The Porsche 918 Spyder concept offers the best of both worlds- serious supercar performance, and superb fuel economy. That’s because it’s a parallel hybrid vehicle. A pair of electric motors powering each axle add an additional 218 hp more to the, already impressive, 500 horses that its 3.4 liter V8 churns out. This amazing …

If you head on over to the Koenigsegg area at this year’s Geneva Motor Show (March 4 – 14), you could be one of the first few to put down a reservation for the new Koenigsegg Agera. Touted as one of the most anticipated high performance sports car releases to date, the Agera …

BMW has tapped into the free-thinking minds of students at the International School of Design in Valenciennes, France to come up with a concept design for a motorcycle that’s powered by hydrogen fuel. The bike looks like a mantis-like insect on wheels and makes use of mono-shock swing arms for the front and rear. …

Auto industry insiders are anticipating the debut of the Mercedes-Benz F800 Style at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. MB claims that this new concept carries an abundance of green technologies. For example, its multi-drive platform allows it to run either as a plug-in gas-electric hybrid, or a fuel cell-powered vehicle. However, what’s grabbing the …

Some industry insiders believe that Peugeot is ready to push their latest concept vehicle, known simply as the “5”, into production. The design elements incorporated into this Hybrid4 diesel electric all seem to point to such an eventuality. Well the headlights’ futuristic LED cluster configuration do seem to come off as a bit over …

If you find yourself doing a double take upon seeing the 2011 BMW M3, it’s because of some enhancements that have been done on this sports coupe. True blue Beemer fans might be able to spot a few exterior differences – carbon fiber enhancements on the front lip, and just the tiniest hint …

Bentley has, for the past few months, been working with Vehicle Design Course students from the Royal College of Art (RCA) in South Kensington, UK to come up with fresh ideas for a coupe for the 21st century. The students have at their disposal, tools like Exa’s PowerFLOW software to test each of the …

Carlsson describes their new concept racer, the C25, as a breathtaking and beautiful sports coupé, and indeed it is. The strong racing lines and swept-back headlights, the muscular shape that hugs the ground, and the power that lurks underneath the hood give it every right to claim supercar status. And, get this, Carlsson intends …

If it looks as though BMW is shying away from the sport-tuned, super-luxury segment for its current 7-series sedan, then take a gander at the Alpina B7. They say a rose by any other name is pretty much the same thing. Well the B7 is your M7. Consider some of the new mods – …

Just unveiled this week, the 2011 BMW 335i Coupe and 355i Convertible are expected to become instant best sellers. With slightly redesigned front ends that feature reshaped but still “serious looking” headlights and widened kidney grilles, these 3s project a classic look. Both model variants boast a 3-liter turbocharged inline 6 engine …

Check out Mercedes-Benz’s new 2010 E350 Coupe. Losing its rear passenger doors, this car is aimed at those who are more inclined to mix work with play. It touts a 3.5-liter V6 power plant that offers 268 hp and 258 lb-feet of torque. MB enthusiasts will be thrilled about the fact that it …

The Peugeot SR1 Concept is a dramatic departure from the brand’s trademark small-to-medium sized, zippy people carriers. Brandishing the company’s redesigned Lion logo, this car features aggressive styling that says serious performance. The SR1 uses diesel-electric Hybrid4 technology to reach a top speed of 250 kph. A 1.6-liter 218 bhp turbodiesel engine …

TPC Racing’s Mike Levitas and his crew are veterans when it comes to transforming rides into high-performance racers. Their experience goes as far back as the early 80s; developing turbocharger programs for cars like the Nissan 300ZX, Mazda RX7, and Lotus Esprit. This time around, the team uses their expertise to give a 2006 Porsche …

And it’s here- well next week at the Detroit Auto Show. Cadillac, in my opinion, is the only worthwhile American brand worth talking about. The 2011 CTS-V isn’t quite a Mike Tyson like knockout but pretty damn close. 556hp, with a 6.2L V-8, six-speed transmission (manual and auto) with Brembo brakes and paddle shifters- …

The Lamborghini Ankonian Concept was developed at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. It is the brainchild of designer Slavche Tanevski and, in keeping with the brand’s tradition, is named after a kind of bull. Although that name and the car’s overall menacing look evokes in me a hostile alien species ready to invade …

Bond goes Bad with the release of the Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage Carbon Black special edition models. Aside from the bespoke metallic Carbon Black paint job, both the DBS and the V12 Vantage feature weight-reducing carbon fiber kevlar-composite seats that are upholstered with Obsidian Black leather with contrasting silver detailing. Pricing details …

I’m quite certain that you’ll agree – the only thing that’s missing from the 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is is the “M” badge. This roadster will reach 60 mph in less than 5 seconds; thanks to tweaks to its 3.0-liter twin turbo power plant that now manages 335 horses and 332 lb-ft of torque. That’s …

Its name brings to mind the behemoths that ruled the skies during the early part of the 20th century. Just like the airship, the Maybach Zeppelin 62 inspires awe with its mere presence. And this collection of photos shows the uber-luxury sedan, romping around in good company, right on the French Riviera. Get a …