26 April 2012, 04:24 PM
The Subaru Legacy's appeal has grown as news came about a “JNCAP Five Star Award”. The acronym there stands for Japan New Car Assessment Program. It's annually held by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and the National Agency for Automotive Safety and Vicitim's Aid. It's basically a parallel to the Euro NCAP.
The five star award is usually given to the car that performs best in terms of safety performance. A segment from the test even includes an assessment of how safe are the pedestria
26 April 2012, 01:32 PM
2013 Volkswagen Lavida is showcased for the first time at Auto China 2012. At the auto show it made its firs global appearance with its clean design and sharp body lines.
The styling of this Volkswagen vehicle fully incorporates powerful, contemporary and sporty design philosophy. The Lavida is going to be offered in three engine versions and four equipment lines.
The engine choices will be the 2.0-liter, 1.6-liter and a 1.4-liter turbo motor. The last one is able to develop 140 horsepower (103 kW).
In add
26 April 2012, 12:57 PM
2012 Ford Kuga compact SUV will bring more style and comfort to all its customers. In the development of the new model, a lot of research has been done in order to satisfy any taste.
In fact, this is Ford’s first global compact SUV and this is the reason why maybe so many efforts were put in its development. The ef
26 April 2012, 12:21 PM
Chrysler's plug-in hybrid minivan project steps in the second phase in which data-collection will be gathered. This will be accomplished through the completion of the demonstration fleet's deployment.
Three plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles will be used in this project: Chrysler Town & Country minivans. All in al
25 April 2012, 08:14 PM
By today's standards, it's an antique. A ten-year old dinosaur. A car that uses coal for fuel. Okey, so we got a bit carried over here. It's the BMW M3 E46 – a generation before the latest one. Don't be deceived though. G-POWER, the guys who got their hands on it, say it is now more powerful than the current V8 powered M3.
The performance package installed is called the SK I „SPORTY DRIVE“ and if the figures they give are correct, the word “sporty” is a massive understatement – 450 hp and 460
25 April 2012, 06:12 PM
Lotus has exhibited the new Evora GTE China Limited Edition at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.
The upgrades include more leather and carbon fiber applications for the interior. The car also comes with revised suspension. Only 118 units will be produced , making it all the more exclusive and collectable. Each car features a numbered plaque inside, marked with the China Limited Edition insignia.
The Evora GTE China Limited Edition is powered by the supercharged 3.5-liter V6 engine with 444HP (327 kW) connected to a
25 April 2012, 04:19 PM
Honda showed up with two new concepts this year at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition – pointers to the eventual mass production models which Honda will add to the market next year. It's the Honda Concept C and Concept S. There are other specimens being showcased at the show as the Japanese automaker is launching a medium-sized campaign on the Chinese market
Concept C
Apparently C stands for several things - “Cool”, “Challenge” and “China”. That latter one makes sense as
25 April 2012, 04:17 PM
ABT Sportsline has announced the new tuned Beetle, which comes with full exterior package as well as some performance modifications.
The 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol is boosted to 240HP (176 kW) – an increase of 40HP. The exhaust system includes two oval ABT rear mufflers. An ABT Beetle is an everyday athlete and makes driving a real pleasure. The design elements turn this unusual car into a cheeky and dynamic sports car before you have even started the engine.
The exterior features carbon-look highlighting
25 April 2012, 01:54 PM
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude is the new limited-edition vehicle which recently has been introduced by the brand. This is the latest Altitude model in the fleet of Jeep, and it comes after the release of the Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot Altitude models last month.
In short the vehicle is based on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara model, however it comes to offer unique exterior styling. As you can see this Wrangler Altitud
25 April 2012, 01:25 PM
2013 Nissan Cima has been launched today and will go on sale in less than a month – on 21st of May. The new version of the model delivers excellent driving performance, advanced equipment and latest technologies.
This in fact is the fifth generation of the model, which is going to be released. Although it continues the design language of its predecessor, it also features a lot of distinguish enhancements.
Moreover, it is promised to combine exceptional engine performance with superior environmental performanc
25 April 2012, 12:45 PM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series Safety Car is providing the necessary safety for the world's most popular touring car series. The German Touring Car Masters (DTM) starts on the 29th of April at Hockenheimring.
The vehicle is made in accordance with the DTM rules and is going to be driven by racing driver Jürgen Kastenholz. The car is intended to provide optimal safety for racing drivers, spectators and track marshals if event of
25 April 2012, 12:09 PM
2013 Audi Q5 SUV is all about sportiness and comfort. It is multifunctional and spacious, and now even more efficient. The model comes with updated design, infotainment system, chassis and engines.
For instance, the 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Quattro is the fist hybrid model which the brand is producing. It draws its power from a powerful V6 engine, which however delivers fuel economy of a four cylinder one.
First, let’s review the engine choice. The upgraded Audi model comes with five engine options: three TDI and
