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5-series electric by bmw brilliance

5-Series Electric by BMW Brilliance

BMW has teamed-up with its joint venture partner Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd. to unleash a completely new concept vehicle at the display of the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2011 – BMW 5 Series Electric Vehicle. Representing a prototype of a premium-segment plug-in hybrid sedan, the soon-to-be-premiered 5 Series Electric Vehicle by BMW Brilliance Automotive is based upon the long wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, developed exclusively for the Chinese market. The new ride i

suzuki swift x-ite

Suzuki Swift X-ITE

Suzuki has released a number of styling accessories for Swift. They will give the car more distinctive appearance and make the car unique. The range of accessories includes a new front bumper, a revised rear bumper, modified side skirts, vinyl graphics, big 17” alloys and a roof spoiler. These upgrades make Suzuki Swift to look rather aggressive with much better presence on the road. The interior boasts stainless steel door sills, an aluminum gear knob and embroidered floor mats, so the dr

ferrari 458 black carbon by anderson germany

Ferrari 458 Black Carbon by ANDERSON GERMANY

ANDERSON GERMANY has just unleashed an extraordinary, eye-catching monster - ANDERSON Ferrari 458 Black Carbon edition. As it name hints, the carbon applications and the black paint are hand-in-hand in this Ferrari conversion. It boasts an all-new sport hood with carbon air intakes, tinted windows and lights, front apron wings, as well as rear diffuser and wing mirrors. In addition to this newly added street-like flavor, the ANDERSON Ferrari 458 Black Carbon edition also has a new, sleek 21-inch set of 5-double

mono lightweight sportscar

MONO lightweight sportscar

MONO lightweight sportscar will be delivered to one of the most exclusive track-driving car clubs – RS Academy. The vehicles will further enhance its existing fleet of blistering supercars. The mono is a lightweight, ultra high performance, road legal sports car, designed with one and only purpose - SPEED. The superspors car achieves 528BHP per ton, which means 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and top speed in excess of 170 mph. RS Academy has track days arranged at super famous tracks – Nurburg

mercedes concept a-class

Mercedes Concept A-Class

Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class is the German automaker’s latest high-tech study vehicle, which is about to get publicly premiered very soon, at the upcoming Auto Shanghai 2011 (21 – 28 April 2011). Representing a completely different approach in the compact class, the Mercedes Concept A-Class utilizes an exclusively dynamic styling reinforced by some top-notch highlights, including: an all-new, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol power plant and a dual clutch transmission, as well as a radar-bas

2011 hpe650 camaro convertible

2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible

Hennessey Performance has exclusively announced that at this weekend’s Barrett-Jackson auto auction in Palm Beach, Florida, the first 2011 HPE650 Camaro Convertible is about to show its face to enthusiasts and lovers. Fully capable of delivering the exceptional figure of 650 horsepower at 6,300 revolutions, the HPE650 Camaro Convertible benefits a long list of additional components, including: a TVS2300 supercharger unit available in either Black or Chrome finishes, an air induction system, h

6 bertone concept cars will be auctioned

6 Bertone concept cars will be auctioned

Six iconic concept cars by Bertone will be sold at the RM Auctions, which specializes in rare classics. The reason is the bankruptcy of the Italian design house. The vehicles are just amazing – a 1963 Chevrolet Testudo, a 1967 Lamborghini Marzal, a 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero, a 1974 Lamborghini Bravo, a 1978 Lancia Sibilo and 1980 Lamborghini Athon. The Lamborghini Marzal and the Lancia Stratos HF Zero are expected to sell for between €1 000 000 and €1 800 000. 1963 Chevrolet Testudo boasts 2.7 litre six-

dacia duster esf

Dacia Duster ESF

Dacia has released a new limited edition Duster, which is specially created for the maniacs of the wintersports. The limited edition Duster marks the extension of the Group's 10-year partnership with the École de Ski Français (ESF). The new version is based on Lauréate 4x4 version and is powered by the dCi 110 Euro5 engine, which develops 110HP. However, not everyone can buy the new Duster ESF, because it is made exclusively for Ski instructors. Dacia Duster ESF is available only in Glacie

2011 ford focus econetic

2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic

Ford has introduced the new Focus ECOnetic, which will officially debut next week at the Amsterdam Motor Show. The vehicle will set a new industry benchmark for fuel efficiency in the popular compact class. Focus ECOnetic will hit the UK market early next year. The car will boast more fuel efficiency than any other compact vehicle on the road today in Europe, including diesel, petrol and hybrid powered vehicles. 2011 Ford Focus ECOnetic is expected to return 80mpg on combined cycle, which

lexus lf-gh hybrid concept [teaser]

Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept [teaser]

Lexus will exhibit its LF-Gh Hybrid concept at the 2011 New York International Auto Show from April 20th to May 1st. The car will be a redefinition of the luxury „grand tourer”. Actually, the car will be the next generation of GS, which is expected to be introduced late this year. There are no further information about the car and all data will be released to media guests at a preview event in New York on 19 April. Untill then, we have too high resolution teaser pictures of LF-Gh Hybrid, o

audi r8 lms at nurburgring

Audi R8 LMS at Nurburgring

Audi R8 LMS was tested at the Nurburgring these day by ABT Sportsline and Phoenix Racing, who had a lot of experience over the last two years at the 24-hour race around the race track with the quattro GmbH GT3 sports car. "The Audi R8 LMS was developed specifically for customer sport," said Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. "With the two factory supported events at the Nürburgring and at Spa-Francorchamps we aim to underline the positive image that the R8 LMS has built up follo

mopar dodge charger

Mopar Dodge Charger

Mopar will present tuned version of Dodge Charger at the New York Auto Show. Until then, the tuning company has released the first teaser image of Charger Mopar Edition. However, they didn’t release any details about the engine or other specification. The exterior boasts a revised grille, a blue body stripe and gloss black wheels. The interior will feature Katzkin leather upholstery, a T-shaped shift handle, and an individually-numbered plaque. Dodge Charger Mopar Edition will be offici