Although MINI’s new crossover has not yet been released, new rumours are saying that the company is looking at the possibility of adding a sport version to the range. It was said that the sport version will rival the Golf GTI, and the rest of that segment. The sources have said that the sport model is one of two models which MINI is thinking about. The...

Could this be true? The latest Nissan rumour involves the 370Z and a hybrid unit. It’s been reported that the Infiniti brand will release their own hybrid in 2010 or 2011, where that same technology might find its way into the Nissan 370Z. If these rumours do land up being true, this means that there will most probably be lithium ion batteries and an electric...

Rumours are floating around concerning a new Toyota Prius GT version. The new Prius from Toyota is said to be a sporty model with electronic and mechanical upgrades which include a bodykit as well as a sport suspension. In good faith, as per usual, Japan’s Best Car Magazine have created a few renderings as to what the new Prius GT might look like. The renderings...

Fiat have been in the news quite a bit lately as they were recently, or are currently, in talks with Chrysler about a partnership. Although that story is on and off, the latest news states that Fiat are interested in investing in the Opel and Vauxhall brands. The sources which have stated the following are unnamed, but it was said that Fiat will sign a letter...

It is said that the Lexus IS-F Evolution will make its debut in the summer of 2010 where it will feature a starting price of about $250,000. The IS-F Evolution will feature a range of weight-saving techniques and most of them are thanks to the use of carbon-fibre. It has been reported that about 308 pounds have been cut off the car. The IS-F Evo will also feature...

It has been reported that the Audi RS5 will feature a 4.2-litre V8 engine with about 331kW and it will rival the BMW M3. The same engine is currently used in the S5, but the R model will have an extra 96-hp. Expect a seven-speed DSG ‘box as well as a  six-speed manual. Obviously Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive will be standard, and you will then be...

It was said that Dacia will unveil its first ever SUV after the successful Nissan Qashqai. The Dacia brand is currently owned by Renault, who are in an alliance with Nissan. The Dacia brand will exploit its relationship with Nissan by using many of the components found in the Qashqai. The Dacia Duster concept was recently unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Show, and...

According to a new rumour, Lamborghini are preparing a Reventon Roadster to bid farewell to the Murcielago. Lambo’s limited production Reventon was originally based on the Murcielago LP640. If this is true, the Reventon Roadster would probably use a rag for its roof, and it would be even more exclusive than the coupe. It was said that there might only be...

Rumours state that Mercedes-Benz are planning to unveil their E-Class Convertible-Coupe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. Although this has not been confirmed, it does seem very possible, as all of the other versions would have already been unveiled by then. The E-Class Convertible will have the CLK’s soft-top with a four-seat layout. The engine range...

Rumour has it that BMW is working on a Concept 3-Series Gran Turismo model for the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Internally the model will be known as the V3 or Progressive Activity Coupe, which means that the 5-Series GT will be a five-door version of the new V3. The car will be aimed at people who are looking for something a bit smaller than the 5-Series...

Sources have revealed that Ferrari will unveil the new F430 replacement at the Frankfurt International Motor show, which is ony the 15th of September. The new F430 is expected to be renamed as the F450, and the new V8 will feature a lot of new parts, with minor components in the chassis or bodywork coming from the F430. The F450 is expected to be the first model...

Aston Martin are now operating as their own sports car entity, and with their line-up only currently consisting of the DB9 and Vantage, there is some speculation as what Aston Martin will reveal in Geneva. We are currently thinking that Aston Martin will tease us a bit more with the Rapide and One-77, or maybe they will try and reveal a new version of the V12-powered...

Top Gear’s tame racing driver, The Stig, is meant to be a secret and silent host to the show, and it seems that the secrecy has been revealed, thanks to an art gallery owner and a builder who have both revealed the identity of The Stig to be 33-year-old, Ben Collins. Collins is a former racer which has competed in numerous challenges, such as the Formula...