That Proton has been talking to Volkwagen is one very big open secret, according to reports from the international automotive media, and to quote Autocar UK, “Proton could become the latest firm to join forces with the Volkswagen Group, according to Proton’s chairman.” Now that’s news.
According to a report by Autocar UK, Bugatti will start production of the 16 C Galibier Concept hyper sedan in 2013. The source behind the apparent confirmation was not revealed but because of the recession, Bugatti, being the smallest but most exclusive in the VW Group, had not taken priority at high-level discussions. Read the rest of this entry »
Ever seen a Scirocco in the flesh yet? Now picture a dressed-up version in white, on 20′s fresh from the paint oven. It’s just obscene that some people get to order their cars before trying, and when finally here, is then sent to a shop for an extensive makeover. Not easy being first.
Exotic Mods undertook the project. We haven’t experienced the Scirocco prior to this and ironically, were expecting one from VW Malaysia just 2 days after this one. Honestly, who’d be as interested in the stock one after checking this one out? plus the suspension has been fiddled with, even the power has been upped, this is no ordinary Scirocco. We had a short test drive in this one instead.
If you’re a car nut then you should be a Fast & Furious nut as well. Remember Paul Walker and Dom tearing up the streets in their gorgeous monsters that had us drooling? Well, the car’s were nice but now I’m not sure if they were worth drooling over. Here’s Paul Walker’s GT-R used in the first F & F with a somewhat peculiar twist to it.
In essence it still is a GT-R thanks to it’s shell but in reality it is just a tube-framed buggy with a VW engine in the back instead of a RB engine up front. The engine bay is now empty. Well, before you feel conned, this particular car was used for jumping and driving down a flight of stairs and I’m guessing the real thing was used for the rest of the movie. But still, I’m just guessing. Read the rest of this entry »
Volkswagen has just released its second new R model in its current line-up at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new Golf R shares its underpinnings with the recently-unveiled Scirocco R and also features VW’s 4Motion AWD to its drive-line. Read the rest of this entry »
With Porsche now taken over by Volkswagen, we can expect a number of spin-offs from the extended chassis lines that are now available to either automaker. Or even to Audi, Bugatti, Lamborghini and others. The one car that VW has its eyes on is the Porsche Panamera as it will provide for an ideal platform for a number of spin-offs, like this one, the R7 design study by Gabriel Rhabi. Read the rest of this entry »
The Volkwagen Scirocco, when seen in person is totally gorgeous. The smooth flowing lines, the cool stance, the entire thing just screams buy me, then there’s the ABT version which just makes you want to steal it for a ride. Just a ride. I say this because when the covers were pulled off the maroon coloured Scirocco,
The Volkswagen Scirocco and new Mark 6 Golf GTI may have not made it to our shores yet, but expect the duo to make it here later on this year. While we wait for that, Cartrade-ABT has already introduced the ABT VSR GTI Mk6 and the ABT VSR Scirocco tuning packages. Read the rest of this entry »
With Porsche AG almost completely absorbed into the almighty Volkswagen AG group, speculation is begin to raise on whether or not some of the Porsche models will be axed. Volkswagen itself has enough of SUV’s and sedans to sustain the brand thus allowing Porsche to concentrate on what it does best, producing heart stopping (pun intended) supercars. Here’s Bill Visnic of Auto Observer and his take on what Volkswagen will demand of it’s newly acquired entity. Read the rest of this entry »
The KTM X-Bow created waves around the world when it was first introduced a year ago. Touted as one of the most extreme track machines built by a reputable Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, the X-Bow was destined for track glory but that was short lived as production of X-Bow has officially halted.
The Austrian manufacturer initially planned to build around 100 X-Bows a year but the global economic crisis has hit the pricey track toy after having sold fewer cars than expected. Read the rest of this entry »
The wheels are rolling towards either a merger or a buyout between Volkswagen AG and Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. The two companies are in agreement that VW will buy a shareholding of 42% in Porsche AG for about €3.3 billion, the 100% subsidiary of Porsche SE using cash. The amount is based on the enterprise value of Porsche AG which is €12.4 billion. There will be a cash capital increase of VW AG during the first half of 2010 when new preference shares are issued. Such a transaction will be approved by Porsche SE. Read the rest of this entry »
Aston Martin drops the top off it’s Vanquish
Autobacs Super GT 2013 Round 3 – The GT300 qualifying day.
Nissan Almera Nismo Performance Package Global Preview Takes Place at SIC!
CALSONIC IMPUL GT-R Snatches the Win for the 2013 Super GT Rd.3’s GT500 Class!
CALSONIC IMPUL GT-R Takes Pole Position for the 2013 Super GT Round 3 GT500 Class!
Bentley Releases More Details on their Continental GT3 Race Car! Aston Martin drops the top off it’s Vanquish
Lotus’ Le Mans Conquest Hits a Brick Wall, Cars and Parts Seized by Court!
The New Nismo GT-R is Set to be the Fastest Nissan Ever?
ARTA’s Honda CR-Z GT brings home the win in Sepang for the GT300 Class
