According to reports German publication Auto Motor und Sport, MINI is rumored to be offering all-wheel drive on all MINI models by the end of 2008. Originally, all-wheel drive was thought to be exclusive to the MINI Clubman, but it appears the feature will be extended to the entire MINI range — including the hard-top […]

An intrepid Autoblog.com reader found the unpublished URL to the new Volkswagen R32 microsite. It turns out the search for the URL was as easy a typing in “R32″ into VW’s site search, and there it was.
The R32 microsite allows visitors to “preorder” an R32, view features and specs, and refer the site to a […]

Scion today unveiled the redesigned 2008 Scion xB at the Chicago Auto Show. Following up on the successful current generation xB with its iconic boxy shape, was a challenge for the brand.
“We’ve stated in the past that we’ll probably always have a box in the Scion lineup, but our owners told us they wanted a […]

Scion today staged the world premiere of the all-new 2008 Scion xD at the Chicago Auto Show. Replacing the under-loved xA, the 2008 xD is Scion’s new entry subcompact, and is based on the same Toyota Yaris platform as the xA. While the Scion xD rides on the Yaris platform, it will be powered by […]

Yesterday, we showed you two illustrations of the forthcoming Impreza WRX STi that came out of a Japanese magazine. Now the U.K.’s AutoExpress has its take on the next STi, which happen to look a lot like those from yesterday. We aren’t sure if this means both publications got the inside scoop from the same […]

Volkswagen anticipates strong consumer demand for its recently unveiled R32 performance model, which debuted today at the Chicago Auto Show. The previous 2004 R32 sold out its entire United States allocation of 5,000 shortly after its debut, and VW is expecting similar demand for the new model. Volkswagen is targeting the new R32, also limited […]

We’ve seen well-disguised prototypes of the 2008 Subaru Impreza in spy shots, but these illustration are the first ones we’ve seen that appear to accurately represent the forthcoming Impreza WRX STI. As expected, Subaru will dump the unpopular airplane propeller motif — inspired by Subaru’s aviation heritage.
Inspired by the B5-TPH concept car, the new Impreza […]

Volkswagen today unveiled the second generation of its motorsports-inspired R32 at the Chicago Auto Show. The new R32 is based on the newest generation Rabbit platform, and is powered by a 3.2L VR6 engine with 250-hp and 236 lb-ft. of torque. The VR6 is mated to a six-speed DSG gearbox and the standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive […]

Well, it seems today’s broken embargo is brought to you by Car and Driver. C&D published images of Scion’s redesigned xB and all-new xD ahead of the car’s official debuts at the Chicago Auto Show.
The redesigned xB is larger the current model since it no longer shares its platform with the diminutive xA. While still […]

Volkswagen today announced that it will launch a production-based GTI Cup spec racing series starting in 2008. The GTI Cup is designed to offer young racers an affordable entry into professional motorsports. The GTI Cup series will be sanctioned by Sports Car Club of America.
While the GTI Cup spec race car will feature safety and […]