2012 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV

On the cover of its August issue, German car magazine Autozeitung features a rendering of the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz GLA compact SUV that’s said to arrive in 2011 as a 2012 model. Although Mercedes-Benz hasn’t officially confirmed the GLA, back in June the German carmaker did...

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Electric Mini Cooper?

Companies are scrambling to make affordable, efficient electric or plug-in electric hybrid cars. The Mini Cooper could be one of the first to get there.

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Nissan to Sell Electric Cars in the US b 2010

Nissan aims to start selling an electric car in the United States and Japan in 2010 and the rest of the world in 2012. It will have a new "unique bodystyle" that is not based on any existing model, the company said.

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Lotus Evora S with 400HP and Convertible confirmed

Lotus has confirmed that it’s planning a convertible version of the new Evora just weeks after the sports car made its debut at the London motor show. Marketing men at the British brand foresee an eight-year lifespan for the Evora, which is built alongside the Elise at Hethel in Norfolk...

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Arduino Muscle Car

Convert a cheap, dumb RC truck into an autonomous “smart” auto

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Nissan Unveils Electric Vehicle For 2010: Twice The Power.

Nissan have unveiled their new prototype electric vehicle which comes equipped with batteries that are twice as powerful as those in use today. The boxy-looking car also features a new motor, delivering 80kW (105 hp) of power for quick acceleration.

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2008 BMW 123d 3-door hatchback

We've reviewed a number of high-mileage and alternative fuel cars that can't be purchased here in the USA. Why bother wasting time on such unobtainable machines you might ask? It's because the number

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Nissan Develops Acceleration Pedal That Pushes Your Foot

According to Reuters, Nissan said on Monday that it has invented an accelerator pedal for their future cars that is somehow slapping your foot off it. It can push back on the driver’s foot when it detects too much pressure and bad fuel efficiency while accelerating.

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2009 Ford Ka extra photos revealed

I just can't get one simple thing: why those guys at major design studios think that a small car MUST look as hideous as a byproduct of some dark Nazi experiment in interbreeding a frog and a hedgehog?

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2007 Honda Civic Hybrid Review

The 2007 Honda Civic Hybrid is a pretty good car. It got an average rating overall of 3.9. The gas mileage is pretty good. It gets 49 mpg in the city and 51 on the highway. There are of course, as with every vehicle, cons and pros of the Hybrid.

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Lotus Wants Electric Cars to sound like TIE Fighters

If you hack their system, you can probably add a Sherman tank or TIE Fighter sound to your car..

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It’s a Lexus, It’s a BMW, NO, It’s a New Hyundai Genesis 4.6

So you take a gander at the new Lexus LS460 or the new BMW 7-Series, very nice you probably say to yourself. Now, you see some other car rolling down the road and you say hmm, another Lexus LS or GS, no, a Benz, no, a new BMW 7-Series, hmm no I do not see the BMW roundel on the hood WTF! It is the new Hyundai Genesis 4.6?!?!

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Acura’s BMW X6 fighter in California

All of the sudden BMW’s X6 makes sense to other carmakers like Acura who from the looks of these pictures taken in the California desert, is readying its own crossover-coupe hybrid. Other than these photos from Car Magazine...

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11 Tips for Buying a Used Car!

While buying a used car there is a lot to consider before purchase. Price is the major issue.

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The 2008 Toyota Prius

With gas prices above $4/gallon right now, many people are rushing to buy a Prius. The 2008 Toyota Prius gets around 45 miles per gallon on the highway and on local roads - almost twice as much as the average American car (which gets around 24 mpg).

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2008 Honda Civic Review

The 2008 Honda Civic is a small car available as a sedan or coupe. For both, there are five main trim levels: DX, LX, EX, EX-L and Si. On the Civic sedan, Honda also offers the Hybrid, the GX and the Mugen Si. The DX is meant for those on a tight budget and offers little more than power windows, a tilt/telescopin

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BMW H2R Hydrogen Car - 187 MPH!

In a move to bolster the image of alternative fuels in the German company's line-up, BMW have designed and developed the H2R Record Car with the intention of setting new records in hydrogen performance.

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Volkswagen Touareg King of Cowes at Cowes Week

Cowes, UK - Sailing for a new car at the King of Cowes, one of the Scandia Cowes Week sailing events. The sailboat racing at Cowes Week started with Laser sailboats sailing off Cowes in the King of Cowes sailing races. The Volkswagen Touareg King of Cowes, where the winner wins a brand new car!

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2009 BMW 750i First Drive on Inside Line

We travel to France to drive the forthcoming fifth-generation 2009 BMW 750i, a bold statement of new technology for the luxury car market.

