December 2010
Lotus City Car approved for production →
Lotus has announced plans to team up with Proton and another automaker to build a production version of the City Car concept.
MINI Paceman concept announced for NAIAS [video] →
Essentially a Countryman coupe, the Paceman is designed to appeal to young, modern, extrovert urbanites.
1949 Ferrari 166 MM Touring Barchetta up for... →
Originally commissioned for the 1949 Paris Motor Show, the roadster is only one of 25 models to feature Barchetta coachwork by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, Italy.
2011 BMW 1-Series Coupe & Convertible... →
BMW has unveiled a minor facelift for the 1-Series Coupe and Convertible. Changes are minor, but include new headlights and a redesigned front bumper.
New Vauxhall VXR8 hits the UK →
New Vauxhall VXR8 features GM's 6.2 liter LS3 unit with an output of 431 PS (317 kW) and 550 Nm (406 lb-ft) of torque.
MINI does some acrobatics with expert driver... →
Record-holding stunt driver Russ Swift performs a few tricks with a MINI Cooper.
Shelby Code Red concept - 1,000 hp [video] →
Code Red features a twin-turbocharged version of Ford's 5.4-liter engine that produces a total of 1,000 bhp (746 kW) developed by Nelson Racing Engines.
BMW leads sales race against Audi, Mercedes-Benz →
BMW Group's global sales for November were 129,014 units - a 20 percent rise over the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz remains a comfortable second place but Audi sales are rising…
Brabus unveils Green Package for Tesla Roadster... →
Brabus has unveiled their new Green Package for the Tesla Roadster Sport. It features carbon fiber components and one-year of free electricity from all RWE public charging stations.
Top Gear UK heads to Iraq for Christmas special... →
Top Gear UK is returning to BBC2 with a new Christmas special that finds the hosts in traveling to Bethlehem in convertibles.
Project Kahn teases Cosworth-powered Range Rover... →
Project Kahn has teased their new tuning program for Range Rover Evoque. It will feature a sporty body kit and a Cosworth-tuned engine.
Ford to show Kuga/Escape replacing concept at... →
According to a recent report, Ford will introduce a new crossover concept at the North American International Auto Show. It will preview the Kuga/Escape replacement which will be launched in…
Infiniti EV will be close to released sketch,... →
All-electric 5-seat luxury/performance sedan due in 2013. Infiniti's head of design, Shiro Nakamura, said that the model will stay faithful to what his team originally conceived.
Hyundai considering launching a luxury brand →
Hyundai considering launching a premium luxury brand to battle established makes like Mercedes, Lexus, and BMW.
WCF launches Facebook integration →
All existing WCF registered users will be able to link your Facebook account to your current WorldCarFans account.
Ferrari 458 GT2 racer testing at Fiorano →
The 458 GT2 comes with a 4.5 liter V8 with 470 PS (346 kW) and weighs in at 1245 kg. That is 100 PS less than the 458 Italia's standard configuration.
2012 Mercedes Benz ML spied testing against... →
Mercedes-Benz appears to be benchmarking the next ML-Class against the best of the competition in its segment.
VW Golf R likely headed stateside - report →
Volkswagen said to be considering making an announcement at the Detroit auto show in January.
Volkswagen Transporter Rockton 4MOTION - for the... →
Off-road variant of the Rockton features a Haldex all-wheel drive system and a 30 mm hike in ride height for greater ground clearance.
BMW 1-Series M Coupe briefly revealed [video] →
BMW has just released this final peek-a-boo of the hotly anticipated 1-Series M Coupe following an almost endless series of teasers.
MINI ALL4 Countryman previewed for Dakar... →
Dakar MINI comes with a twin-turbo diesel engine developing 315 PS (232 kW) and 710 Nm of torque.
Renault pays Piquets and apologises for... →
Renault has apologised to Nelson Piquet and his father and promised to pay them "substantial" compensation.
Mercedes-Benz and Renault swapping power plants →
Renault will supply a new 1.6 liter diesel to Mercedes while getting a 2.0 liter petrol/gasoline as well as access to more powerful V6 and V8 units.
Volkswagen New Midsize Sedan spied uncovered →
The VW NMS is sporting the Volkswagen brand's new design language and looking very similar to the recently released Jetta.
