17 May 2011, 04:35 PM
Aston Martin has launched the online configurator for its new super-mini Cygnet. The car is based on Toyota iQ, but it is far more stylish and luxurious.
Aston Cygnet is powered by а 1.33 litre dual VVT-I four-cylinder petrol engine with 98PS (72 kW) at 6000RPM and 125Nm (92 lb-ft) at 4400RPM. 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.8 seconds and the top speed is 170 km/h (106 mph). The small city car returns 56.5 mpg – 5 l / 100 km.
The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual with Stop & Start technology
17 May 2011, 02:57 PM
Jaguar XJ220 is an iconic car. It was produced between 1992-1994 and totally 281 units were made. The original idea for the super car is to feature mighty V12 engine and 4WD. However, the engineers dropped the idea for V6 and RWD. Definitely a good idea.
XJ220 is powered by a 3.5 liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 550PS (404 kW) at 7000RPM and 645Nm (476 lb-ft) of torque at 4500RPM. It is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and sends the power to the rear wheels. The curb weight of the sports car
17 May 2011, 01:09 PM
2012 Audi Q3 compact SUV will be available to order in the beginning of June. Deliveries will start in November, this year. Q3 is priced at £24 560 OTR and features superb technologies and innovations.
The engine range includes four power units all combining direct fuel injection with turbo charging and all backed up by start-stop and energy recuperation systems. The 2.0 litre TFSI with either 170PS or 211PS and 2.0 litre TDI with 140PS and 177PS. The 2.0-litre TDI 140PS unit will power the front-wheel-drive mod
16 May 2011, 05:30 PM
Saab live its ninth life. Every time, when the company is about to collapse, there is a “Messiah”, who stands behind the manufacturer and helps.
This time, the “Mesiah” is the Chinese auto distributor Pang Da Automobile Trade Co Ltd that will save Saab from bancruptcy. The owner of Saab - Dutch company Spyker Cars h
16 May 2011, 04:08 PM
2011 Fiat Bravo Mylife comes with better equipment and some exterior modifications, which are aimed to appeal to European customers. Bravo is not the best selling hatchback at the old continent, moreover it is one of the worst in the segment with only 44 850 units sold last year while the leader in its segment, the Volkswagen Golf, sold 501 671 units.
With the improvements, Fiat will attract more customers. However, the Bravo is set to be replaced with the crossover in 2012.
2011 Bravo Myl
16 May 2011, 03:06 PM
Dodge Caliber Mopar Edition will be launched in South Africa.
It is powered by a a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with some modifications provided by Mopar. There is CAI (Cold Air Induction) system as well as a dual sport exhaust. There are no data about the improvements, but the vehicle develops 156PS (115 kW) and 190Nm (140 lb-ft) of torque before them.
Caliber Mopar Edition stands on enormous 18” black powder-coated alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires. The suspension is lowered w
16 May 2011, 02:11 PM
BMW Group took four awards for ConnectedDrive in the annual, internationally renowned “Plus X Award”. The jury honoured the manufacturer with top awards in in the categories Innovation, Design, Operating Comfort and Best Technology of the Year 2011 with an additional “Plus X Award” seal of quality.
To select these products, an international, industry-neutral jury of 134 specialised journalists and market experts from 32 countries evaluates extraordinary design, innovative technologies as well
16 May 2011, 09:58 AM
Skoda Fabia GreenLine II has achieved 2006km (yes, two thousand and six), which is 1246 miles on a single tank of fuel. The driver was Gerhard Plattner, who started in Reutte, Austria, Plattner drove to Bov, Denmark and back. The Austria-based economy driving world champion used Germany's longest motorway, the A7, for
13 May 2011, 05:35 PM
Hyundai has finally unveiled the new i40 sedan at the Barcelona Motor Show. The i40 is 4-door variant of the i40 wagon, which the manufacturer has already unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show in March.
The i40 sedan boasts a purely European identity having been designed and engineered at the European R&D headquarters of Hyundai in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The car is the latest model to be unveiled under the company's new brand slogan – “New Thinking. New Possibilities.”
The engine range featu
13 May 2011, 04:56 PM
Hamann Motorsport are ready with the special aerodynamics package for the latest BMW 5-Series Touring – F11. The tuning is based on the M-technology package and features four integrated LED daytime running lights and larger air inlets.
The body kit includes new front lip spoiler, modified side skirts, new rear bumper with diffuser and two spoilers at the rear and at the roof. The car stands on enormous 21” light alloy wheels – Anodized Edition Race Design. They feature matt black central boss
13 May 2011, 03:57 PM
Mercedes-Benz US has announced the 2012 model range. It will feature revised versions of C, CL, CLS, E, F, G, GLK, R, S, SL, SLK, SLS Class. Furthermore, the manufacturer will put on sale E63 AMG Estate in the US.
Most 2012 models will feature a more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic gearbox and more powerful direct-injected petrol engines. Furthermore, there will be an entirely new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, naturally aspirated V6 and
13 May 2011, 02:51 PM
RS Academy, which is one of the best track-driving car clubs, has taken delivery of only the second Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 to leave the factory. The car was taken to victory on its debut outing in the British GT Championship at Oulton Park on April 25th .
458 Italia GT3 is powered by a 4.5 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 580PS (426 kW) at 9000RPM and 540Nm (400 lb-ft) at 6000RPM with 80% torque available at just 3250RPM. The engine is extremely responsive and builds revs lightningly fast.
