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Lexus IS-F Coupe spy

July 25, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Lexus IS F coupe

We have captured the very first images of a Lexus compact coupe based on the new IS sedan for the 2014 model year. The car is not only the first IS coupe, but also a performance version that might be called the IS-F Coupe… or something else entirely.There has been a rumour that the IS-F nameplate will be discontinued and will be replaced by a new two-door model called the RC … [Read more...] about Lexus IS-F Coupe spy

BMW 3-series coupe spy

July 17, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

BMW 3-series coupe

These are spy shots with the least disguising so far of the upcoming coupe version of the new BMW 3-series – rumoured to be named the 4-series. On this prototype, we can very well make out the shape of the upcoming two-door coupe which should be larger than the 3 series. Or we can imagine it as a smaller version of the 6-series coupe. Speculation is that the new 4-series will … [Read more...] about BMW 3-series coupe spy

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG spy

July 14, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Late last year we brought you photos of Mercedes’ answer to the BMW X1, in the form of a petite SUV aptly named the GLA. Today, our spies in the northern winter captured the first photos of the new crossover’s AMG variant, the GLA 45 AMG while testing in Scandinavia. The GLA will ride on the MFA platform that currently underpins the A- and B-Class. The AMG prototype in the … [Read more...] about Mercedes GLA 45 AMG spy

BMW M4 Coupe spy

July 14, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

BMW M4 Coupe

Taking the front end style of the 3-Series, BMW has given the new M4 a lower nose, flared arches and the trademark M-GmbH side vents. The rear end sees a shape like the current coupe which is a fair guess. The new M4 Coupe and Cabrio models were confirmed to be powered by an in-line six-cylinder turbo engine. It is expected to have two or three turbos and develop around 450 … [Read more...] about BMW M4 Coupe spy

VW Touareg spy

July 14, 2013 by Alastair Sloane

VW Tourareg

These are the first shots of what’s to become the facelift for the Volkswagen Touareg, scheduled for a launch in autumn 2014. The focus will be put onto new driver assistance systems and updated infotainment devices. However, there will also be some sort of cosmetic changes. Rumours also suggest that the 3-litre V6 TDI will develop 260 hp instead of today’s 245, and the smaller … [Read more...] about VW Touareg spy

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French carmaker Renault has won the 2025 European Car of the Year award with the all-electric R5 supermini (pictured). It’s the brand’s second win in a row, following the new Scenic’s gong in 2024. The R5 led the vote count from start to finish from the 60 jurors in 23 countries. It received 353 points, beating the Kia EV3 (291 points) and the Citroen C3/e in third place with 215 points. It’s Renault’s eighth win in the 62-year history of the Coty award. The R5 goes on sale in the UK this month. There are two main drivetrains: a 90kW motor/40kWh battery model with a 300km range, and a 112kW/52kWh example with a 400km range. The R5 starts in price at £22.995, or $NZ50,000.

EU carmakers seek trade deal with Trump

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are among carmakers urging the European Union to get a favourable trade deal with US President Donald Trump. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) wants to keep open trade with both the US and China. It fears Trump, who promises heavy tariffs on Chinese imports to the US, will look unfavourably on countries that continue to trade freely with Beijing. Ola Kallenius, president of the group and chairman of the management board of MB, said in a letter to EU leaders:  “Overall, it is essential to recognise that trade with China and the US is most vital for the prosperity of the European economy.The EU should seek a grand bargain with the US and attempt to avoid a potential trade conflict.”

Diesel fuels EV concept for US military

A  go-anywhere EV concept for the US military uses an onboard 12kW diesel generator to top up the batteries on the move.  The all-wheel-drive has 800-volt technology and a 200kWh battery pack to power three electric motors, two in the rear and one up front. Claimed output is 745kW/15,590Nm, or 1000hp and 11,500 ft-lb of torque.  The four-seater was developed by the defence division of General Motors and is based on the platform of the Hummer SUV. It rides on Fox performance shock absorbers and 37-inch tyres and comes with “exceptional” approach and departure angles for off-road mobility. Maximum range using the generator to keep things ticking over is said to be around 500km.

We are the World

The outside temperature in Midland, Texas, was 40.5C when staff at the local office of the US National Weather Service set out to show the cabin of a closed car can literally get baking hot in summer. They mixed up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and laid them on the car’s dashboard – the surface of which showed a temperature of 87.7C. A little over four hours later the cookies were ready to eat. “Even though ours weren’t golden brown, we can confirm that they are done and delicious,” the staff wrote on Facebook.

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