Viknesh Vijayenthiran, Editor

Viknesh Vijayenthiran avatar
Vik is an Editor at Internet Brands Automotive Group and contributor for a number of sites within the Internet Brands Automotive Group network. He is a co-founder of Motor Authority and is one of Internet Brands Automotive Group’s experts on performance and luxury cars. After studying in the field of software engineering, it was an unlikely move for him to dive into a career built on a passion for cars, but it was one that led to the formation of one of the most popular car sites on the Web. Vik covers around-the-clock news for Internet Brands Automotive Group, and is currently based in Germany.

Articles

  • Mercedes eyes emerging markets for new A and B-Class
    The entry level A-Class and the slightly more expensive B-Class models have been successful for Mercedes in terms of sales but their slim profit margins have led Daimler execs to consider moving...
  • Video: Porsche 911 GT2 On The Road And track

    Porsche has released a new video of test driver Walter Rohrl taking the new 911 GT2 for a spin around town before proceeding to the Nurburgring for some high speed antics. The new car will be making its official debut at tomorrow’s Frankfurt Motor Show but until then you can enjoy this new...

  • Toyota R&D Chief talks up new sports car

    Despite record sales Toyota is still without a low priced sports car, something its other Japanese rivals are so well-known for. This year saw it retire the mid-engined MR2 two-seater, the last of a trio of sporty cars that also included the Supra, and the slightly less focused Celica. However...

  • From Smart to dart: the Brabus Ultimate 112

    The new BRABUS 112 is positioned to be the ultimate city sports car. Based on the Smart ForTwo, the new BRABUS combines aesthetic updates with performance upgrades. The front spoiler, rocker panels, and BRABUS WIDESTAR fender flares all around combine to give the new 112 a wider, muscular stance...

  • Brabus presents the V12 Biturbo Bullit Mercedes C-Class - 720hp and 1100Nm

    Pegged as the ‘ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing,’ Mercedes tuner Brabus has unveiled its new V12 Biturbo C-Class sedan that it plans to present at tomorrow’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Brabus has been transplanting high output, large displacement engines into regular sedans for...

  • Video: RUF's 700HP CTR3

    This odd looking Porsche is in fact the third generation of the RUF CTR supercar, filmed at the tuner’s new facility in Bahrain. When the original CTR was released in 1987, it out-performed many of the supercars of its era including cars like the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach and even...

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    More details on VW’s new minicar concept
    At Tuesday's Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen will be unveiling a new minicar concept rumoured to be called the ‘Up’ or ‘City Expert.’ Set to go into production in roughly two...
  • Fuji, Suzuka, to share Japanese GP from 2009

    The Japanese grand prix will from 2009 onwards alternate between Fuji and the event's popular former venue, Suzuka. The redeveloped Fuji circuit, set to host formula one for the first time later this month, revealed the news in a statement on Saturday. It said Fuji president Hiroaki Kato and Bernie...

  • Opel's Flextreme Concept

    Updated: New images and PR Plug-in hybrids are the next big wave in automotive technology, as the slew of concepts being released in anticipation of the Frankfurt auto show attest. Yesterday, Volvo announced its ReCharge plug-in hybrid concept. Today, it's Opel's turn to join the ranks. The Opel...

  • Clarkson dodges speeding charge

    With the help of a lawyer, Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson managed to get out of paying a speeding fine because the owner of the car, Alfa Romeo, couldn’t prove it was Clarkson behind the wheel. The car was a V6 Brera coupe on-loan to Clarkson and was clocked doing 82mph in a 50mph zone by...

  • Porsche Cayenne GTS: SUV Mixed With Sports Car

    The Cayenne Turbo is easily the fastest SUV on the planet but perhaps complaints that it sullied Porsche’s sporting image have caused the company to go even further and produce a model with technology straight from the 911. Dubbed the Cayenne GTS, this isn’t just a special edition with...

  • VW considers U.S. production and unique models

    Volkswagen’s decision to move its U.S. operations from Detroit to Washington is only the first step in a possible major overhaul of the German giant’s endeavor to crack the lucrative North American market and fulfill its desire to become a true rival to Toyota. One avenue currently...

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    No Audi RS6 Avant for U.S. (but check out the video anyway)
    Audi’s latest uber sports wagon, the supercar-rivaling RS6 Avant won’t be arriving on US shores according to a new report. The previous RS6 Avant has always been a popular daily driver...
  • Video: The design behind BMW's X6 Concept

    BMW X6. Test. Test. Test. Test. Test. Test. Test. Test. There are plenty of vehicles in the Forza universe. Nearly everything from sports cars to true race cars and even trucks are represented in beautiful detail, and each is able to blast across some of the greatest circuits on the planet. Now...

  • New Mazda6 lighter and cleaner than predecessor

    The new Mazda6 mid-size sedan will be making its world debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show and in fitting with the show’s green theme, the new model will be slightly lighter, more fuel-efficient and cleaner than the one it replaces. Underscoring the carmaker’s new...

  • GM Holden plans super-luxury Caprice

    Holden is looking to target BMW and Mercedes by adding a whole host of extra features to its already sumptuous LWB Caprice. Taking cues from its Chinese counterpart, the Buick Park Avenue, Holden may add more rear passenger focused features such as heated, adjustable, reclining and vibrating rear...

  • More details on Honda’s new dedicated hybrid

    Honda is hoping to claw back much of the hybrid car market that it lost to Toyota and its segment leading Prius with an all new dedicated hybrid model of its own. Despite beating Toyota to the hybrid market with the launch of the Insight back in 1999, Honda has since seen most hybrid-buyers head...

  • Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate

    Less than a day after Audi revealed its super-wagon RS6, rival Mercedes-Benz has released official details and images for the wagon variant of the new C63 ahead of its world debut at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Sporting the same powerdome as the saloon, the new AMG Estate packs the same...

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    Video: New teaser for BMW’s X6 crossover
    Just days away from its unveiling from the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW has released a teaser video of its new X6 sports-crossover. Though labeled a concept, the new show car is expected to be...
  • Preview: 2010 Opel mini-SUV

    GM’s European division will be launching a new mini-SUV based on the Corsa hatch, which possibly could be joined by two additional variants to be sold in global markets including the US. Smaller than Opel’s current Antara SUV, already sold in the US as the Saturn Vue, the new...

  • Leaked: Ford Kuga Concept

    Set to be unveiled at next week’s Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford’s new Kuga compact crossover has been revealed ahead of its embargo date by Spanish publication KM77. The concept appears to feature many stylistic elements shared with Ford’s Verve concept such as the oversized...

  • Mercedes-Benz sells 500,000 A-classes

    Mercedes-Benz introduced its first generation A-class to the world in 1997. Initially derided by enthusiasts for its inferior quality and a surprising ability to rollover in certain conditions (such as the infamous 'Moose Test'), the car still went on to sell over 1.5 million units worldwide. The...

  • Supercharged Vauxhall VXR8 with 540HP on tap

    The new Vauxhall VXR8 was only announced back in February but already GM's UK division is offering a new supercharger kit, lifting output from the standard car’s 420hp to a scorching 540hp. Set to go on sale in the UK next month, the new kit is an official option from Vauxhall and comes with...

  • Video: Porsche 911 Crushed To A Cube

    It's not often that you see a Porsche 911 sent to the scrapyard, let alone a brand new 997 model. Some genius decided it was a good idea to see what a 911 would look like as it was being crushed, and was even kind enough to put a camera inside to give us an insider view of being cubed...

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