15 September 2011, 03:13 PM
2012 Hyundai i30 is currently exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
The hatchback can be ordered with one of six different engines with outputs between 90PS (66 kW) and 135PS (99 kW). The engines can be mated to either 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. This guarantees nice performance and low fuel consumption.
The suspension includes independent subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbers at the front and independent subframe-mounted mul
15 September 2011, 02:31 PM
Vauxhall has introduced the new 2012 Zafira Tourer at the Frakfurt Motor Show. The vehicle will be positioned above the current Zafira model in Vauxhall’s line-up and is set to raise the bar for design, luxury, flexibility and innovation in the MPV sector.
There are four trim levels: Exclusiv, SRi, SE and Elite.
The base model is priced at just £21 000 and it comes with an air conditioning, DAB, cruise control, MP3/Aux In connections, 6 airbags, 7-speaker sound system, active headrests, and Flex7 seating.
14 September 2011, 10:31 PM
To continue the epic battle between the two of the most brutal tuning companies on the market -G-Power and Brabus, now we will compare BMW M3 E92 SK II and BULLIT. Both cars are extremely powerful and expensive, of course, especially the Mercedes.
Let’s start with the less powerful G-Power BMW M3 E92 SK II, which is based on the sports compact executive M3 Coupe. It is powered by the well-known high-revving 4.0 liter V8, which is now boosted to the exquisite 570PS (419 kW) and 565Nm (417 lb-f
14 September 2011, 07:44 PM
2012 Lotus Exige S is exhibited at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The manufacturer has also introduced Exige R-GT.
Lotus Exige is probably the best handling car in the world and now comes with superbly powered 3.5 liter supercharged V6 from Evora S. The output is no less than 350PS (257 kW) at 7000RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque at 4500RPM. Evora S accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 276 km/h (172 mph). The staggering figures are based on total weight of 1
14 September 2011, 06:55 PM
Audi has introduced A8 L W12 Exclusive Concept at the current Frankfurt Motor Show. The luxury sedan presents an exclusively finished interior - with leather of the prestigious Poltrona Frau brand and olive ash natural inlays.
It is powered by the famous W12 6.3 liter petrol engine with whopping 500PS (368 kW) and 625Nm (461 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds and a top speed of of 250 km/h (155 mph), electronically limited of course.
The seats are upholstered in Cognac-col
14 September 2011, 05:44 PM
XIV-1 Concept showcases dynamic, strong yet smooth lines, typifying the true creative qualities of SsangYong Motor design. The vehicle features the perfect proportions of the compact SUV. It has continuous glass area, a wide C-pillar and slim roof combined with fast and strong stance.
At the front you’ll see modern LED headlamps with an integral design. The rear is quite nice, too. It boasts integrated third light in the huge rear diffuser and small sporty rear lights.
The interior boasts
14 September 2011, 05:02 PM
Volkswagen Caddy Edition 30 boasts a roof painted in brilliant gloss black, roof railing also in high-gloss black and high-end machine-polished 17” alloy wheels.
The vehicle has signatures on the sliding doors, the back of the vehicle and the door sills. There are five bodywork colours available, all going well with the black roof - Candy White, Reflex Silver, Salsa Red, Primavera Green or Sunny Yellow.
The interior features either 5-seat or 7-seat configuration. Caddy Edition 30 boasts Al
14 September 2011, 04:27 PM
Alpina has introduced one more vehicle – D5 Bi-Turbo based on 535d. It comes with one of the most powerful diesel engines in the world.
In other words – 350PS (257 kW) coming from a 3.0 liter twin-turbo straight-six diesel, which has the same fuel-economy rating as the 530d with 245PS (180 kW) – 6.2 liters per 100 km on combined cycle. Not bad for such amount of power, not bad at all! 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph). That is the reason why 535d is calle
14 September 2011, 01:48 PM
Maybach has created a special Edition 125 limited edition model based on 57 S to celebrate the manufacturer’s 125th anniversary. For sure, 125 years is a lot of time and the company managed to keep up creating high-end saloons.
Edition 125 comes in either Tahiti Black or Patagonia Silver and matte-black 20” wheels. There are modified bonnet and given it sharply defined contours. It has a contoured edge and appears distinctly arrow-shaped. A restyled, horizontally structured bumper trim gives
14 September 2011, 12:40 PM
One of the most interesting and eagerly awaited cars was revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. BMW Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Convertible is based on the well known 650i model.
The all-aluminium bi-turbo V8 power plant boasts 507PS (373 kW) and staggering 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 100PS (74 kW) and 100Nm (74 lb-ft). So, there is no coincidence. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a Vmax of 311 km/h (193 mph). Still, the vehicle manages to achieve an average 10.9 litres pe
14 September 2011, 11:59 AM
Offering all the robust, high value, high quality attributes of SsangYong vehicles in a new pick-up opens up the brand’s strengths to a whole new area of the global new vehicle market.
Making its world debut at the IAA International Motor Show, Frankfurt 2011, SsangYong’s SUT-1 is ready to enter mass production. Having debuted in concept form at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011, the truck has now evolved into a showroom ready model.
Applying modern design techniques to the traditional p
14 September 2011, 10:50 AM
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., is presenting at the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt the most extreme Gallardo ever: the Gallardo LP 570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale. Automobili Lamborghini is bringing motor racing excitement directly to the road. This new and most extreme top mod
