HONDA ANNOUNCES REVISED CR-V WITH MORE UPMARKET LOOKS AND FIRST EVER DIESEL AUTO New features: * Cleaner, more powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine * Automatic gearbox now available for diesel models * Revised, more premium styling * Built in Britain at Honda’s plant in SwindonA new-look Honda CR-V will go on sale in January 2010, with a new diesel engine and an eagerly-awaited automatic gearbox for diesel models. The CR-V has consistently topped the SUV sales [...]

While details are limited, the roadster will likely be powered by a 6.5-liter V12 engine with 650 HP (478 kW) and 660 Nm (487 lb-ft) of torque. Backed up by a six-speed e-gear transmission and standard all-wheel drive, the Reventón will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds. If you keep your foot planted, the roadster will top out somewhere in the neighborhood of 340 km/h (211 mph). Like the original Reventón [...]

Bentley invited a few of us auto journo types down to the decadently posh Beverly Wilshire Hotel to meet its COO Christophe Georges and admire the company’s new super land yacht, the 2010 Bentley Mulsanne. Not only that, but they spilled the beans on all the juicy technical details that makes the Mulsanne, well, special. And please trust us, the Mulsanne is special.One small catch, however. All them juicy details are embargoed until next week [...]

Citroen is now increasingly looking like it will bring back the 2CV badge after these concept pictures were leaked. The original 2CV came into being in 1949 as a compact, economy car. Previous concept shots of this car, whose name is now officially revealed as the Revolte Concept, appeared on Facebook under the name Nouveau C3 and were later released as official teasers. Speculation began around what exactly it would be and eventually the 2CV [...]

The Lancia Ypsilon continues to cause a stir, confirming its place as a true icon of Italian design. This time, it is the turn of the new Ypsilon ELLE show car, an original version created from a collaboration between Lancia and the ELLE brand, a symbol of modern femininity that sets trends each season with a vast range of women’s clothing and accessories. Much more than just a name, it represents a unique lifestyle and [...]

It’s no secret that Audi is unveiling the R8 Spider at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Neither are these leaked pictures showing the car mostly jazzing around with two happy occupants. In addition to recent paparazzi shots of the car taken during the filming of Ironman 2 – Electric Boogaloo, spy photos revealed a black canvass roof whose mechanisms hid the mid-rear mounted engine. We’d be quite interested to see how said roof is [...]

McLaren Automotive introduces the McLaren MP4-12C • The first in a range of high performance sports cars from the home of the world’s most successful racing car company • McLaren MP4-12C set to re-write the rules of sports car design through Formula 1-inspired engineering, revolutionary chassis architecture, and absolute focus on efficiency • Legendary McLaren F1 inspires concept; 21st century demands drive McLaren MP4-12C execution • McLaren MP4-12C represents ‘pure McLaren’; from unique engineering to [...]

ABT Sportsline is likening its 420hp TT RS to the old ur-Quattro in terms of speed, power and agility. Made for both coupe and Roadster versions the power kit gives it a 282km/h top end. ABT Sportsline General Manager Hans-Jürgen Abt makes a link between the legend and his company’s newest creation. After Sportec, who upgraded the Audi TT-RS to an impressive 400hp, ABT revealed today its latest tuning kit for the brand new sports [...]

Ricardo and Force Protection Europe unveil Ocelot: the next-generation in defence vehicle performance and crew protectionTeam Ocelot – a unique collaboration between Ricardo and Force Protection Europe – has today launched a revolutionary new light protected patrol vehicle (LPPV) concept offering the potential for much higher standards of occupant protection and operational flexibility than today’s defence light vehicle products The new Ocelot LPPV vehicle was unveiled at the Defence Systems & Equipment International Exhibition, the [...]

Ford Performance Vehicles has launched on the Australian market two new unique limited-edition models – the FPV GS sedan and the FPV GS Ute. The FPV GS sedan and the FPV GS Ute are powered by a 5.4 liter V8 GT engine that has been modified to output 302kW and 551Nm of torque. Both models are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. To get the extra juice, the FPV GS sedan and the FPV GS [...]