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2011 BMW 5-Series gets upgraded look by Lumma Design, TopCar

Lumma Design / TopCar 2011 BMW 5-Series Lumma Design’s Russian partner TopCar has revealed their new body kit for the new 2011 BMW 5-Series and we really think that BMW may want to take some tips for the next-generation BMW M5. Click here to get price quotes on the 2011 BMW 5-Series . Known as the CLR 500 RS2,… Read the rest

1953 24 Hours of Le Mans: Night of the Disc Brakes [Motorsports]

Last month, La Sarthe hosted the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the 78th time . 57 years ago, Jaguar showed all present how to stop a racing car… driven by a drunken man. More

Ambient lighting in vehicles increases perception of quality, safety

2011 BMW 5-Series Interior A new study has found that the use of ambient lighting inside vehicles increases the consumers perception of safety and the quality of the car. According to a study by engineers at BMW and the Lighting Engineering Group at Ilmenau University of Technology, ambient lighting improved a drivers’ perception of a vehicle’s cabin and makes… Read the rest

Jaguar/Land Rover enjoying strong sales, Tata requests more engines from Ford

2011 Jaguar XJ Jaguar and Land Rover are both enjoying strong growth under their new owner, Tata Motors. The Indian company is now working with FoMoCo to increase the supply of engines after a larger-than-expected jump in sales left it facing an inventory shortage, reports Bloomberg. According to Ralf Speth, chief executive officer of Jaguar Land Rover, FoMoCo is… Read the rest

2011 Nissan Juke prices start at $18,960

2011 Nissan Juke Nissan today announced pricing on the all-new 2011 Nissan Juke, which will go on sale nationwide this October 2010. Prices start at $18,960 for the base Nissan Juke S CVT FWD. “We believe JUKE’s unique combination of motorsports-inspired exterior and interior design and unexpected levels of technology – along with a starting MSRP under $19,000 –… Read the rest

Suzuki to attempt 200 mph run at Bonneville with modified 500-hp Kizashi

2010 Bonneville Suzuki Kizashi When you think of Suzuki, you hardly think of of high-performance, 200 mph or the Bonneville salt flats. Well, all those things will join forces on Aug. 14 as Suzuki prepares to take a modified version of its Kizashi sedan to Wendover, Utah in hopes of hitting a top speed of more than 200 mph.… Read the rest

Obama: Taxpayers will get their auto bailout loan back

United States President Barack Obama President Obama said on Thursday that taxpayers will in fact be repaid for the portion of the auto bailout that his administration infused, in his praise of the industry. According to the most recent government estimate, taxpayers stand to lose about $24.3 billion on the entire bailout ($25 billion was advanced by Bush before… Read the rest

Toyota to discontinue 4-cylinder 4Runner due to sluggish sales

2010 Toyota 4Runner Due to low demand, Toyota has decided to discontinue the 4-cylinder version of the new 2010 4Runner. While there aren’t exact numbers on how many 4-cylinder 4Runners were sold, insiders say that the V6 model accounted for well over 90 percent of the model’s sales. Click here to get prices on the 2010 Toyota 4Runner .… Read the rest

Video: FoMoCo’s Alan Mulally bear hugs Chrysler’s Sergio Marchionne

Alan Mulally bear hugs Sergio Marchionne In a warm sentimental moment at an event honoring Lee Iacocca on Saturday night in Detroit, Ford CEO Alan Mulally grabbed Sergio Marchionne and reeled the Chrysler Group CEO in a for a giant bear hug; and of course this was all captured on camera. Iacocca was the first recipient of the Walter… Read the rest

BREAKING: 2011 Audi A7 images leak online

2011 Audi A7 (Leaked Image) The 2011 Audi A7 is scheduled to debut on Monday – however, you can always count on the internet for leaked images prior to any car’s official debut these days. Four pictures of the new Audi A7 have hit the web giving us our first look at the new four-door-coupe, Mercedes-Benz CLS fighter. Right… Read the rest