The poor quality image here is the best proof of the soft-top Audi R8 which is on the way. The undisguised drop-top R8 will feature a fabric roof which will keep many lines from the original coupe model. There will however be the removal of the aluminium side ‘blades’. Audi has apparently also said that some dealerships are taking deposits for the...

Nissan will unveil their new global electric vehicle on the 2nd of August at the company’s media headquarters in Yokahama, Japan. There have already been a few shots of the Tiida based prototype, but this is the first rendering of the car. The rendering comes from Best Car magazine and it reveals a design which might not be too far off the original model. [s:carscoop]

More details on the Acura RDX has been uploaded to the interwebz, where we can now release information about the 2WD crossover and also the AWD model. The AWD unit will use the Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system that will maximize traction and improve handling. Expect new brakes and a new suspension kit from MacPherson. Changes to the exterior will include...

Pictured here is an artist impression of the new Alfa Romeo 159 which will apparently revive the old Giulia nameplate. The Fiat owned automaker is currently swapping their numeric names for proper word names, as seen by the MiTo and the 149 being called the Milano. The Giulia will be available around 2011, and it will make use of the C-Evo platform from Fiat,...

BMW are busy testing the MINI E Cooper which runs off of electric power only. The E Mini will creating the path for a new all-electric Triumph or Wolseley model. BMW currently owns the rights to Triumph and Wolseley name. All of the data captured from the 500 Mini E’s in testing will help benefit the new electric models by the company. MINI has said that...

Rumours have said that Audi will use the Frankfurt motor show to unveil the electric R8 to the public. The new Audi will apparently be called the R8 ePerformance, where it will feature power from a large powerful battery pack that will run the electric motors. It was said that the car won’t be a hybrid, but instead a full electric car. Audi will create...

Penske Automotive has said that their company is planning to buy Saturn from General Motors by the end of September. Roger Penske, the chairman, said that they will consider using the Saturn brand to sell vehicles outside of North America. “I think that we’re past midfield with GM. There are always issues that you have to deal with, but I think we’re progressing...

The Toyota FJ Cruiser has received a load of new updates for the 2010 model year. The upgrades include tweaking to the 4.0-litre V6 petrol engine which will now feature VVT-i and roller rocker arms that will allow for 19-horsepower for an overall amount of 258 horsepower. Toyota has said that the 2010 FJ Cruiser will feature new suspension changes and also a new turning...

BMW will unveil production versions of the ActiveHybrid 7-Series and X6 Concepts from 2007. The two hybrid will be using a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine with 407-horsepower and 600Nm of torque. There will be the addition of an electric motor which will push out 20hp and 210Nm of torque. The hybrid system available on these cars will allow for the cars...

French tuner, Jeremie Paret has released a new body kit for the Porsche Cayenne. The new package is called the ‘Balrog’ and it offers a wider look for the Cayenne. The kit will include a new front end with side lights and new fog lights. There will be new side skirts, a roof spoiler and a new rear bumper that with an integrated diffuser. The key feature on...