Car News

A 64 year old German man accidentally drove his car, a brand new BMW 5-series equipped with a GPS system, directly onto a train track because he couldn’t understand the navigation correctly. After initially making it onto the track, the driver continued on until he reached a train station...

To tie in with the dramatic Brazilian F1 race, we decided to post this video of one of the Red Bull Racing cars driving through the busy streets of São Paulo on a rainy day. Watch out for the stunned spectators and the doughnut at the end.

Images of a production ready Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X have turned up, revealing that the final version will stay true to its concept’s form. The scan was taken from the latest copy of Autocar magazine, which went on to reveal crucial details about the new car including the fact that...

Korean car maker Hyundai is rumoured to be readying its own Formula One team to start racing by as early as the 2010 F1 season. The launch of the new team would coincide with Korea’s first F1 event, which is also scheduled for 2010, at its new circuit in the country’s south. News...

We’ve never believed in a car being cursed, but there’s definitely something unlucky about this sad looking Koenigsegg. A similar accident occurred recently (click here to see a video), when a brand new CCX was spun out of control on its maiden run. The then owner, Norwegian millionaire...

General Motors will be super-sizing its display at this year’s SEMA show with a range of full-size pickups, SUVs, crossovers, celebrity cars and crazy accessories. Major show-stoppers include a one-of-a-kind Chevy Silverado off-road concept designed in conjunction with NASCAR star Dale...

There seems to be no end to the controversy surrounding the trial of former Swedish video games executive and ex-mafia boss, Stefan Eriksson. You may remember that he was originally arrested for drag racing one of his two Ferrari Enzos with a McLaren SLR that he also owned but was registered with...

Tough competition from its Japanese rivals, namely Toyota, has seen Chrysler assign teams to find ways to increase efficiency and cut costs by $1,000 per vehicle. The plan, code-named “Project Refocus,” was rushed to address Chrysler’s expected $1.5 billion loss for its third...

The LP640, as most of you would know, is an even higher performance version of the already potent Lamborghini Murciélago. It comes as no surprise then that the car was too hard to handle for even some motoring journalists. The motoring press has compiled a frightful record behind the wheel of...

Our friend Gunnar Heinrich over at Automobiles De Luxe managed to dig up a video of the 2004 Alfa Romeo Visconti concept. Almost five metres long and featuring coupe-like styling, the Giorgetto Giugiaro designed coupe was way ahead of its time.

Official dignitaries from the US embassy based in London have racked up over 1 million pounds in road tolls but are refusing to pay them. Most of the bill came from the UK capital’s congestion charge that motorists have to pay for travelling through the city centre. According to London...

In F1 news, BMW has confirmed Germany's Nick Heidfeld and Poland's Robert Kubica as the team’s race drivers for the 2007 Formula One season. Test driving duty will be relegated to 19-year-old German Sebastian Vettel, who will also be the official reserve driver. Heidfeld's contract was...

Holden’s VE Commodore, which went on sale just two months ago, has failed to meet expectations and is facing a 12-year low for sales of large cars in its homeland. Conversely, the Commodore is enjoying immense success in export markets including the Middle East and Asia and it could even be...

HAMANN has completely modified the Z4 M Coupe inside and out, with new changes that include a more aerodynamic bodykit, increase in output of 15bhp and 20Nm, unique 19 or 20inch alloys, quad exhaust tips and a lowered suspension kit. The most dramatic change is definitely the striking front...

A university research team has found that antilock brakes and airbags don’t actually reduce accidents or injuries, because motorists are prone to drive more aggressively thinking they are safe in their vehicles. The findings come from a Purdue University study of vehicle accidents in...

Two of Europe's most prominent billionaires, including France's richest man Bernard Arnault, have once again expressed interest over the sale of Aston Martin. Arnault is the current head of Paris-based luxury goods multinational LVMH, which includes the famous Louis Vuitton and Fendi labels, and...

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 final variation of the popular Opel Astra has been unveiled ahead of its official debut at next month’s Istanbul Motor Show. Sales of the new Astra sedan are likely to follow soon after in early 2007, and may even reach the US and Canada where it will be sold wearing Saturn badges as part...

TVR recently announced that it will shut down its UK factory and outsource the production of its next-generation vehicles to another European company. We can now confirm that coachbuilder Bertone has been selected by TVR to produce the 2007 model-year Sagaris, Tuscan and Tuscan convertibles in...

Several major changes for next year’s F1 season will see strategies change and evolve from this year's season. To begin with, teams will no longer be allowed to run three cars during practice sessions. Instead, the current one hour Friday practice sessions will be extended to 90 minutes while...