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2010 Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer hits the market on 1 December

2010 Subaru Legacy Sports Tourer hits the market on 1 December this year. It features a bold new look, increased space and comfort for all occupants, improved dynamics and refinement, and enhanced safety. It is powered by 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel with 150PS (110kW) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and complies EU5. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and the top spee

Porsche Panamera tuned by Caractere Exclusive

Porsche Panamera received its consecutive tuning package, but this time from belgian tuner Caractere Exclusive. The performance package includes installing new 200-cell catalytic converters and a sport exhaust system from Akrapovic. Of course, everything is specially tuned with ECU re-map and the final result is whopping 605 PS (445 kW) and 840 Nm, instead of factory 500 PS (368 kW) and 700 Nm. The aerodynamic kit features a new front bumper with integrated lights, side skirts, a new rear bumper and a rear sp

Oettinger refined Volkswagen Amarok

The tuning specialists from Oettinger refined VW's pick up truck - Amarok. The performance package consists of ECU re-map and boosts the 2.0 liter BiTDi engine from 163bhp (120kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) to 190bhp (140kW) and 430Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. Furthermore, there are an additional 50 Nm (37 lb/ft) in the critical band between 2800-4000 RPM. The new 0-100 km/h time is just 10.5 seconds and the top speed raised to 187 km/h (116mph), which is perfect for pick up. The performance

Jay Leno reviews the Jaguar C-X75 concept supercar

Jay Leno, the highest rating TV chat show host in America and car lover became the first driver outside Jaguar experienced the capabilities of the all-new Jaguar C-X75 concept supercar. The car was developed as a special demonstration model for the brand’s 75 years anniversary celebrations. It sports 4 electric moto

2011 Hyundai Elantra debuts at LA Auto Show scene

Hyundai has finally unveiled its all-new 2011 Elantra compact sedan ride at the stage of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Benefiting from the highly-exclusive Hyundai “Fluidic Sculpture” design language, the 2011 Elantra also packs great safety and fuel efficiency figures. At the first glance, the styling of the compact Elantra creates an illusion of constant motion even when is not moving. Its vision builds on the one found on the Sonata model, flowing lines, strong undercut feature line starting at the front door, a

volvo showcases air motion concept

Volvo showcases Air Motion Concept

At the Los Angeles Design Challenge Competition, Volvo took the open-air experience at a whole new level with its ‘lighter than a Formula 1 racing car’ study project - the Volvo Air Motion. Besides its strong yet ultra-light body structure, the Air Motion concept vehicle further adds to its superlatives eco-friendliness, as it is not using a single drop of gasoline while driving wild. The Volvo Air Motion’s body mirrors the look of a clam shell and is built from a ultra light carbon fiber mat

mercedes-benz biome - is it alive?

Mercedes-Benz BIOME - is it alive?

Mercedes-Benz BIOME is a revolutionary-styled, ultra-light vehicle engineered by the premium brand’s Advanced Design Studios in Carlsbad, California, which amazed the crowd at this year’s edition of Los Angeles Design Challenge with its exceptionally futuristic vision, advanced nature-friendliness and unparalleled lightweight construction. As the name suggests, the concept ride is in full harmony with the nature. It is inspired by the nature, and is directly linked to the ecosystem, as it is

Ferrari 599 GTO - Jeremy Clarkson's review

Ferrari 599 GTO is the fastest and most powerful road legal model the Italian carmaker has ever produced. It is powered by 6.0 liter naturally aspirated V12 with 670HP and 620Nm of torque. It catapults the GTO to 100 km/h in 3.3 seconds and the top speed is 335km/h. However, the car costs 300 000 GBP and it doesn't have AC or SAT NAV, but who needs it, when you have this monster under the hood and the staggering noise. Enjoy the test drive! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT8_8X7Y5ZM

BMW M3 E92 Widebody refined by Prior Design

Prior Design developed a wide body kit for the BMW M3 E92, which reproduces the exact look of the M3 GT2. The material used for components is Duraflex, which is  lightweight and very flexible. The body kit features side wings at the front and rear wheel arches, a new front bumper with large air intakes, a new bonnet with air vents, side skirts, a new rear bumper and rear diffuser. There is also a rear roof spoiler and boot lid spoiler, too. The tuned car's stance is provided by KW coil-over kit. The perfo

impreza concept - the bright design star of subaru

Impreza Concept - the bright design star of Subaru

At the now running Los Angeles Auto Show, Subaru, the Japanese automobiles manufacturer has unwrapped its latest design masterpiece, the Subaru Impreza Concept vehicle. Released as the first concept project under the brand’s all-new strategy, the staggering styled ride outlines the near future of the well-known Impreza

Fiat premieres its 2012MY 500 at LA Auto Show

Fiat is celebrating its grand return to the North American scene with a new, 2012 Fiat 500 model at the LA Auto Show, which will run from 17 to 28 November. Showcasing the renowned Italian sense of exclusive motoring, the new Fiat 500 is aimed at satisfying the new generations of Americans who want a head-turning, iconic, ecologically sustainable and hi-tech ride that reflects their own style. The sleek, compact 4-seater will be available across brand’s dealerships in the US at a starting price tag of 15,500 USD

2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet - the world’s first 4x4 Crossover Convertible

Nissan has officially took off the wraps on the world’s first all-wheel drive crossover convertible, the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet at the stage of the L.A. Auto Show. The exceptional mixture of qualities – crossover style, sleek innovative design, open air experience – is something completely new on the autoscene and is about to hit the market in early 2011. Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan No