We’ve been hearing a lot lately about Jaguar’s plans to really maximize sales with its existing lineup, as well as adding new models. Most recently, this included the announcement that all-wheel drive XF and XJ models are coming, but also estate and diesel models of the XF a while ago. Both occupy key markets in [...]
The share of all-wheel drive equipped cars in the United States has been steadily growing, especially in the luxury segment. Companies like Audi with Quattro and Subaru have made all-wheel drive a centerpiece of their brands. but it has found mainstream acceptance after being more of a niche offering. It is a way to avoid [...]
Here’s a selection of some of the greenest of all green concept cars from hybrids and all-electric through to cars that are completely biodegradable. Ford Start Concept Designed by Ford’s California-based design offices this Ka-sized city car is powered by a 1.0-litre 1.0 litre turbocharged and direct-injected engine. The ‘EcoBoost’ engine offers the same performance [...]
This past Friday, BMW released the sixth-generation 3-Series. For years it has been the standard that every other car in its segment has been judged by. The 3-Series, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class to a lesser extent. Infiniti has fielded a strong competitor with the G35 and G37, but it hasn’t come close to toppling the [...]
One of the most anticipated launches of the Frankfurt Motor Show is here: Jaguar’s C-X16 Concept. Jaguar has been focusing on performance a lot lately; the XKR-S turns up the heat to be Jaguar’s fastest model and the C-X175 is a super car concept that is headed for production. A model that been rumored about [...]
Some rumors date years back, so much so that we’re used to hearing them all the time. Things like this are the imminent return of Alfa Romeo to the United States market, and to a lesser degree, the Toyobaru sports car (which is officially on its way). A new Jaguar sports car ranks right along [...]
You have made it to the top. Successful and in charge, you want to live life to the fullest. All the money you’ve made has allowed you to indulge in your favorite hobby, collecting cars, but now you find yourself stuck in the office all day. As far away from your obsession as possible. Have [...]
The only true disappointment with many auto shows is the limited or non-existent opportunity of seeing the greatest creations in motoring in motion. Taking place on the first weekend of July, the 2011 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed is an outside exhibition where museum-quality, near priceless machines are seen and heard. Within a [...]