21 July 2011, 02:15 PM
McLaren is going to open its first two showrooms in Germany, today. McLaren Dusseldorf and McLaren Hamburg are scheduled to open their doors in time for the 2011 Formula 1™ German Grand Prix which will take place at the Nurburgring this coming weekend.
The new MP4-12C high-performance sports car will be offered as well as a wide range of services. Every showroom will exhibit a piece of history to highlight McLaren’s rich heritage with each McLaren showroom displaying a real McLaren race car,
21 July 2011, 12:47 PM
MTM has announced the new brutal Audi A1 Nardo Edition. The car is specially designed to set top speed records.MTM Audi A1 Nardo Edition is boosted to whopping 500PS (368 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque.
The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, which send all power to the LSD at the front wheels. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is 324 km/h (201 mph).
The tuned A1 didn’t use any aerodynamics modifications, except wheel covers. Still, it went over the 200 mph bar
21 July 2011, 11:26 AM
Seat has announced the brand’s dynamic new Leon 1.2 TSI S Copa model, which is already available for just £13 995.
The car comes with rich standard equipment like - 16” alloy wheels, dual zone climate control, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a multi-function steering wheel and cruise control.
It is available with a new 1.2-litre TSI 105 PS turbocharged petrol or the Spaniards’ super-frugal 1.6-litre TDI common rail 105 PS turbodiesel.
Copa is a new trim level launched earlier this year, which offer better va
20 July 2011, 04:42 PM
Ferrari has announced the new 458 Italia Grand Am race car, which is even more fast and brutal version than the magnificent road model. The car has been developed in conjunction with Michelotto Automobili, based on the GT3 version of the V8 Ferrari berlinetta, with the aim of racing in the famous North American series.
The car meets also safety and performance regulations, so it features the same 4.5 liter hi-revving V8 engine, but with 500PS (368 kW). The reducing of power is because of the
20 July 2011, 03:33 PM
Fiat has announced the new Euro 5 engine range for the 2011 Panda. It includes 1.2-litre Euro 5 petrol fitted on - Panda 1.2 Active, 1.2 MyLife, 1.2 Dynamic and the diesel 1.3 MultiJet available for Dynamic trim level. Both engines boast higher top speed, stronger acceleration, improved fuel consumption and lower CO2 figures.
The 1.2-litre Euro 5 engine replaces the Panda’s previous entry-level 1.1-litre petrol unit. It develops 69BHP. 0 to 100 km/h in 13.4 s and a top speed of 162 km/h (101mph). It returns 57.6
20 July 2011, 02:32 PM
The Alpha 12 performance package is now fact and it boosts the mighty Nissan GT-R to whopping 1327PS (976 kW) and 1347Nm (995 lb-ft).
The previous record with Alpha 10 was 9.33 seconds at 153mph, a now there is a new one - 9.05 at 166.66mph (267 km/h) for the Alpha 12.
Because of the brutal power, the tuned Nissan managed to get full traction only in 5th gear, which means four-wheel spin to 4th. Nice! Still, the car looks like it is capable
20 July 2011, 01:51 PM
Nissan North America Inc. has announced a number of upgrades for the 2012 Leaf. They are based on feedback from the thousands of owners who already have driven several millions of miles in the first 100-percent electric car for the mass market.
"Many enthusiastic consumers have eagerly anticipated ordering a Nissan LEAF of their own, and now we can make zero-emissions mobility a reality in more markets," commented Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America
19 July 2011, 05:24 PM
Lorinser has introduced a new styling packaged for the 2011 Mercedes CLS C218. Despite, the new CLS was released back in June last year, Lorinser is new first to announce a personalization program for the car.
Lorinser Mercedes CLS C218 received a new front bumper with LED daytime running lights, a pair of modified side skirts, a new rear apron, a trunk lid spoiler and a rear window spoiler. The new CLS also gets new front fenders with vents for cooling the brakes and a new sport exhaust sys
19 July 2011, 03:16 PM
Audi has released the first renderings of the A5 DTM concept, which will have its official premiere at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The project name is R17 and is planned to succeed the successful A4 DTM. Shortly after these new, BMW has announced its M3 DTM Concept car. The rivalry between Audi and BMW continues.
Audi A5 DTM Concept is powered by a V8 engine, directly taken from the A4 DTM. It delivers 460HP (340 kW). The power unit is mated to the proven 6-speed transmission.
The car a
19 July 2011, 02:36 PM
BMW has introduced the new M3 DTM race car, which will be on show to motorsport fans and visitors to BMW Welt at the weekend. The car offers an initial impression of what the BMW M3 DTM will look like when it lines up at the start of the 2012 season.
BMW M3 DTM race car is powered by the powerful V8 engine equipped with the air restrictor as detailed in the technical regulations. It develops 480BHP (353 kW), which is enough to catapult the car to 100 km/h in about 3 seconds and to hit a top s
19 July 2011, 01:07 PM
SsangYong Motor UK has announced the price list for all models, which will be imported in the United Kingdom.
The future of SsangYong as a global vehicle producer has recently been secured following a 70 per cent acquisition of the Korean company by Indian engineering conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, and now the brand’s future in the UK is assured thanks to new investment in the importing company.
“This is superb news for our dealers and customers who have been so loyal to the brand,
18 July 2011, 01:28 PM
Brabus has introduced some very interesting upgrades for the Mercedes E-Class with AMG Body Styling and S-Class with AMG Body Styling.
The upgrades for the E 63 AMG include - a front spoiler lip, a diffuser and rear spoiler. There are also a centrally located reflector, and stylishly blends with the rear bumper. It