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Guinness World Record Title for Tightest Parallel Parking Returns to China

For the fifth time in the past two years, the Guinness World Record title for the tightest parallel parking job has changed hands.

Previous titleholders include Ronny Wechselberger from Germany, who parked a VW Polo in a space measuring 26cm (10.24-inches) longer than that of his car, Zheng Da Zong from China, who did the same but with a gap of 24cm (9.45-inches) and Patrik Folco from Italy who broke the record at 22cm (8.66 in).

BMW Dealerships get Their Own Apple-Style Product Geniuses

Having proven its worth, Apple's hugely successful retail strategy is now being emulated by the automotive industry.

After Lexus took a page from the computer giant to create its own Genius Bar of sorts, BMW is following suit by adding its own geniuses to outlets in the U.S., France, UK, China and the Netherlands, with more countries to join later on.

Straight Line Duel Between Subaru BRZ and Honda S2000

Can a roadster powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated (n/a) engine from the past like the (Euro-spec) Honda S2000, which traces its roots back to 1999, compete with a modern day sports car featuring a similar type of engine (albeit a flat-four) like the Subaru BRZ that was only just launched onto the market this year?

Some of you may already suspect the outcome in this "drag race" from French magazine Motor Sport, but why spoil the fun for the rest?

Head past the jump to watch the video.

Toyota Releases New Line of Accessories for European Market GT 86 Coupe

"Thanks to its affordable price starting at €29,990 [roughly US$37,200], sports car fans have a lot of room left for customization," states Toyota's German arm in a release regarding the debut of a new range of accessories for the European twin of the Scion FR-S, the GT 86. Read more »

Artist Visualizes Volvo S60R High-Performance Sport Sedan

True, Volvo has made significant efforts to renew its image and lower the age of its average buyers over the years, but for some reason, the Swedish automaker has stayed away from the performance wars in the premium segment.

However, a recent crop of spy shots from Sweden showing a modified S60 prototype in disguise have sparked rumors about the development of a sports version of the compact executive sedan that could compete with the BMW M3.

Infiniti Opens its First Shop in the Dominican Republic

Japanese premium carmaker Infiniti is slowly but steadily increasing its global reach by trying its luck in new markets. This time, Infiniti has opened its first ever dealership in the Dominican Republic.

The new Infiniti Center is a standalone 3,200 square meter facility with both showroom and service center located in capital city of Santo Domingo.

Skoda Launches New Motorsport Themed Bicycle Lineup for 2012

Skoda may not be German, but it is owned and run by Germans, and as any other mainstream brand that belongs to the Volkswagen Group, it too offers a bicycle lineup.

The Czech automaker's new bicycle range for 2012 comprises seven models for a different range of uses and age groups, all of which are themed after the ŠKODA Motorsport team and are finished in green and white.