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2011 Hyundai Elantra goes in production

Hyundai of America has officially announced that its all-new, still unseen on the US market 2011 Hyundai Elantra is about to join the staggering Sonata, in production at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) from this year’s late fall. Scheduled for public debut at the forthcoming Los Angeles Auto Show this November, the 2011 Elantra has already showed its face in Korea approximately 2 months ago under the name Avante. John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America, shares: “

2011 porsche 911 speedster limited-edition by porsche exclusive

2011 Porsche 911 Speedster limited-edition by Porsche Exclusive

Porsche Exclusive, the automaker’s in-house customization expert has announced its plans to unveil a new, ‘exclusive’ version of the extraordinary Porsche 911 Speedster. The special, rare ride will be manufactured in strictly limited number of 356 examples, paying homage to the first Porsche Speedster – the 356 Speedster. Scheduled for a public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the ultra sporty two-seater excels at some significant differenc

MR Car Design shows sporty refined VW Touran

The German-based tuner MR Car Design has pull off the sheets on its latest conversion, the sporty refined VW Touran. At first glance, the compact MPV benefits from few outer additions, including side skirts, a SRS-tec rear apron and a front spoiler. A set of 20-inch double-five-spoke design RS alloys wrapped in high-performance tires and Weitec sport chassis dynamics add even more athleticism to the ride’s already unique character. Under the bonnet, the specialists at MR Car Design have charged the enhanced mult

2014 lotus elite with kers - kinetic energy recovery system

2014 Lotus Elite with KERS - Kinetic Energy Recovery System

KERS in a production car? Yeah, right?! You may thought so, but Lotus have other opionion. They released first details about the 2014 Elite. The car is modern classic with 2+2 seats and astonishing design. The dimensions are 460cm in length, 190cm in width and 132cm in height. It features superb styling and  a retra

Top-performance Audi A1 1.4 TFSI to be premiered at Paris 2010

The premium Ingolstadt-based carmaker Audi has announced its intentions to debut a new top-of-the-range version of its all-new, ultra successful compact jewel A1 at the Paris Motor Show 2010. Equipped with a dual-charged 1.4 TFSI powerplant and a S-tronic dual-clutch transmission as standard, the new top Audi A1 will deliver its customers amazing performance figures - 185 horsepower (136 kW) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of peak torque. Thanks to thi

2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package at the Paris Motor Show

The latest X3 will be exhibited at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, but with M Sport package. The crossover also features Auto Start-Stop function combined with a six-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The ///M Sport package includes a front bumper, new side skirts, a rear bumper with diffuser, spo

Lamborghini showcases high-end detailing in third teaser for Paris 2010

Lamborghini has published another teaser, detail image of its mysterious high-end supersports ride that is about to be unveiled publicly at the 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. The brand-new image is aimed to demonstrate the extraordinary attention to details inside the cockpit of the undoubted Lambo beast, revealing the flawlessly tiled surface in the back of the ride’s dashboard. Out of focus, in the background, the studio image also r

citroen lacoste concept - a future full of open-air experience

Citroen Lacoste Concept - a future full of open-air experience

Citroen, the French-based automaker renowned for its avant-garde, futuristic study rides has unwrapped its latest design concept, the Citroen Lacoste Concept. As the name suggests, the new vehicle is designed in collaboration with the high-end apparel company Lacoste and features variety of details inspired by different products of the brand, including the fresh color combination and the golf-ball-like shaped alloys. Ready to amaze the crowd a

2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan M Sports Package at the Paris Motor Show

BMW will present the new M sports package for the 2011 5er Sedan (F10) at the Paris Motor Show. It includes front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper with diffuser, lip spoiler and sports exhaust system. The package is finished with the new 10-spoke rims. The interior of M sports package comes with ///M steering wheel with paddle shifters, new sports seats and a set of sports pedals. BMW will also introduce 2011 F10 550i xDrive, 535i xDrive an

paris bmw 6 series coupe

2010 Paris BMW 6 Series Coupe

Just ten days are separating us from the upcoming 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris and another reason to be there has just been revealed, the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe. This all-new masculine beast represents a study ride for a premium 2+2-seater in which extraordinary dynamics, rich detailing and pure passion are blending each other more than flawlessly. Its sculpted forms are pure embodiment of the revolution in the classic BMW coupe styling cues. On board, the staggering Bavarian stu

2011 Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale at the Paris Motor Show

2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be exhibited at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The car is going to be the the fastest, lightest and most powerful in the Maserati range. 2011 MC Stradale will be put on sale in the beginning of 2011. It is inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and GT4 motorsport models. The car is powered by the V8 is S version of the car - 4.7 liter 450hp power unit, which will be able to brake the 300km/h barrier, bu

Ford to premiere restyled Ranger at the Australian Motor Show

Ford has announced officially its intentions to premiere a highly enhanced version Ford Ranger compact pickup at this year’s Australian International Motor Show, on October 15, 2010. The restyled Ford small truck is completely developed in Australia and represents the latest wave of global products driven by the ONE Ford strategy. Joe Hinrichs, president, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, shares: “Australia has played a leading role in the develop