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Lotus Evora in GT5

Visitors to the British Motor Show will be able to test drive a virtual version of the Lotus Evora in Gran Turismo 5 The paint is barely dry on the new Lotus Evora, but it hasn’t stopped Lotus and Sony from collaborating on creating a version of the car for Gran Turismo 5, exclusively... More images...

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2009 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 ‘Grand Sport’ Open-top Revealed

Bugatti execs first confirmed back in April that the Veyron supercar would eventually spawn an even more exclusive roofless open-top model, and today the first official images and details of the car have been revealed. The new roofless Veyron will be called the ‘Grand Sport’ and it’s scheduled to make...

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Too Little Too Late for U.S Auto Industry? - FOXBusiness.com

U.S. car makers procrastinated while consumer tastes were shifting away from large, gas guzzling vehicles.

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US car giants go small and electric!

Two of America's largest car manufacturers are furthering their ability to cope with the high price of oil - with plans to work with electricity and with smaller cars.

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Check The Label On Your New 2009 Car

If you want to know how green your new car is, just read the label. The labels could be seen on vehicles as early as July and will be prominent on all vehicles beginning in model year 2009. The label will provide California consumers with the information they will need to choose a cleaner-burning car or light track.

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2009 Lotus Evora detailed

The new model is expected to become in production from 2009 or 2010. Firstly, take a look at glance. The car is a 2+2 with a stylish, Lotus Elise like exterior (but also different) combined with a well designed cockpit, powered by the estimated 3.5 liter Toyota V6 engine.

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Volkswagen Golf GTi W12 Concept

At the 2007 Auto Show Volkswagen unveiled its hotted up Golf GTI W12 650 concept car, a race inspired hot hatch packing a Biturbo W12 engine developing peak power of 650hp (477kW) at 6,000rpm and torque of 750Nm.

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The Legendary Sports Car : Mercedes Benz SL-500

Mercedes-Benz SL-500 offers an irresistible sporting experience. The New SL-Class Roadster is the first Mercedes to be equipped with SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC). This electro hydraulic braking system achieves an even more dynamic braking feel, with impressive deceleration.

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Mini USA Sales Surge 33%

DETROIT (AdAge.com) -- Mini USA managed a whopping 33% jump in new U.S. car sales in the first half of 2008 vs. a year ago -- a major feat in the industry's worst sales year in at least a decade.

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Audi A3 2.0t S Line Review

Thirty years ago, luxury was sold by the pound. The bigger the car, the pricier the bill and the higher the prestige.

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2010 Chevrolet Camaro officially unveiled

Since 2006, General Motors has been teasing the automotive world with the Camaro Concept, and now the production car is officially revealed to the world. Due to start production February 16th, 2009, the car is being marketed as a high-tech and efficient high-performance car targeted at sports enthusiasts with a mind to fuel consumption...

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VW unveiling Lotus Elise fighter…

Volkswagen has resurrected plans for an affordable, mid-engined coupe and roadster as part of an image building campaign as it sets about fulfilling its ambitious target of selling over five million cars a year by 2018. According to Volkswagen chairman, Martin Winterkorn,...

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Top Gear crashes Nissan GT-R

Top Gear magazine was performing a photo shoot on the Isle of Man with a assortment of other “comparison” cars. Although it’s not clear if an Audi R8 was one of those “comparison” cars,...

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New Volkswagen Jetta

The 2008 Volkswagen Jetta is a small car that gets good reviews for its sporty and fun performance, roomy interior and top-of-the-line safety features.

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2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Alfa Romeo will release a special version of its 8C Competizione supercar in 2010 to mark the 100th anniversary of the company’s founding in Milan, Italy. The new car will....

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BRB Evolution Folding Car Looks Like A Dyson. An Upright.

Designer Daniel Bailey has taken the folding car concept to a new level with his BRB Evolution, which looks like a Lamborghini when in driving mode, but is as compact as an upright Dyson when parked.

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Compare Cars, Trucks and SUVs

When shopping for a new or used car, have you ever had a problem comparing the features of different vehicles? With our new Vehicle Comparison tool, you can quickly and accurately compare the options and specifications of hundreds of new and used cars, trucks and SUVs.

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Fiat 500 India

Fiat 500 India is been launched now. Price tag is over 15 lakh and Fiat 500 is coming with 1.3L Multijet engine in swift made by Fiat. Fiat 500 is a 2 door car with few excellent features like 8 airbags etc. Get more info about Fiat 500. Fiat 500 is coming in india as a CBU Unit. It is a cute good looking car.

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Tatra

Tatra Motors, the third oldest car company on the planet behind Daimler Mercedes-Benz and Peugeot was the inspiration for this new concept design...

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Shelby Making 500hp Electric Car

Shelby SuperCars is building a concept car named the Ultimate Aero EV which is expected to break electric car speed records. With a 500hp engine and an estimated top speed of 250 mph the Aero EV will have performance to spare. It is believed the car will be available within a couple years and it may prove to give the Tesla Roadster a run for ...

