BMW creates mini version of Art Car by artist Jeff Koons

Known for his whimsical sculptures, artist Jeff Koons is using his skills to create limited-edition BMW Miniature Art Cars instead of giant stainless-steel balloon animals. Famed artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein have created their own BMW Art Cars, and Koons is just the latest in a line such works since Alexander Calder painted the first installment in the Art Car Collection in 1975 Adorned with bright streaks of color against a black background, the full-size vehicle competed in Le Mans in 2010. Miniature models are available now.

Porsche Panamera – Best selling Porsche in the U.S.

The Porsche Panamera - best-selling Porsche in the US The Porsche Panamera elicited pretty much the same response from the Porsche aficionados when it was revealed as the Cayenne did seven years ago – raise arms in horror; shriek about wrecking the brand and proclaim the end of Porsche as the latest sacrilege will bring the company to its knees. Wrong. Again.

Ford Mondeo new engines – detail and prices

The 2010 Ford Mondeo - new engines and a new 'box Back in February, in the run-up to this year’s Geneva Motor Show, Ford let us know that it was planning on fitting new engines to the Mondeo for 2010, including the new 2.0 litre turbo EcoBoost. And now we have full details – and the prices. The 2.0 litre EcoBoost boasts advanced combustion enabling it to offer more power for less emissions – and more frugally.