16 March 2011, 10:46 AM
Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 Limited Edition, the special series model with production run limited to 300 examples only, which preorders exclusively started at 3 March 2011 was sold out.
According to French automaker’s latest press update, the fresh-packed Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 was snapped-up in just 9 days via a specially dedicated site on the internet and the brand’s dealership network in 11 European countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom an
15 March 2011, 11:44 PM
Cecomp and Bollore will buil 4000 Bluecars for France's Autolib car sharing service.
Pininfarina Bluecar features a Lithium Metal Polymer (LMP) battery, which can supply a range of 250km (155 miles) on a single charge. The company didn’t release any official data, but the EV will accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 6.3 seconds and it will be limited to 130 km/h (80 mph).
Autolib will offer the Bluecar for rent in Paris and 40 other municipalities starting in October 2011.
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15 March 2011, 11:34 PM
Amari Design has revealed a tuning program for Bentley Continental GT. The name of the project is GT Evolution.
The exterior package includes a front bumper, lip spoiler, hood, fenders, side skirts, quarter panel extensions, rear bumper, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and exhaust. All components (except the exhaust, of course) are made from high quality plastic and carbon fiber.
GT Evolution stands on Amari Design AD1 rims.
The engine is boosted to the hefty 760PS (559 kW) thanks to a new
15 March 2011, 09:53 PM
Lexus CT 200h full hybrid is finally on the market. The car hits directly the premium compact segment with brute force. CT 200h features technical innovation, style, quality and driver appeal.
The car is available in three trim levels - SE-I, SE-L and SE-L Premier. However, the base version is priced at just £23 485 OTR.
The table below sets out the launch on-the-road prices, insurance groups and Vehicle Excise Duty bands for the CT 200h.
MODEL
OTR PRICE
INSURANCE GROUP
VED BAN
15 March 2011, 09:35 PM
Porsche Cayenne II received another tuning package, but this time from the Swiss tuner FAB-Design. They offer both – styling and performance upgrades.
The new wide-body kit includes widened fenders and wheel arches, a new front bumper with large air intakes, side skirts, a rear skirt with integrated diffuser for quad tailpipes. All elements are made from carbon fiber.
The engine is boosted to 550PS (405 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft), which is a gain of 50PS and 100Nm over the factory power. Th
15 March 2011, 09:12 PM
Jaguar X Type R received a tuning package called Vintage GT from the Italian tuning company Panzani Design.
The styling package includes a new wide body kit consisting of extended wheel arches and wide bumpers. The result is an extended stance of X Type R by 100 mm. Other exterior upgrades are the new front bumper with air intakes, LED lights and a new carbon fiber bonnets. At the rear – LED taillights, enormous diffuser and 100mm double exhaust tips.
The exterior package also comes with new side skirts and a
15 March 2011, 03:50 PM
Fiat North America has exclusively announced that the first deliveries of the limited edition urban mini - Fiat 500 Prima Edizione have already started.
Representing the first Fiat rides to be sold in North America since 1984, the limited-edition Fiat 500 Prima Edizione models are offered in three colors: Bianco, Rosso and Grigio (Gray).
Under the bonnet, all special rides will be fitted with Fiat’s state-of-the-art engine technology MultiAir showcased by a 1.4-liters four-cylinder power unit mated to a manua
15 March 2011, 03:08 PM
According to the latest research by Ford Britain, the newly premiered 2012 Focus is expected to continue the successful story of the UK’s favorite ride, the Ford Focus.
Representing the blue oval’s all-new star ride, 2012 Ford Focus boasts a tempting starting price tag of 15,995 GBP, yet comes with voice-activated Bluetooth, USB connectivity, DAB digital radio, Thatcham Category 1 alarm and a Torque Vectoring Control system that improves the engine torque distribution between both driven whee
15 March 2011, 10:30 AM
At the last week’s finished Geneva Motor Show, Hamann-Motorsport has undoubtedly gave the crowd something unforgettable – the HAMANN TYCOON EVO M, an extremely restyled BMW X6 M that boast stunningly powerful exterior look, highly boosted performance figures and top-end interior ambience with exotic flavour.
Externally, the HAMANN TYCOON EVO M has exclusively widened body – approximately 60 millimetres, it packs all-new front mudguards and rear extensions, sophisticated side skirts, a front a
14 March 2011, 07:59 PM
Chevrolet will offer Captiva Sport in the United States. Variants of the compact crossover are sold in more than 50 markets across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East and South America.
"It says a lot about our ability to draw on international programs and proven, quality crossovers that we were able to identify and federalize a strong new entrant such as Captiva Sport for the U.S. market," commented Alan Batey, US vice president, Chevrolet Sales and Service.
"We turned to our
14 March 2011, 07:41 PM
Chevrolet had an awesome racing year and now it is time for 2011 WTCC Cruze to be taken on another season after its victorious run. The brand won both the Drivers' and Manufacturers' cups in the 2010 WTCC with the Cruze.
For this season, Chevrolet has unveiled the 2011 spec version, which meets FIA’s regulations.
The most important is the switching from naturally aspirated 2.0 liter engines to turbocharged 1.6 liter units.
So, the 2011 WTCC Chevrolet Cruze now comes with a 1.6 liter tur
14 March 2011, 07:17 PM
Porsche will introduce a limited edition of 911 GT3 RS. There are not full details, but the new car will have bigger engine and more extreme suspension.Porsche 911 GT3 RS Limited Edition will be powered by 4.0 liter flat-six with 500HP, which is 50HP more than the current version. It will be lighter and there are rumors, that it will feature a double-clutch gearbox, which is not bad, at all. As we know, Porsche is the first automaker, who managed to create a car, which is faster from 0 to 100 km
