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Volkswagen Taigun got leaked in China through a few patent drawings


China is a country that is not very fond of patents and keeping stuff secret, and to prove that here are the first images of the soon to be introduced Volkswagen Taigun. We already know the overall shape of this small crossover, because Volkswagen introduced the Taigun Concept at the São Paulo Motor Show, and they are similar.

Mercedes inadvertently reveals the first official image of the new S-Class (W222)


The Mercedes S Class has its premiere scheduled for May 15, but it seems that someone who manages the Austrian website of the German brand forgot this and revealed a picture of this new luxury car. Meanwhile it was removed, but it was too late because here you have it.

This is why you shouldn't be so close to racing cars, specially those that are drifting. [Video]


At this years Rampa Luso Bussaco (Think of it as something like the Pikes Peak Hill Climb), in Portugal, we got to see many drivers trying to get to the top as quickly as they could, but some of them are better at that than others. What you can see in the video below is a lucky spectator that faced a not so good driver.

Mercedes reveals the new Sprinter


The Mercedes Sprinter was first introduced in 1995, and in the last 18 years, 2.47 million units have been sold, becoming one of the most sold vehicles in the world, so the German brand had to present a worthy successor to the original Sprinter, that has helped many costumers in their tasks.

Tennis Pro Maria Sharapova is the new Porsche ambassador


With this agreement, valid for three years, the German brand ensures that the Russian tennis player will participate in various advertising campaigns during the period of her contract. The amounts involved were not disclosed, but i am sure they are more than enough to buy several Porsches.

Official: Here you have the Toyota 4Runner! [Video]


Finally, Toyota decided to reveal the redesigned fifth-generation 4Runner. The overall shape of this mid-size SUV is basically the same, but the front of this car suffered major changes, that give it an almost completely new, and a bit strange, look to the 2014 model.

Meet the new Volvo FMX


Volvo revealed the new FMX at the 2013 Bauma in Munich, giving it a more distinct look compared to the rest of Volvo's lineup of trucks. Like all truck manufacturers, Volvo also had to improve their models so they comply with the Euro 6 standard, but in the process they also made more significant changes.

Renault started teasing a new concept. We already saw it.


We already saw a video and a few pictures of the Twin'Fun concept (I am still not sure if the name is Twin'Fun or Twin'Run, but i am sticking with Twin'Fun for now), but it seems Renault has now decided to started teasing this new car, that was first previewed by the Ross Lovegrove concept.

Toyota shows the ME.WE electric concept


Toyota often creates very cool concepts, and the ME.WE, created in conjunction with the Massaud design studio, is no exception. It's a small car shaped like a box, with a simple exterior and interior, made from an aluminum tubular structure, polypropylene panels and bamboo, giving it a weight of just 750kg (1653lbs).

Mercedes Unimog and Econic introduced by Daimler


Mercedes-Benz will renew the entire line of trucks to meet the Euro 6 standard until the end of the year, since this rule enters into force as early as 2014. The renovation is already well advanced and recently the Unimog and Econic were the ones getting a makeover and new engines, while the Zetros will get its renewal later in the year.