2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

 Passat Alltrack front 3/4

It seems that Volkswagen aims to spread the love around alltrack. Autocar reports the German manufacturer is mulling a lifted version of its Golf and Jetta next. European buyers would be able to sink your teeth into the smaller of these two creations, while the Americans would be left to enjoy the largest alltrack Jetta. Like the Passat alltrack shown above, the vehicles would have a set-top, black plastic cover on the front wheel and one rear and sides. Why is VW trying to add another crossover to its ranks when it already has the Tiguan? Continue reading

2012 BMW 3-Series IIHS Crash Testing

2012 BMW 3-Series IIHS Crash Testing

The IIHS Top Safety Pick list is already long enough, but continues to grow, with five more vehicles added this month alone. The last two are the BMW 3 Series Sedan 2012 and 2013 Acura RDX. The BMW needs no introduction as the new F30 chassis has already earned his right to sit with previous generations of well-loved sport sedan, while the RDX crossover is an updated version of the midsize Acura. Continue reading

BMW rolls out new M6 safety car for MotoGP

It takes a fast car and nimble to keep up with the MotoGP race bike. Fortunately, the BMW M division is equal to the task, providing safety car (or what I call car beat this side of the Atlantic), the organizers of the race of the series of high level racing bike. Continue reading

Chevrolet Trax crossover headed to Paris, not bound for U.S.

If you are wondering why the Trax name sounds familiar, it’s because we’ve heard before. That’s right, the concept chunky General Motors ‘crossover CUV little has blossomed in the production you see here, and we might say, it’s pretty good deal’. Continue reading

Vovlo XC40 Spy Shots

Vovlo XC40 Spy Shots front 3/4

A keen-eyed reader has managed to snatch a few photos of what appears to be the Volvo XC40 before the debut of the vehicle at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Like most manufacturers, Volvo is ready to offer to purchasers of small crossover that need. With a structure taller, more ground clearance and a more aggressive front fascia than the V40, XC40 should do just that. Continue reading