Rumors and New Releases

The Volkswagen Beetle might be living on borrowed time but that hasn't stopped the automaker from introducing four special edition concepts at the New York Auto Show. First up, the Beetle Convertible Denim features a Stonewashed Blue Metallic exterior with gray accents and a denim-inspired dark blue roof.  The model also has fabric / leatherette sport seats, brushed matte aluminum trim and 18-inch Disc-style aluminum wheels. The unimaginatively named Beetle Pink Color Edition is -...

But it's not a Continental GT replacement.  Having made its official debut at Geneva earlier this month, the Bentley EXP 10 Speed6 Concept apparently made quite the impression. We were on hand to see the moment the sheets were pulled off it, and the immediate response was also positive. However, a few observers also felt the concept reminded them of the Aston Martin Vantage, proportionally-speaking. We concurred, but it’s not that we don’t like it. And if you absolute can’t stand it, then...

A couple of new 2016 Audi A4 spy photos have emerged. These new pictures reveal the German premium vehicle will come with an aggressive design for the headlights that feature LED turning signals and daytime running lights. We can also take a closer look at the radiator grille that’s going be larger and sharper than on the current model. First interior spy photos of the new A4 shows the center console will be completely redesigned and will feature a new gear shifter, infotainment system...

The first purported pictures of the McLaren 570S have surfaced online. While pictures are grainy and low resolution, they show a stylish sports car that follows in the footsteps of the 650S and P1.  The similarities might put some people off but the model has distinctively shaped doors with cutouts that channel air into the air intakes. The interior pictures also leave a lot to be desired but we can see two-tone leather seats with contrast stitching.  Additional details are hard to make...

Renault has announced the Twizy EV can now be driven by 14-year-olds. The French manufacturer explains that under a new legislation 14-year-olds with BSR (Brevet de Sécurité Routière) road safety certificates are authorized to drive “light motorized quadricycles”, previously reserved for individuals aged 16 and over. Thanks to this, the Renault Twizy 45 can be used by 14-year-olds, standing as “an alternative to scooters with levels of safety and comfort superior to those offered by...

Sauber has admitted it was "surprised" to read ousted driver Giedo van der Garde's media statement on Wednesday.   After the courtroom battle of Melbourne, the two sides have reached a settlement that reportedly involves the return of the Dutch driver's sponsorship payments, legal fees and compensation to the tune of EUR 15 million.   But in a statement on Wednesday, van der Garde was heavily critical of the Hinwil based team, accusing Sauber of ending his "dream" of racing in...

Sitting next to the new McLaren 675LT and track-bound P1 GTR, you would think a model the British carmaker created almost twenty years ago would be overshadowed. But it’s almost the complete opposite. The McLaren F1 GT on show in Geneva rarely makes it out of the McLaren Technology Center in Woking, so seeing one in person is a rare treat. It’s one of just three ever made: 58F1GT is somewhere in Japan, 54F1GT lives in Brunei and this – 56XPGT – is owned by the factory. Finished in dark...

There are generally two types of limited editions offered by automakers. There are the ones that bundle a bunch of equipment together for a lower price than you would have paid, provided that you actually want all of those things. And then there are the ones that charge you loads of extra money for a special paint color. But this one is something else. The limited edition of the Volkswagen e-Golf replaces some of the nicer standard equipment with cheaper stuff. This means steel 16-inch...

Last month it was revealed that Mini will be teaming up with Toyota to co-develop a small city car platform. In other words, the Rocketman concept Mini revealed in 2011 will finally see production, only it’ll be called the Mini Minor. And now a few project updates have come to light. Toyota is very much a full partner in this project because the basic platform will also underpin a successor to the disappointing (sales wise) iQ. At the moment, it’s being called the Toyota Starlet but this may...

Red Bull will begin to step on the throttle at the forthcoming Barcelona test. That is the news of the energy drink marque's Dr Helmut Marko, apparently responding to reports the 2014 runner-up failed to shine at the opening test at Jerez. Indeed, the camouflaged RB11 did not feature highly on the lists of laptimes or mileage, triggering rumours Red Bull might be in trouble a month before the 2015 season begins. "At the first test," Marko told German correspondent Ralf Bach's blog...