17 May 2011, 08:19 PM
Mercedes-Benz USA priced the latest 2012 CLS 4-door coupe, today. The price list includes CLS550, CLS550 4MATIC and the high-performance CLS 63 AMG.
2012 Mercedes CLS550 is powered by a new 4.6 liter direct-injected twin-turbo V8 with 402HP (296 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. 2012 CLS550 4MATIC has the same power unit, but sends the torque to all four wheels. The new engine offers better mileage with a total of 26% over the previous CLS550. The new twin-turbocharged engine returns 18 mpg in the city and
17 May 2011, 06:15 PM
Hyundai has released a special edition Genesis – Prada, which is developed specially for Korean market. The project is completed in cooperation with Italian fashion label Prada.
2012 Genesis Prada is designed to be one of the most luxurious models on the market. It is available in three colors - Black Nero, Blue Baltico and Brown Moro. It also Dark chrome is applied to the radiator grille, emblem and door handles to reflect the unique palladium-coated buckles on Prada's bags, a wedge shape GP
17 May 2011, 05:46 PM
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is just brutal sports car. Not every manufacturer launches an every-day road-going model with such power a specifications. However, Oakley Design is preparing new tuning program for the beast.
The name of the project is LP760-2 and the model is only rear wheel drive. The vehicle has been stripped of its front differential and related components, so its much lighter – totally 85 kg (187 pounds).
Futhermore, the 6.5 liter V12 engine is upgraded to gain another 71PS and 55Nm. The to
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.”
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