19 August 2011, 12:01 PM
Nissan has announced the new special edition of Juke. The model has a very strange name – Kuro and only 600 units will be produced for the UK. In case, you have some doubts, “Kuro” means “black” in Japanese and the Juke will get a black pearl finish.
The special edition model is based on the top-of-the-range Tekna grade and comes with ten-spoke 17” alloys in gloss black, black door mirrors and door handles.
The Kuro is available with a choice of two metallic paint finishes which could com
18 August 2011, 11:42 PM
The new 2012 GS model from Lexus will hit the UK market in 2012. The car has been officially unveiled by the manufacturer at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
The exterior boasts spindle grille with trapezoidal contours integrated into the aggressive front bumper. There are also LED headlights and a rear diffuser housing a dual sport exhaust system.
The interior comes with redesigned seats frames and changes to the steering column. There are also some high-quality materials like leathe
18 August 2011, 09:50 PM
2012 BMW 528i will come with a TwinPower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The car is scheduled to hit the US market this fall.
The new “28i” replaces the 3.0 liter version, but it is not less powerful. It features a high-pressure direct-injection, VALVETRONIC and a single twin-scroll turbocharger. 2012 5
18 August 2011, 08:33 PM
Piecha Design has unveiled their tuning package for the famous Mercedes-Benz SL R230. The roadster is in its eleventh year of production, which means a lot. However, it need a little more style and the tuner specialists offer it.
The exterior package includes a new front bumper, LED daytime running lights, a restyled rear bumper with diffuser housing a four-tailpipe stainless steel sport exhaust system.
The ride is lowered by 30mm and sits on enormous 20” alloy wheels fitted with 255/30 R2
17 August 2011, 05:59 PM
Mercedes-Benz has announced the new 2012 SLK 250 CDI offering unique feelings at decent price and don’t mean the car. The roadster combines good performance and low fuel consumption.
The new SLK 250 CDI is powered by a 2.2 liter turbo-diesel with 204PS (150 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft), which are enough to catapult the car to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and another important discipline – 80 to 120 km/h is covered in 4.3 seconds. The top speed is 243 km/h. Great!
Still, the engine is not thirsty a
17 August 2011, 05:01 PM
2011 Cadillac ELR will actually go on sale. The car is based on the Converj Concept, which was introduced back in the beginning of 2009.
The production vehicle will have electric motor with extended range. The Voltec powertrain consisting of a T-shaped lithium-ion battery, an electric motor and a four-cylinder engine will deliver nice moments behind the steering wheel.
"The concept generated instant enthusiasm," said Don Butler, vice president-Cadillac Marketing.
"Like other milestone C
17 August 2011, 03:25 PM
Venom GT will hit the US market, but you’d better hurry up, because Hennessey is planning to produce just five units annually. The car is exhibited at the McCall Motorworks Revival.
"We are very excited to have the opportunity to show the Venom GT to our friends and fellow enthusiasts at what has become one of the biggest and best car enthusiast events in the world," says CEO, Don Goldman.
"Gordon McCall's Motorworks Revival combines serious car enthusiasts, world-class cars and aircraft,
17 August 2011, 01:12 PM
After the images of Audi Urban concept, the manufacturer has released some teasers of Spyder variant of innovative electric-powered concept. Both models will be exhibited at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show next month (September 17-25).
The concepts are featuring forward-urging lines, free-standing 21” wheels and protective surrounding plates incorporating strips of “blinking” LED lights . The Spyder comes with low, continuous window area and its doors that open upwards diagonally.
The interi
17 August 2011, 12:11 PM
Jaguar has published a sketch of the C-X16 production concept, which will make its official debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13.
The vehicle follows the nice lines of XJ,XF and XK, but it will be a precursor to future Jaguar sports cars that will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology.
“Great Jaguars have always been beautiful, innovative and have looked firmly to the future. The finished C-X16 concept has the potential to do these thi
16 August 2011, 07:38 PM
2012 Smart ForTwo Electric Drive gives unique zero-emission driving pleasure. What is more, the small city car will soon be available worldwide and that’s not everything. The EV will come along with its new ebike. Great idea, in case you ran out of electricity, which happens very often with these vehicles.
The new ForTwo ED is powered by a 55kW (75PS) electric motor, which gives top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) and 0 to 100 km/h in around 13 seconds. The Li-ion battery pack has a capacity of 17.6 kWh, which means
16 August 2011, 05:31 PM
2012 Honda Fit comes with redesigned exterior, some interior upgrades and a lot of extras.
The exterior includes a new front bumper, a new grille, darkened headlights and an interesting finish for the alloy wheels, which replaces the normal paint finish.
The interior boasts dark metallic dashboard elements, new chrome accents and of course console-mounted center beverage holders, because this is “the most” important in the car.
2012 Fit is available with two new colors - Blue Raspberry
16 August 2011, 03:15 PM
BMW will offer even better options for the exclusive X5 and X6 models. The big vehicles can be ordered with new exterior colours and an expanded choice of light alloy wheels. Both models will be available as Exclusive Edition models.
Both will hit the market this fall as the BMW X5 xDrive30d will also be available with BMW BluePerformance technology meeting the EURO 6 regulations. It averages 7.4 liters per 100km and 195 g/km of CO2.
The latest additions to the range of optional equipment
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