Car News

Nissan Extrem Concept – The Baby Beast from Sao Paulo
Nissan has officially unveiled the Extrem concept during the first press day of the 27th Sao Paulo International Motor Show. The concept, combines elements from a sports car with those of a crossover and is the first car from Nissan designed and produced in and for Brazil, in order to underscore the company’s commitment to the country where it recorded a significant sales growth in the past years.

Gumpert’s future, saved by new investor
After a very difficult year, Gumpert’s future is now safe. There’s good news at the horizon, as recent reports announce a new investor for the German car company.

Lamborghini Gallardo successor will get a bull name but no manual transmission
The Lamborghini Gallardo era is getting to an end. After 10 years in the service of the Sant’Agata Bolognese officials the Italian supercar will retire. According to Fintan Knight, commercial director of Lamborghini, the Gallardo successor will be offered without a manual gearbox.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series to deliver 630 HP
The Mercedes-Benz SLS Black Series will be officially unveiled in the third quarter of 2014. A Mercedes insider has informed WorldCarFans that the special edition of the SLS GT will get a revised engine along with a few styling modifications. According to the Mercedes insider, the SLS Black Series will use the same 6.2 liter naturally aspired V8 engine but will develop 630 horsepower.

VIDEO: 2013 Citroen DS3 Cabrio first commercial
Citroen offers us today the chance to see in moving action the new DS3 Cabrio. The convertible version of the french mini has its first commercial debut on tape, listing its most important features.

Opel 1.6 SIDI Ecotec engine – full details
Opel will enlarge its engine range with a new petrol unit, the popular 1.6 liter turbo engine. The four-cylinder received the SIDI logo, which states for Spark Ignition Direct Injection, marks the renewal of the automaker’s powertrains range.

2013 Corvette C7 future logo revealed
General Motors is the first manufacturer to announce a world premiere for the 2013 North American International Auto Show. It will pull the covers off the seventh generation Chevrolet Corvette on Sunday 13 January.

Hakan Samuelson is Volvo’s new CEO
Important changes at Volvo, where the old CEO, Stefan Jacoby, stepped out of his position due to a mild stroke. Today he has officialy been replaced by Hakan Samuleson, a Volvo Car board member and former chairman & CEO of MAN SE.

VIDEO: 2013 Citroen C4 Aircross – first movie of the interior
Citroen published today the first official videos of the its new C4 Aircross, already showcased at this year Paris Motor Show.

Video: Chris Harris pits the Audi RS3 against BMW M135i
Chris Harris released a new episode on its Cars show. This week the British journalist puts face to face two premium hot hatchbacks. We are talking about the Uber-sport Audi RS3 and about the astonishing BMW M135i.