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Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition

The limited edition of 599 GTB Fiorano will be auctioned on the 3rd of November at a special Gala Auction Event hosted by Ferrari in Beijing. The exterior of Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition is inspired from Ge Kiln porcelain of the Song Dynasty. The Chinese artist Lu Hao used a “cracked” glaze pattern, which is elegantly coloured. This pattern symbolizes the qualities of a true gentleman. Only a few hundred pieces of Ge Kiln porcelain exist today, all of which are priceless treasures. Fiorano China

Ford Focus RS goes beyond 38MPG

Ford Focus RS is a really an exceptional car. It combines good driving experience, satisfying comfort and sporty performance. Here are some figures: 2.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine with 305 hp and 440 Nm, 0 to 100km/h in 6.0 seconds and top speed of 163mph. To these figures Focus RS is adding an extraordinary low fuel consumption - 30.1mpg, which is equal to 7.8l/100km. The car covered 360 miles with just nine gallons of fuel. During the test drive behind the wheel was automotive writer

The new Gullwing in the Mercedes-Benz Museum

The new Gullwing from Mercedes-Benz was recently presented at the IAA Frankfurt 2009. Now the car will be shown at the MB Museum between the 6th and 16th of October this year. This will be an emotional experience for the visitors, said Michael Bock Managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Museum GmbH. Under the hood of the SLS monster is installed the famous 6.2 litre V8 engine from AMG. It delivers 571hp and a monster torque of 650N/m. The SLS is boosted to a 100km/h in 3.8 seconds, really an amazing achievement for

2010 Steeda Q Series Mustang will debut at SEMA Show

Steeda Q Series Mustang is expected to go on sale in 2010. The vehicle is directed to customers, who like the aggressiveness. Q Series Mustang will have its first debut at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, which start on November 3, 2009. Till then the fans will have to be pleased by a few high quality pictures, where i

Latest Touran TSI EcoFuel has improved fuel range

VW Touran is a natural gas MPV capable of doing up to 670km on a single tank with fuel. A hundred kilometers in the Touran will cost around €4.50, really a very good value. Touran is best selling vehicle in its class and the EcoFuel was logic extension to the model range for the MPV. Touran is also available with seven seats, which made the vehicle the best family car, offering satisfying comfort and very good safety. The engine is 1.4 litre twin-charged 4 cylinder with direct injection delivering 150ps and 2

500 Monza by Romeo Ferraris

Based on a 500 Abarth, the refined 500 Monza celebrates the 50th anniversary of Romeo Ferraris. The 500 Monza by Romeo Ferraris excels with its incredible power of 260 bhp, new aerodynamics and specially made leather-Alcantara interior in the colors of the famous italian racing circuit „Monza”, hence the name. Outside, the 500 Monza main color is Icy White with two red and blue stripes on the hood and on the back side of the car. A Naca type intake on the hood provides the fine tuned engine w

SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE set a new fuel-saving record of 2.34 l/100 km

SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE set a new extraordinary fuel-saving record by covering the distance of 1,910 km on a single tank of fuel with an average consumption figure of 2.34 l/100 km. Behind the Ibiza ECOMOTIVE’s steering-wheel was the Austrian Gerhard Plattner, a well-known champion of fuel-saving tests, who got the most out of the Ibiza ECOMOTIVE’s qualities. The new fuel-saving record route started from Cieszyn, Poland, on 23 September and inclu

UK Police Forces with all-electric i MiEVs from December

The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV city car has joined the UK Police Forces. Showcased at the National Police Show in September, the i MiEV in full police livery has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 81mph, which is ideal for urban policing. The Police i MiEV can carry four adult passengers and full police equipm

Volvo Announced the prices on the new C30 and C70

The new Volvo C30 and C70 were showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. Both models will be available at local dealers in January 2010. The prices start from £14,495 for Volvo C30 1.6S and £25,995 for C70 2.0D S. There will be four available trim leves for Volvo C30 – S, SE, SE Lux and R-Design and a choice of six engines. The new 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop engine is included in the range. The engine range for Volvo C30 starts with 1.6S petrol engine delivering 100ps. The second less powerful engine i

Audi A3 gets start-stop function with automatic transmission

Audi will combine start-stop function with automatic gearbox to achieve better fuel consumption for their product range. First the combination will be build in Audi A3 1.6 TDI and 1.4 TFSI. Audi A3 1.6 TDI is a four-cylinder diesel engine delivering 105hp and 250Nm of torque. The power is transmitted to the road by dual-clutch S tronic gearbox. With this engine the hatchback is capable of doing 194km/h and goes from 0 to 100km/h in 11.7 second

2010 Infiniti FX Pricing Announced

Infiniti announced the pricing on the 2010 Infiniti FX, which sales already started at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The 2010 FX is offered with a choice of a 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 (FX50) or with a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 (FX35), along with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (standard on FX50). The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the 2010 Infiniti FX: FX35 RWD - $42,400 FX35 AWD - $43,850 FX50 AWD - $58,400 For 2010, the Infin

Watch Out - 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Car with 355 horsepower

The Police forces across North America is about to be equipped with an all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicles for 2011. The new and modern rear-drive Caprice PPV will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a hi-tech specialized equipment and features. The new specialized rear-drive sedan will be available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011. Chevrolet’s all-new PPV is not based on existing „civilian”