A video of the Tata Nano crash test has been uploaded to YouTube. Woohoo! We can now see the mini car in action against the vigorous crash tests that all cars have to pass before they may go on sale. These tests were conducted in the UK where they said that the basic Nano will never be able to pass these tests, and this means that the version in the video is...

It has been said that the name of the new Bugatti will be revealed as ‘Bordeaux’ when it goes on show in Frankfurt during September. The Bordeaux is also known as the Bugatti Royale which is known internally as Project Lydia. The Bordeaux will be a new model for the company and it will feature the same quad turbocharged 8.0-litre W16 engine found...

Reports have said that Suzuki will soon start creating new hybrid and electric vehicles, as the world is turning towards this market. The Japanese automaker has set aside R&D money to study the possibilities of hybrid and electric cars for the future. The automaker said that they will also focus on new, and larger platforms which might change the overall...

Japan’s Best Car Magazine recently reported that Honda is working on a new AWD version which will be the successor of the S2000. The new S2000 will apparently feature a new 4-cylinder engine with a hybrid system that will be similar to the one that is found in the Honda Insight. The latest report says that the S2000 successor will feature a front-wheel-drive...

These are the latest spy shots of the new BMW X5 Facelift model. The X5 SUV was caught testing without any camouflage as it was simply just parked waiting for something to happen. The changes include a new front bumper with larger air intakes and also repositioned fog lights. The bumper is identical to the one found in the X6 SAV. The production model will feature a new...

The latest Volkswagen Golf GTI has been modified by another company. The new GTI has been changed by MR Cardesign as they decided to add a new ECU update to boost power. There will also be various cosmetic changes on the Golf GTI. MR Cardesign has added upgraded the ECU to 260-horsepower and 380Nm of torque, where the 0-100km/h time has been boosted to 5.8 seconds with...

Hartge has released a new power package for the BMW 116d. This setup will include a new tuning program for entry-level model diesel model. Expect changes to include a new ECU that will boost power from the 2.0-litre diesel motor to 143-hp from 115-hp. The torque will change from 260Nm to 315Nm as well. Hartge will add a new suspension system which will lower the ride height...

The time has come. Audi has now officially loaded us with all of the details on their 2010 Audi A5 Sportback that will not be making its way to the United States. The A5 Sportback will be on sale in Europe during the September month, where it will join the Coupe and Cabriolet models. The interior will see Audi using a no new techniques whatsoever. The four seat...

These images are meant to be reveal the new 2010 Acura RDX model. They were recently posted online where they feature a look that might have been photoshopped (this is why we’ve added them to renderings and spy news). The images do however feature a new front fascia and a new look which does kind of adopt the new Acura design language. The RDX model will feature...

Lexus has released the new HS 250h in Japan and it is the first decided hybrid model from the company. The new hybrid from Lexus is aimed to achieve good fuel economy and low emissions while still offering the usual standard of styling, comfort and driving performance. The HS will be positioned between the IS luxury sport and the ES luxury sedan, where it will...

Pricing on the new Range Rover model for the US has been released. The Land Rover and Range Rover models were previously unveiled at the New York Auto Show where they were on show featuring various engines. Land Rover has said that the pricing on the base Range Rover HSE with this V8 engine will be set at $79,275, where the 510-hp supercharged model will be set...

New spy shots of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing have stopped by again. This week seems to be full of SLS news, but hey, we’re enjoying it… Even though the front does look a bit ugly. The images show a prototype on the Nurburgring where it was being filmed for Mercedes-Benz TV. The images caught here also reveal the interior, which we’ve already seen...

Bob Lutz from General Motors has said that the Cadillac CTS-V coupe has been awarded the green light for production. Mr Lutz is now in charge of the marketing at GM, and he made this announcement during a web chat on the companies site. “As of now the V package is planned only for the sedan and coupe,” Lutz wrote. He also left the door open for additions...

Mercedes-Benz has released a short piece of the new S-Class 400 Hybrid model. The S400 Hybrid will be an environmentally friendly car with a hybrid drive system powered by a lithium-ion battery pack. The power will come from a V6 petrol engine with a hybrid motor that will bring the total power up to 299-hp. There will be a 0-100km/h time of 7.2 seconds and a...

Subaru has planned the largest Subaru gathering in an attempt to achieve a Guinness World Record. The “Longest Parade of Subaru Cars” was scheduled for 11 July 2009 where 339 cars were all in one place, as intended. The record was adjudicated by Carlos Martinez who has officially announced the record to Tom Gehrke of Subaru of America Inc and Chief...