BMW X1 Concept: First Official Pictures!

Click here for an updated high-res image gallery of the X1The Bavarian automaker’s X1 Concept will make its formal world premier at the Paris Motor Show in a few days time, but as often is the case the first official photos hit the web a bit earlier. Strip away those aluminum inserts on the X1 Concept and you can easily tell that what you see here is what you’ll get in late 2009 when BMW releases the production version of its baby SUV –slash- Crossover...

Toyota Preparing Venza Projects for SEMA Show

Toyota’s SEMA show stand in Las Vegas this November will host the debut of two customized versions of the Venza crossover. Beginning with Five Axis’ Venza AS V, it features a complete bodykit with new front and rear bumpers as well as slightly wider fenders and 20-inch alloy wheels. One of the most prominent features on the Venza AS V will be the integrated stow-away rack system created by Magna Car Top Systems that can transport a variety of items...

Skoda Octavia Facelift: Official Photos, New 1.4 TSI

*Click Here for an updated image gallery with 57 High-Resolution PhotosThe first official images of the facelifted Octavia made an unexpected appearance on the web today ahead of the mid-size model’s world premier at the Paris Motor Show later this week. For the 2009 model the Czech carmaker redesigned the Octavia’s front end bringing it in line with the new Fabia and Superb models while changes at the rear are narrowed to the restyled tail lamps...

Rhys Millen’s 2008 SEMA Hyundai Genesis Coupe in the Works

One of the three Genesis Coupes set to make a splash at Hyundai’s 2008 SEMA show booth in late-November is the so-called “Art of Speed” by Rhys Millen Racing (RMR). Back in July, RMR and Hyundai produced a teaser sketch of the vehicle so we could get a taste of what to expect in Las Vegas. Now, the folks over at Rhys Millen have released real-life images of the Genesis Coupe striped down to pieces in their workshop. -Continued The “Art of Speed”...

Volvo Reveals UK Pricing on DRIVe Models

Even though the official presentation of the new economical sub-120g/km diesel variants of the C30 hatch, S40 Sedan and V50 SportWagon called “DRIVe” is scheduled for the Paris motorshow at the end of the week, Volvo UK today announced preliminary prices for all three models. The new DRIVe range will start at £15,410 OTR for the C30 and £17,260 and £18,660 for the S40 and V50 respectively. Production of the new DRIVe models that are equipped with...

Ferrari Extends Personalization Program to 599 GTB Fiorano

Along with unveiling of the new California coupe-cabriolet, Ferrari’s stand at the Paris Auto Show will also host the official announcement on the extension of the company’s customaziation program called “One To One” which debuted last March on the 612 Scaglietti, to the 599 GTB Fiorano. With the new program 599 GTB Fiorano clients will be able to visit a dedicated atelier in Maranello to create their own bespoke version by adding special touches...

The BMW X1 Teaser err… X5 Teaser

There is a saying, if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, chances are it is a duck. Same goes for this allegedly leaked teaser image of the X1 that not only looks like an X5, but it is in fact an X5. To be precise, someone digitally manipulated a picture of the latest generation X5 with an M Package. Nuff said....

TAG Heuer Launches Limited Edition Grand Carrera Singapore Watch

In celebration of the first ever Formula 1 night race at Singapore that saw Fernando Alonso taking his first win of the season for Renault, TAG Heuer created a commemorative Grand Carrera watch that will be produced in a limited run of 150 pieces, all of which will be exclusively available at TAG Heuer boutiques and Grand Carrera authorized retailers in Singapore only. -Continued To be precise, there are only 149 watches left as the Limited Edition...

Suzuki Grand Vitara Facelift with new 2.4L Engine: 32 High-Res Photos

Marking the celebrations for the 20 years of the Vitara and Grand Vitara models, Suzuki launched the facelifted version of its latest generation compact SUV in Europe this week. The 2009 Grand Vitara which is available in both three and five-door body styles, features subtle styling tweaks and most importantly, a new 2.4-litre petrol engine matted to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission that replaces the 2.0-liter unit....