13 February 2012, 07:12 PM
BMW xDrive is claimed to be the world’s most intelligent all-wheel-drive system. It was firstly introduced back in 2003 with the previous BMW X3 (E83). Since then, it has been offered with X1, X3, X5 and X6 as standard and in 3-Series (E90,F30), 5-Series (E60, F10) and the latest 7-Series (F01) as an option.
The xDrive system helps providing perfect traction at any driving conditions. It works just perfectly no matter you drive your BMW at snow, rain, mud or dry asphalt.
The world’s most intelligent all-wheel
13 February 2012, 06:13 PM
Subaru has recently announced the new XV, which is priced from €34 995. The vehicle is also the safest model in its class with certified 5 star Euro Ncap award for child occupant safety. It combines city style with urban and offroad ability.
2012 XV comes with Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive and unique Boxer Diesel engine ensuring the satisfaction of all driver’s needs. Whether for business or pleasure, the Subaru XV is well capable whatever the weather.
All models marketed by Subaru Ireland c
13 February 2012, 05:01 PM
Mazda will exhibit its Takeri concept car for the first time in Europe at the Geneva International Motor Show, next month. This is Mazda’s next-generation mid-sized saloon featuring unique i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology. It will also be joined by CX-5 compact crossover SUV and MX-5 Special Edition Spring 2012.
The Takeri Concept Car boasts Mazda’s KODO – Soul of Motion’ design theme, bringing a new level of strength and allure to saloon styling. It is truly remarkable even in stand-
13 February 2012, 04:00 PM
The latest from the M division comes in the form of an M6 – Coupe and Convertible. It has retained its characteristic body line and still is the ultimate in gran touring thanks to its V8 M TwinPower Turbo engine and clever design. BMW's EfficientDynamics on the other hand keep it frugal and refined.
The profile is familiar but there are bodily innovations – a new front apron has been introduced with massive, honeycombed air-intake patches. No matter how massive however, they are unable to stea
13 February 2012, 03:49 PM
Mazda have e vision of a world where road accidents are a thing of the past. That is why exactly they are intensifying their safety program. Today, the company announced that a Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system will be available in all 2013 CX-5 crossovers. This will be the first phase of a plan to widespread Mazda's safety features to eventually all models within its lineup.
Basically what SCBS does is help oblivious drivers prevent frontal collision with whatever objects in an urban environment. At speeds o
13 February 2012, 03:42 PM
Prior Design have released a new gallery showcasing their latest body kit for the Porsche Cayenne (955) – PD Aerodynamic kit POCAWIDEBODY. It is flamboyant in every way, especially with those flaring wheel arches. The slashes along the kit give it that extra aggressiveness to further establish the customer's road presence. The kit now comes in both black or white.
The kit consists of the following:
- PD front bumper
- PD side skirts
- PD rear bumper
- PD front widenings
- PD rear widenings
- Mounting mat
13 February 2012, 03:33 PM
The 2012 Geneva Motor Show is as close as ever and to build up the hype, manufacturers are revealing and teasing what to expect during those few days of motoring nirvana (from 8 to 18 March). Toyota has offered a quick summary of what their booth will look like with some clever machines and European firsts - four concepts, a production hybrid and a grand tourer - the Toyota GT 86. It is an almost identical car to the Subaru BRZ which also will be making its own premiere in Europe. It would be interesting to see whi
13 February 2012, 03:09 PM
Many car debuts occur in closed-door halls with a curtain over the model in question and lots of smoke and techno music for setting up the mood. The whole reveling process has become a sort of a cliché and Bentley are well aware of that. That is why for the Continental GT V8 premiere in Munich, the company went the extra mile...upwards.
Here is a video of a Bentley Continental GT V8 soaring trough the skies over Munich, with its indicators on, hooked to a helicopter. That could mean only two things: Either Munich'
13 February 2012, 01:53 PM
SsangYong will present the new XIV-2 Convertible concept car at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show, next month. It is a successor to the XIV-1 concept presented at IAA International Motor Show, Frankfurt 2011.
The XIV-2 is short from eXciting User Interface Vehicle 2. It is interesting and a strategic model for the global market. It boasts nice performance characteristics combined with dynamic style of an open top sports coupe. It also features a one-touch automatic opening soft-top roof.
The dime
13 February 2012, 12:36 PM
The 2012 Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost is Ford’s most fuel efficient petrol-engine production vehicle ever created! The good news around it is that it is now available to order from dealerships in Europe. The first vehicles have been produced in the plant in Saarlouis, Germany and they are both 100 PS (74 kW) and 125 PS (92 kW) models. More importantly, it offers leading fuel economy of 4.8l/100km and CO2 emissions of 109g/km and 5.0l/100km (56.5
13 February 2012, 12:14 PM
The new 2012 Peugeot 208 has been designed with the aim to be one with the driver. According to the designers and the engineers, only in this way the driver will experience more intuitiveness, more sensations and more pleasure. Firmly grounded in its era, it now awakens all of the senses. However, it now triggers more new emotions too! For example, such feeling is the immediate desire to grab the wheel. This is due to the energy it gives to the b
13 February 2012, 11:54 AM
Lexus CT 200h, which is a luxury hybrid hatch, has just received very prominent award given by the respected American business magazine “Forbes”. It is crowned by it as “The Safest Small Cars guide for 2012”. The luxury vehicle is featured in the Forbes guide and had previously achieved the status “Top Safety Pick” by
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