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2011 Dodge Challenger sports new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6

Chrysler Powertrain group has introduced its latest creation, the Pentastar V-6 power unit. Benefiting from enhanced fuel efficiency, improved power level and reduced emissions, the newly presented engine is about to be fitted on 13 Chrysler Group vehicles, including the famous American muscle ride 2011 Dodge Challenge

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander hits the UK market

2011 Mitsubishi Outlander now can be ordered for just £21 549. The also revealed details of the 2.2 Di-D diesel engine. Furthermore, the company introduced a 2WD diesel Outlander variant. There will be two engine options for the customers at the launch of the vechicle: a 2.2 Di-D M/T Mitsubishi unit on the GX3 M/T variant and a 2.2 Di-D SST PSA unit. The 2WD variant is offered exclusively with GX3 M/T trim. The new 2.2Di-D comes with 6-speed manual transmission and it is available with either 2 or 4 wheel d

Nissan LEAF 100% electric vehicle production started

Nissan has officially confirmed that the production of its all-new Nissan LEAF 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle has started at the brand’s Oppama facility in Japan. Scheduled to hit the dealerships in Japan and United States from December, the eco-friendly family-sized EV will go on sale in selected markets in Euro

Wiesmann MF4 and MF5 series with new BMW twin turbo engines

For the new model year, Wiesmann, the German sports car maker has announced that its model series MF4 and MF5 will be available with all-new BMW twin-turbo power units. Aimed at delivering the ‘ultimate driving fun’, the newly powered vehicles will boast stronger and more agile figures, while working more efficiently a

Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro - luxury meets efficieny

Audi has announced the addition of a new, ultra-efficient ride – Audi Q7 3.0 TDI - to its high-end Q7 lineup. Delivering output of 204 horsepower, the newly added luxury crossover estimates average fuel consumption of only 7.2 liters per 100 km, blowing-off hard all its direct opponents. Its new 3.0-liter V6 power unit benefits from exclusive high-tech made, which results in staggering weight of less than 200 kilograms and a new, innovative thermal management system. Of course, the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI is EU 5 compli

2011 Infiniti EX - The luxurious crossover

2011 Infiniti EX have been put on sale at the dealerships in the USA. The crossover is offered in four models: EX35 RWD, EX35 AWD, EX35 RWD Journey and EX35 AWD Journey. The price starts at $34 150 for the entry level - EX35 RWD, which features 3.5 liter V6 and rear-wheel-drive. The top-of-range EX35 Journey AWD variant is priced at just $37 750. The vehicle is powered by 3.5 liter V6 with 297hp, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission. 2011 Infiniti EX features unmatched exterior design and luxur

Senner Tuning presents its winter ML 500 4Matic

Senner Tunning has revealed an exclusively packed, winter-ready ride based on the massive Mercedes-Benz ML 500 4Matic. With slightly enhanced performance of 412 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque instead of the series 387 horsepower and 530 Nm, the Senner ride sits on 22-inch lightweight alloys wrapped in high-performance winter tires Vredestein "Wintrac Xtreme" in dimensions 295/30 R22. In order to pack the ride with even safer driving behavior through the cold winter, the experts at Senner Tuning have also equipp

2011 Dodge Journey - a great mid-size crossover

2011 Journey will go on sale in the end of this year. This is a really interesting vehicle from Dodge, which is mid-size crossover with perfect proportions. It offers five or seven seats, plenty of storage space, incredibly high safety and security features, AWD and luxury equipment. The new model has updated bumpers, a modified grille, LED taillights and 19” alloys. The interior is completely redesigned featuring a new dashboard, a revised instrument cluster, and a new steering wheel. The seats are also new, th

GeigerCars.de charges the 2011 Mustang with compressor power

The Bavarian aftermarket expert for American muscle rides GeigerCars.de has released its latest masterpiece, a supercharged 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0L. Under its bonnet, the ultra-famous Pony Car now sports the exceptional 497 horsepower at 6,400 revs and 634 Newton metres max torque at 4,200 rotations, insted of its stock 412 horsepower and 529 Nm. Furthermore, its factory-locked top speed has been also upped to the stunning 274 km/h. To handle t

2011 Renault Laguna Facelift Priced from £17 795 to £24 145

2011 Laguna facelift are now available on the British market. The company also revealed a full specifications. 2011 Laguna will be available in two body styles, hatchback and sport tourer and in three trim levels: Expression, Dynamique TomTom and GT Line TomTom. The car features more aggressive front design and better equipment. You can save up to £1 855 across the range. The engine range includes: a 2.0 16V 140, a 1.5 dCi 110 FAP, a 2.0 dCi 1

lamborghini bat lp 640 by jb car design

Lamborghini Bat LP 640 by JB Car Design

JB Car Design has released an incredible conversion based upon the renowned Italian sports head-turner Lamborghini Murcielago. Dubber Bat LP 640, the restyled exotic vehicle boasts a stunning carbon-made aero pack inspired by the Reventon limited edition and the new Murcielago. Besides the newly added body elements, the JB Car Design LP 640 also highlight an extraordinary white paint work further underlined by three-piece 20-inch multi-spoke alloys wrapped in high-performance tires. Li

2011 Volkswagen Sharan hits the market

2011 Volkswagen Sharan is now available to order from the dealerships across UK. It is priced at £22 980 for the lowest grade level S 1.4-litre TSI. The family vehicle from Volkswagen offers a wide range of efficient TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines, and most of them feature BlueMotion Technology and fitted with Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems to enhance economy and lower emissions. There are four available trim levels: S, SE, SEL and Executive. The standard equipment inclu