Bentley Bentayga Speed Spied on Nurburgring, Hot Version with Over 600 HP

While we are now about two weeks away from the Bentley Bentayga’s reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the British engineers are hard at work on the Nurburgring, developing what we expect to be the Speed incarnation of the SUV. We’ll remind you the standard Bentayga (yes, now we get to call it that) has leaked earlier this month, thanks to a (continue reading >>)

Citroen 2CV Azelle is a Coachbuilt Masterpiece of French Lunacy – Photo Gallery

Every now and then, a cliched automotive story that goes like “Top 10 French Cars That Changed Everything” pops up in my news feed. I usually roll my eyes and carry on scrolling, especially when the article is about classic French cars. The Citroen 2CV in ragtop form is an exception, though, especially the one known as the Azelle - an extremely rare breed. First thing’s first – the Citroen 2CV was n... (continue reading >>)

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (EU-spec) Will Make a Debut at Frankfurt 2015

Mitsubishi must believe that what works for Japan will also work for Europe. We're talking, of course, about the 2016 Outlander PHEV, ready to make a debut next month in Frankfurt. Only two months have passed since Mitsubishi introduced the Outlander PHEV for the Japanese market, and now they're tellin... (continue reading >>)

See What Happens When You Use Wet Racing Tires on a Dry Track - Video

The British GP that took place the past weekend was dominated by the changing atmospheric conditions and rain played a very important role in the proceedings. The short video after the jump shows why choosing the right tires for a specific race is crucial, so we hope you will enjoy it as much as we did. The MotoGP race was declared a dry race at first, but chaos ensued as drizzle started minutes before the intended start of the race. All ... (continue reading >>)

Wingless Porsche 911 GT3 Looks... Riced at Cars and Coffee

With Porsche itself offering so many flavors of the 911, you can’t be amazed at the extremely wide variety of Neunelfers the aftermarket world has produced. So, as a rule of thumb, never assume you’ve seen them all. Let’s take the 991-generation GT3 in the picture above, for instance. No, this is no Photoshop. Unfortunately, we are dealing with an owner who decided to take the wing off the back of his track-f... (continue reading >>)

Peugeot Fractal Concept Leaked Hours after First Teasers, Is a Four-Seater Cabrio - Photo Gallery

We've just finished telling you about the Peugeot Fractal Concept teaser and making up all sorts of assumptions, when these images leaked and spread over the internet like wildfire. So, this is the Peugeot Fractal in all its glory. Oh boy, how wrong were we? In our defense, though, it has to be sai... (continue reading >>)

Scooter Girl Punches Lady Driver in Crazy Road Rage Incident - Video

Road rage incidents take place all over the world, but most of them usually involve shouting swear words, that ultra-stupid and very dangerous brake checks, and the likes of these. In certain cases, things happen to get worse, and, as the verbal conflict escalates, physical violence is sometimes hard to avoid. We've also seen things taking a very bad turn, with knives being involved, baseball bats and even handguns being at times use... (continue reading >>)

Justin Bieber’s Frozen Blue Ferrari 458 Sounds Better than His What Do You Mean Single - Video

Do you know what the big difference between car people with a sense for auto tuning and pop artists with a lack of talent is? The first regularly have a peculiar sense of humor. And that’s exactly how things turned out with Justin Bieber’s promo for his new song: funny. Last time we told you guys about Jus... (continue reading >>)

Marchionne Doesn’t Give Up: FCA – GM Merger Would Generate $30 Billion a Year

Sergio Marchionne is definitely an interesting guy. He is trying to put together a host of exciting projects these days and to us and some of the industry it seems like his efforts are becoming desperate as a new crisis is surfacing in the distance. Yes, the drop on the Chinese stock market will affect more of us than you probably think at the moment and a full-blown, global crisis is not that hard to imagine. Remember what happened last ... (continue reading >>)

BMW Will Build CSL Versions of Most of Its M Coupe Models – Rumor

We didn’t even get to accommodate the idea that BMW will be unveiling a Competition Package for the current M3 that another interesting rumor ran by our ears. The same usual suspect is involved and we’re more than happy that Scott26 decided to share this info with the world. Apparently BMW is planning a full-scale offensive in t... (continue reading >>)

