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european honda cr-v prototype

European Honda CR-V Prototype

Images have been released of the European CR-V Prototype which is due to make its debut on the 6th of March. Its purpose is to show the future Honda way of design and style. This one will be the fourh generation of a successful CV-R family, that will go on sale this Autumn. Differences with the previous model manifest themselves mainly at the front – a more “aggressive stance” thanks to a new fascia. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to show off the CR-V's SUVishness. It is also said

volkswangen abt up!

Volkswangen ABT Up!

ABT Sportsline has introduced the tuned version of the small city car – Volkswagen Up!. It looks very nice and quite sporty. Actually, the car reminds Abt of the Fiat 500 Abarth, which is a great vehicle. “Which does also mean that this baby is supposed to be fun as well“, commented Hans-Jürgen Abt. ABT Sportsline’s managing director “It is huge fun to drive it through the narrow streets here in downtown Kempten!“, he added. There is no doubt that the Up! is a real ABT meaning that it i

2012 mazda3 upgraded - uk price £13 495

2012 Mazda3 Upgraded - UK Price £13 495

Mazda UK has announced the price list for the new upgraded Mazda3, which starts at just £13 495 OTR meaning a £2 300 saving for the 1.6 TS model. The 2012 Mazda3 Upgraded features a new face, new rear bumper and new twist-spoke alloy wheels. The interior boasts new materials and colours, improved ease-of-use for the driver, new equipment and a quieter cabin. “We anticipate that the upgraded Mazda3 will enable us to increase sales of our C-segment contender during 2012. Mazda3 was already a great car and the c

bmw concept m135i

BMW Concept M135i

BMW will exhibit the Concept M135i at the Geneva Motor Show, next month. The new BMW performance car features a twin-turbocharged straight six-cylinder petrol engine. It will produce more than 300PS (220 kW), which will be sent to the rear wheels. This makes the M135i a unique vehicle in its class ensuring unsurpassed driving pleasure so typical of a BMW. But the M135i will also benefit from a new sports suspension technology that includes an M sports braking system and is perfectly adapte

2013 acura rdx crossover suv - pricing

2013 Acura RDX Crossover SUV - Pricing

The all-new 2013 Acura RDX Crossover SUV will be launched for sale in dealerships in th beginning of the Spring with a starting price (MSRP) at $34 320. The new 2013 RDX adds enhanced comfort, utility and power, along with class-leading fuel economy. As usual, the modifications made on it as on every vehicle wearing the name Acura, are based on changing consumer preference. The 2013 RDX got a significant new looks, increased comfort and featured innovative technologies. In addition the RDX featu

2012 citroen ds4 racing concept

2012 Citroen DS4 Racing Concept

Since the launch of the DS4 model line-up, Citroen has achieved great success by selling over 180 000 examples of it worldwide. At the Geneva Motor Show which will take place in the beginning of March, Citroen will reveal for the first time a new model of the DS4, namely – the 2012 DS4 Racing Concept. The concept vehicle features "100% Racing" attributes. For instance, the chassis is 35 mm lower than the regular model and track is 55 mm wider at the front and 75 mm wider at the back. Addition

abarth at 2012 geneva motor show

Abarth at 2012 Geneva Motor Show

Abarth brand at the Geneva Motor Show is going to have spectacular presence! There will be presented some of the highly anticipated models by the brand. The all new Abarth 695 Assetto Corse is a small super-sports car designed for racing on the track, which will make its world debut at the show. In addition, the new model Abarth Punto Scorpione will also make a debut. This is a Limited Edition and is dedicated to all those who love high speed and performance. Another milestone on the “road to pe

volvo develops smart charging concept for electric cars [video]

Volvo develops smart charging concept for electric cars [VIDEO]

Volvo Car Corporation takes important part in the development of the new concept concerning electric cars. The main focus is on connectivity technology and also includes smart features for charging of electric vehicles.  Volvo is one of the partners in the research project ELVIIS which stands for Electric Vehicle Intelligent Infra Structure. This intelligent infra structure develops a smart on-board concept for controlling, measuring and paying f

bentley mulsanne mulliner driving specification

Bentley Mulsanne Mulliner Driving Specification

You know the Bentley Mulsanne, right? It has been the flagship Bentley for quite a while and now we have a fresh new version. It's called the Mulliner Driving Specification and is here to keep the things afloat. Well... it will be here actually: the debut is set for the 82nd Geneva Motor Show. Highlighting the spec, are four 21-inch, light aluminum alloy wheels bolted in place with titanium fasteners. The overall finish on them comes in two forms: painted or polished. Together with the 265/40 ZR21 tires, the wheel

new morgan roadster 3.7

New Morgan Roadster 3.7

Morgans have always been about the nostalgic spirit of classical roadsters and coupes. That is why almost all of the current Morgan cars look like as if they have been stolen from a collector's garage. They are for people who would love to take a ride around the country side in a real time machine. No, really, they can go fast enough to throw you back to the past because underneath the hood one won't find a grandfather's clock but a masterful modern engine. The Morgan Roadster is no exception fr

subaru brz in the uk

Subaru BRZ in the UK

In the UK, the Subaru BRZ will be equipped with a generous array of standard features. The company is pleased to know that on the island interest is brewing. The sole example of that is the fact that people there are preordering already, without even knowing the spec prices. It is clear now however, that the top of the line BRZ's will come with 17-inch alloy wheels, a torque-sensing LSD, front, side, curtain and knee airbags, MP3 connectivity, dual-zone climate control and LED daytime running l

mercedes-benz iphone on wheels - a-class interior [pictures]

Mercedes-Benz iPhone on wheels - A-Class interior [pictures]

Mercedes-Benz will fully integrate Apple iPhone into their vehicles. This means that Mercedes-Benz is now able to offer the Facebook generation its natural home on four wheels, in the form of the new A-Class. Along with Facebook, Twitter and so on, the "Digital DriveStyle App" developed by Daimler offers further services and content to suit the digital lifestyle and will be available to download free of charge from the Apple iTunes store. Its hig