Would you Believe that this Aston Martin DBS Replica is Based on a Toyota Supra?

Whereas some people transform the already wickedly fast in turbocharged outfit, fourth-generation Toyota Supra into mechanical beasts with 1, 000-ponies under the hood, others, a very few to be honest, have slightly different plans for the Japanese sports car. Take the British owner of this Toyota Supra, for example, who turned the coupe model into a replica of an Aston Martin DBS, supposedly inspired by the one featured in the 2008 James Bond flick, Quantum of Solace. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Refreshed Lexus RX 450h Priced from ?44,495 in Britain

The global rollout of the facelifted Lexus RX crossover continues with the launch of the RX 450h in the UK. The hybrid model is on sale now with on-the-road prices ranging from?44, 495 to?55, 495. The revamped RX 450h is offered in four trim levels including the base SE, the Luxury, the newly introduced F Sport and the Premier. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

New Images and Videos of 2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet

Some 36 years and 1.8 million sales after the introduction of the original Golf GTI hot hatch, Volkswagen is now getting ready for the European launch of the first convertible version of the series. First seen as a concept at the 2011 W?rthersee GTI meeting in Austria before VW rolled out the production model at the Geneva Show in March this year, the new Golf GTI Cabriolet will begin arriving in dealerships across the continent from mid-June (UK deliveries to start in July) with prices in Germany starting at 31, 350 (about US$39, 900). Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Racer Flips Over During Romanian Rally

Romanian rally car driver Daniel Onoriu found himself in a bad situation when his Mitsubishi Lancer EVO flipped over into a ditch during a hill climb in Teliu, Romania, this past weekend. The accident could have been worse though as Onoriu's car narrowly missed hitting what looks like a Volkswagen Golf that had exited the road earlier. According to our tipster, both Onoriu and his co-pilot suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Watch the video right past the jump. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Fiat Could Break up with Tata Motors to go with Suzuki in India, Says Analyst

Earlier this month, the Fiat Group announced that it is abandoning its network deal with Tata Motors in India after six years and plans to sell its cars in the country through its own dealerships from now on. While Fiat said that it will continue its joint-venture manufacturing activities with Tata Motors in Asia"s third-largest auto market, some analysts are predicting that the Italian company may opt for a full-fledged divorce, which would allow it to pay court to Suzuki. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

German Design Studio to Turn Audi Q7 into a Coachbuilt Bentley SUV

While a tad over simplistic, one could say that, the tuning industry seems to have finally caught up with the Volkswagen Group's penchant for parts and platform sharing. For those that do not want to wait for the production Bentley EXP 9 F SUV, German design studio Atelier Valdeig has collaborated with Armortech Motors to create a coachbuilt version of the current generation Audi Q7 offering buyers a choice of Bentley-inspired fascias and rear end styling. The SUV is called the Tresor, which the company says is French for " treasure " and German for " safe " or " strong room ". While neither partner makes word of Bentley for obvious reasons, they do point out that the Tresor's exterior " marries traditional British design cues and sportiness " and that " the seats and the dashboard come from a noted English luxury car maker " - no prizes for guessing the brand.

SPIED: 2014 Acura MDX Crossover, May Get New RLX's Hybrid Powertrain

Our man with the long lens snapped a prototype of the next Acura MDX crossover testing on public roads near the N?rburgring racetrack in Germany. The mid-size crossover model was heavily camouflaged but a close look at the front end of the vehicle reveals Acura's revised five-point grille with the beaked chrome upper part and twin chrome slats underneath. While most styling details of the third generation MDX remain hidden, it appears that like the 2013 RDX, it too will feature a more mature / less exciting exterior design, with several elements borrowed from the RLX and ILX sedans. The current model, which has been on the market since 2006 having received a mild nip and tuck in late 2009, is available with a 300hp 3.

Do You English Speak? Russian Driver Tries to Fool Ukrainian Cops

There is no denying that searching for a way to avoid a speeding or a parking ticket is a universal behavior that transcends both society and race. A pair of Russians who were driving their car through the Ukraine was caught speeding by the local cops. As you would imagine, the two men wanted to dismiss the ticket so they came up with the bright of idea of speaking in English, convinced that the Ukrainian police officers would not understand a word they said. And indeed, the first cop who approached their car did not speak English, which of course, made the two men happy. However, the euphoria did not last long as there was a second officer on hand who happened to know English ... Head past the jump to watch the video.

After Ditching FaceBook Ads, GM Drops Out from 2013 Super Bowl as Well

With a very brief statement, General Motors, America's biggest automaker in terms of sales and third largest advertiser overall in the U.S., has announced that it will not buy any ads in the next Super Bowl in 2013. "We understand the reach the Super Bowl provides, but with the significant increase in price, we simply can't justify the expense, " said General Motors Global Chief Marketing Officer Joel Ewanick. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Spy Shots: Porsche 918 Spyder Snagged Topless, Plus Full-Specs, Turns the 'Ring in Under 7:22

Only a few days after Porsche released an official set of images of the pre-production 918 Spyder, our spies sent in new photos of the plug-in hybrid supercar, this time testing with its top down. The new crown jewel of the Porsche lineup features a targa top solution with a pair of detachable carbon fiber roof panels that can be stored in the front luggage compartment and a small windowpane located between the flying buttresses. The pre-production prototype is finished in a matte black color with white stripes that harks back to historical Porsche 917 racing cars. Surprisingly, Porsche is not keeping a lot of secrets from us having revealed initial specifications on the 918 Spyder. The spiritual successor of the 959 from the 1980s, of which only a little over 330 units were produced, and the Carrera GT from the mid-2000s (1, 270 built), sports a full carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) body bolted to a carbon-fiber tub.