BMW are looking to create the upcoming X4 in America where it will be more stylish than practical. Using the same success-story from the X6, BMW has found that stylish models are slightly better than practical vehicles and that’s the idea behind the X4. The Bavarian automaker will challenge the upcoming Porsche Cajun with their X4 model which is essentially a smaller...

It has been reported that Jeep are planning to launch a brand new pickup track sometime next year. The details are limited, however it was that the model is expected to include styling similar to that of the Gladiator Concept (pictured here). The pickup is expected to be based on the Wrangler Unlimited, and it was already unveiled at the dealer convention. The...

Jaguar has used the Low Carbon Vehicle event in the United Kingdom to reveal a hybrid version of the XF saloon. The details on the Jaguar XF Hybrid are limited, however it was said that the model included an advanced flywheel hybrid system. Because of the new hybrid system, there will be an energy-recollection system, start-stop systems and a lower fuel consumption. The...

Rumour has it that Audi are planning to reveal a near-production R4, a RS3, and a Q3 concept at the Paris Motor Show. The rumour comes from an online email to GermanCarBlog where a reader said that he has already ordered his RS3 in the United Kingdom. The dealership, apparently, said that there will only be 2,700 units created. And this is strange because the BMW 1M production...

According to various people, and reports, Dodge used the company’s dealer convention in Orlando to reveal what is said to be a 2012 Viper. Unfortunately the details regarding the reveal is limited, however it was said that the new Viper will be a lot better than the predecessor. In fact, Chrysler dealer’s “unanimously approved its production within five...

Audi has, for some reason, used helicopters to air-lift one of their prototypes. What seems to be the Audi e-tron concept, or R4, has been flown around the Austrian Alps. The videos show two helicopters, one with a camera and one with the car. It could be a promotional video, or it could be nothing. Hopefully we’ll see this before, or at, the Paris Motor Show. [via:worldcarfans]

Ferrari Chairman, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo has confirmed that the Enzo successor will indeed boast better performance with lower fuel consumption. According to di Montezemolo, the Enzo successor will “incorporate the state of the art of our knowledge in terms of increasing performances while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. It will then influence all...

Reports have stated that Toyota has given a sedan version of the FT-86 the green-light for production. At the moment details on this story are scarce, however it was hinted that the four-door model would be virtually identical to the coupe model. There will be a 2.0-litre Boxer engine, a six-speed manual transmission, new brakes and a rear-wheel-drive layout. The future...

BMW are thinking about rivaling the Land Rover Evoque, with the MINI brand. It’s not yet confirmed, however there’s a chance that the MINI Countryman Coupe would boast a coupe-like roofline, two doors, and a slightly raised suspension for off-road styling. According to AutoCar, the design is currently on the drawing board at MINI and it’ll fit into the...

Rumours floating around state that Ferrari has unveiled a 599 Roadster at a private presentation in Pebble Beach. The rumours surfaced after a letter from Ferrari North America President Marco Mattiacci leaked onto the Luxury4Play.com forum. If everything above is legit, the Ferrari 599 Roadster will be an ‘upcoming limited edition’. When more information surfaces,...

Details on this story seem to be scarce, however it has been rumoured that Ferrari are looking to build a 458 Spider GTS. The drop-top Ferrari will, apparently, use a glass roof which flips up and disappears behind the seats. None of this seems to be substantial at the moment, and all previous reports of the 458 Spider hint at a holding hard-top roof. All we know is,...

Reports state that Volkswagen are working on a Touareg R Hybrid, and it could be revealed at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show. There are limited details on the Touareg R Hybrid, however it’s rumoured that there will be a 373kW turbocharged V8 engine connected to a 35kW electric motor. When combined, the total output would amount to 408kW. Because there’s electricity...

Rumours from an inside source at BMW state that the Bavarian automaker is looking to introduce a X4, X3 M and a X3 35iS model. If these rumours are correct we’ll see a brand new model, as well as two other X3 models It was said that the X4 will be a smaller version of the X6 — as the X3 is smaller version of the X5 model. It’s likely that the X4 will...

New details on the Porsche 911 for 2012 has surfaced and they state there will new lighting units, Panamera-like mirrors, and a revised rear wing. It was also rumoured that the new 911 will be slightly longer and wider than the current model. Inside is said to include a major upgrade to the styling, and this should match that of the Panamera and Cayenne SUV. Power for...

There’s a rumour floating around that BMW are planning to release a high-performance special edition 3-Series in the Chinese market. The M3 Tiger, or so it’s meant to be called, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the car in China. It will have a similar orange paint-job to the M3 GTS, where wheels will come in a size of 19-inches. Body parts will...