15 December 2010, 09:09 PM
Vauxhall VXR8 hits the UK market. The car is performance sedan with RWD and enormous engine. It is based on the facelifted Holden HSV E3 GTS, which was recently launched in Australia.
VXR8 is powered by 6.2 liter LS3 engine with 431PS (317 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, which sends all that power to the LSD at rear wheels. 0 to 60mph is in 4.9 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 155MPH (250 km/h), eventually the car wi
14 December 2010, 05:44 PM
2011 Jeep Compass is finally unveiled. The SUV borrowed a lot of design ideas from the Grand Cherokee and the interior directly from the Patriot.
2011 Compass features a modified fascias, a revised grille, restyled headlights and a new hood. It also has there's a body-color spoiler, plastic body cladding, and standard 17" rims, while the 18" wheels are optional.
Inside, as we mentioned, you can mistake it with the Patriot. Still, it features soft-touch door panels, a new center armres
14 December 2010, 05:25 PM
Vauxhall will hit the market with their Ampera and the vehicle now has a price tag for the UK market - 28 995 GBP.
The new Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) will go on sale in 2012. It has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) in the electric only mode, but this range is extended by an additional 310 miles (500 km) by the range extender engine.
However, you can benefit of buying a Vauxhall Ampera, because you won't have to pay the TFL congestion charge, Vehicle Excise Duty payments
14 December 2010, 05:14 PM
Gemballa Tornado is the latest project of the tuning company. It is based on 2011 Porsche Cayenne II. The tuned car boasts seriously modified looks and superb performance package.
The Stage Two power pack boosts the engine with 35-40% to 675HP and 700HP. The torque is increased by 30% to 1000Nm. The package also includes a bigger brakes from Brembo with 420mm vented discs with six-pot callipers at the front and 405 mm vented discs and four-pot callipers at the rear.
The vehicle stands on e
14 December 2010, 04:55 PM
MINI will be to competing in the 2011 Dakar Series with its ALL4 model. The Monster Energy X-raid team has unveiled the car, which will make its racing debut at the 33rd Personal Dakar Argentina-Chile next month - January 1st to January 16th.
MINI ALL4 is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbo diesel with 315PS (232 kW) and 700Nm of torque. The race car is put on test in France by team driver Guerlain Chicherit and his co-driver Michel Perin.
It is just amazing, how the MINI ALL4 project w
14 December 2010, 04:46 PM
Cadillac CTS-V is powered by 6.2 liter V8 with 564PS (415kW), but obviously all that power is not enough for the German tuners from Cam Shaft. That's why they have unveiled a new styling and performance package for the saloon.
The styling package includes a matte-white wrap priced at €2 250 and matte-black painted accents for €3 250.
The performance package consists of a larger air intake, a revised ECU, and a Wait4Me supercharger kit - €3 250. The result is a total power of whopping 630P
14 December 2010, 04:13 PM
After the successful R15 TDI, Audi has unveiled the new R18 Race Car, which will hit the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in the new season.
The LMP1 features carbon fibre body, full LED headlights and a closed cockpit. The chassis is also entirely made from carbon fiber featuring a single-component design that reduces weight and increases stiffness.
The engine is a 3.7 liter V6 TDI mated to a 6-speed transmission. There are no further information, but it is expected to be more more powerfu
13 December 2010, 05:12 PM
Top Gear are ready with their Christmas Special video, but until then we will have to be pleased with the trailer. The episode's premiere on December 21st, at 8 pm. and on Dec 26th at the same hours.
At the first part of the show, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go on a trip in the New York, USA. Of course with some very special cars - Mercedes SLS AMG, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a Ferrari 458 Italia.
The second part will include a a road trip which Clarkson, Hammond and May took across the M
13 December 2010, 04:48 PM
Hyundai i40W will replace the well-known Sonata model in Europe. The new car was created at Hyundai's design studios in Germany. i40W reminds Opel Insignia Sports Tourer as you can see at the sketches.
Hyundai i40W will be available in two body styles - a four-door sedan and an estate. However, the teasers are for the estate model, which will be debuting first.
The engine range includes 1.6 liter petrol GDI with 140PS (103 kW) and a 2.0 liter with 177PS (130 kW). The diesel engines are 1.7
13 December 2010, 04:28 PM
2011 Porsche GT3 RSR hits the new new motorsport season with a number of modifications. It features improvement of the aerodynamics at the front and rear, changes to the suspension kinematics and to the engine.
The vehicle is powered by 4.0 liter flat-six with 455HP (335 kW) at 7800RPM. The upgrades include an engine management system which adapts even better to different fuel grades, as well as a redesigned exhaust system and a modified air intake housing. However, the monster still revs all
11 December 2010, 09:06 AM
Porsche Cayenne Turbo II received another tuning package, but this time from the russian tuner Met-R.
The vehicle boasts an aggressive front fascia, wheel arch extensions, which add 100mm in width, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo II is powered by 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 564PS (415 kW), which is an improvement of 64PS (47 kW).
The package is available and pricing starts at €19 075 ($25 260).
10 December 2010, 11:33 PM
Finally, BMW has released full information and details about 1-Series M Coupe. The car really "embodies the unmistakable M feeling in a highly concentrated form."
1-Series M Coupe features aggressive front bumper, bi-xenon headlights with LED eyebrows, flared wheel arches, and 19" light-weight alloy wheels fitted with run-on-flat tires. There will be only three exterior colors - Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic and Valencia Orange Metallic.
The interior boats sports seats, Boston le
