The Active Tourer is a very unusual BMW – it’s front wheel drive and it’s a plug-in hybrid. A transversely mounted 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine powers the front wheels whilst the rear is driven by an electric motor. Furthermore, BMW’s current production hybrid cars can only muster a few miles under electric drive, but the Active […]

With its silhouette pushed to the extreme, the Onyx Concept Car fascinates at first sight. Its intensely aerodynamic lines take enthusiasts beyond the limits of high performance. Its harmony of raw and state-of-the art materials along with its incredible design put it in a style league of its own. A showcase of technological excellence and […]

Sleek, well proportioned and eye-catching. The Vauxhall Ampera makes a bold, futuristic statement while reflecting a signature blend of sculptural artistry with precision engineering. As well as looking great, the Ampera’s sporty aerodynamics help maximize the distance it can cover. The fascia has been designed to optimize airflow and the rear has a specially created […]

A white-hot 407kW/800Nm Citroen DS3 XL hatch will compete in the X Games Los Angeles 2012 with eight-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb at the helm. The Citroen Racing and Red Bull driver will take on the best steerers from the Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) including Marcus Gronholm, Ken Block and Travis Pastrana on the […]

The new M5 will include four tailpipes, chunkier front and rear bumper designs, unique exterior mirrors and alloy wheels and will be the first M5 to include turbocharging with power coming from a reworked version of the X5 M and X6 M’s 4.4-liter bi-turbo V8 that replaces the current model’s V10 unit. The new unit […]

The Mercedes C63 AMG is powered by a 6.3 liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 510 HP and a peak torque of 457 lb-ft. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 4.2 seconds, while top speed will be limited to 155 mph. Next to an impressive exterior look, the […]

The ForTwo Electric Drive features an electric subcompact, which uses a 16.7-kwh lithium-ion battery pack and a 55-kilowatt motor co-developed with Bosch and comes equipped with a 90-mile range and a top speed of 77 mph. The automaker claims it can be fully charged on a “household socket” in six to seven hours. The ForTwo […]

A hybrid aluminum construction and weighing roughly 15 percent less than a comparable all-steel body, the Audi S7 Sportback’s lightweight components include a long rear hatch that opens and closes electrically as standard. Beneath is is a luggage compartment with a volume of 535 liters (18.89 cu ft,) which increased to 1,390 liters (49.09 cu […]

Spacious footwells, big doors and beautifully trimmed seats are just some of the fantastic qualities of the Volkswagen Up. It also features heated seats, electric mirrors and rear parking sensors. The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder engine is responsive; this version develops 74bhp. Acceleration (0-62mph) takes 13.2sec. Its 106g/km of CO² attracts Band B road tax of £20. […]

Billed as Jaguar’s “most responsive, powerful, agile, and driver-focused production car,” the XKR-S is a serious performance machine. It builds on the “normal” XKR by adding more power, a revised and stiffened suspension and special styling touches inside and out. The heart of the XKR-S, which is also available in drop-top XKR-S Convertible form. is […]