General Motors in Talks with Isuzu on Acquiring a 10 Stake

It has been three years since General Motors sold back its stake in Japanese car and truck manufacturer Isuzu after the Detroit company went into bankruptcy in 2009, though the two automakers never terminated their collaboration as evidenced by the new Chevrolet Colorado and the latest Isuzu D-Max pickup trucks. Now we learn from Reuters that GM is interested in entering a new capital tie-up with Isuzu, reportedly to launch joint projects for commercial vehicles in Asia as well as Central and South America. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

ABT Launches Tuning Program for New 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

After its motor show debut in Geneva last month, ABT Sportline has now announced the commercial launch of its modification package for the second generation of the New Volkswagen Beetle. The German aftermarket firm starts with a power kit for the Beetle's 2.0-liter TFSI that bumps output from 197hp (200PS) to 236hp (240PS). Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

VW Transporter California Doubleback is an Extendable Rolling Home on Wheels

We have seen many camper conversions based on Volkswagen's highly popular Transporter T5 vans but what makes this new offering from British firm Doubleback is the innovative extendable rear section. All the driver needs to do is press a button and the rear end of the van almost doubles its size thanks to an electric slide out rear pod that adds close to 2 meters (~78 inches) to the length of the vehicle. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Mitsubishi to Sell New Mirage in Canada, Pondering U.S. Launch

The new Mitsubishi Mirage sub-compact model has been officially confirmed for Canada while the Japanese automaker is also contemplating the launch of the five-door hatchback in the U.S. According to Mitsubishi's annual presentation on full-year sales and financial results for the fiscal year 2011 that ended on March 31, 2012, the Mirage will go on sale in North America in the first quarter of 2013 (FY2012/4Q). Mitsubishi spokesperson Roger Yasukawa told Autonews that the Mirage will be sold in Canada but noted that U.S. sales are still "under consideration" and that "it's still 50-50 right now". There are a couple of reasons why Mitsubishi is holding back on its decision over the U.S. launch of the Mirage, the first being its tight marketing budget as the company plans to introduce the new Outlander.

GM Introduces Corvette to South Korea for the First Time

The sixth generation of the Chevrolet Corvette may have entered its final year of production but Detroit's most famed sports car is making its first official appearance in South Korea. The Corvette will go on sale in Korea on May 4. It will be offered exclusively as a coupe powered by a 430hp 6.2-liter V8 engine linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission that allows for a zero to 100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 4.3 seconds. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

That is One Way to Enter a Gas Station...

Even if you foolishly speed your way through a cross road to enter a gas station you may want to slow down as you approach and perhaps even come to a full stop before you come face to face with the cash register... Hop over the break to watch the video. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Is This the First Official Teaser of the New Renault Clio IV?

A cropped image allegedly showing the rear quarters of the next generation of the Renault Clio titled "Nouvelle Renalt Clio, Mondial de Paris 2012" has been making the internet rounds today after it was first posted on the Planeterenault forums. The snapshot was reportedly taken from Renault's general shareholder meeting in Paris on Friday, April 27. The shape of the rear passenger window with the hidden door handle and the lines around the lights match those of the prototype models we have seen testing in Europe over the past few months, so it is very likely that the picture is indeed the real deal. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Aussie 1969 Ford Falcon XW GT Wagon Replica up for Grabs

Some will be surprised to know that the ridiculously fast family car is not a creation of the German auto industry that has dominated the segment in the past few decades with models like the Audi RS4/RS6, BMW M3/ M5 and Mercedes C63/E63 AMG. Back in the late 1960s, while American carmakers were obsessed with pony and muscle cars in coupe and convertible forms, Ford's Australian division gave birth to a vehicle that would change the industry: the 1967 Falcon XR GT sports saloon powered by a Mustang-sourced 225bhp 4.7-liter V8. Holden tried to compete with the four-door Monaro GTS, but it was Ford that ended up creating the world's fastest production saloon in 1971 with the XY Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III propelled by a tuned 351 (5.

Colin Bonathan Revisits 2014 Chrysler 200 Sedan Design Study

A design study is not meant to be static, but should be at a constant state of evolution, which is precisely what Lawrence Technological University design student Colin Bonathan is doing with his conceptual renderings for a replacement of the Chrysler 200. In these latest drawings, which come a little over a month after we showed you Bonathan's previous take on Chrysler's mid-size sedan, we see a different execution of the front- and rear-end designs, while he also made changes to the shape of the roofline and the profile details. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved

Chinese Woman Kills Man by Squeezing his Testicles During a Parking Space Quarrel

Just reading the title of this story will make any man cringe, as this must be one of the worst ways to die... The tragic incident took place in Haikou City in southern China earlier this week when an unnamed 41-year-old woman tried to park her scooter in front of a man's shop to pick up her kids from school. According to reports from local news stations, the 42-year old owner of the shop came out and told her not to park in front of his store. The woman snapped back and words started flowing from both sides. Read more " Copyright © Carscoop.blogspot.com - All Rights Reserved