Rumors

In the gospel according to Audi, the traditional MPV is a “boring concept,” likely purchased out of resignation, not desire. The exception to this rule, according to Audi’s sales and marketing head, Peter Schwarzenbauer, is the Ford S-Max, which has reportedly attracted...

Just two months ago, we brought you the first spy photos of the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe GP in all its compact, be-helmeted, sporty glory. Now it may be canceled. Why would MINI put the 215-ish-horsepower hotted up, trackday-ready Coupe GP on ice? That's not clear, aside from possible fears of...

The next generation of the Mazda MX-5 (nee Miata) has been the subject of low-level yet fierce speculation for years now. Lighter, smaller, sportier--all are on the table. But before that, it looks like we'll be getting another refresh of the current third-generation car. Known to enthusiasts as...

An Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster has been rumored for quite some time. Three years ago, we brought you spy photos of a car believed to be the V12 Vantage Roadster testing at the Nürburgring, and last December we even speculated that the car would debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. It...

Just a couple of months ago, it looked like the Mercedes-Benz SLC, designed to take on the Porsche 911, was right on track: reports confirming its existence and its name proliferated. Spy shots showed the car in testing just a few weeks ago. But now, the project may be on the shelf. A report from...

The Range Rover Evoque is stylish, sporty, and surprisingly good. But for some, it may lack a little punch even at 240 horsepower. If the latest rumors hold true, that may be about to change. According to Autoblog.nl, a supercharged, 340-horsepower V-6--borrowed from the upcoming F-Type, though...

For a performance brand, Chrysler’s SRT division has a fairly impressive lineup, ranging from the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 through the Dodge Charger SRT8 and the Chrysler 300 SRT8. Still, these are models that originate from other Chrysler divisions, which leaves SRT with just one model to...

Rumors, gossip, silly fights--if it weren't for the winged cars and the racing suits, Formula 1 might be mistaken for the Real Housewives of Some Rich County. The latest gossip on the rounds? Sebastian Vettel's transfer from Red Bull to Ferrari in 2014. Sign up: Get our best headlines every morning...

Since the launch of the Aventador LP 700-4, Lamborghini’s sales have been brimming, with the company, on the back of a two-model lineup, managing to increase sales by 23 percent over the course of 2011 alone. Most of that growth was thanks to new customers in China, a market which in very...

Though most BMW and Toyota owners probably don’t realize it, the two automakers are already partners in developing next-generation lithium-ion battery technology. In exchange for access to Toyota's battery technology, BMW has agreed to supply Toyota with its advanced-technology, low-emission...

Audi's new BiTDI engine, revealed earlier this year, is fierce: rated at 308 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque, it's already a likely candidate for use in the A6, A7, A8, and even the Q7. Now, it looks like it might be headed for the Q5 as well. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter diesel engine is...

The Audi Q2, formerly known as the Q1, and in the works since at least 2009, could be another three years in coming, according to the latest reports. Aimed at taking on the space filled by the MINI Countryman and its ilk, it could just see sales here in the U.S., too. With such a long gestation...

The Alfa Romeo 4C is one beautiful little coupe, even now, more than a year on from its first showing as a concept car. It's headed to production, and likely even the U.S., and now, it looks like it might arrive early. That's great news for sports car fans, as the punchy little style-monger is...

There are few certainties in life, aside from death, taxes and the number one rule of automakers worldwide: future products are not to be commented on, ever. There’s logic behind such a sentiment, as building excitement for products that don’t exist tends to negatively impact sales of...

If rumors out of Italy are correct, Ferrari will invest some 50 million euros ($62.2 million) on a new assembly line to produce forced-induction V-6 and normally aspirated V-8 engines. Those powerplants won’t be destined for vehicles with a prancing horse emblem on the grille, but instead...

The idea of a Lexus GS Coupe, based on the 2013 GS Sedan, have been brewing since before the new GS made its debut at Pebble Beach last year. Now new rumors say it's coming, next year, and it could be wearing GS F badges. While the idea seems simple enough--a two-door, four-seat version of the GS...

The BMW 3-Series sedan, like many of us, has picked up a few additional pounds and inches over the years. Since its launch in 1975, the BMW 3-Series has grown by over 10.5-inches in length, over 8-inches in width and nearly 2-inches in height. That makes the current 3-Series larger than the E28...

If you’re shopping for an E Class Mercedes sedan in the U.S., your least expensive option is the E350, which carries a starting price of $51,365 before you check off a single option box. If you’ve got your mind made up to buy a new Mercedes, the price is what the price is. If...

We know this much as fact: the 4.0-liter V-8 used to power the current BMW M3 goes away with the fourth-generation car, and the next BMW M3 will be powered by a forced-induction, six-cylinder engine. Details on that engine have been lacking, and rumor had it that BMW was looking at both a V-6 and...

If you’re in Monaco this Friday, expect to see the unveiling of a very special automobile. Meant as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the legendary Alpine Renault A110 Berlinetta, the car pictured here in a rendering that leaked online today is said to mark the return of the Alpine brand...