The Belgian tuner Caractere has released a new styling kit for the sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf. Clearly inspired by VW’s 2006 IROC Concept car that previewed the Scirocco Coupe, the styling package comprises of a new front bumper with a characteristic grille surround, chunky side skirts, a large roof spoiler and a rear apron with an [...]

ECU tuning optimizes flexibility and makes the Golf GTI rival the performance of the Golf R
British tuner Superchips has a Golf GTI tuning package to rival the Golf R.
The ECU tuning being done here seems to be about more than just amping up the horsepower ratings. Superchips wants to create a more responsive engine that [...]

A while back, Nissan scientists helped to develop a paint clearcoat called Scratch Shield that can self-repair light scratches overnight or over the course of a week.
Now the Japanese automaker is spreading the love, licensing the technology to Japan’s largest wireless company, NTT DoCoMo. The clearcoat uses a special top layer of highly elastic resin [...]

In cooperation with the Munich University of Applied Sciences, Lamborghini sponsored the ‘Raw Material’ project tasking students from the German institution to create a series of design concepts for a future ‘Raging Bull’ supercar. The five students that answered to the call displayed their conceptual proposals at the Munich University’s annual college degree show.
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around about the possibility of a corresponding Toyota model. Just to make it clear, we haven’t heard anything official, but Japan’s Best Car magazine is reporting/speculating/imagining (take your pick) that Toyota may revive the MR2 as a hybrid model called the MR-S to compete with Honda’s CR-Z coupe that will go on sale in 2010.
We’ll [...]

The latest spy pictures of the next-generation Suzuki Swift have been taken in Germany. The five-door hatchback was caught testing in heavy rain. Although camouflage is still a major factor, we can for the first time, see the shape of the rear lights. Previous spy shots showed a Kizashi-inspired front grille, which is a good [...]

Our pals over at Car and Driver, now helmed by our esteemable buddy Eddie Alterman, just released their 2010 10Best Cars. Quite an undertaking. As they put it, “58 contenders. $2.5 million total. 12,000 test miles logged.” For those keeping track, this is the 28th time C/D has published their 10Best. Surprises this year? No [...]

Volkswagen’s Chinese division has launched the facelifted Tiguan at the Guangzhou Auto Show. However, this particular model is expected to be sold in the Chinese market only as Volkswagen’s head office in Germany did not reveal further details regarding this refreshed compact SUV. At the same, the European version should be revealed soon and we [...]

At next month’s 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, Subaru will launch a more hardcore version of its 2010 Impreza WRX STI aimed at the driving enthusiast. Available in an initial limited run of 125 units finished in an Aspen White color, the Impreza WRX STI Special Edition does away with some luxury amenities of the [...]

BMW has officially launched the all new 5 Series premium mid-sized sedan in Munich just moments ago. After looking at the entire thing, I must admit that design wise, it looks as though it has hints of both the latest 3 and 7 Series, with the latter looking like it inspired more of the front [...]

This is an interesting development – you know that big starter battery that you have in your car? It’s usually a lead battery but now Porsche has the option for you to use a lithium ion battery! The li-ion starter battery weighs less than 6kg, which results in an over 10kg weight reduction in the [...]

Adding one last bit of important information to the release they issued Sunday, Lexus today announced pricing for its second-generation 2010 Lexus GX460 SUV. As we told you yesterday, the 2010 GX460 will (for the first time) be available in two trim levels.

The base model will start at an MSRP of $51,970, and the Premium [...]