Volkswagen Group Will Sell Its 19.9 Stake in Suzuki

You probably didn’t know that Volkswagen spread its tentacles over in Asia as well and had a 19.9 percent stake in Suzuki, did you? Well, it’s true, and it seems like it was more a headache than a productive collaboration. That’s at least if we’re to believe the latest press release coming in from VAG. The group claims that a tribunal in London agreed that the Wolfsburg-based manufacturer fulfilled ... (continue reading >>)

Tesla Model S Races another Tesla Model S from the Lights, But Is It Illegal? - Video

Now that Tesla has truly diversified its Model S line-up, owners of various models sometimes want to know how their cars compare. And when they can't wait to take the battle to the track, we end up with Tesla-on-Tesla street racing. This is exactly what goes on in the video below, which comes as a piece of dash cam footage. We are dealing with two Model S sedans that find themselves next to each other at t... (continue reading >>)

1972 Dodge Charger Restomod Gets Viper V10 Engine, Plum Crazy Finish - Video

In the world of restomods, many owners choose to cut corners at times, for instance fitting good old Ford rear ends on machines from the other two members of the Big Three league. Such builds only make us adore creations that stay true to the badge even more and this is what we want to discuss today. We're bringing you the latest example of a restomod project that hasn't crossed the badge borders, namely a 1972 Dodge Charger wit... (continue reading >>)

BMW M2 Spotted Testing on the Nurburgring with Production Exhaust – Video

Up until now, the M2 prototypes we’ve seen out testing were using exhaust systems with black tailpipes. That pointed to the fact that they were probably just development versions and not the finished products. As we’re getting closer to the official unveiling of the highly-anticipated model, engineers have to try and see how every part of the production car will fare in the real world and therefore, we’re sta... (continue reading >>)

2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Gets Official Racecar Conversion Sketch for 2016 DTM Season

If Mercedes-AMG GT is the starting point for the car destined to represent the Stuttgart brand in GT3 competitions, for DTM, this honour has fallen on Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe's shoulders. It doesn't really come as a surprise since this has been the norm for many years now, the sporty C-Class Coupe providing the perfect platform for competing against the likes of Audi A5 DTM and BMW M4 DTM. And here we are, looking at the first of... (continue reading >>)

Fiat Ducato 4x4 Expedition Will Take You Camping where No One Has Ever Camped Before - Video

There's a reason this type of vehicles are one-offs and never enter mass production: nobody would buy them. But that's not because they're completely awesome, it's just that they would cost more than your average supercar. Besides, whoever has the money to afford one, can always find a tuning house willing to turn a regular goods hauler into a luxurious house on wheels. This Fiat Ducato 4x4 E... (continue reading >>)

Citroen C3 Rendering Shows a Mini-C4 Picasso We'd Love to See Happening

The current Citroen C3 model didn't receive much love and even though it's not a great car, it's still hard to understand why it was so badly received. After all, it was immensely better than the previous (and first) generation. Why this particular small French car was such a flop is not for us to ponder, but for Citroen's marketing and development departments. And they might just look at the more successful ... (continue reading >>)

Roland Sands Custom Indian Chieftain Shows the Beauty of the Dark Side - Photo Gallery

Some cheered at the sight of the 2015 Chieftain, as the deeply-valanced fenders and massive stature was just what the Indian nostalgic riders wanted. Still, there are guys out there who are not in love with the entire bike, and would gladly change more than one thing. And here's where Roland Sands steps in... Roland Sands is known for not having too much resentment when it comes to chopping and hacking at the new Indians. He will tea... (continue reading >>)

Major League Baseball Star Alex Gonzalez Goes Custom on His Jeep Wrangler – Video

Currently at its third generation, the Jeep Wrangler has been updated several times since the 2007 model year was released. Keeping some details from the past issues the off-roader remains one of the most popular in its segment in the US, with baseball players being quite fond of it still. Eight years ago, the new model brought a complete redesign of the Jeep Wrangler, and also a four-door model. Big changes would define the new car, with... (continue reading >>)

Tesla Watch with Steampunk Aesthetic Has Nothing to Do with Elon Musk – Video

Elon Musk may be the current CEO of Tesla Motors, but we all know the name of the company itself represents a lot more to the world of innovation than the premium sedan model running solely by e-juice. In a way, thanks to Tesla Model S’ success, people once again talk about who Nikola Tesla really was. That is also why peculiar timepieces like the one in question may turn out to be quite a hit. You may have heard of electrical ... (continue reading >>)

