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2012 honda civic 2.2-litre i-dtec

2012 Honda Civic 2.2-litre i-DTEC

Honda has announced that the new 2012 Civic will come with a powerful diesel engine. The new 2.2 liter i-DTEC boasts carefully managed oil flow through the engine, reduced friction and Idle Stop (start/stop) technology.  The engine delivers 150PS (110 kW) and 350Nm (260 lb-ft) of torque, and emits just 110 g/km of CO2. Extensive wind tunnel testing was carried out to improve the car’s aerodynamics, reduce drag and refine high speed stability, all of which contribute towards lowering emissi

toyota prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (phev) at the iaa frankfurt

Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the IAA Frankfurt

Toyota will exhibit the production version of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at this year’s IAA Frankfurt on 15th September. The new Prius Plug-in Hybrid comes with more compact lithium-ion battery. It offers extended range and enables the Prius PHEV to achieve 128.4mpg and CO2 emissions of just 49g/km. The idea is simple - extended EV driving range for shorter destinations in town and efficient hybrid petrol engine for lo

2012 land rover defender price £20 995

2012 Land Rover Defender Price £20 995

Land Rover has announced its new 2012 Defender, which comes with EURO 5 2.2 litre common rail diesel engine replacing the old EU4 2.4 litre unit. Still, besides the smaller capacity, the new engine delivers the same amount of power, torque and the economy is even better. In EU5 markets, the new engine comes with a DPF (diesel particulate filter) to ensure the lowest possible levels of regulated emissions. "The substantial improvements to the Defender in 2007 transformed its on-road refinem

2012 james bond vehicle exhibition

2012 James Bond Vehicle Exhibition

Everybody knows James Bond movies and most of us have been watching the series for a long time. James Bond’s cars are very interesting part of the plot. Now, we will have the chance to see all James Bond vehicles in large exhibition to celebrate the fiftieth year of the Bond franchise. The National Motor Museum, Beaulieu and EON Productions will run the event through whole 2012. On display, there will be 2008 Aston Martin DBS from Quantum of Solace, the 2002 Jaguar XKR with SFX weapons fro

2012 ssang yong korando price - £16 995

2012 Ssang Yong Korando Price - £16 995

SsangYong has announced its new 2012 Korando, which will hit the UK market in September this year. The model line-up features a range of high quality, top value models starting at just £16 995. There are five three levels: S, ES, EX as the first is only available with manual gearbox and second and third can be optioned with automatic transmission. As an option is also available AWD system. “Korando is a great value proposition, and arrives in the highly competitive crossover market at absolutely the right tim

2012 lexus is-f price - €70 600

2012 Lexus IS-F Price - €70 600

Lexus has released further details for the new 2012 IS-F sports car, which is now more powerful and dynamic. The high-performance saloon comes with revised chassis and new individual equipment options. 2012 Lexus IS-F will still compete against the brutal BMW E90 M3 and the elegant Audi RS4, but the new IS-F has a little advantage – 5.0 liter naturally aspirated high-revving V8 delivering 423PS (311 kW) and 505Nm (372 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and top speed of 270 km/h (1

abt 2012 audi q3

ABT 2012 Audi Q3

ABT has created a special tuning package for the new 2012 Audi Q3. The small crossover received both styling and performance packages. The aerodynamics kit includes new front bumper, new front grille, door strip attachments, rear diffuser housing exhaust tailpipes and a rear wing. There are also a set of lowering sport springs and a number of CR and DR design light alloys in dimensions between 18” and 20”. The sets are available with low profile sport tires. The performance upgrades inc

electric supercars at 2011 ecovelocity

Electric Supercars at 2011 EcoVelocity

Several green super cars will take place at the 2011 Eco Velocity show hosted in the grounds of Battersea Power Station. As you may suggest, all Eco-cars are slow and ugly, but not these. The line-up includes the Bluebird Electric, fresh from its British Electric Land Speed Record attempt in South Wales as well as the Tesla Roadster, the first highway capable electric car in serial production. Other interesting vehicles are The Delta Motorsport E-4 Coupe with whopping range of 200 miles (m

2012 wald mercedes-benz cls black bison

2012 Wald Mercedes-Benz CLS Black Bison

2012 Mercedes CLS Black Bison received unique tuning package from Wald International. The car is just staggering and we can’t wait to see it in action. The exterior is finished in black and boasts complete aerodynamics package consisting of a new front bumper, a new rear bumper and a pair of side skirts. There are also daytime running LED lights, new front fenders and a new boot lid spoiler. The wheels are finished in matte black to complete the aggressive vision. CLS Black Bison is bas

subaru xv [teaser]

Subaru XV [teaser]

Subaru XV European specification will actually go in production. The vehicle will be exhibited at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, September 13 – 25. Until then, the manufacturer has released a teaser image, where we can see the headlight, a part from the front bonnet and front grille. The Subaru XV defines a whole new generation of Subaru crossover vehicle. The final production version of the XV remains true to the Concept and Subaru is confident that it will bring something fresh, as well

mrs porsche gt3

MRS Porsche GT3

Molitor Racing Systems has introduced their performance package for Porsche GT3 R. The race car will take place at the ADAC GT Masters, at Red Bull Ring, coming weekend. Two former MRS pilots, Norbert Siedler and Christian Engelhart, will be driving the stunning vehicle. They will be pushing the envelope and fight for their place on the podium, during both runs on Saturday and Sunday. The race car is completely wrapped in matt blue foil, which doesn’t differ from paintwork, even at a close

2012 suzuki swift sport ahead of frankfurt motor show

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show

2012 Suzuki Swift Sport will be exhibited at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The small hatchback is powered by a 1.6 liter M16A engine developed exclusively for the Swift Sport. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox boasting nice performance that is both exciting and environmentally responsible. The