Mini Rocketman reportedly canned
January 23, 2012 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Hatchback, Mini
The Mini Rocketman (we’ll spare you the Elton John lyrics) was one of our favorite concepts from the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Sure, the name is silly, but this pint-sized concept showed what could be in store for an even more mini Mini. A smarter Smart, if you will. However, [...]
Mercedes-Benz reportedly recalling 136,000 M Class models over cruise control problem
Filed under: SUV, Recalls, Safety, Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz is issuing a recall for its 2000-2002 M-Class and 2000-2004 M-Class AMG models after reports that hitting the brakes may not automatically turn off cruise control. The recall affects 136,751 vehicles built between August 1999 and June 2004.
The recall follows a preliminary investigation the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [...]
Flame Surfaced Computers? Chris Bangle reportedly signs deal with Samsung
March 11, 2011 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Europe, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Technology, BMW, Design/Style
Chris Bangle, the controversial former head of BMW design, has joined forces with Samsung to oversee the design of notebooks and phones. Bangle, you may recall, left BMW in 2009 after 17 years to focus on his own design projects.
According to Samsung, Bangle is operating as an outside influence [...]
New Stratos GT2 racer reportedly in the works
November 30, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Toys/Games, Design/Style, Lancia, Racing
New Stratos GT2 by Amalgam – Click above for high-res image gallery
If you’re looking for the bragging rights with four wheels, getting your hands on any of a number of exotic supercars – most of them hailing from Italy – will undoubtedly do the trick. But if every [...]
Of Course They Are: Jaguar reportedly investigating C-X75 production
October 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Technology, Paris Motor Show, Jaguar, Luxury
Jaguar C-X75 Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery
Remember the Jaguar C-X75 Concept at the Paris Motor Show? Of course you do. The company repeatedly said it was “a pure concept” that wouldn’t ever learn what the word “production” meant. Well, along [...]
Mini Cooper reportedly under investigation by NHTSA over power steering failures
Filed under: Coupe, Recalls, Mini
2010 Mini Cooper 50 Camden Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery
Mini boasts about the go-kart like handling of its popular Cooper model. It’s true, the car handles like a toy – except when the power-steering goes out. According to CNN Money, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking [...]
Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman reportedly set for production
August 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Design and Style
Filed under: Motorcycle, Design/Style
Moto Guzzi V7 Clubman – Click above for high-res image gallery
As is the case in the automobile world, what’s old is suddenly new again. While some homages to the past may be better left right where they are, others are simply due to come back in vogue. Such is the case with [...]
BMW reportedly green-lights 6 Series Gran Coupé concept for production
July 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Sedan, BMW, Luxury
BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé concept – Click above to watch video walkaround after the jump
As a testament to its success in starting the four-door coupe movement, the Mercedes-Benz CLS is nigh on its second version, yet competitors have only recently begun to crowd the room. With the Audi [...]
Toyota reportedly subpoenaed for steering rod documents
Filed under: Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Toyota
Automotive News reports that a federal grand jury in New York has subpoenaed Toyota for documentation related to a component in the steering mechanism of some of its vehicles. The company announced that the subpoena came on June 29, but isn’t yet saying publicly which vehicles are involved with the [...]
Citroën reportedly considering producing Survolt, Metropolis concepts [w/pics aplenty]
July 16, 2010 by admin
Filed under Concept Cars
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Sedan, Europe, Citroën, Electric, Luxury
Citroën Survolt concept at Le Mans Classic – Click above for high-res image mega gallery
If you were disheartened by reports last week that Citroën had shelved plans to build the GTbyCitroën concept, we’ve got better news for you this week. Much better news, in fact.
First of [...]
