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Hyundai’s new Genesis coupe has been caught uncovered at a market research event sitting next to its toughest competitor, the Ford Mustang. The car was photographed by someone at the event, however nobody has claimed responsibility for the pictures, which turned up on an online forum. The...

Despite production of the MG TF roadster slowly starting up at the Longbridge plant in the UK earlier this year, officials claim production lines have since halted because of a recent merger between new owner Nanjing and Chinese rival Shanghai Auto. A spokesman for Nanjing said production is likely...

Skoda will be launching several new models over the coming years to help reach its targeted sales growth rate of 50% by the end of the decade, and one of these new models will be the Yeti SUV arriving in mid 2009. First displayed in concept form back at 2005’s Geneva Motor Show, the Yeti will...

In the face of its seemingly never-ending sale of Jaguar and Land Rover, Ford says it’s going to keep Volvo, at least for the present. No long-term plans were announced for what will be the last remaining arm of Ford’s Premier Automotive Group once Jaguar and Land Rover finally part...

Renault’s new flagship coupe is still roughly a year away from making its debut but as the passage of time creeps on more and more of the car’s specifications are being revealed. Already we know the Laguna Coupe will be the first model to feature Renault’s new Active-Drive four...

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...

Cadillac has announced the introduction of the 2008 Escalade Platinum, a special edition of the luxury SUV set to go on sale next spring as the new range topper. The Escalade is the last model in Cadillac’s lineup to get the Platinum specification, characterized by upgraded interiors with...

Mercury may be on its last legs but that doesn’t mean Ford has given up on its pseudo luxury brand. Officials today announced the launch of a new line of trim for Mercury called the ‘VOGA’ series, reaffirming CEO Alan Mulally’s desire to see the brand remain in the Ford...

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...

As carmakers look for innovative and low cost technologies to improve fuel economy of their cars, one such method quickly garnering acclaim is a feature known as engine stop-start tech. The system essentially shuts down the engine to save fuel when the car is sitting idly in traffic and then almost...

Mercedes-Benz has shown that ultra-efficient motoring doesn’t have to be limited to compact diesel and hybrid cars with the launch of its new E350 CGI and second-generation direct petrol injection system. Compared to the regular E350, the fuel consumption of the E350 CGI is lower by around...

We’re sure most readers will have their own private list of hated cars but we bet few and far between would have every car on that list be from one of the Detroit 3. The same can’t be said for the guys who claim to be all things honest about the auto industry, so let’s take a look...

Here’s an interesting series of videos filmed during the 1950s showcasing the background of the design process in post war America. The second video takes us behind the scenes at Chevrolet’s actual development center, back when the brand was in its heyday and was a leader in automotive...

When VW first lifted the covers off the Iroc concept at last year’s Paris Motor Show our first thoughts was here is a car that would look stunning just the way it was. Unfortunately VW’s new CEO Martin Winterkorn didn’t agree and he subsequently sent designers back to the drawing...

After having recently reported the cost cutting to take place at Chrysler we are relieved to bring word the exciting SRT (Street and Racing Technology) performance division will be hardly affected. Last week Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli announced plans to cull four models and cut up to 10,000 jobs but...

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is one of the most sought after models in the Golf lineup and has even proven to be the favored choice over the more powerful R32 in most markets. Its combination of a punchy drivetrain, slick gearbox and understated styling have won it many fans over the years and...

If you’re unfamiliar with the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) Urban Challenge, it’s basically a competition between vehicles that drive themselves in a mock urban environment. This year’s event, which lasted more than six hours, took place at California’s...

There’s been so much news surrounding GM’s upcoming RWD models that you’d think developers were no longer focusing on building FWD cars anymore. We’ve heard plenty about the new Zeta-based Pontiac G8 and Camaro plus a new RWD small sedan for Cadillac and, until recently, it...

Can’t wait for the ZR-1? Already have a C6 lying around? Then get out your checkbook and make a reservation for a spot on Pratt & Miller’s list of 25 or so lucky owners that will get a fully customized race-inspired C6RS. This is one of the meanest-looking, most awe-inspiring American...

Execs at Fiat have been so impressed with the cute and cheeky design of the 500 that they have promoted its designer, Roberto Giolito, to the head of design at Fiat Automobiles. During his time at the Fiat advanced design studio, Giolito created the Trepiuno concept that was unveiled back in 2004...