Monthly Archives: June 2013

Mercedes 2014 C class bigger and flashier

Lamborghini Urus SUV Concept

The 2014 C class gets a new architecture, more rear seat room.Photo credit: CHRIS DOANE PHOTOGRAPHY

A bigger and roomier Mercedes-Benz C class will have a more dynamic exterior styling to challenge the BMW 3 series and the redesigned Audi A4 also due next year, sources told Automobilwoche, Automotive News Europe’s sibling publication.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S pricing and performance details announced

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S uk

Aston Martin has announced pricing and performance specs for the the new V12 Vantage S.  In the UK the V12 Vantage S is priced from £138,000 plus taxes.

Europe plant capacity crisis to extend to 2016

audi Martorell Spain factory

In 2011, Audi started producing its Q3 SUV at sister brand Seat’s underused factory in Martorell, Spain.

Europe’s worsening car factory overcapacity is not expected to improve for at least another three years, according to analysts at IHS Automotive.

Lexus LS Sedan Leads Initial Quality Study says J.D. Power

The Lexus LS flagship luxury sedan receives the highest score among all models in the industryin the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) with 59 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).

This is the sixth year in a row the LS has had the highest score in the industry.

BMW 4 series lorry version envisioned by Theophilus Chin

BMW 4 series lorry version envisioned by Theophilus Chin

BMW has never built a lorry so far. And while there are some that just might hope for it, there are not even rumors pointing towards one.

The closest thing is the BMW X5 project built by a dealership in Australia that aimed to turn the SUV into a lorry.