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alfa romeo giulietta with tct transmission

Alfa Romeo Giulietta with TCT Transmission

Alfa Romeo UK has announced the full specs and price list for the 2012 Giulietta TCT. The Alfa Giulietta is a 5-door hatchback offering cheap and stylish ride. The car is the safest car in its class. It also features award winning MultiAir engine technology, five star Euro-NCAP safety ratings, Alfa Romeo's unique D.N.A system, and now, in 2012, the technologically advanced ALFA TCT semi-automatic transmission becomes available in the Giulietta range. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCT starts at £21 855 OTR. There

2012 rieger opel corsa d

2012 Rieger Opel Corsa D

The German based auto-design and tuning company named Riger has just launched a new project. The work of the professionals was on an Opel Corsa, which now, after the modification, looks outstanding! To be more precise 2012 Rieger Opel Corsa D has received a new bodykit. It gives the vehicle the following equipment: spoiler lip, spoiler splitter, side skirts and a rear skirt extension. What is specific here is that all parts are produced in ABS plastic. The spoiler splitter, the side skirts an

2013 infiniti jx: combination of high-quality performance and innovation

2013 Infiniti JX: Combination Of High-Quality Performance And Innovation

The 2013 Infiniti JX is a 7-passenger luxury crossover which will join the brands line-up in spring 2012. The new model now offers even more interior flexibility and roominess, safety, and advanced hospitality features. Furthermore, the crossover delivers a real 3-row utility, including all premium features, performance and innovations. Key features of the 2013 Infiniti JX include: Emotive styling and craftsmanship, featuring the new Infinit

honda solar hydrogen station

Honda Solar Hydrogen Station

The latest ground braking innovation from Honda is the Solar Hydrogen Station on Grounds of Saitama Prefectural Office. This initiative is part of the Electric Vehicle Testing Program for Honda’s next-generation personal mobility products. Furthermore, Honda also equipped the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle with an outlet to function as a 9kW power source. How it works: the FCX Clarity uses a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to create power with zero CO2 emissions. T

2012 skoda yeti urban limited edition

2012 Skoda Yeti Urban Limited Edition

Skoda brand is releasing limited-edition version of its Yeti compact SUV, whihch is named 2012 Skoda Yeti Urban Limited Edition. The model is based on the already highly popular SE trim. However, it features some worthy equipment. The Yeti model achieved great success after its launch in 2009 and won in fact 12 independent products awards. It has overtaken the public by its high-quality on-road performance, family orientated practicality and rugged styling. The new Yeti Urban LE is restricted to

jeep wrangler apache concept

Jeep Wrangler Apache Concept

Jeep Wrangler Apache Concept is extremely rough off-road vehicle. It is powered by a new Mopar 6.4 liter HEMI V8. The engine delivers 470HP (346 kW) and 637Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a Chrysler Group's W5A580 5-speed automatic transmission. However, a 6-speed manual gearbox will be also available. Other highlights include Mopar Pro 60 5.13 front and rear axles, a 4.5” Stage 3 long arm lift kit and off-road bead-lock wheels. There are also high-clearance flat fenders,

hennessey ford gt sets texas mile speed record - 257.7 mph [video]

Hennessey Ford GT Sets Texas Mile Speed Record - 257.7 mph [VIDEO]

Here's a video of a Ford GT setting up a record on the Texas Mile Event at Chase Field Industrial Complex in south Texas: 257.7 mph - full 4.6 mph faster than the previous champion. As you might have guessed, this is no ordinary Ford GT. It's a Hennessey job this. Owned by Mark Heidaker, driven by Sean Kennedy this overhauled beast wrote some history. But before that, some professional help was needed. That's when Hennessey Performance glued 34

nissan juke-r [video review]

Nissan Juke-R [video review]

Autocar.co.uk has released a test review of the strange Nissan Juke-R, which is claimed to be the ultimate crossover. Practically, the car is a GT-R with different body, because everything from the sports car is taken and put in the Juke. The Juke-R is powered by a twin-turbo 3.8 liter V6 with 485HP (357 kW) at 6400RM and 588Nm (434 lb-ft) at 3200RPM. The engine is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox enabling the car to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds and having a top speed of 2

2013 chevrolet camaro 1le

2013 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE

Various Camaros have gone under the 1LE label since 1988. It's an upgrade package inspired by the car's involvement in Pro-Am road racing. Now it is on the horizon again for the 2013 SS coupe versions – the 1SS and 2SS that carry a V8 under their bonnets and a manual transmission as standard. Actually, the whole makeover is intentionally reminiscent of the ZL1 spec. “The Camaro 1LE combines the best elements of the SS and ZL1 to take road-racing performance to a whole new level,” said Al Oppenh

2012 ford mustang shelby 1000

2012 Ford Mustang Shelby 1000

The New York International Auto Show will be the venue where Shelby American Inc. will debut their most powerful project yet – the GT Ford Shelby 1000 which started life as a more “standard” 2012 GT 500. And no, the 1000 does not consist of two GT 500s. It's only one of them, with handling, power and breaking performance all beefed up. Although it's called the Shelby 1000, both of the versions in which it will be offered do not develop 1000 bhp. A street legal one has the “mere” 950 ponies whil

new toyota sedan teased

New Toyota Sedan Teased

Nissan won't be the only company that shows back ends as teasers for the New York International Auto Show. Here's something from Toyota as well. Supposedly it will be a “stunning” sedan that has been U.S.-designed. The global premiere will take place in the Galleria room within the Jacob Javits Center at 10:30 a.m. EDT on April 5, 2012. Toyota are being quite quiet about it so we'll just have to guess. “Elegant yet athletic” they say. Well, this sketch here does suggest the latter. Obviously, t

volvo c30 electric warm and fuzzy

Volvo C30 Electric Warm and Fuzzy

I have a beef with today's hybrids and electric vehicles. Its their batteries that get me. One does not even have to own a hybrid. Instead, simply observe how your cell phone acts throughout the years – the charge capacity is getting lower and lower, cold weather doesn't help at all and neither do the summer days. Now, imagine that in a car – driving along with 2 or more “bars” on the dials, no worry in the world, and then it all suddenly goes bust. Nerve wrecking. Happily however, Volvo are aw