Starting with July production, several changes will occur within the 3 Series family. The 3 Series Sedan model line will expand starting with July production with the addition of the highly anticipated xDrive variants for the 328i and 335i as well as the launch of the ActiveHybrid 3. The 328i xDrive and [...]
Autobild’s rendering artist Andrei Avarvarii published some new images of what they believe the final i8 model would look like. In 2014, BMW will launch their own interpretation of a sportscar. Dubbed i8, the hybrid sportscar comes to market to emphasize the core values of the new BMW i sub-brand and according [...]
Stealing doesn’t seem to bother Chinese automaker JAC. It makes cheap knockoff vehicles that look like blatant ripoffs of the legitimate cars, and because of an indifferent Chinese government, there hasn’t been much available recourse for the violated automakers. In an almost Rambo-like fit of rage, Ford threatened JAC over [...]
In a surprise move, Nissan announced that it will offer production versions of its insane Juke-R concept though only on a per-order basis and in a limited supply. The insanity began late last year when the automaker’s ever-intrepid RML engineers decided to surgically enhance the Juke crossover with a GT-R drivetrain, creating [...]
The fourth generation Toyota Prius sports coupe coming in 2015? 2015 Prius 4 appears headed for lithium For a few months now Toyota has hinted that US production of the Toyota Prius was seriously back on the table. Once yearly sales start approaching 200,000 units, it is simply more cost-effective to localize production. Now Toyota [...]
Mazda initially planned to build only 1,000 examples of the Japan-only RX-8 Spirit R, a special edition model intended to commemorate the end of the RX-8′s 9 year lifespan. However, Due to overwhelming demand, Mazda has decided to extend production of the RX-8, tacking on an additional 1,000 units to the Spirit R’s production run. [...]
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An earthquake on March 31 caused an explosion at a Evonik Industries, a German manufacturing plant responsible for the largest supply of PA-12 resin, leading many automakers to wonder how it will affect immediate production. PA-12 is a key material used to manufacture parts like gas tanks and brake components. [...]
The new Pagani Huayra continues the brand’s unique design language from its insect feeler-like mirrors to the unmistakeable afterburner-style exhaust. The video featured below is packed with details perfect for car geeks. It dives into detail about the production process, telling you about the complex materials that the Huayra is [...]
Just kidding. But with amphibious abilities, the Yachtsman umm… concept… certainly floats our boat. Equipped with a snorkel, marine lights, and a very handy and well-thought-out tow hook, the MINI Yachtsman certainly looks the part. The MINI Yachtsman proudly wears its MINI batch at the sharp end of the car/boat, reminding you [...]
