Video: BMW X1 Concept SUV

Introduced ahead of its Paris Show world premier on October 2, the X1 Concept is essentially a lightly camouflaged version of the road-going model that will hit BMW’s dealerships in late 2009. Sitting right under the X3 in the Bavarian brand’s SUV/Crossover range, the X1 will be equipped with BMW’s ‘xDrive’ four-wheel drive system as standard. Under the hood expect to see a wide range of 4 and 6-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, hooked up to six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Click here for the official image gallery or follow the jump to watch the video. -Continued

Video: New Renault Kangoo Be-Bop

The latest model to join Renault’s Kangoo family is the all-new Be-Bop which is essentially the production version of last year’s Kangoo Compact Concept. Scheduled to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the four-seat Be-Bop with the cool two-tone paint scheme comes equipped with a large sliding glazed roof and rear tailgate window that rolls down for a near-convertible experience. Hit the jump below to watch the official video or click here to read our detailed post on the Be-Bop that also includes a high-resolution image gallery. -Continued

Porsche 911 Carrera 2 & 4 Facelift Promotional Videos

Introduced earlier this summer, the facelifted 2009 Porsche 911 model range benefits from minor styling revisions and more importantly, a series of mechanical upgrades that include two new direct fuel injection power units with a displacement of 3.6 and 3.8 liters and Porsche’s all new PDK double-clutch semi-automatic gearbox. Hit the break to watch the new official promotional videos for the 911 Carrera / Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4 / Carrera 4S models respectively or click here if you’d like to explore our high-resolution image gallery. -Continued

Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S

Maserati GranTurismo MC Concept: Wallpapers, Official Brochure and Video

Following up on our previous article on the Maserati GranTurismo MC, we’ve got our hands on a full set of high-resolution images, the official brochure and to top it off, a short video of the concept undergoing testing at the Monza circuit in Italy. The MC Concept is essentially a track-ready version of the GranTurismo S featuring an upgraded 450HP V8 engine, race-spec suspension and brakes, slick tires with 18-inch lightweight alloys and an aerodynamic package that includes a new front splitter, a boot spoiler and rear diffuser. -Continued

Inside the GranTurismo S has been stripped to bare metal gaining a FIA-approved rollcage, bucket seats and a racing steering wheel. The Italian firm hasn’t announced any plans to produce the concept but we have a hunch that the GranTurismo MC will be available for track-lovers in the very near future.

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Video: 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Spied Testing

As we’re patiently waiting to get a close up of the Insight Concept at the Paris motorshow, Honda is continuing the development of the production version of its Prius-killer. And talking about the Prius, if we didn’t know better, we could have easily mistaken the camouflage prototype that was caught on film by the folks over at Car magazine hot-weather testing in the States for Toyota’s 4-year-old hybrid model… Hit the jump to check out the video. -Continued

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BMW X1 Concept Teaser Video Released!

Automakers are just dying to tease us at this year’s Mondial De L’Automobile show in Paris. The latest car manufacturer to release some sort of teaser is BMW that just launched a cryptic video confirming our inside report that it will indeed present a concept version of its forthcoming entry-level SUV model, the X1, at next month's Paris Show. The production version of BMW’s baby SUV which will compete against the likes of the Toyota RAV4 and VW Tiguan is expected to arrive in global markets by late 2009 or early 2010. Hit the break to check out bimmer’s video along with some teaser shots we took from the film. -Continued

Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid Video

The road-ready petrol-electric Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid limousine will make its debut at next week’s Paris motorshow. The German automaker promises that although the S400 Hybrid is more powerful and slightly faster than the S350 upon it is based, it betters the average fuel consumption of the conventionally powered S-Class limo by up to 2.2 lt /100 km, at 7.9 lt /100 km. Hit the jump for the video or click here for more details on Merc’s first production hybrid model. -Continued

Dacia Sandero Advert: Whole Car for Half the Price

When it comes to TV commercials, most automakers focus on things like safety, power, technology, styling and equipment, but not Dacia. Renault’s low-cost Romanian brand is all about offering acceptable vehicles at half the price of the competition. And that’s precisely what Dacia attempted to show in its new Italian TV advert for the recently introduced Sandero hatchback. Watch the video after the jump. -Continued

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Toyota F1 Video: Racing After Dark in Singapore

With the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, September 28, Formula 1 takes a leap into the unknown as this will be the first ever GP to be held at night. Of course drivers won’t be left in the dark as the 5.067 km long Marina Bay Street Circuit will have some 1,500 lighting projectors turning night into day. Another factor that will play an important role in the race is the weather as September evenings in Singapore can get very wet. Hit the jump to see what the Panasonic Toyota Racing team had to say about the upcoming Singapore F1 night race where it will compete with the TF108 piloted by Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock. -Continued

Watch the First Episode of New Knight Rider TV Series on Carscoop

It will be another week before the new Knight Rider TV series starring Justin Bruening as Michael Knight and a souped-up Mustang Shelby GT500 KR as KITT hits the air on broadcast television on September 24, but NBC has done us a favor by releasing the first episode that’s called ‘A Knight in Shining Armor’ online. And even better, you can watch it here on Carscoop. Just hit the jump and don’t forget to leave us a comment with your thoughts on the first episode and especially its protagonist, the Shelby Mustang KITT. -Continued

Video: 2010 Audi R8 Spider on the ‘Ring

The folks over AMS have captured a prototype version of the forthcoming Audi R8 Spider performing test runs on the famed Nurburgring race track in Germany. Contrary to previous reports, the video reveals that the R8 Spider will use a traditional fabric roof top rather than a lift-out targa top. According to Carscoop sources, apart from the standard R8’s 420 HP 4.2L V8 engine, the Spider will also be available with the RS6’s 580 HP 5.0L twin-turbocharged V10 engine which is being readied for the coupe variant in 2009. The R8 Spider is expected to make its debut at next year’s Frankfurt Show in September. -Video after the jump

Video: 2010 Camaro SS Fooling Around with Corvette ZR1!

