage battery technology at Audi: Core competence at the Ingolstadt siteNewsInauguration of high-voltage battery project house From concept through to battery testing – everything under a single roof Michael Dick, Board Member for Technical Development: “A major step toward electric mobility” Foreground: An employee checks the contact wipers on battery cells. Background: Electrical final assembly of an R8 e-tron battery. May 10, 2012
Jaguar F-type will have a V8 optionNew ModelsJaguar's Upcoming F-type sports car has a lot of people excited. But, the news that it's going to come with a turbocharged four cylinder, and a supercharged hybrid V6 has been a bit controversial... after all, when you have an engine like Jaguar's new 5.0 litre V8 on hand, why …May 9, 2012
Volkswagen Passat sets World Record for longest distance on one tank of clean diesel fuelNewsMileage experts John and Helen Taylor complete 1626-mile drive in Chattanooga-built Volkswagen Passat TDI®—without stopping for fuel! Record set using a stock 2012 Passat TDI SE with six-speed manual transmission Average of 84.1 miles per gallon during three-day trip Shows mileage benefits of VW Clean Diesel technology The world’s most …May 9, 2012
Nissan Launches Limited Run of Exciting JUKE-R as it Stars in Own MovieNewsNissan to build limited run of genre-busting 545bhp, 160mph car Performance of unique supercar crossover in Dubai filming sparks demand for thrilling concept to be made available to select customers New Juke-Rs will be even more powerful than original concept car Cinematic online movie starring Juke-R launched to coincide with …May 8, 2012
Global Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26ElectricCombined Charging System allows AC and DC fast-charging from single inlet port Global automakers from the United States and Germany will demonstrate fast-charging technology that will enable the recharging of most electrified vehicles with compatible systems in as little as 15-20 minutes. Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche …May 7, 2012
BMW returns to DTM after 20 year hiatusNewsTwenty years is a long time. In motorsports, it's an eternity that represents countless innovations, advancements, and careers. And it's precisely how long BMW has remained out of their native German DTM series. But, this season, they're going to be back at it with one bad-ass looking Bimmer. Fully engulfed …May 6, 2012
Could Lancia Stratos Concept Become Maserati's 911-Fighting Sports Car?NewsThere's a lot more in common between Maserati and Porsche than is apparent at first blush. Both are historically significant, both have long and storied racing careers, and both are equally tied to gigantic European automotive companies, with Maserati linked to Fiat and Porsche to Volkswagen. And both are enjoying …May 5, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC Introduces Industry-first In-vehicle Wireless ChargingNewsCharge On the Go Charges iPhone, Blackberry, MP3 Players and Droid-based devices New Mopar® Feature First Available on All-new 2013 Dodge Dart After being the first to eliminate heavy, bulky owner manuals from its vehicles, Chrysler Group LLC, through its Mopar® division, will now be the first to eliminate unsightly …May 4, 2012