Nissan’s 100% electric LEAF is the vehicle standing proudly as a 2011 European Car of the Year. The highly-innovative, zero-emissions, affordable Nissan ride has managed to beat all 40 contenders and win motoring's most important accolade. This year’s edition of the renowned competition marks the first time in its
Lexus has announced that an enhanced version of its RX SUV is now available on the Australian market. New on the 2011 model year Lexus RX SUV is the addition of an innovative Advanced Pre-Collision Safety system with pre-collision seatbelt and pre-collision brake assist functions. The Advanced Pre-Collision Safety system works through inbuilt wave-based radar, which continuously monitor the road ahead for potential collision scenarios and applies the ride's brakes if the driver fails to. B
Honda has announced the details on its freshened and fitted with even more value for 2011 model year Honda Fit five-door hatchback subcompact ride. Exclusively for 2011, all Fit models will benefit from a Vehicle Stability Assist feature as standard, and will boast more comfort and convenience extras. For 2011, the base Fit additional features will include cruise control, remote entry, a USB audio interface, as well as the VSA feature. The 2011 Honda Fit Sport (non-navigation model) will receive the VSA and a ca
2011 Buick GL8 is officially unveiled for China. The van is priced at 288 000 RMB ($43 195) and deliveries are scheduled to begin in January next year. The vehicle is inspired from the Business Concept and features distinctive headlights, a new grille, and impressive vents. GL8 measures a 3 088mm wheelbase, 5 256m
Porsche Cajun will actually go for production. The car is practically a smaller version of Cayenne and it will compete directly against Audi Q5 and BMW X3. However, the company did not release any further information regarding the Porsche Cajun. Probably, the model will have the same quality and performance as the other models. Porsche Cajun will hit the market in less than three years and will target to attract a younger buyer, who's looking for a sportier SUV.
A.R.T. tuning has released a new custom program aimed at transforming the multi-purpose vehicle Mercedes-Benz Viano into a true eye-catcher with unique and sporty styling, luxurious cabin ambience and more power. Scheduled to hit the market in January 2010, the all-new A.R.T. program for Viano beautifies its outer dress via a new front skirt with additional headlamps, side sills, a special rear skirt for optimum integration of the also newly added 4-pipe sports exhaust system, a distinctive roof spoiler, lowerin
NOVITEC has released an extraordinary enhancement program for the staggering urban mini Abarth 500, boosting its performance, driving properties and styling to amazing, new heights. Externally, NOVITEC’s program is offering Abarth 500 owners a new, even sportier look via a sleek set of custom-tailored one-piece NOVITEC N10 lightweight alloys in 17- or 18-inches, backed by stainless steel, adjustable sport suspension which lends the ride more agile handling characteristics, as well as an exclusive carbon-made fro
PIECHA Design SLK R171 Final Performance RS Edition is the tuning expert’s latest, staggering masterpiece based upon the renowned, small Mercedes-Benz roadster. As the name hints – SLK Final Performance RS Edition, this conversion represents the brand’s last tuning program for the current generation SLK, as it is getti
Wimmer RS, the Germany-based tuning specialist has exclusively boosted the performance of the Ariel Atom 3, one of the hottest, wild experience, adrenaline pumping rides on the nowadays market. With only 469 kg total weight, no doors and no luxury, the Wimmer’s enhanced enthusiasts ride now tops the incredible 340 horsepower and 282 Nm of maximum torque. These amazing figures are achieved through a skilful ECU remap, compressor overhaul, fuel pump conversion and sport exhaust system with Renn
2011 Baojun 630 is expected to cost $7 000 (€5 283), but what it offers for such low price? The car is based on Buick Excelle and powered by 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine with 105HP (78 kW) and 135Nm (100 lb-ft) of torque. There is no information about the extras, but hopefully the car is equipped with power windows and at least 2 airbags. We are very sceptical for such cars costing a lot less than the others. However, a Chinese launch is scheduled for early 2011 and production is tar
Vorsteiner refined Porsche 911 Turbo by installing an aerodynamics body kit and a set of huge alloys. Vorsteiner Porsche 911 V-RT features body kit consisting of a larger carbon fiber air intakes without fog lights as in the GT2 version. At the rear, the tuning specialists installed The tuning package is already
Jeff Zwart has just released a video of one of his shakedown runs prior to this year's Pikes Peak event. The course is at the mountain in the middle of the California wilderness. The 12-mile Pikes Peak course starts at 9 440 feet and ends at an altitude of 14 110 feet. Its 156 turns, mixture of asphalt and gravel surfaces and the sheer drops of up to 6 000 feet makeit one of the toughest challenges in motorsport. Driving a Porsche 911 through this course is superb experience. Enjoy t
