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

  • Renault Koleos Concept
    Having already shown off the stunning Nepta concept, Renault has now taken the wraps off its more rugged Koleos Concept. This show car heralds a “sporty” 4WD that also belongs to the...
  • Ford crosses over with the iosis X concept

    Ford is drumming the ‘kinetic design’ beat again with their brand new iosis X concept, which complements the recently announced Mondeo concept. The X in the name stands for this car’s crossover capabilities, a market that Ford is keen to lead. The signal for that future direction...

  • Alfa’s 8C Competizione at the Paris Motor Show

    Alfa will present a production version of its stunning 8C Competizione at the Paris Motor Show and will provide a full run down of all the interesting details. The car will be produced at the Maserati factory in Modena while possible buyers will be evaluated by Alfa's special team of marketers set...

  • Nürburgring will host only German F1 in 2007

    The Nürburgring will host Germany’s only Formula One event next year according to the local newspaper Mannheimer Morgen. Officials at Germany’s other F1 site, Hockenheim, have been informed that no stage will be hosted there next year. Nürburgring’s event will be held during...

  • Thai built Galmer Arbitrage GT supercar

    We have some new information on the sinister looking Galmer Arbitrage GT supercar, which is scheduled for a 2008 launch. The vehicle features a full carbon-fiber body, 7L mid-mounted LS7 V8 and a rather roomy cockpit by supercar standards. Further, you can even option it with a digital touchscreen...

  • Saab to show Paris its bio-hybrid 9-3 Cabriolet concept

    With the ensuing rise in oil prices around the world, the quest for alternative fuels and more efficient vehicles becomes ever more important. Saab has combined the best of both worlds with its bio-ethanol powered hybrid concept. Luxury hybrid vehicles are still a niche and Saab, a company known...

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    300kg track car in the works
    A new light weight roadster is currently being developed by Danish owner and builder Mikkel Steen Pedersen. The RoadRazer, as its known, will weigh just 300kg with power output of 175hp. This should...
  • GM is demanding billions for the privilege of an alliance

    According to the source, General Motors is demanding a substantial payment from Renault and Nissan for the privilege of forming an alliance between the companies. The supposed multibillion dollar deal would be on top of any share purchases made by Renault-Nissan and comes because of its global...

  • Renault’s High-Tech Twingo Concept

    Renault is planning a new model for launch next year based on its Twingo concept vehicle. The small three-door concept features frameless windows and an integrated glasshouse where the windshield flows into the roof. Powering the Twingo concept is a small turbo-charged engine displacing 1.2L and...

  • Lotus will sell the 2007 Exige S in the US

    Lotus has announced that it will deliver its top of the line Exige S to US markets. The supercharged version of the Exige weighs just 2,077lbs (935 kg) but develops 220hp from the Toyota derived 1.8L four. This makes for a 0-60mph in just 4.1 seconds – that’s supercar territory. The...

  • Gumball 3000 2006 Episode 5

    Here's the latest episode of the Gumball 3000 show hot off the satellite and straight online. Enjoy. Click below for the older episodes. Episode 1 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4

  • Mercedes plans to sell BLUETEC diesels in all 50 states by 2008

    Despite previous claims from Mercedes Benz that the company did not intend on selling BLUETEC diesels in five key US states, the German marque now plans to launch its oil burners across all 50 states beginning in 2008. Its new diesel M, R and GL Class SUVs will be the first to meet the stringent...

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    Russia’s Volga makes the 6-series old school
    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...
  • Video: Zero emission air-driven cars

    Yes, you read that correctly. The cars in this video run on nothing but compressed air and can drive almost 200km on a single fill. The video showcases French manufacturer, MDI’s air-driven cars, which work by using the pressure of compressed gas to move the pistons inside the engine. Most...

  • 2008 VW Jetta TDI caught on US shores

    Thanks to the recent regulatory changes that ban diesel fuels with high sulfur content many, new and exciting cars that require this fuel won’t be coming here. Unfortunately for Volkswagen, many of the vehicles in question wear the VW badge. Cars that don’t meet the new standards...

  • Are capacitors the answer to building electric cars?

    At the moment almost all electric cars use battery technology, which has its share of drawbacks ranging from heavy weight to charge degradation after multiple recharge cycles. But a secretive Canadian company called EEStor is working on using high-energy capacitors to replace cumbersome batteries...

  • Ford GT production ends

    Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is ending the production of its flagship supercar, the GT, after building 4,038 units. The car was shown as a concept in 2002 and made it to production shortly after due to massive public demand. The 550-horsepower supercar had a top speed of over 200 mph and could go...

  • Toyota increases Prius production by 50%

    You can expect to see a lot more Priuses (Priii?) driving around next year as Toyota has announced it will increase production by 50% to bring them to 300,000 units. The Prius has been a poster child for hybrid cars around the world, and Toyota is doing all it can to keep up with production. Plants...

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    Dodge planning goodies for SEMA
    Prepare to be impressed by two new hot-rod versions of Dodge’s new Nitro SUV, which will be on show at the upcoming SEMA show in Vegas. According to a Senior Design Manager, the Nitro SUV will...
  • Meet The Mitsuoka Orochi Supercar

    There’s no end to the strange customized cars that are coming out of the land of the rising sun. First shown at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show, the Mitsuoka Orochi, which is named after a mythical Japanese monster, has been updated for the 2007 model year. Now that the Honda NSX is long dead, the...

  • 2008 Volkswagen Touareg preview

    Volkswagen has released details on the updated version of its Touareg SUV, which is set for a public debut at next week’s 2006 Paris Auto Show. Changes for the 2008 model include the new front and rear styling plus an upgraded interior featuring new seats and premium sound options. A new...

  • Details of Ford's upcoming Mustang update

    With an all new Camaro just around the corner, Ford wasn’t going to leave its aging Mustang untouched. According to the November issue of Road & Track, the 2009 model will receive a facelift that should give the Stang a harder edge and less of the retro styling - expect a more aggressive...

  • New Porsche Museum Taking Shape

    Not content with letting the recent BMW and Mercedes museums take all the glory, Porsche is constructing a shrine to itself in its home city of Stuttgart. Construction is well underway and is expected to be completed in 2008. The exhibition will be dedicated to the era of Professor Ferdinand...

  • Paris preview: Ford Mondeo Concept

    Ford has come through on its promise that the stunning Iosis concept would be a sign of things to come, at least in design. Ford will be unveiling their new Mondeo concept at the Paris Motor Show, and sources are claiming that the production version will be close to this concept. It’s clear...

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