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2012 dodge challenger rallye redline

2012 Dodge Challenger Rallye Redline

Dodge has announced the special edition Challenger called Rallye Redline. With its powerful and efficient 305 horsepower engine, paddle-shifting transmission, performance suspension designed to maximize the muscle car's near 50/50 weight distribution for improved handling, and all-new red hot styling enhancements - this new Challenger delivers exactly what Dodge fans want. The car is based on the Challenger SXT Plus and comes with all its standard equipment plus some more including a full-len

2012 porsche panamera gts [hd video]

2012 Porsche Panamera GTS [HD video]

Autocar.co.uk has revealed a video review of the new 2012 Panamera GTS. The four-door coupe car come with some nice updates: better efficiency, more power, nicer sound and lowered air suspension as standard. It is powered by a 4.8 liter V8 with 430PS (316 kW) at 6700RPM and 520Nm (385 lb-ft) at 3500RPM. The engine is mated to a 7-speed Porsche DKG gearbox. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and Vmax – 288 km/h (179 mph). The fuel consumption is very good too – 21.6 mpg US with 256 g/km CO2. The kerb w

bmw x1 us and m6 convertible us

BMW X1 US and M6 Convertible US

BMW US will introduce the M6 Convertible and X1 SAV at the 2012 New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, April 4th. Both cars will be showcased at the BMW Stand from 10:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (655 West 34th Street at 11th Avenue) in Manhattan. The third generation of M6 is powered by the newly developed M TwinPower Turbo 4.4 liter V8 mated to a 7-speed M-DCT transmission. The power is 560PS (412 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) at just 1500RPM.  0-60 mph

2012 great wall steed double cab pick-up

2012 Great Wall Steed Double Cab Pick-Up

Great Wall Motor Company is one of the market leaders for pick-ups and SUVs in China nowadays, building total assets of £2.7 billion and an employee base of over 42,000 people worldwide.  The brand already exports its range of small and large family cars, SUVs and pick-up trucks to over 120 countries around the world. However, this month become the first, when the Chinese automobile manufacturer is commencing the volume sales in the UK. The launch of the 2012 Great Wall Steed Pick-Up then will follow and will be at

ford focus debuts at 2012 bangkok international motor show

Ford Focus Debuts at 2012 Bangkok International Motor Show

The all-new 2012 Ford Focus will make its first ASEAN appearance at Bangkok International Motor Show. The launch of the vehicle on this market is of utmost importance because it is set to make a new standard there. It is going to deliver unmatched combination of smart technologies, outstanding fuel economy, expressive

2012 peugeot 408 to be launched in russia

2012 Peugeot 408 to be launched in Russia

The new generation 2012 Peugeot 408 will enrich the Russian markets soon. The new model of 408 is the perfect combination of allure, reference road holding, spacious interior and a high level of passive safety. In addition, 2012 Peugeot 408 is a unique model which embodies both elegance and practicality – the main philosophy of the brand. What you need to know further about this vehicle is that it is a combination of dynamism and sportiness. Of course, this is typical fro every Peugeot model, but at the same time t

the 2012 geneva motor show: hots and nots

The 2012 Geneva Motor Show: Hots and Nots

Last week marked the end of the 82nd Geneva Motor Show – one of the biggest automotive exhibitions in the world. More than 700,000 visitors feasted their eyes upon the creations of some 260 manufacturers while 11,500 media representatives channeled all there was to channel directly to your screens. It was a vibrant two week marathon of motoring nirvana. There were ups and downs (mostly ups really), there was music, there was dancing...oh, and cars also. The scale of the whole event does not allow to sum up eve

2012 audi a8 hybrid - production version

2012 Audi A8 Hybrid - production version

Audi has finally announced that the new Audi A8 Hybrid will hit the showrooms this spring. The luxury vehicle is the only European car in this segment. Furthermore, it is the world’s most efficient luxury-class hybrid sedan. 2012 A8 Hybrid is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI and an electric motor with combined power of 245PS (180 kW) and 480Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). It returns whopping 37.3 mpg (US), which is 6.3 liters per 100 km on combined cycle and

adf motorsport bmw f30 335i race car

ADF Motorsport BMW F30 335i Race Car

ADF Motorsport has presented the specially prepared racing version of BMW F30 335i. It comes with some BMW Performance parts, which are unveiled for the first time in South Africa. The car will compete in the local production car championship, the Wesbank Super Series, which is held at Killarney in Cape Town. After that, the F30 race car will hit the Nurburgring for the 2012 24-hour race at the world’s most difficult race track. Now some performance data: the 335i F30 is powered by the fam

dodge dart race car

Dodge Dart Race Car

Dodge and SRT Motorsports has revealed the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart rally car, which will be piloted by four-time Rally America Champion and 17-time X Games Gold Medalist Travis Pastrana. He will compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship (GRC) Series. “At Dodge, racing is an integral part of our heritage and embodies our competitive spirit, so we’re very excited to announce the next chapter in racing for Dodge with our all-new Dodge Dart,” commented Reid Bigland, President and CEO - D

subaru xv crosstrek at new york

Subaru XV Crosstrek at New York

Fuji Heavy Industries, or Subaru if you like, plan to introduce the XV, first seen at the 64th Frankfurt Motor Show back in September 2011, to the US market. It will be known as the XV Crosstrek and will have a specification made fit for the States. Being a “compact SUV”, the Subaru XV Crosstrek is actually an elevated Impreza that will be the replacement of the current Subaru Outback. Supposedly, it has good ground clearance (8.7 inches of it), a comfy ride and a dynamic feel. For power, it us

jeep grand cherokee 2012 - best suv by rocky mountain automotive press association

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 - Best SUV by Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association

For a second consecutive year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has been voted Best SUV by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Association (RMAP). It's an assessment company based in Denver and is ran by such people as automotive journalists, automaker-communications representatives and other motor-industry professionals. It's been giving away awards for six years now and its word is considered to be particularity heavy. But, Jeep can't really be impresse