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peugeot at the 2012 geneva motor show

Peugeot at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show

At 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Peugeot is going to unveil five new models: the new 2012 Peugeot 208, which is expected to reaffirm its strong market positioning; three HYbrid4 diesel-electric hybrid models; and the new 2012Peugeot 4008. Undeniably the 208 model has already become an icon. From it has been sold more than 15 million examples over 30 years. Now, the new 2012 Peugeot 208 reinvents the dynamics of its segment with the goal to regain leadership of its category in Europe. The new versio

2012 dodge charger pursuit

2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit

The new 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit is designed and engineered to be a high-performance police vehicle. It is in two models: V-6 and V-8, which will set new levels of performance during the Michigan State Police’s (MSP) 2012 Police Vehicle Evaluation tests. The V-8 model is powered by 5.7-liter HEMI engine, which delivers best-in-class 370 hp (272 kW) and therefore could deliver the fastest lap time ever recorded (1:33.70) during MSP’s 2012 Police Vehicle Evaluation tests last fall. In addition,

2012 subaru xv with five star rating in euro ncap safety test [video]

2012 Subaru XV with Five Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Test [VIDEO]

Subaru brand has just announced that its 2012 Subaru XV is awarded with the highest possible rating - five-star - by Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) for its overall safety performance. This year’s rating reflects the performance of the XV according to the latest requirements set by Euro NCAP’s. Additional assessment system has been applied since 2009 by Euro NCAP which evaluates “Adult Occupant Protection”, “Child Occupant Prote

2013 mini countryman john cooper works

2013 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works

MINI has introduced the new 2013 Countryman John Cooper Works, which will make its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. This is the most powerful member of the new generation. The Countryman JCW has a 1.6 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol with 218PS (160 kW) at 6000RPM and 280Nm (207 lb-ft) of torque at 2000RPM, and 300Nm in overboost mode. The engine sends all that power to 6-speed manual gearbox an ALL4 AWD system to the road. There is an option for 6-speed automatic tran

2012 lexus gs range - pricing

2012 Lexus GS Range - Pricing

Lexus brand is going to launch its all-new Lexus GS Range which includes greater specifications and exceptional value. The all new models of 2012 Lexus GS 250 and 2012 Lexus GS 350 are set to arrive at dealerships in April this year. More importantly they will feature sharp pricing of their three variants, starting from $77 900 for the GS 250 Luxury model. This means that there is around 20 percent improvement in the price. In addition, for this exclusive price, Lexus customers are going to enjo

2013 cadillac xts lighting - luxury and inspiration

2013 Cadillac XTS Lighting - Luxury and Inspiration

The all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan boasts more than 20 separate light sources that “greet” the driver in a carefully choreographed sequence when the key fob is pressed. It includes embedded in the door handles, Cadillac-signature vertical LEDs in the headlights and taillights and ambient lighting in and around.

2012 volkswagen golf gti cabriolet

2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI Cabriolet

2012 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show, next week. It features four-seats, electrically powered fabric roof, performance and practicality. The Golf GTI Cabriolet features all performance GTI design cues including radiator grille has a honeycomb structure with red edging and the GTI badge, a new front bumper incorporating incorporates a deep honeycomb air dam and distinctive vertical fog lights. There are also side sill extensions, a bespoke rear diffuser wit

kia with an all-new k9 flagship sedan in korea

Kia with an All-new K9 Flagship Sedan in Korea

Kia promised a flagship sedan and they gave a flagship sedan... to Korea. These are the first images of the K9, which is set to go on sale some time this year. And yes, it will be actually called the K9 in Korea while the naming of the batch of cars that are going to go on sale overseas is yet to be done. Euorope won't get any of that action though. The K9 will be the first ever RWD Kia sedan and is said to be the ultimate in 2012 design, performance and technology. At the domestic market, the “K” range consists o

2012 jaguar xf sportbrake

2012 Jaguar XF Sportbrake

Jaguar has unveiled the new 2012 XF Sportbrake, which will have its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in several days. The manufacturer claims that the XF Sportbrake will be the most versatile Jaguar ever created. The model has the same chassis like the XF saloon, but the overall length grows by just 5mm. Still, the weight is 70kg less, so the Sportbrake can closely match the acclaimed handling of the XF saloon yet offers a large and highly practical load space. The exterior is entir

2012 bmw m550d xdrive [new pics]

2012 BMW M550d xDrive [new pics]

BMW has released 98 new high resolution pictures of the 2012 M550d xDrive Saloon. The M-performance vehicle is expected to hit the European market in May. It is powered by the new updated tri-turbocharged diesel with staggering 127PS per liter. The new N57D30 features three turbocharges, high pressure piezo injectors and a lot of aluminum elements. The result is 381PS (280 kW) and 740Nm (546 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a Vmax of 250 km/h (155 mph). The fuel economy is 6.3

dmc lamborghini aventador molto veloce

DMC Lamborghini Aventador Molto Veloce

DMC Design has announced their tuning package for the “space ship” - Aventador. The project name is Molto Veloce, which from italian is “very fast” and sure it is. Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 with 700PS (515 kW) at 8250 RPM and 690Nm (509 lb-ft) at 5500RPM. It is mated to a 7-speed ISR gearbox specially supplied by Graziano Trasmissioni Group. Combined fuel consumption – 17.2 l/100 km (13.5 mpg). 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph).

bertone nuccio concept

Bertone Nuccio Concept

Bertone has released several pictures of their latest concept vehicle, which will be exhibited at the the Geneva Motor Show, next month. The project name is Nuccio and it reminds a lot to sports vehicles from the 1980’s like Lotuses, Lamborghini, etc. The Nuccio vehicle is created to celebrate company’s founder and also to show the brand's identity for the future, showing their new design language. Nuccio Concept will be a mid-engine, RWD sports car with sharp design. More images and infor