Fisherman Spends 3 Years to Create Impressive 24-Foot Long LEGO USS Missouri

Whether or not it was a coincidence, the ship Scottish fisherman Jim McDonaugh worked so hard for was finished at the same time the world is celebrating 70 years after the ending of the World War II. The USS Missouri played an important role at this moment, considering it was the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan. Dubbed Mighty Mo or Big Mo, the US Navy Iowa-class battleship was the third ship of the US Navy to be named in hon... (continue reading >>)

2016 BMW 7 Series Parking Itself Using the Key Fob Is Mesmerizing – Video

As you probably already know by now, the 2016 BMW G11 7 Series will bring about around 25 premieres for the BMW brand and 13 industry premieres to the world. From laser lights to carbon fiber construction and gesture control, the new flagship should be quite an interesting offer. One of the most exciting features you’ll be able to get is the self-parking feature that is done remotely, using the innovative key fob the c... (continue reading >>)

Britain's New MotoGP Venue Circuit of Wales Makes Progress

It looks like the progress of the Circuit of Wales, Britain's upcoming MotoGP venue is back on track after being held up by a public inquiry aimed at shedding light upon certain aspects of the whole deal. Local authorities gave their go for the land de-registering application, so we might see the British GP at the CoW sooner than expected. Rebecca Evans, the Welsh Assembly's deputy minister for farming and food says she is now &... (continue reading >>)

Dahler’s BMW M235i Cabrio Has 390 HP and Matches the M4 in Acceleration – Photo Gallery

Swiss tuner, Dahler, put together a rather special BMW M235i Convertible, a model that they claim is previewing how the M2 will be like when it comes out later this year. That’s some big talk to be honest and they did get us curious to see what they are boasting with. The standard M235i Convertible is a great car to begin with. With the M Performance parts on it, the drop top uses a particular version of the N55 3-liter inline 6... (continue reading >>)

2016 Toyota Prius Spotted In the Metal, Camouflage Gone, We See Many Mirai Features

This is it, ladies and gents, green car lovers and Toyota aficionados: the new Toyota Prius was spotted with no camouflage on, in what appear to be pictures of sales-ready vehicles. We've been expecting this type of photos to surface the internet for a while now, especially since the freshest rumor a... (continue reading >>)

Ferrari LaFerrari, Porsche 918 Spyder and McLaren P1 Racing on Spa: Awesome Comparison - Video

The internet has spoiled us all to such an extent that now we can say we've seen enough videos comparing the McLaren P1 and the Porsche 918 Spyder, racing action included. However, when it comes to adding the LaFerrari to the mix, things become more complicated. When a car magazine wants to do this, Ferrari generally steps in and forbids LaF customers from lending their machines to the media, sometimes offering a press car instead. &... (continue reading >>)

1,700 HP Lamborghini Races 1,500 HP Supra on the Street, Gets Humiliated - Video

Especially when it comes to discussing half-mile events, we usually end up mentioning Lamborghini Gallardos and Nissan GT-Rs. Nevertheless, the Toyota Supra is also a name that likes to make it to the podium. And while we are here to see what happens when a top-end Supra meets a highly modified Gallardo, we have to explain the owners of these cars didn't want to wait for an organised event, so they took it to the streets.... (continue reading >>)

Encounter Between Google Self-Driving Car and Cyclist Shows a Glimpse of the Future

Will we still call cars that way if there’s no human holding the wheel? Is there going to be a hipster club of renegades driving regular autos for the sake of old times? Are we going to experience a never-seen-before unemployment crisis? These questions are just a couple from a long list of issues petrolheads are debating. One thing is sure, though, driving will be safe. If safety won’t be at the highest levels, the... (continue reading >>)

Porsche 918 Spyder Gets Speeding Ticket - Of Course It Does - Video

Bugatti Veyron gets a ticket for parking on a double yellow lane - that is awkward; but a Porsche 918 Spyder being fined for speeding, that sounds more likely. Hey, don’t get us wrong, we’re not encouraging such behavior, we’re just saying it feels a lot more natural for something like that to happen, and it did. (continue reading >>)

2017 Ford GT LEGO Car Is Not Just for Children - Photo Gallery

If you think you’ve passed the age when LEGO should be included in your schedule, think again. We’ve got something that might just convince you to reconsider, and we haven’t even turned to the complex LEGO Technic contraptions in order to talk you into it. Instead, we’ve got the plastic brick version of the 2017 Ford GT for you. This is still a proposal, so it needs to go though multiple steps in th... (continue reading >>)