Porsche selected to develop VW Group sports cars... →
Porsche engineers will lead the development of the VW Group's "modular standard matrix" architecture.
Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster spied completely... →
Two soft-top SLS AMG Roadster prototypes caught undisguised on a ferry between Germany and Sweden.
Lotus Renault GP team announced →
Group Lotus on Wednesday finally unveiled its collaboration for 2011 and beyond with the Renault F1 team.
Porsche planning to introduce... →
After a four-year hiatus, Porsche has announced plans to return to the North American International Auto Show with a spectacular new sports car.
Hamann tunes the Porsche Cayenne II (958) →
German tuner provides an aerodynamic kit for the Cayenne II with a carbon fiber bonnet as well as 23-inch wheels.
Lancia Stratos revival specs released →
The modern day revival packs a 4.3-liter V8 that produces 540 PS (397 kW / 533 hp) and over 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque.
Porsche Classic workshop shows restoration... →
Porsche Classic keeps old models in original form - over 70 percent of all Porsches ever built are still on the road.
Audi R8 V10 Spyder with 710 HP by STaSIS... →
American tuner adds its own supercharger to the R8 V10 Spyder for 185 extra horses and 190 Nm of additional torque too.
Pagani Zonda Absolute one-off →
Unique Zonda model is a right-hand drive slated for delivery to a customer in Hong Kong. The model features Italian flag-stripes against the carbon fiber body of the car.
Kia teases the 2012 Picanto →
Kia has released the first teaser images of the 2012 Picanto, ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Ecclestone uses mugging bruises for sponsor... →
Bernie Ecclestone has proved he can turn even a violent mugging into a commercial opportunity.
Aston Martin One-77 reaching sellout status →
The Aston Martin One-77 is reaching sellout status as the company has announced they have sold 60 of the 77 vehicles that will be produced.
GM to launch Volt/Ampera sub-brand in 2015 →
According to a recent report, GM is planning launch a major extended-range offensive when the next-generation Chevrolet Volt (Opel / Vauxhall Ampera) is unveiled in 2015.
Infiniti to have AMG power plants under the hood? →
Nissan's premium brand may want to adopt AMG engines for Infiniti's IPL performance line.
BMW 1 Series M Coupe teased again at Autosport... →
Dr. Kay Segler and WTCC driver Andy Priaulx have revealed new details about the BMW 1-Series M Coupe at the Autosport Awards in Long
Mercedes E-Class Cabrio by Piecha Design →
Piecha Design has unveiled their new tuning program for the Mercedes E-Class Cabrio. Highlights include a Caractére body kit and a four-tailpipe Quadro exhaust.
Honda axes the Element →
Citing declining demand and a consumer preference for crossovers, Honda has announced plans to axe the Element after a nine year production run.
2011 Chrysler 300 revealed →
Decidedly more elegant than its processor, the redesigned 300 adopts a new grille and revised bodywork.
TopCar Vantage GTR 2 for Porsche Cayenne II →
Tuning series will be limited to only 50 units. Russian tuner's Porsche Cayenne Vantage GTR 2 includes a body kit and power upgrades on the series Cayenne.
Renault introduces the Megane RS N4 →
N4 is an asphalt rally kit for the Megane RS that comes with a power boost to 270 PS and 470 Nm of torque over the series' 250 PS and 340 Nm.
2012 Buick Verano specs leaked →
According to a leaked dealer survey, the 2012 Buick Verano will feature a 2.4-liter Ecotec engine with 182 hp (136 kW / 185 PS) and 172 lb-ft (233 Nm) of torque.
Mad with power - the 2000 hp TranStar Racing... →
U.S.-based TranStar Racing promising the Dagger GT will break major automotive records.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster set for 2011... →
AMG chief makes announcement on coming SLS AMG roadster calling it the biggest launch of 2011 for AMG.
Honda planning a gasonline-powered sport version... →
Non-hybrid CR-Z will come with a newly developed 1.6 liter turbocharged engine.
Fiat 500 Bicolore debuts at Bologna →
Fiat has unveiled the 500 Bicolore at Bologna Motor Show. It features a two-tone paint scheme and unique alloy wheels.
Shelby GT500 bursts into flames [video] →
'Blue Diamond' Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was tuned to 800 bhp (597 kW). As the car was being tested flames shot out of the engine bay and the car lost a piston rod bolt.