2008

BMW’s 1-series coupe is still the new kid on the block but its twin-turbo straight six is an engine most reputable tuners in Germany will be familiar with. AC Schnitzer, the company founded in Aachen in 1987, has created a new performance package for the BMW coupe. The new kit includes a full...

We’ve covered many of Abt’s tuned and modified cars in the past, including an R8 modified with a supercharger. The R8 shown by Abt at this year’s Essen show will not sport any power-boosting forced induction, but is a handling and appearance tuner extravaganza. A wrap-around...

Earlier this month an Audi R8 driven by a 27-year old man from Gummersbach, Germany, spun out of control and eventually crashed into a barrier, killing the driver. According to police, the man behind the wheel was not wearing his seatbelt but there was no evidence that he was excessively speeding...

The Michelin Challenge Bibendum is an annual event run by the French tire company, aimed at promoting the development of sustainable mobility. At this year’s event in Shanghai Audi’s A5 3.0L TDI managed to take top honors, finishing first in the prototype vehicles category. Audi in fact...

This is the episode of Top Gear we’ve all been waiting for, the one where Jeremy Clarkson takes the new Aston Martin DBS coupe for a spin.

Before even going on sales, Mercedes’ new C-class estate has come in for a series of modifications from Germany’s Carlsson including a range of power upgrades and a more luxurious interior. The exterior also gets a makeover with new aerodynamic parts and alloy wheels. For diesel fans...

Three American automotive icons, Ford, Barrett-Jackson Auctions, and Shelby have collaborated to create a limited edition 2008 Mustang Shelby GT, which was unveiled today at the Arizona Auto Show. The car packs a 319hp (238kW) powerplant with an available 447Nm (330lb-ft) of torque. The Ford Racing...

Audi's Le Mans-dominating R10 proved last year that diesels are capable of serious speed. Thankfully for consumers, diesel engines are finally gaining a foothold in the performance car market as technology allows them to rev more freely and the seriously big torque they are capable of becomes more...

If you can't wait for the launch of Land Rover's own coupe-crossover but are still burning with desire for a two door premium SUV, then tuning firm LSE Design may have the solution. The UK based tuner has developed a two-door version of the Range Rover Sport SUV but you'd better be quick as only...

Nobody at Audi expected the R8 to be as successful as it has become, winning numerous awards and selling out within days of going on sale. If you’re not willing to wait for your name to move up the list, Audi of America together with Bergdorf Goodman will be auctioning a special R8 customized...

The BMW M3 already has a lot going for it, both in terms of looks and performance. So much, in fact, that it’s a hard to imagine a better balance between raw track-bound performance and street-going civility. But that hasn’t stopped the German tuners at AC Schnitzer from trying their...

Mercedes-Benz will be equipping European and U.S. delivered C-class models early next year with its Universal Media Interface (UMI), designed for connecting mobile entertainment and communication devices such as a cell phone or MP3 music player. Inside the glovebox of cars equipped with the UMI are...

Ford has developed a new edition of the Mustang Bullitt to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the original highland green racer from the 1968 Steve McQueen movie. Developed using parts from Ford Racing Technology, the latest version features a 315hp 4.6L V8 engine with 440Nm (325lb-ft) of...

The new IS-F sedan has shown that engineers at Lexus can build performance cars that can go head-to-head with sport saloons from their German rivals, but convincing buyers the new ‘F’ brand can equal the more established ‘M’ and ‘AMG’ marques is a much tougher...

Maybach’s newest model has been revealed ahead of its world debut at the upcoming Dubai Motor Show in a couple of week’s time. The car is a new semi-convertible version of the 62 saloon that officials will be calling a concept, but a limited production run of just 20 examples is all but...

There’s no shortage to the exotic metal the lucky guys at Top Gear get to drive. This time ‘round presenter Jeremy Clarkson is testing Ferrari’s gorgeous 599 GTB Fiorano and after he’s done with it the enigmatic Stig gets a chance to take it for a spin.

Honda came to SEMA with a mission this year, bringing 17 vehicles in total. One of the absolute hottest Hondas on show is the Accord Coupe HF-S Concept, a high-performance take on one of Honda’s proven production cars. The car isn’t intended for production, unlike the Honda Accord Coupe...

One of the highlights for Jeep’s 2007 SEMA lineup is the new Wrangler Ultimate concept vehicle developed by Mopar, powered by a 6.4L V8 crate motor dubbed the 392 HEMI. Other than the new engine, designers have left the car largely untouched except for a host of chrome accessories supplied by...

Despite its diminutive size the Smart Fortwo supermini has achieved a four out of five star rating in the latest Euro NCAP’s Adult Occupant crash tests, putting it in par with some large sedans and SUVs in terms of occupant safety. The same can’t be said for pedestrian safety, where the...

Honda has revealed the look of its Japan-spec S2000 Type S ahead of the car’s local launch at tomorrow’s Tokyo Motor Show. The car is essentially the same package as the U.S. delivered S2000 CR but differs by the inclusion of the standard folding roof instead of the aluminum hardtop as...