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Another Schumacher wannabe has crashed a Ferrari [NYSE:RACE] Enzo. Bizarrely, comedian and actor Eddie Griffin crashed the rare supercar during a practice session at a charity race to promote his new film Redline. Valued at an estimated $1.5 million, the wrecked exotic is said to be owned by the...

This is the first look at the next-generation Impreza performance model, and it shows that Subaru’s designers have taken the company back five years with the latest styling of the iconic WRX. Perhaps former designer Andreas Zapatinas knew his days at Subaru were coming to an end and as a...

Set to make its world debut at next month’s 2007 New York Auto Show, the all-new Infiniti G37 has raised the bar for performance coupes and gives us a preview of what to expect for the all new Nissan GT-R. Packing a 3.7-liter V-6 with 330 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque, the new G...

German tuner Brabus will be launching a series of performance packages for the new Mercedes Benz C-Class sedan, including an engine upgrade for the C280 and C350 models as well as tuned kits for the CDI range. Top of the list is a rebuild of the gasoline V6 engines, which thanks to a special...

Mercedes Benz will unveil its sledgehammer CL65 AMG coupe at this year's AutoRAI show in Amsterdam this week. Powered by a 6.0L V12 developing 612hp and an earth-moving 1,000Nm of torque, the new CL model is guaranteed to be a real crowd puller and may even manage to lure away some of BMW’s...

Hyundai’s new Genesis concept is an indication of the company’s ambitious plans for the US market. It’s a V8-powered RWD sedan designed to put Hyundai in the same class as brands like Chrysler. The Genesis will be Hyundai’s first American RWD drive car and has been designed...

Porsche has publicly announced its interest in lifting its stake in Volkswagen AG to 31% from the current level of 27.3%. The sports carmaker holds an option to buy the extra 3.7% and is expected to offer a discounted price for the remaining shares, which it hopes will allow it to cross the 30%...

One of the corners of the famed Nürburgring circuit will be labelled the 'Schumacher S’ in honor of seven-times F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher. The announcement was made on Sunday by a spokesman for the venue and confirmed by the Nürburgring’s managing director Walter Kafitz...

It seems that Mazda’s infatuation with concept cars over the past six months won’t completely be for waste. The ‘Zoom-Zoom’ company is now reported to be developing a new crossover vehicle inspired by its Hakaze concept car that was displayed at the recent Geneva Motor Show...

BMW has designed a new 2.0L turbodiesel engine that puts out an impressive 204hp and 400Nm of torque. Additional benefits over the 177hp outgoing motor is a wider power band, improved fuel economy and a lighter aluminum engine block. BMW made use of a variable twin turbo system, utilizing a small...

With cash-starved Ford out of the picture and new owners David Richards and Co. at the helm, Aston Martin is ready to expand its range with the introduction of several new models including a possible high-end flagship. The DBS coupe and four-door Rapide models have been confirmed, but according to...

Ford’s new full-size crossover based on the Fairlane concept version pictured will make its debut in full production trim at next month’s New York Auto Show. The Detroit News reports that Ford has labeled the new “people mover” the Flex and that it will be available for sale...

Volvo is busy preparing its entry to the mid-size sedan market in the shape of the S60, which will feature radical new styling under the direction of design chief Steve Mattin. Having already developed the XC60 concept, Mattin’s next job is to give the S60 a bold new face that will compete...

It’s no surprise that the price of a car can vary greatly between different countries around the globe. A BMW M3 in the US, for example, is approximately the same price as a 325i Coupe in Australia. What’s strange is the price disparity between member countries of the EU. The supposed...

After months of speculation surrounding BMW’s next M3, we can finally confirm some of the details from our previous post, namely, the new M3 will be powered by a 420hp V8 engine with peak torque of 400Nm. Derived from the potent 5.0L V10 engine used in the larger M5 and M6, the new V8 unit...

At the recent Chicago Auto Show, General Motors’ vice chairman Bob Lutz hinted at the possibility of using an extended version of the Camaro platform to build an all-new ultra-luxury vehicle for the Cadillac division. The car, which would be a potential rival to popular saloons such as the...

Lexus has been one of the pioneers of hybrid technology and has stated early on that it wants to see the efficient drivetrain feature across its model lineup. Europe’s carmakers are fearful of strict carbon-dioxide emissions standards being introduced, and now Lexus is poised to take a swipe...

Reports are surfacing about a possible new crossover from BMW based on the platform underpinning the upcoming 1-series coupe. BMW’s boss Norbert Reithofer confirmed during an interview with German buff mag Auto Zeitung that the new car, which is likely to be labeled the X1, is still in the...

Fiat is officially back. The company that GM paid $2 billion not to take over just two years ago has gone from strength to strength in the hyper-competitive European market. By introducing new products with sharp styling and improved reliability, the ‘new’ Fiat range has been selling...

General Motors’ Buick brand is in desperate need for attention and is plagued with an image of being an older person’s label. To spruce up the dreary image, Buick will inject its two sedan models with a sporty flavor and also launch its new Enclave SUV. Buick has a lot riding on these...