Now, what are they planning to accomplish exactly is this: they want to come up with a European version of the Corvette that reeks of retro goodness.

The standard coupe will get a 6.20-litr V8 376 ci Aluminum engine with 437 horsepower and torque of 424 lb-ft. The retuned model will get the power of another 7.0-liter 437 ci V8 engine with 512 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. The top notch model will get a supercharged 6.2 Liter/376 ci V8 with 647 horsepower and an impressive torque of 604 lb-ft . Each of these engines is attached to a 6-speed manual transmission. An automatic six-speed gearbox is comes as tasteful option for the smallest V8 engine unit.

The retuned Corvette SC-1 comes with an electronic traction control system. There’s also the Active Handling system and a handsome set of 19-inch alloy front wheels and 20-inch alloy wheels for the rear.

The back of the Corvette SC-1 features a set of optically heightened LED taillights. A black painted diffuser can be found on the car’s belt line where the fog lamps are located. The Corvette SC-1 carries a special design motif that reeks of nostalgia for the classic sports cars that were a hit in the 1950s.

The flashy hot model boasts is molded from the same success formula of its predecessors that carry the infamous Black Series name. Under the hood is a 6.2-liter V8 engine, which now has an enlarged oil cooler (by almost 50%) and a brand new engine control unit. This hot engine has 517 horsepower (an additional 60horsepower compared to the normal C63 Coupe engine) and 457 lb-ft of powerful torque.

This brand new, powerful engine is attached to a 7-speed, double-cluth AMG Speedshift gearbox that comes with four driving modes and the most powerful, faster gear shift time. The new model comes with 19-inch rear wheels and can accelerate in 62mph in the astonishing time of just 4.2 seconds.

The front and rear tracks of the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series has been extended, 40mm and 70mm to be exact. Several modifications come in adjustable sports suspension, firmer anti-roll bars, a redesigned front and rear bumper with enlarged air intakes, and bigger side sills.

The C63 AMG Coupe Black Series will be offered in two types: the Track Package comes with a differential cooler and modified Dunlop tires. The other is the Aerodynamic Package that comes with a rear spoiler and aerodynamic aids made with carbonfiber.

The C63 AMG Coupe Black Series is expected to go on sale anytime in January 2012 with price tags starting at €115,430 ($165,722).

Aptly called Concept A, the Mercedes-Benz hatchback will take the spotlights at the auto show in Shanghai in China later this April where it will have its public debut. The new A class is expected to roll out in the showrooms of Europe by 2012. We doubt if this car will go state side.

Putting it side by side with the A Class today, the new model will have a two-box silhouette just like the Volkswagen Golf, 1 Series of the BMW, and the Audi A3.

The luxury carmaker aims to attract the younger buyers of their market segment so they incorporate more eye catching design lines for this entry level car. These elements are evident with the lower line of the roof, pronounced nose of the car, and other detailing features.

The new A class will also make use of sculptured surface treatment following the lead of other Mercedes concepts like the F800 Style that was unveiled last year.

Some additional design features include the oval shaped grille which resembles the front fascia of the SLS AMG. Add to it the oversized star emblem of the brand, LED headlamps, deep lines across the flanks, small side glass, and angled tail gate.

Some of the details of the Concept A might not be found on the production version but most of the design lines will be intact.

During the launch of Audi’s new 2012 Audi A6, Wolfgang Egger, who spearheads the Audi Design Group has made an effort to explain the difference between the family-models ranging from A4 to A8 and the more alcove models of the E-tron, A7, and R8. Egger claims that the latter alcove models help to hone the emotions set by the Audi brand.

According to Egger, the A2 model had gone a restyling process, however, the Volkswagen Group has gone short when it comes to coming up with the right angle where it can be launched. Ergo, the development of the A1 model wouldn’t cease to continue as it appeals best to urbanites. Another five-door hatchback model will join the existing three-door A1 model in its roster, despite the latter has yet to roll out into the US marketplace. A cabriolet and an S1 model that is powered with a 180-horsepower engine will also join the ranks. Moreover, an all-wheel drive version will make its first appearance this March at the 2011 Geneva Auto Show.

