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The One Ford philosophy has started gaining real ground with the new B-Max. They aren’t being very creative with the name though (Ford C-Max being the older brother). Ford is yet to show the production version but it is said to be very close to the concept unveiled in Geneva three months ago. The One Ford philosophy is about sharing platforms amongst the various Ford models as well as selling [...]

Porsche Cajun, short form for Cayenne junior, could begin life in a production line as soon as 2013, CAR Magazine reports. Its sharp looks and (somewhat) car-like drivability will be borrowed the senior Cayenne. The Cajun will be to the Panamera what Q5 is to the Q7. Is Porsche is moving away from producing sports cars? Porsche’s new boss Mathias Muller believes that this car is capable of printing [...]

Even if you live in a metro like Delhi, you are familiar with the consequences of the fuel needle dropping below “E” and the engine working as if its towing a truck. With this kind of a situation, you either need to rush to a fuel station with a canister or call the roadside assistance team to provide you some fuel.  Now think of a dead battery on an EV, and you are left with no options, [...]

Images of the 2012 BMW 1-Series have come out on the web, months ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. Straight away we’re able to see the increase in the overall dimensions. The front fascia is very prominent and draws inspiration from bigger Bimmers like the 7-Series and GT. The wheelbase is lengthened to 2.69 meters expanding the boot volume by 200 liters. The interiors look more upmarket with [...]

In March 2011, German auto publication AutoBild carried a story on Porsche working on a junior Panamera to take on the likes of the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, Jaguar XF and Audi A6. The volume-seeking German sports car company, after cars like the Panamera and Cayenne, is on a quest to widen its portfolio and meeting demands of new customers. It’s designing cars like invitation cards or [...]

The Chinese seem to be fascinated with the Transformer Movie franchise especially Optimus Prime. After building an Optimus Prime from car parts, they have managed to build it from truck parts as well. The 9.7m transformer rolled into Shenyang City earlier in May to enthrall the city. Built by a student in China as based on an older Jiefang (Liberation) truck, it weighs around 4 tons and cost US$46,00. Whats [...]

CarnewsChina has posted new images of the FAW-Volkswagen Magotan B7L, based on the European Passat B7. VW has multiple partnerships with Chinese auto manufacturers and this project will be executed under FAW-Volkswagen alliance. This vehicle has nothing to do with the Volkswagen NMS (American Passat) which also is sold in China. The Magotan B7L is about 100mm longer in wheelbase compared to the regular [...]

Many of us would take ages to but our own Lamborghini. But what about those who are born with a silver spoon? For whom a Lamborghini is a tiny bank cheque away. They certainly want to look apart in their Lamborghini. The only way to do so would be to bling a bog standard Lamborghini. Here we have similar person who has fitted his pride and joy with flashy bodyparts, a new grille and huge glitzy rims. To [...]

Being a drug mafia is a tough job which is not for everyone. You have to procure drugs, make arrangements for transportation, sell the dope and all this needs to be kept out of the purview of the local rozzers. So one Mexican Mafia decided to make the transport part much easier by building his own tank. This armored tank was capable of carrying 12 people and going at a maximum speed of around 68mph. The [...]

The 2012 Fiat Panda was snapped while being assembled at the factory in Pomigliano d’Arco. The Panda supermini will be marginally longer than the current Panda but will stay well clear of the four meter mark. The design inspiration is very evident – it’s from the Novo Uno that was introduced in South America last year. The roofline, doors and the flared wheel arches are reminiscent [...]