2008

Even more images of Volvo’s XC70 crossover have surfaced, and this time the car is completely undisguised. The scans were taken from Swedish publication Teknikens Varld, and show the final version of the new vehicle, which isn’t due until the second half of next year. The bumpers and...

The roadster version of the Audi TT has just been unveiled, and it now comes in just two flavors. The range topping model comes with a 3.2L V6 that develops 250hp and drives all four wheels via Audi’s quattro AWD system. The base model is equipped with the 2.0L TFSI motor producing 200hp and...

Vehicle parts supplier Delphi will be working more closely with manufacturers to provide hybrid electrical powertrain systems technologies to feature in upcoming vehicles. The first automaker to outsource major hybrid components to Delphi will be Ford, who’ll use Delphi’s battery pack...

Pictured above is a pickup version of the Volkswagen Touareg SUV that has had its rear section chopped off and replaced with an aluminium tray. The vehicle is based on an extended platform of the standard SUV and was built by Volkswagen as a concept back in 2000. Now, VW Individual has developed a...

German magazine Autobild is reporting that BMW may be working on a shooting brake version of its best-selling 3-series range. They’re claiming BMW will release such a model in 2008 and that it will be based on the 3-series coupe. Interestingly, their chop shows a new face for the 3-series...

Lexus already has one of the most extensive ranges of hybrid vehicles on the market, and the company sees the technology as a way for it to differentiate itself in the luxury segment. The average hybrid buyer’s income level is relatively high, and vehicles like Toyota’s Prius...

Yet another pointless video that’s just so cool that we had to post it. This time round the clip features a bright orange Lamborghini Murcielago rushing down an airport runway.

Next year will see the launch of two new versions of the Audi TT coupe. Here’s an image of the first of these new vehicles caught while testing in Germany sent in by a reader of German newspaper Bild-T. Most of the engines from the coupe will carry over to the canvas topped roadster but...

A completely undisguised version of Volvo’s upcoming V70 was caught by spy photographer just outside Volvo’s factory in Sweden. The particular model caught was a white V70 T5 AWD that’s set to debut officially at the Geneva Motor Show in March next year. From the revealing images...

Jaguar is relying on its replacement for the S-type sedan to help turnaround its low sales results that the company has been experiencing. Parent company Ford will keep the ailing British marque despite Jaguar ending up as the worst performer in its Premier Auto Group. This S-type test mule was...

Here’s a short clip of BMW’s upcoming M3 coupe due for release in the second half of next year. Quality is down for this video but we do get a feel for the car’s explosive sound and acceleration. Caution: Curse words make this video not safe for work.

Aimed at buyers looking for a premium small SUV, the 2008 Mercury Mariner offers new levels of standard equipment in a completely redesigned body. Though labelled a 2008 model, the Mariner is scheduled to hit showrooms in early 2007 and should satisfy customers downsizing from larger SUVs. Design...

Recently, images of a heavily disguised Volvo test mule have been circulating around the net. That image didn’t really reveal any details, but the new car has been revealed and can be seen by clicking here. The new car will also spawn an off-road XC70 crossover version and both cars should...

Audi’s new R8 won’t hit US showrooms for at least 12 months, but the German carmaker does offer some comfort with the news that the R8 will make its American debut at the newly created Audi Forum in New York City. An article on Audi site Fourtitude mentions that a procession of Audis...

Despite earlier reports that Audi was dropping plans for a high-performance TT-RS, we now have news that the company is developing two new performance versions of the recently released coupe. The new models will be labelled the TT-S and TT-RS and are scheduled for delivery in 2007 and 2008...

Lamborghini has teamed up with Italian fashion house, Versace, to create the special edition of the 640hp 6.5L V12 Murcielago LP640. Official details are to be released at a Versace press conference on the 30th but the car has made its appearance already at the Paris Motor Show. The only...

Volvo’s new C30 hatch, which has been displayed at the Paris Motor Show, will be sold in the US. The new small Volvo will undercut the already small S40 and has a production target of 65,000 vehicles annually. However, the car is aimed directly at European markets where Volvo expects to make...

Earlier we posted the official images of Audi’s futuristic R8 coupe. Now we have images taken live from the actual unveiling at the 2006 Paris Auto Show. Production will start in autumn of next year at Audi’s plant in Neckarsulm, with an annual output of only a few thousand. The quattro...

After the long drawn out gestation period Audi’s first ever mid-engined sports car is finally here. With the multitude of concept car and spy shot info that’s been circulating the net for months now, there isn’t anything really new to add. Sales of the new car will start in the...

You may remember the Volga V12 Coupe, a car that was built off a donated BMW 850Csi chassis but was styled like the cars from the 60’s. The company behind that car, Russia’s Volga, has done it again. This time they used a BMW 650i Cabriolet as the base car to create the Volga V8...