Egger has also statement the possibility of a “sport crossover” that will go head to head with its target rival, the BMW X6. He stated how the sport crossover has become a successful model in China. Moving on, he mentioned that the brand has closed a sale closed to 228,000 units in China alone and indeed, it was a big difference when you compare it to the 100,000 units that were sold in the US. This difference in sales make a powerful reminder when it comes to future designs.

Just like the 7-series and 5-series range, Chris Bangle’s design legacy reeks in the new 6-series but it veered away from the classic BMW look, and instead, went with a fresher style.  Moreover, BMW forego the option of a V12 engine in the 6-series top-of-the-line model and opted for an engine inspired by no less than Formula One—a 5.0L V10 engine that enabled them to create a brand new M6 that comes with an snazzy carbon fiber roofing and BMW’s SMG III gearbox.

The original Z9 Gran Turismo concept car was revealed at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1999 while the Z9 Convertible concept car was shown at the Paris Motor Show in 2000.  A lot of the original concept designs didn’t make the production but we could see that they kept the trademark double kidney grilles.  The E63/ E64 also received a nice roofline, a wheelbase, and an interior design that resembles that of the Z9 Convertible concept car.  The E63 and E64 models will soon hit the market.

A little trivia though.  Did you know that BMW’s Z9 Grand Turismo model was launched with “the world’s first V8 turbodiesel engine” which was first found in the BMW 740d?

The new dictum is set to exemplify responsibility, fascination, and perfection as the core values of the company. The slogan will be the main selling point as they launch a campaign in TV, print, and the internet and this will also feature a 3D revised logo.

The change of slogan is part of the car manufacturer’s new strategy to further emphasize that they are introducing sixteen new units by 2011. Aside from the line up of E-cell A Class, F-Cell B Class, and the Smart ForTwo, Mercedes-Benz will also introduce into their line up the start-stop system as standard feature. While being green is pretty interesting, everyone is interested with the BlueDirect powerplants.

The naturally aspirated V6 3.5L engine will give out 306 PS and a torque of about 272 lb-ft while the twin-turbo V8 will output 435 OS and a torque of about 516 lb-ft. These engines are more powerful than their older sibling but they will be a lot more economic in terms of fuel consumption with the V6 gaining 24% and V8 getting 22% more efficiency in fuel.

During the aggressive market push, Mercedes-Benz will involve all their employees as ambassadors of the brand having the new slogan as a motivational springboard.

Now, normally, I would attempt to make some type of joke regarding BMW but this time … it is not all that funny.  One of the most expensive brands of cars is actually upping their prices for 2010 and honestly, I do not think that is right.  BMW is raising their prices about 0.4% across the board in North America and while that might not seem like all that much … to be perfectly honest, it is.  It is a lot.

For example, if you are buying yourself a 760Li, the new price is $136,600 — a raise of about $600.00.  For me?  That’s a heck of a lot of money!  While you might not agree because you are one of the lucky ones able to afford it, it is still a huge deal for those of us just trying to get by and keep our BMW status.

Why is BMW doing this?  Well, I can tell you that they are not saying.  No reports have been published on the exact reason why BMW decided to suddenly raise their prices.

Okay guys, so I never ever knew that VW had a cousin – a sporty cousin at that, but the automaker Seat is actually the brand and it is quite a brand.  Seat is full of all sorts of different hatchbacks and MPVs as well as some models with five doors.  Take the Seat Leon Cupra R – this particular car is actually pretty cool and honestly, I think that it looks amazing!

This little car is actually super powerful and I think that it is going to be one of the most popular cars as it is sporty and cute.  Have you ever noticed that the way that the car looks has something to do with how the sales do?  Well, I have noticed that and I think that the Seat Leon Cupra R will not have any problems selling.

So if you want something sporty and cute – along with powerful, the Seat Leon Cupra R is definitely the car for you!