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BMW For Sale | Used BMW | Cheap BMW

Great BMW Cars for amazing Price

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Top Ten Most Powerful Cars - They’ve Got The Power

Which cars, then, can feature in our top ten most powerful road car list? Money certainly counts, but a car comes second to a home, so here is a look at the most likely contenders:

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2008 Mercedes SLK55 AMG The Lightest Car Ever

Mercedes Benz releases new car 2008 Mercedes SLK55 AMG with many amazing feature, 18-inch wheels wrapped in 225/40s up front and 235/35s....

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BMW Hydrogen 760i Test Car Banned in NY/NJ Tunnels

"BMW drew the Port Authority’s attention when it began pumping liquid hydrogen into its small test fleet of dual-fuel sedans in Port Jersey. ...Historically speaking, it’s fair to say that the last hydrogen-dependent German flagship that docked in New Jersey left a lasting impression."

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2008 Mini Copper Works | Confirmed

The new Mini began in 2001 in Oxford and shortly thereafter, the Cooper Car Company in East Preston has launched a wide range of John Cooper Works tuning kits and accessories for MINI[...]

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Carlsson Mercedes-Benz Cl 65 Looks AMAZING!

This spectacular car was designed by Carlsson. The car has the stock V12 engine that equips a CL65 AMG, an engine that will develop 705 HP at 4800 rpm. The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and it’s maximum speed is 320 km/h. A lot of carbon fiber parts have been added to the car to make it lighter. This car is just AMAZING!

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SPYDER 3-WHEEL SPORTS VEHICLE

Its three-wheel vehicle, with two wheels in the front and one in the rear all terrain vehicle.Spyder rides on steel spine and sports car suspension powered by a proven 990cc V Twin engine(two cylinders are arranged in a V configuration) designed and manufactured by BRP-Can-am,

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1935 Monaco Trossi Is 16 Cylinders of Radial Engine Awesome

A 16 cylinder radial engine powered race car from 1935. "The engine is an eight bank, 16-cylinder radial air-cooled 2-cycle, 3982cc engine with two Zoller superchargers. The whole shebang was good for 250 HP at 6000 rpm and powered the front wheels."

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1935 Monaco Trossi Is 16 Cylinders of Radial Engine Awesome

A 16 cylinder radial engine powered race car from 1935. "The engine is an eight bank, 16-cylinder radial air-cooled 2-cycle, 3982cc engine with two Zoller superchargers. The whole shebang was good for 250 HP at 6000 rpm and powered the front wheels."

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Speed Racer (2008)

If the physical details of the racing cars, which would make Stephen Hawking commit suicide and Isaac Newton turn in his grave, closely resemble a bunch of toy cars randomly thrown on a dinner table, there's a problem with that situation.

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Cars vs. bikes: Who Rules the Road?

Since the average price of gasoline hit about $3.25 a gallon early this year, bike sales have skyrocketed. The problem is that so many new riders create road hazards because they don’t know the rules, police say...add a new one: too little space on the bus...People are looking at the bicycle as more than just a toy.

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VW Up! Gone FWD

Volkswagen’s new affordable small car range, code-named Up!, may have to be converted from rear-drive to front-drive, VW insiders have revealed.The Up! concept was revealed last year with an ultra-compact twin- or three-cylinder engine mounted under its rear seat to drive the rear wheels. But after development difficulties...

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Production 2010 Chevy Camaro Finally Revealed, Gets 416 HP!

Three years after revealing the concept car, Chevy has finally revealed the 2010 Chevy Camaro. Here's the first real pictures and details of the muscular muscle car.

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Lexus IS F Race car to race in SPEED World Challenge GT

DRC Motorsports has built two IS-F racecars that will compete in the GT class of the SPEED World Challenge. Dubbed the IS GTF, it will be sporting a 4.7-liter V8 putting out 510 horsepower and attached to six-speed sequential transmission. The first car will make...

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McClaren SLR disintegrates in Car Crash

Details are sketchy, but sometime during the morning of July 15th, a 22-year-old male in a Mercedes McLaren SLR lost control of the vehicle and died in the resulting catastrophic crash. The massive debris field scattered across the Qatari desert suggests the car was traveling at very high speed, rendering any amount of carbon-fiber protection usele

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Concept Car From Nissan

This environmental friendly electric urban commuter embodies cutting-edge technologies, user friendly innovations and Robotic Agent. An innovative three-seat, electric powered commuter car with a cabin capable of rotating 360 degrees, unique design in its revolving three-person cabin . . .

