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Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept revealed at Worthersee, previews 217bhp model that will make production VW has confirmed that ithe 217bhp Polo R WRC special edition revealed at Worthersee will go into production next year. Volkswagen says the concept is “a preview of an extremely sporty small series, which is due to be launched in [...]
Skoda gives its Citigo hatchback a rally-inspired makeover for Worthersee Skoda has revealed a rally-spec Citigo at the Worthersee tuning event in Austria, and we were there to see it make its debut. Featuring a full roll-cage, stripped out interior with racing seat, racing wheel and digital dash display matched by a massive bodykit, the [...]
Vorsteiner debuted its GTX-V 1M Program for the BMW 1M coupe. It features a front spoiler, rear diffuser, trunklid, exhaust and forged wheels. The front lip and trunklid are made from what Vorsteiner calls Autoclave Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber. Compared with the regular stuff, autoclave carbon fiber has superior strength and stiffness due to its unique crafting process. [...]
The racy looking VW Polo R Line supermini has been announced. Available in both three and five-door body styles, the R Line is based on Match trim, but adds a unique bodykit with unique front and rear bumpers, 16-inch alloy wheels and a gloss-black front grille. The front foglamps on the R have a cornering [...]
Wankel wankers, rejoice: The Mazda rotary engine has received a short stay of execution. Mazda is building 1,000 more RX-8 Spirit R models, and then the car is gone forever. Well, maybe not forever. Mazda has hinted at the fact that it might still be working on a replacement. The Spirit R is the final edition of [...]
We’re used to seeing a little fire and brimstone at the various NASCAR races across the country. That traveling circus is most at home when it swings through the heart of the Bible Belt. But when the English drivers of historic race cars start Tebowing at the finish line, it must be a sign. Simon [...]
Honda on Wednesday said that it will expand the number of its models available through the Zipcar car-sharing service. The agreement between the companies will add more Honda Insight hybrids to the Zipcar fleet, as well as more CR-V compact SUVs. The Fit EV will arrive in the fleet this fall, and Accord plug-in sedans will come in early 2013, according to the company. The Zipcar [...]
Jaguar confirmed that its new sports car will be called the F-Type at last week’s New York Motor Show, and our exclusive images show how it might look. The new F-Type is as essential to the firm as the 911 is to Porsche, according to Adrian Hallmark, Jaguar global brand director, who also revealed that [...]
The Infiniti FX has been treated to a minor update for 2012. The changes focus on the exterior, with a new grille surround similar to the 2009 Essence concept car, plus new 20-inch alloy wheel designs for the GT and GT Premium models. The minor facelift also brings new colours, including Iridium Blue, a new [...]
Following a premature reveal in the background of a photograph depicting the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz GLK, the firm has now officially lifted the veil on a lightly facelifted Mercedes G-class – the military grade off-roader that has just entered its 33rd year of production. Set to make its public debut at the Beijing [...]