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With concepts like the 501bhp Clubsport quattro, Audi has always hinted at producing a high-performance version of the A1. So we were patiently waiting for the S1 to arrive when the German firm revealed this, the Audi A1 quattro. It’s not the S1 we were expecting and nor is it the extreme RS1 but, instead, [...]
Former BMW AG designer Christopher Chapman has been named chief designer for Hyundai Motor America, effective Jan. 3. He will lead new vehicle and concept design at the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif. “We are thrilled to have Christopher Chapman as chief designer for Hyundai and look forward to continuing the strong momentum of our vehicle designs,” Oh [...]
Hyundai will price its 2012 Sonata hybrid at $26,610, including shipping charges, the company said. That’s a $55 bump from the 2011 model. Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system will come standard on the hybrid. It includes all of the safety, service and infotainment options besides navigation, which is extra. Drivers can download the Blue Link app on [...]
By now all of the kiddos have ripped through all of the Christmas wrapping to unveil the toys that Saint Nick was kind enough to swing by in the middle of the night to all of the good boys and girls. And now we can see what may have been the vehicle used to lug [...]
New compact hatchback is edging closer to launch and our spy photographers have the latest pictures This is the new Audi A3 three-door hatchback, which goes on sale in the UK in March 2012. The new A3 is a crucial launch for the German company as it will compete with the BMW 1 Series and upcoming [...]
This is how the new Volvo XC90 is shaping up. The Swedish company has released these sketches of how the new seven-seater might look when it goes on sale in 2014. Rivalling the Land Rover Discovery, the XC90 has been a huge success for Volvo; its relaxing and luxurious driving experience combined with a practical [...]
After debuting the new generation ML-Class, Mercedes has gone on to offer a series of accessories for those who want more than just the standard SUV. The company has delivered a very long list of accessories starting with different sets of wheels and extending to a powerful Becker MAP PILOT navigation system. Exterior options give customers the [...]
After being rumored for quite some time, Cadillac has finally officially confirmed a new entry in the compact luxury segment. The vehicle is codenamed ATS and as of right now, the automaker has only revealed the first sketch of the car. This teaser sketch shows off a design language inspired by the CTS sedan, but with different headlamps [...]
Now this is how you create an excellent – and mysterious – teaser photo. The scene is dark and there’s only that sight of the shadow of an unmistakable supercar growling in the darkness, waiting to bust out its fangs and unleash holy hell on the entire auto industry. This, dear friends, is a teaser [...]
Weren’t we just talking about all those 1,000-horsepower American sports cars a few days ago? In case you need more proof of that, here’s another mind-bending example: A Chevrolet Corvette C6 that was worked on by Late Model Racecraft to push out 1,600 horsepower. Built in collaboration with LMS and D2Forged Wheels, this berserker of a [...]