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2015 acura ilx - us price $27,050

2015 Acura ILX - US Price $27,050

2015 Acura ILX is going on sale tomorrow in the US with pricing starting from $27,050 for the entry-level model. The ILX is available in four trim levels offering different blends of performance and premium features. Of course, all models boast the famous Acura refinement and quality in a sleek, sporty and luxurious package. There are two powertrain choices including a 2.0 liter i-VTEC with 150HP (110 kW) is coupled with a 5-speed automatic gearbox (5AT), which is able to return 35 mpg US

peugeot teases 208 gti 30th anniversary limited edition

Peugeot Teases 208 GTi 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

2014 Peugeot 208 GTi 30th Anniversary Limited Edition comes to commemorate the celebration of 30 years of brand’s GTi. It has just been teased and will be officially premiered at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, so we have to wait a little longer to receive more details around it. The car will debut in the Supercar &

8hp90 torqueflite transmission added to 2015 dodge challenger srt hellcat

8HP90 TorqueFlite Transmission Added To 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions are now a substantial part of more than one million vehicles worldwide. Reportedly, vehicles equipped with it, save more than 700 million gallons of gasoline, which is equal approximately to $2.5 billion USD. TorqueFlite transmissions in model-year 2014 Chrysler Group’s vehicles contribute to 19 fuel-economy/driving-range benchmarks across four vehicle segments. In addition, the special transmission

peugeot 108 has 196 litres of carrying capacity

Peugeot 108 Has 196 Litres Of Carrying Capacity

2014 Peugeot 108 is getting readied for a market introduction on 1st of July. It is company’s offer for a small but perfectly formed urban vehicle, which will take city car versatility to a new level. It features a wide range of enhancements over its predecessor (the 107) like improvements in the boot. In fact 108 is boasting 196 litres of carrying capacity which were previously 139 litres. The boot sill is also 20 mm lower for easier loading. Another practical innovation is the new parcel shelf. A neat fabric c

ac schnitzer exhaust systems - racing evo

AC Schnitzer Exhaust Systems - Racing Evo

AC Schnitzer is now offering high performance rear silencers made from stainless steel with different chromed tailpipes. The new silencers deliver impressive sonorous sound and a sporty appearance. This is really important because the exhaust is the acoustic and optical signature of a car. AC Schnitzer also offers polished and chromed exhaust tail trim Racing Evo manufactured from stainless steel. The new tailpipe design is an evolution of the successful Evo tailpipe trim, which is now superseded by the new

2015 lexus rc f adds

2015 Lexus RC F Adds "Solar Flare" Paint Finish Chosen By Fans

Last month Lexus has challenged its Facebook fans to come up with a name for the blazing orange paint finish which will be available for the 2015 RC F high performance coupe. There were hundreds of suggestions from which the best one was picked and it is called “Solar Flare”. The choice was made by company’s director, Richard Balshaw. “Solar Flare” will become an official color for the RC F in the UK and will be offered exclusively when it goes o

o.ct tuning - power boost for 6.4 liter srt8

O.CT Tuning - Power Boost for 6.4 liter SRT8

O.CT Tuning is now offering a significant power increase for all SRT8 models from Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep. The performance package includes a complete compressor kit and increasing the displacement of the engine. Firstly, the Dodge Challenger SRT8 has received a compressor kit and a charge air cooler system. The engine displacement is increased to 6.4 liters. The result after an ECU re-map is 564HP (415 kW) and 735Nm (544 lb-ft) of torque – an increase of 88HP and 98Nm. Additionally, the car can b

2014 bmw m3 saloon and m4 coupe - uk price

2014 BMW M3 Saloon and M4 Coupe - UK Price

BMW is now offering the all-new 2014 M3 Saloon and M4 Coupe at the UK market. The pricing is starting from £56,175  and £56,635, respectively. For the first time the Coupé and Saloon models receive individual model names, in deference to the different model series that provide their basis. Both models boast exceptional performance and fuel efficiency. They are powered by a 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo Inline six-cylinder – 431HP (317 kW) at 5,500RPM and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) at 1,850RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-

nissan concept 2020 vision gran turismo

Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo

Nissan has officially unveiled the staggering Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo after a lot of teasers and leak images. It is described as a “vision of what a high performance Nissan could look like in the future”, the Concept Gran Turismo boasts a lot of GT-R features. Essentially, it is a 2+2 supercar featuring a "V-motion" front fascia, slender LED headlights, a ventilated front hood, a carbon fiber front splitter and of course the typical taillights. Other features word mentioning are the impressive and a

lotus lmp1 unveiled at 24 hours of le mans

Lotus LMP1 Unveiled At 24 Hours Of Le Mans

Lotus LMP1 or the P1/01 has just took a centre stage at the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans event and was unveiled to the media and public for the very first time. However, the car didn’t participate in the race due to delays resulting from an unavoidable change in engine supplier. Despite this, the unveiling was an enormously proud moment for the team, because the iconic LMP 1 class represents the highest class of sports car racing. It attracts some of the best drivers in the world and is dominated by world famous manu

michael schumacher out of coma

Michael Schumacher Out of Coma

Michael Schumacher is out of coma and has left the hospital in Grenoble. He was treated after a horrible skiing accident in December, last year. Schumacher suffered a severe head injury and has been in hospital for several months. At the end of January, doctors started to bring him out of a medically-induced coma and now he is awake.“Michael has left the CHU Grenoble to continue his long phase of rehabilitation,” stated Sabine Kehm, the manager of Schumaher.“He is not in a coma anymore. His fami

2014 citroen c1 makes goodwood debut

2014 Citroen C1 Makes Goodwood Debut

Citroen is currently refreshing its 2014 C1 model, which was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The firs version of the car was revealed in 2005 and since then tthe best-seller has notched up more than 780,000 sales. This new city car is available in 3- door and 5-door versions. What is more, it is also available in a new open-top body style called Airscape. Although a small car it has a strong personality, which delivers an upbeat response to urban mobility requirements. The new C1 reflects all