So we’ve seen a whole bunch of official images of the 2010 Camaro SS. But how about a video of the range-topping Camaro that gets a 422 HP 6.2-liter V8 engine? Well the good news is that someone leaked (with or without GM’s consent - you can never be sure about these things), raw footage from what appears to be an official promotional film of the Camaro SS playing around with the Corvette ZR1 on the race track. The bad news is that the film is unpolished so some parts are missing sound while others have been abruptly cut. -Video after the jump

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Video: Mercedes-Benz C250 CDi BlueEfficiency

While the debate on diesel-powered cars lingers on here in the States, Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new-generation 4-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 2.2-liters that develops an output of 204 HP and an impressive 500Nm or 368 lb-ft of torque. When matted to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the C250 CDi BlueEFFICIENCY can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.0 sec and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (155mph) with an average fuel consumption of just 5.2 lt/100km or 45.2 US mpg. The German automaker plans to use the new 2.2-liter CDi to replace higher-displacement diesel engines in several vehicles in its range including the E-Class, GLK-Class and the future E‑Class Coupe. -Video after the jump

Dogfight Video: Lexus IS-F vs BMW M3 Sedan

Fifth-Gear’s Tiff Needell and Jason Plato pit one of the most desirable V8 sport sedans of our time, the BMW M3 Sedan against its newest rival from the Land of Rising Sun, the Lexus IS-F. To spice things up, the British duo also invites three young blonde femme-fatales connected to heart rate monitors to see which sport sedan will make their hear beat faster during a fast lap around the racetrack. Check out the two part video right after the jump, it’s definitely worth it. -Continued

BMW M3 Sedan vs Lexus IS-F: PART I



BMW M3 Sedan vs Lexus IS-F: PART II

Video: Renault’s Ondelios Luxury Crossover Concept

The Ondelios concept is Renault’s extreme vision for a high-end 6-seat crossover with business-like amenities for all passengers that will debut at next month's Paris Show. But as with all previous attempts from the French automaker to enter the luxury car segment –think R25, Safrane, Avantime and the current Vel Satis, the Ondelios doesn't seem to convince with its odd (to say the least) design. As with most concept cars today, the Ondelios is equipped with a lithium-ion battery and powered by a hybrid drivetrain which combines a powerful 205 HP version of Renault’s 2.0-liter dCi diesel engine, with two 20kW electric motors at the front end rear axles. -Video after the jump

2009 Renault Megane III – First Official Video

Check out the first official video of Renault’s all-new Megane hatchback that will be making its first public debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Renault promises that its new Golf VI rival will feature improved quality, along with better reliability and durability than the current Megane. Scheduled to go on sale in Europe this November, the third-generation Megane will be offered initially in 5door and 3door (coupe) versions but by 2010, the range will comprise of six models including a sedan, a station-wagon and a coupe-cabriolet with a retractable hardtop. Hit the jump for the video that includes interior, exterior and driving shots or click here for details and the high-res image gallery. -Continued

First Official Video of the 2009 VW Golf VI

If you’re thinking that the new Golf looks awfully similar to the outgoing model, you’re not far wrong as what Volkswagen basically did with the sixth generation model was to re-skin the Golf V and at the same time find a way to make it cheaper and quicker to produce. Follow the jump to watch the 2009 Golf VI in Volkswagen’s first official video that includes both driving and static footage and decide for yourself if you agree with the German automaker’s evolutionary approach. You may also want to check out the details on the new Golf by clicking here or see our image gallery with 62 high-res photos by clicking here. -Continued

Savoir-Vivre: How to Park in a Really Tight Spot

Looks like someone was having a bad day… Check out how this man attempts to squeeze a Renault Megane (it seems it is somewhere in France) in a parking spot that doesn’t look big enough to fit a Twingo, let alone a compact-sized model. After bashing both front and rear cars, he eventually realizes that there’s no way he can the Megane will fit in the tight parking spot so he does what every sane guy would do: he leaves the car as is and walks away! -Video after the jump

Video: Kia Forte’s Design Explained by Peter Schreyer

Everyone has their own opinion on the Forte’s design but let's hear what the man behind the subcompact sedan’s styling, Kia’s Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer, has to say about the Korean carmaker’s latest creation. Schreyer moved to Kia in 2006 after working for more than a decade at Audi and VW. The German designer is best known for his work in Audi and chiefly for establishing the Bauhaus-inspired styling which is still evident in Audi’s line-up. Among the cars he is credited with are the previous generation Audi TT and the Volkswagen Concept-R roadster. Watch the video after the jump and tell us what you think. -Continued

Video: 2010 Chevy Volt & Corvette Concept at Transformers 2 Movie Set

We finally managed to find the amateur video from the ‘Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen’ movie set that we told you about in our previous post. The video shows what appears to be the production version (or pretty damn close to production) of the 2010 Chevrolet Volt along with shots of the Bumblebee Chevrolet Camaro, the Chevrolet Beat, the Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Design Concept and some other Chevys during the filming of a scene for the new TransChevys, err we mean Transformers 2 movie. Watch the video after the jump. -Continued