2016 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Facelift Spied Testing for the First Time

The Suzuki SX4 S-Cross has been revamped a few years ago and managed to become one of the first cars from the Japanese car maker that was used to change its image worldwide. Along with the new Vitara, they are the spearhead that should turn things around. Between 2006 and 2013 Suzuki used the SX4 to increase its overall sales figure. A model that is mainly recognized as a compact crossover the SX4 shared a lot of its underpinnings with th... (continue reading >>)

Cute 1973 Ferves Ranger Belonged to Phillipe Starck and Will Go to Auction - Photo Gallery

There are so many great things about this unusual and distinctly Italian take on the compact off-roader that talking about it feels like reading a story. For starters, you’ll want to know there are about 50 remaining out of the 600 original examples. Secondly, it’s an unusual contraption that you just can’t associate with anything else, even though The Ranger utilized a combination of elements from both the ... (continue reading >>)

Entire Dutch Rail Network to Run Only with Wind Energy by 2018

For a country who was sued by a group of citizens accusing the government of not being green enough, The Netherlands sure has a lot of surprises left in the drawer. For instance, did you know that renewable energies already run 50 percent of the country's railway system? The fact they are one of the first countries in the world to have an elected parliament may have something to do with the ways they run the country. After all, it w... (continue reading >>)

2016 BMW 740Le Detailed with Fresh Batch of Photos - Video, Photo Gallery

Earlier this month BMW held an event in Portugal where the new 7 Series was introduced to members of the press ahead of its official unveiling. With this occasion, their official photographers also took hundreds of photos of the new car in various guises. The most attractive model, by far, in our opinion, was the 740Le, a first for the brand compared to all the other cars on display. That’s because it uses a 2-liter petrol engin... (continue reading >>)

2016 Kia Sportage Spotted Camouflage-Free, Looks Even Better in Real Life - Photo Gallery

Yeah, we know, the 2016 Kia Sportage was already revealed online, and all the info has been served on the platter, along with official pictures, but we have something better. By that, we mean a batch of spyshots that are not actually spyshots because there's no test mule and no camouflage foil ... (continue reading >>)

2015 Opel Astra: We Sit in Opel's New Hatchback, First Contact Suggests Notable Improvements

In Europe, the C-segment is one of the most contested niches. Here, we encounter a multi-front battle fought between carmakers like Volkswagen, Renault, Ford and Opel, among others. As you already imagined, this is also the stage where cars like the Golf, Focus, Megane and the Astra are given the chance to shine. This material, however, is all about the latter, and how is Opel trying to turn the odds in their favor with the new Astra. (continue reading >>)

Would You Be the Coolest Brother If You Had This Yamaha XSR700?

Yamaha is becoming increasingly interested in the "official custom" scene, and the latest line-up, the Faster Sons is quite promising. The debut Faster Son is the Yamaha XSR700 we showed to you in late July was the perfect reason for fierce controversy, with riders quickly taking sides. R... (continue reading >>)

2016 Opel Astra ST Spied Again, We Can Show You How it Will Look Like - Photo Gallery

The new Opel Astra is ready to be delivered around the world and we just came back from a special event where we got to see it in the metal before making its world debut in front of a live audience in Frankfurt next month. While it may look different from a distance, when studying it up close you get a distinct feeling. The thing is, the car looks better in person than a Golf or a Focus if you’re to ask us and inside, the mater... (continue reading >>)

Samsung SDI’s New E-Bike Battery Offers 100km Range on One Charge - Video

If you were to take Nissan’s word, you could drive for 84 miles (135 km) on a single charge with the Leaf EV. However, speed, topography, load, and accessory use can affect that range. How about an electric bicycle that could have a similar range, instead? As we observe the automotive industry growing its e-branches, there is still little talk about its two-wheeler counterpart. OK, we get to buy cleaner cars, we get better ran... (continue reading >>)

Challenger Hellcat Driver in Wheelchair Does 5,000-Mile Roadtrip, Shares Memorable Photos

Many Hellcat drivers have chosen to enjoy their muscle cars by taking them on roadtrips across the country. The latest story of this kind comes from a guy who has made efforts to be able to drive his 707 hp Challenger and now wants to share his experience with us. The man has been on a roadtrip that took him just under 5,000 miles across the country and the photos documenting the adventure are simply memorable. This driver is in a wheelch... (continue reading >>)

