2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe

2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe Starts at $76,895; It’s the Most-Expensive Six-Cylinder BMW

BMW has announced that the entry-level iteration of the 2013 6-series Gran Coupe, the six-cylinder 640i, will start at $76,895. That means the Gran Coupe’s extra style relative to the 535i sedan—with which the 640i shares its turbocharged inline-six and a lot of DNA and componentry—will cost buyers an additional $23,000. That princely sum buys you an extra 15 hp and 30 lb-ft of torque (for totals of 315 and 330), plus more standard equipment than the 535i.

Chevrolet Cruze Wagon Announced

Chevrolet is showing a Cruze wagon at the upcoming Geneva auto show. It will be the third Cruze variant, joining the sedan that we do get here and the hatchback we don’t. Its mission is to snag more customers for Chevrolet in wagon-friendly Europe.

Chevrolet Cruze Wagon

Peugeot 408 sedan have been spotted

Peugeot 408 sedan have been spotted being tested on Malaysian roads for over half a year so far, and these tradeplate-bearing locally-assembled units have been slowly losing their disguise since we first spotted them way back in mid-2011.

We first heard news that Nasim was going to assemble the Peugeot 408 in mid-2010. The 408 is Peugeot’s C-segment sedan competitor, loosely based around the Peugeot 308, but this time Peugeot didn’t simply tack on a boot to the car, like it did with the 207. The Peugeot 408 gets a longer 2,710 mm wheelbase and a redesigned roofline, so it looks pretty good unlike a typical hatch-turned-sedan.

Kia Red Rock Special Edition

Kia has unveiled the seventh in a series of unique SE versions that has come about with its Soul five-door hatch. This one, called the Red Rock Special Edition Soul, unsurprisingly derives its inspiration from the rock formations found in the North American Southwest.

SsangYong XIV-2 concept to make Geneva

SsangYong is set to give its XIV-2 concept car its debut in Geneva next month. The eXciting User Interface Vehicle 2, to give it its full name, is the follow up of XIV-1 concept that was presented in Frankfurt last year, with a convertible twist to it.

The XIV-2 measures in at 4.16 metres long, 1.82 metres wide and 1.56 metres tall, with a 2.6 metre wheelbase, and will be equipped with eco-friendly, fuel efficient 1.6 litre diesel and petrol engines meeting Euro VI emission regulations.

Audi A7 tuned by B&B

B&B Automobiltechnik has introduced a new tuning program for the Audi A7.

Audi A7 tuned

Audi A7 tuned

Audi A7 tuned

In terms of styling, the hatchback can be outfitted with front fender vents, a lowered suspension (which reduces the ride height by approximately 30mm) and 19- to 21-inch alloy wheels.

Under the hood, the 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine can be tuned to produce 385 PS (283 kW / 380 hp) and 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 85 PS (62 kW / 84 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). There's also a stage two package - which adds a high-flow air filter and an optimized intercooler - that enables the engine to churn out 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the stage three package includes the aforementioned equipment as well as a sports exhaust system for 425 PS (313 kW / 419 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque.

2012 Buick Regal GS

Buick’s fast 1965-74 GS (Gran Sport) muscle cars were far more luxurious than some rivals. The 2012 Buick Regal GS revives the “GS” name in fine style.

2012 Buick Regal GS

2012 Buick Regal GS

2012 Buick Regal GS
This time around, though, the mid-size GS is a fast, handsome rival to foreign sedans from Audi and Acura.

The new Regal GS has a decidedly European feel because it was largely engineered by General Motors’ Opel unit in Germany. It thus has a taut, supple ride, confident handling and a refined demeanor.


The 2012 Regal also is offered with an 182-horsepower four-cylinder, which makes it feel a little underpowered, and a turbocharged 220-horsepower four-cylinder. The GS has an advanced engine that easily outdoes those motors.

2012 Buick Regal GS



2012 Buick Regal GS

Audi A7 Sportback tops all challengers

The new Audi A7 Sportback has been chosen by the Canadian Automotive Jury as the 2012 Best of the Best Winner.

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback

From this year’s dozen Best of the Best Finalists, the Audi A7 was recognized as “the one and only, best of the best” of the 2012 model year vehicles sold in Canada.

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback

In choosing the A7, the jury cited its “gorgeous” styling, while inside, it is equally attractive. It also noted that like the A6 sedan it’s based upon, “the A7 is jammed with Audi’s excellent Quattro all-wheel-drive system and the latest in in-car hi-tech.

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi A7 Sportback

Audi unveils R8 GT Spyder

Audi yesterday unveiled the R8 GT Spyder as the new open-top flagship model of the R8 model line.



As with the coupe GT, just 333 of the high-performance sports car will be built - each with an individual number on the gear lever.


The Audi R8 GT Spyder has the unmistakable sound of an Audi ten-cylinder. The 5.2-litre V10 develops 560 hp and 540 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 317 km/h. Each unit of horsepower has to move only 2.93 kilograms.

Thanks to ultra-lightweight technology, the R8 GT Spyder weighs in at just 1,640 kilograms. That’s 85 kilograms less than its technical basis, the R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI quattro.

New 2012 SEAT Ibiza

2012 SEAT Ibiza photo

The new 2012 Skoda Citigo subcompact

ŠKODA is continuing its growth offensive by introducing its seventh model line. Citigo is the name of ŠKODA's new small vehicle. The brand's new model made its debut in its domestic market, the Czech Republic, in 2011, with other European countries following at the beginning of summer 2012.


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo

“The Citigo is one of the pillars of our growth strategy. It paves the way for tremendous opportunities in a new segment,” said ŠKODA Board Chairman Prof. Dr. h.c. Winfried Vahland. “The Citigo is literally a ‘Simply Clever’ car. Despite its small size, it offers ample interior space; it is agile while frugal. Put simply: it’s an attractive choice offering many clever ideas. The car offers all of ŠKODA's values in a compact package and fits perfectly with our aims.”


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo


2012 Skoda Citigo

2012 smart for-us electric subcompact

This model, which builds on the smart forspeed and smart forvision concepts presented in 2011, will celebrate its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit (14 - 22 January 2012). With its exterior dimensions (length/width/height: 3547/1506/1701 mm) it could almost go unnoticed on the loading area of a typical pickup, and it also anything but ordinary under the body.