Who Says Mercedes' Don't Grow On Trees?

What if instead of a car being built in a plant, it was built from a plant? With the new Mercedes Benz concept car, the Biome, it is the first automobile not built, but rather grown from organic matter that is lighter than plastic yet stronger than steel. At an astonishing 875.5 lbs, the car's all-new BioFibre body is completely biodegradable. The different parts of the car are not built, but rather grown in a lab with a genetic code that was been modified by genetic engineers. The car is rumored to run on oxygen that it absorbs directly from the BioFiber. Each wheel is grown from a seed of its own. For more information on this, one of the most innovative designs at the Los Angeles Auto Show, check out this write up on it from Gizmag. For all Mercedes autos that don't require Miracle Grow, put your auto in the capable hands of the dealer alternative at European Auto Specialist. 

Reminesing the Volkswagen Micro Bus

In a new photo gallery from News Times, the van that shaped an entire generation is brought back with descriptions of many of the monumental happenings in the history of the Volkswagen Microbus. A precursor to the modern-day mini-van, the Microbus brought a fairly fuel-friendly alternative to a generation in need of a utility vehicle rather than simply a cruiser. With its simple design and spacious interior, the Microbus quickly took off with the hippie generation of the 1960s; quickly becoming an icon in its generation. Being very customizable, Volkswagen came out with the ever-popular Westfalia camping edition van that featured two sleeping areas, a built-in stove, sink, and refrigerator. Celebrate this historic icon with this photo album. For all your other European auto repair and upgrade needs, check in with the experts at European Auto Specialist.

The Hybrid Hype Continues: Mini Cooper Gets Bitten By The Hybrid Bug

According to a variety of sources, there has been an all-new 2014 Mini Cooper Hybrid spotted in test trial. For those of you saying "What's the big deal? Everyone is coming out with a hybrid. Why is this one special?" The difference in this hybrid is that the car is rumored to be all-wheel drive model with the rear wheels not even connected to a gas-powered engine. According to Car & Driver, the vehicle brings an innovative twist to the hybrid auto scene with rear wheels being powered exclusively by the an electric engine. Not a whole lot else is known about the car even since the story broke in March in 2011, but the scarcity of news just adds to the mystery of this upcoming Mini Cooper release. For another look, check out the break of the story at Car & Driver. For all your European auto repair, maintenance, and upgrade needs, check in with the professionals at European Auto Specialist.

The Crossover That Keeps Crossing Over: The BMW X1

Not to confused for an SUV or a station-wagon, the all-new 2013 X1 from BMW has car aficionados scratching their heads as they look for the proper label for the new car aside from the vague "crossover" label. Riding lower to the ground than its SUV counterparts, yet not low enough to be considered a station wagon (it's still higher than a regular car), the X1 blends utility with luxury in a high performance package. Even with its "reduced fat" exterior appearance, the X1 boasts of a spacious-yet-manageable interior. With enough room for passengers to feel comfortable on longer outings, yet cozy enough to keep cargo within arm's reach of the front seat (with a little bit of wiggling, of course), the 2013 X1 meshes the worlds of high performance European automotive engineering with a utilitarian side that makes sense for the entire family. For a more in-depth review of the 2013 BMW X1, check out this write-up from Kicking Tires. For the finest European automotive services and upgrades, log onto the official site of the European Auto Specialist for all your European Auto fixes and sup-ups.