Marquez Dominates FP1 at Silverstone, Lorenzo Is All Over His Rear Wheel

The British Grand Prix weekend got the green light this morning at the legendary Silverstone circuit, and the 25 riders had their first outing on British tarmac this year. The rather cold weather was not ideal for setting blistering lap times, but FP2 later this afternoon might be friendlier. Marc Marquez was the fastest rider in FP1 at Silverstone as he lapped the track in 2'03.111, a much slower performance than the fastest lap. It... (continue reading >>)

West Coast Customs Owner Drives this Pimped-Out Rolls-Royce Ghost

If you were a shoe maker, you’d probably wear your own brand all day long; the same thing applies to carmakers regularly. So when you own one of the most famous tuning shops in the US, you’ll make sure people know that whenever you hit the road. Ryan Fridlinghaus has no problem with showing people what he’s made of, especially when it comes to his peculiar ideas in car customizations. When he does hit the ro... (continue reading >>)

BMW 340i Shows Up on USA Website, Still No Sign of the 330i

The facelift for the current 3 Series came at just the right moment. With the new C-Class from Mercedes out and on the prowl and the Jaguar XE hunting anything else in its path, the 3er needed a couple of small improvements here and there. Apart from the added tech in terms of lighting, software and suspension, the biggest news is that there will be two new models introduced starting this year. We’re referring to the 330i and 3... (continue reading >>)

Nissan Is Giving Away a Double Ticket for the UEFA Champions League Matches - Video

As you may have noticed, all the automakers have found that sports are an incredibly useful way to promote their models. Some chose baseball, others are in football, and Nissan is into soccer. They have recently announced an extension into all global territories for the next three seasons of the UEFA Champions League. The Japanese automakers are also throwing in some prizes with it. The announcement of the deal came ahead of the UEFA Cha... (continue reading >>)

2016 Renault Megane to Debut in Frankfurt, Will Be More Comfortable and Efficient

Renault's PR voice announced today the French carmaker will bring the new Megane on stage at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, scheduled to open its gates next month. The fourth generation of Renault's C-segment family car will be unveiled at a press conference held by Renault's CEO, Carlos Ghosn, on Se... (continue reading >>)

Mercedes-AMG GT Dressed as Tesla Model S Doesn’t Look Half Bad in This Rendering

For this one, you'll have to use the rewind button on your memory to take you back to when rumors of a four-door Mercedes-AMG GT were spreading in the car world. Some media outlets suggested Mercedes-Benz is interested in building a four-door sedan derived from the Mercedes-AMG's division latest star, namely the AMG GT. So far, these (continue reading >>)

Here’s How Lewis Hamilton Spent His Summer - Video

So far, the champ remains 1st in the Formula One World Championship with 227 points, 6 wins, 11 starts. It's an achievement that could easily impress the best in the biz, especially that it comes next to winning the F1 reign twice. Is he worth a hell of a vacation? It’s not for us to judge, but Lewis Hamilton sure had no problem showing it off in this 6-minute video. Well, to be honest, it’s not his video, but ra... (continue reading >>)

New Ford GT Ordering Process Leaked by Claimed Dealer Employee: Applications Required, Early 2016

When the rumor mill let us all know that Ford will charge Lamborghini Aventador money for the new GT, some people raised their eyebrows. Their question went something like “How special must this supercar be to deserve its $350,000-plus price tag?” We’ve gone through the technical delicacies the new (continue reading >>)

BMW Introduces Retrofit Wireless Charging Kit

The 2016 BMW 7 Series will come out with a couple of carefully picked innovations that should make it a leader in the segment. That being said, the Germans felt like some of the tech could be offered for older cars as well. Introducing the retrofit wireless charging kit for BMWs. The Munich-based manufacturer released info on such a device just yesterday and it looks like things are looking up. If your phone is ... (continue reading >>)

Jeremy Clarkson Is the Highest Paid TV Host in the UK: Report

How much would you ask for, say you’d be discussing your future job with the boss of Amazon Prime UK? OK, that may be a little too far fetched. What if we raised the bar a notch, and we told you it’s Jeremy Clarkson himself negotiating the salary he’s about to earn as the host of the most expected automotive show in the country? In that case, you’d be able to ask anything, right? I mean, you&rs... (continue reading >>)