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Shelby Ultimate Aero EV Puts Tesla Roadster To Shame

Sure, the Tesla Roadster is a pretty fast electric car, I guess. But the Shelby Ultimate Aero EV? Well, that's going to be the fastest electric car in the world. I mean, just look at that thing!

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Why buy Japanese Used Cars?

Japanese cars can excel in both performance and price at the same time. It is well known the Japanese used cars are very popular in many foreign countries because of their superb performance and overall excellent quality. It makes sense to buy Japanese car, as they have very good body as well as engine condition, and can be bought cheaply.

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Cadillac Escalade ESV Limo

Becker Automotive Design, known for completely revamping interiors has partnered up with STRUT to create a special-edition Cadillac Escalade ESV for Becker’s exclusive global clientele. Becker packs this car with tons of features, which makes it unique compared to any other car available.

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2010 Porsche Panamera Details (with Video)

Porsche’s new Panamera sedan is due to hit the streets in 2009 and is expected to change the performance sedan market forever. Buoyed by the success of the Cayenne SUV, Porsche’s managers have seen fit to put their famous badge on a four door car measuring approximately as much as a Mercedes S-class....

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VW chooses Tennessee for US plant

German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has chosen to locate its new US car plant in Tennessee, a move that could pump $1bn (£498m) into the local economy. The euro's rise against the dollar has made it costly to make cars in Europe and export them to the US, leading VW to explore manufacturing again there.

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Acura ARX-01B In-Car at Utah

What do you get when you take an Indy 500 winner that retired while still young, an even younger open-wheel star looking for a new career after ChampCar’s demise, the support of LMP2 manufacturer Acura, and a team loaded with crafty veterans?

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How to Buy a Used Ford Car

If you have been dreaming for long to get a Ford car with less money then buying Used Ford cars is one of the best options. There are many specialist websites that sells Used Ford cars. Just search into the World Wide Web to find your dream car.

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Mitsubishi Introduces new ‘Racing Lancer’

Tokyo, July 16, 2008- Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has developed a new competition car, the Racing Lancer, whose mission will be to target victory on next year’s Dakar which breaks new ground in 2009 with a switch from Africa to South America. For Mitsubishi Motors...

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7 Tips for Buying a Used Car

In addition to 10 Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Car, here are 7 more tips...

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2009 Lotus Eagle SuperCar

Eagerly anticipated and making its official global debut at the British Motorshow in London on July 22nd, the first all-new car from Lotus since the iconic Elise in 1995...

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Honda 200 Live

Watch Honda 200 Live The 2008 Honda 200 will take place at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Troy Township. Bridgestone will once again be the tire supplier. your 1 stop internet site helping you keep a track of the full racing season. Don’t waste any time Tune in now.

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New Jaguar XJ - spy shots

Jaguar is working on a new generation XJ sedan. It is assumed that the car will premiere in early 2010. The machine already runs a road test.

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2009 Ferrari F149

The worst kept secret of the year is that Ferrari will be introducing a new car one that the company insists will not be called the Dino, after the firms legendary GT at this falls Paris auto show.

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The 2008 Toyota Yaris car is very fuel efficient

Nice overview of the 2008 Toyota Yaris compact car and available options and features. Great car for saving money on gas, gets great MPG.

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2011 Acura NSX V10

Us here at www.CarsPortals.com are big fans of NSX, and are happy to report that Honda is quietly confident the new NSX will outperform the R35 Nissan GT-R.The team at Holiday Auto (Japan) are working very hard to bring the latest news about the upcoming Acura NSX and their latest report includes one or two surprises....

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Mazda to revealed new Kazamai concept ahead of MIAS

The Kazamai will feature flowing lines along its panel similar to the ‘Nagare’ to denote crosswinds and give on-lookers a sense of visual lightness. Mazda claims that the design has a high emotional appeal, thanks to its strange proportions and non-pedestrian design. The concept car features a five-point grille, bold....

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'98 Almera - The Bodytonic Car on Tour

Conor writes for Vice, Bodytonic and a few Irish and English papers. He recently left a job with Totally Dublin to move to Berlin and learn how to rave again. He decided he'd take his car and until it breaks down or he drives it into the sea, and his brilliant blog is about just that.

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Top Gear: Nissan GT-R Races Bullet Train Through Japan

As many Top Gear fans know, the hosts of the show are somewhat renown for taking fast cars and racing them against their public transportation counter parts. You may remember the Aston Martin DB9 vs. EuroStar Train from England to the south of France. Well now, Clarkson is pitting the new Nissan GT-R vs. the Japanese Shinkansen or "Bullet Train."

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Toyota Aygo Crazy a beast with 200Hp,Toyota concept car

Toyota prepared the Aygo Crazy concept,that will be presented next month at the Auto Saloon in London.The unique model is build to offer the pleasure to drive to the rally amateurs.

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