16 October 2008, 01:33 PM
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., will exhibit a quarter-scale model of its new Nissan GT-R as part of "Wa: The Spirit of Harmony and Japanese Design Today," a traveling European exhibition which will open at the Japan Cultural Institute in Paris this month. The Paris event will run from Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 to Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009.
The Japan Foundation and the Association of The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris are jointly organizing this design
16 October 2008, 01:20 PM
Parking wardens take note – it’s not a car, it’s art…
Artist Matthew Harrison today unveils his latest project entitled ‘Hummer’ at the fifth Zoo Art Fair (17-20 October) - a HUMMER H3 complete with wooden wagon wheels, the iconic installation will be parked on Old Burlington Road, opposite the Royal Academy of Arts for the duration of the fair.
Harrison is exhibiting on behalf of East London gallery, Limoncello, one of 57 under six year old galleries, project spaces, artists’ collectives, c
16 October 2008, 01:08 PM
At the heart of the new Infiniti FX's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system is a new generation AWD coupling from GKN Driveline Torque Technology. GKN Driveline’s ElectroMagnetic Control Device (EMCD) controls the power flow in the driveline to provide optimum AWD performance when needed and Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) performance when it is not. At the extremes, up to 50% of the vehicle's power can be sent from the rear wheels to the front wheels
16 October 2008, 01:08 PM
Cost-conscious motorists often weigh up the difference between buying a petrol car at list price and paying extra for its increased fuel consumption, or spending a little more to own a diesel in the first place and save when they pull up to the pumps.
But for canny buyers opting for a Captiva SUV between now and the
16 October 2008, 10:27 AM
In time for the market launch of the new Mercedes GLK, BRABUS presents an extensive and exclusive customization program. The program includes performance tuning for all engine variants, gasoline and diesel, sporty yet elegant body components, one-piece and multi-piece wheels with matching suspension solutions, and exclusive interior options.
More power and – more importantly – more torque for more driving fun and better fuel economy: BRABUS al
16 October 2008, 10:08 AM
Audi introduces the new Audi A6 2.0 TDIe in the Netherlands during the conference on climate control, of which Nobel Prize Peace Prize winner, Al Gore, is a guest speaker (www.mgmc.nl/). The leading participant will be chauffeured in the A6 2.0 TDIe, as well as being a luxurious and comfortable car, it is also extremely fuel-efficient. Across the range, we have improved its fuel economy by 15 percent compared to its predecessor. During the conference, the A6 TDIe will run on Shell's synthetic Ga
15 October 2008, 03:20 PM
Škoda has just released a funky special edition Fabia BlueLine, guaranteed to turn heads in the street and bring a smile to drivers who are in for a £750 treat of additional equipment at a price of just £160.
Based on the Fabia 2, this little blue wonder comes with unique Pacific Blue paint, white roof, 15 " ‘Line’ alloy wheels and lowered suspension, all of which add to the BlueLine’s smart look.
Interior features over the Fabia 2 include ‘Magic’ upholstery, climate control air condition
15 October 2008, 01:12 PM
Fiat proudly presents the Grande Punto Natural Power, a new dual fuel (petrol/methane) version that confirms the brand’s commitment to the field of environmental protection. This substantial commitment is reflected by Fiat's indisputable leadership in the field of cars with methane engines as original equipment (OEM): during the period January-August 2008 some 43,000 methane-driven Fiat vehicles were sold in Italy compared with 33,000 during the same period in 2007.
We should not forget that Fiat is the first an
15 October 2008, 11:06 AM
Toyota has expanded its HiLux range, for the first time offering entry-level WorkMate with automatic transmission.
The new WorkMate Single Cab and Double Cab automatic models take the HiLux 4x2 range to 16 models.
The launch of WorkMate automatic is part of an overall visual and technical upgrade for the now 32-mod
15 October 2008, 10:53 AM
Mazda Motor Corporation today introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway’s public roads in collaboration with the Norwegian national hydrogen project, HyNor. Initially, the RX-8 Hydrogen RE’s driving performance on Norwegian roads will be validated with a single vehicle, which will also be
15 October 2008, 10:41 AM
The opportunity for SRT engineering to “one-up” itself comes to fruition with the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept. Power for the 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT10 Concept comes from the Dodge Viper 8.4-liter, all-aluminum V-10 engine with 600 horsepower and 560 lb. ft. of torque.
This new halo concept delivers the well
15 October 2008, 10:35 AM
Mopar Underground introduces Dodge Challenger Blacktop, Dodge Challenger Targa, Dodge Ram TRXtreme, Dodge Ram R/T, Dodge Ram Sportsman and Dodge Ram Mopar Street Package.
Dodge Challenger Blacktop
A menacing creation from the minds of the Mopar Underground design team. The Dodge Challenger Blacktop began life as a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T equipped with a 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 and six-speed manual transmission. Mopar Underground added custom-made spoilers and front brow. To finish off the lo
