20 April 2011, 04:30 PM
Maserati has just added its top performance, road-legal beast – Maserati GranTurismo MC to the brand’s new stand-alone showroom in the prestigious TriBeCa area of New York.
Representing the fastest series Maserati ever offered on the US market, the GranTurismo MC tops a maximum speed of 298km/h yet is capable to accelerate from standstill to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds flat. These amazing figures are all possible thanks to the GranTurismo MC’s ultra-fast transmission and the 4.7 litre all-alloy V8
20 April 2011, 04:26 PM
Vauxhall has announced the most powerful Corsa ever. The VXR Nurburgring Edition will hit the market in the end of May.
Corsa VXR Nurburgring will be powered by a 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engine with 205PS at 5750RPM and 280Nm of torque. The results are thanks to a modified engine management and turbocharger system, sports exhaust with reduced back pressure. The special edition Corsa will run on 98-octane fuel.
Furthermore, the small hot hatch comes with a mechanical LSD (limited slip
20 April 2011, 03:43 PM
Rolls-Royce has just added another noble, ultra-luxury ride to its stellar line-up of exclusive hand-built masterpieces dubbed Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase.
Unwrapped at the now running, 14th Auto Shanghai Motor Show, the Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase is aimed at buyers who demand for even more space and comfort without sacrificing the model’s unique balance of dynamism and poise.
The newly premiered Ghost Extended Wheelbase will be built in limited examples for 2011 until i
20 April 2011, 12:47 PM
Volvo Car Corporation has took-off the wraps on its ”masterpiece of Scandinavian Design” - Volvo Concept Universe at the display of Auto Shanghai 2011.
Representing a large, luxurious study sedan, the brand-new Volvo Concept Universe is styled using the automaker’s new human-centric styling language inspired by the classic Volvo models.
Aimed at offering customers exactly what they expect from a modern luxury car, the newly developed Concept Universe ride has coupe-like roofline and contem
20 April 2011, 12:12 PM
Cadillac has announced that its famous, sharp styled CTS luxury sport Sedan, Coupe and Wagon models are about to receive an improved V6 powerplant, new grille and new Touring Package for the 2012 model year.
The newly upgraded 3.6 litre V6 block utilizes a lighter, more efficient design, which gives customers more power and greater economy figures in comparison with the current 3.6 litre V6. Showcasing a SAE-certified 318 horsepower (237 kW) and 275 lb.-ft. (372 Nm) of peak torque, the new pl
20 April 2011, 11:39 AM
GM has officially introduced the new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu at Auto Shanghai 2011. The company has also provided further details about their upcoming model.
"The current Malibu has left an award-winning impression and changed the way people think about Chevrolet," commented Susan Docherty, vice president of GMIO sales, marketing and aftersales.
"This all-new Malibu delivers on the intangibles of today's Malibu but gives customers even more: more style, fuel efficiency, content and features, craftsmanship, and
19 April 2011, 05:22 PM
Toyota has introduced a new Auris Edition, which will replace the previous T2. Auris Edition will keep the low price, but the extras will be significantly more. TR and SR grades have also been revised, so they will offer more features as standard. New exterior colours have been introduced, together with new-look interior trim details.
Toyota Auris Edition includes 16” alloy wheels, heated, retractable door mirrors that are colour-matched to the car’s bodywork and similarly colour-keyed doorha
19 April 2011, 04:51 PM
Audi is currently exhibiting A3 e-Tron Concept at the Auto Shanghai 2011. It is a four-seat sedan, which is not full electric, but features a plug-in hybrid system. A3 e-Tron Concept is based on the A3 sedan Concept, which was recently introduced at the Geneva Auto Show.
The plug-in hybrid drivetrain includes a highly-efficient 1.4 liter TFSI four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 211PS (155 kW) coupled to an electric motor with 27PS (20 kW). The total maximum power is 238PS (175 kW). All power is put on the roa
19 April 2011, 04:23 PM
MR Car Design, the Erftstadt-based retrofitter has released an extraordinary enhancement program for the Ford Focus RS, boosting its output to a new height.
The MR Car Design’s power compartment specialists have developed a power kit that boosts the total output of the Ford Focus RS’ 2.5 litre Straight-5 Ford Duratec RS to 360 horsepower, instead of the factory 305 horsepower. The extra 55 horsepower are achieved thanks to a newly installed, in-house exhaust unit with downpipe and 200-cell ca
19 April 2011, 03:48 PM
At the display of the New York International Auto Show, Chrysler is about to celebrate the premiere of its all-new, 2011 Chrysler 200 S Sedan and Chrysler 200 S Convertible models, an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind styled versions of the recently released 2011 Chrysler 200 model.
Olivier Francois, President and CEO, Chrysler Brand, shared: “The New York International Auto Show is the perfect place to debut the new 2011 Chrysler 200 S sedan and Chrysler 200 S convertible models. These vehicles are built with an
19 April 2011, 03:44 PM
Lamborghini has introduced Aventador LP 700-4 to the Asian market at the Auto Shanghai 2011. The manufacturer has also revealed Gallardo LP 550-2 Tricolore at a special off-site event held in the Shanghai Expo.
Lamborghini has achieved over 150% sales growth in 2010 compared to 2009, so the Chinese market is very im
19 April 2011, 03:37 PM
ANDERSON GERMANY Aston Martin DBS Superior Black Edition is the latest monster conversion by the renowned Dusseldorf-based tuning specialist.
As the name of the customized ride hints, it is finished in striking semi-gloss body paint underlined by exclusively tinted front and rear lights, as well as windows. Moreover, the unique character of the Aston Martin DBS is further strengthened by a set of custom, 21-inch shiny black alloys wrapped in high-performance rubber.
In the terms of performance, the ANDERSON D
