Viper-based Maybach Exelero replica available for order, yours for only $670k

Filed under: Aftermarket , Concept Cars , Coupe , Performance , Europe , Dodge , Maybach Maybach Exelero concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Often imitated, never duplicated. We’re talking about the Maybach Exelero, the high-speed...

BMW art car by Jeff Koons unveiled for 24 Hours of Le Mans [w/video]

Filed under: Concept Cars , BMW , Racing Jeff Koons BMW M3 GT2 art car – Click above for high-res image gallery The latest in a 35-year-long run of BMW art cars was unveiled in Paris today ahead of its participation in next week’s 24 hours...

Report: Chevy Volt to debut in China early next year as a Buick

Filed under: Hybrid , Sedan , China , Government/Legal , Buick , Chevrolet , Opel , Vauxhall , Electric Opel Ampera – Click above for high-res image gallery Due to an old-school system used in China that requires automakers to file patents or risk...

Blown call leads to free Corvette for near perfect Tigers pitcher

Filed under: Convertible , Chevrolet , GM Armando Galarraga with Corvette Convertible Grand Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery On Wednesday evening, Detroit Tigers baseball fans came within one out of watching Armando Galarraga throw...

Report: Mini working on city car

Filed under: Concept Cars , BMW , Mini , UK , Rumormill Here in the U.S., the Smart ForTwo has proven less than successful considering the needs of most of drivers. Sold here on the merits of its efficiency, the Smart’s true element is in the cities...

Report: BMW Megacity to spawn EV, Sport models, Gran Coupe coming in 2012

Filed under: Hybrid , Performance , Europe , BMW , Rumormill , Electric BMW Efficient Dynamics Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Rejoice, Bimmer fans. If you thought the new BMW interest in the world of hybrids and EVs spelt the...

Is VW looking to buy Malaysia’s Proton?

Filed under: Volkswagen , Earnings/Financials , Rumormill It looks like Volkswagen may be continuing to raid the global buffet of lesser automakers. According to reports, Malaysian carbuilder Proton has been in talks with ze People’s automaker...

Officially Official: 2011 Volkswagen Polo sedan unveiled in Russia

Filed under: Sedan , Volkswagen , Russia 2011 Volkswagen Polo Sedan – Click above for high-res image gallery Volkswagen finally unveiled its new sub-compact Polo sedan in Moscow today, billing it as the first ever VW developed specifically for...

Volkswagen develops customer magazine for iPad

Filed under: Technology , Volkswagen Here’s a shocker for our loyal readers – Volkswagen has just released a special app just for the iPad . Sarcasm aside, the German automaker has released a new consumer magazine for the tablet called the...

2011 Volkswagen Passat leaks out

Filed under: Spy Photos , Budget , Sedan , Europe , Paris Motor Show , Volkswagen Those crazy kids over at Auto Express have managed to get their hands on a leaked photo of the next generation Volkswagen Passat . The car is set to debut at this year’s...