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  • Citroen revealed the DS5

    Citroen revealed the DS5Citroen finally revealed the DS5. Some of the qualities the model can be proud of are the new solutions offered by its engineers regarding the elegance, the dynamics and its style and also has a Hybrid4 diesel hybrid technology. This will provide 200bhp and emission-free electric power for the city. On the outside, the design has elements from the C-Sport Lounge concept, with large alloy wheels and also there is a new LED light signature. The cockpit has a driving position like a coupe and a wide central console. With all these it's easy to figure what can come next. Well, you can be wrong. ...

    Tags: citroen, ds5, hybrid

  • Focus Electric can be admired at the Shanghai Auto Show this year

    Focus Electric can be admired at the Shanghai Auto Show this yearFor now Ford is taking a tour around the world to see how customers react at the idea of the Focus Electric. After its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March the model will be now presented at the Shanghai Auto Show in China. Global Product Development vice president, Derrick Kuzak declared that the reason they made this model is to give customers what they want when it comes to low fuel consumption or no fuel consumption at all. More and more people are aware of the bad influence the CO2 emissions have when it comes to the environment and this is why Ford ...

    Tags: ford, focus-electric, elctric-vehicle, american

  • ZAP Jonway will make public two electric cars at the Shanghai Auto Show

    ZAP Jonway will make public two electric cars at the Shanghai Auto ShowEnthusiasm increases as there is one week left until the Shanghai Auto Show begins. ZAP Jonway it's a new company that announced a vehicle line-up especially for this event. The models presented are two electric vehicles that will go for production during this year. One of them, the A380e SUV is planned to go for production in June and the other one, the Alias roadster in September. All this will take place in Sanmen, China. This is not all. ZAP Jonway will also give us information about their future plans regarding a crossover SUV and a 7-passenger van.The company thinks of selling its cars to ...

    Tags: zap-jonway, electric-car, auto-show

  • Mercedes-Benz launches 125th anniversary scale merchandise and models

    Mercedes-Benz launches 125th anniversary scale merchandise and modelsThe 125th birthday of Mercedes has been celebrated with the launch of a new collection which offers branded products and special scale models. Over the years, the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer has produced numerous legendary vehicles, which are now available to the firm's enthusiasts, in a range of scale models. Milestones in the company's history were thus celebrated by the 1:43 miniature models, which include the first motor car in history, the 1886 Benz Patent Motor Car, the 1902 Mercedes Simplex, the car which incorporated the necessary components of a modern car, together with the magnificent 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster. The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz-125th-anniversary, mercedes-benz-anniversary-collection, 125th-anniversary, mercedes-

  • The CX-5 will soon be presented by Mazda

    The CX-5 will soon be presented by MazdaLast month at the Geneva Motor Show, Mazda revealed the MINAGI compact crossover SUV concept. At the New York Auto Show you will have the great pleasure to see it again. So put yourself together for the end of this week.Mazda CX-5 is the name of the production model that will come after the concept or so we've heard.The reason for presenting the model in Geneva was to present Mazda's new SKYACTIV technologies and also KODO - Soul of Motion, a new design idea. Mazda CX-5 is the first production car that includes KODO - Soul of Motion and different other kind of SKYACTIV technologies ...

    Tags: mazda, cx-5, minagi, cx-7,cx-9, suv, geneva

  • Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR registered a new record

    Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR registered a new recordOnly a few days ago Kuno Wittmer at the wheel of a Dodge Viper SRT10 American Club Racer (ACR) broke the two-minute mark on the 3.048-mile Outer Course configuration. This is the first time this happens in a production car.Actually this is one of the records the Dodge Viper ACR is collecting. Like for instance, back in 2009, the Dynamics engineer Chris Winkler in charge with the SRT car, managed to lap the 2.238-mile, Laguna Seca raceway in 1:33:92, beating the previous record. Another record involves Dutch driver Tom Coronel with a 7:22.2 production car record three years ago the 12.9-mile Nurburgring Nordschleife. The head ...

    Tags: dodge-viper, srt10-acr, record

  • The convertible cars take control over the NYIAS

    The convertible cars take control over the NYIASThis year at the New York International Auto Show, like never before, a whole list of convertible cars will make their appearance. The event will be hosted by the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The curious customers will be given the option to buy exactly what they want by having variant options like cars with conventional rag tops or the convertibles mentioned above. The most important carmakers present at the event are Volkswagen, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Mercedes, Nissan and Chevrolet. Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley and many others didn't thought about standing aside and watching competition go crazy and joined as well.The models that don't make you ...

    Tags: nyias, convertible, american

  • It is time for the CTS-V Coupe race car to get in a competition

    It is time for the CTS-V Coupe race car to get in a competitionThe 2011 Sports Car Club of American World Challenge season is close and Long Beach is where everything will happen with Cadillac Racing's presence. Last month the CTS-V Coupe race car was presented by Cadillac in St. Petersburg after 4 years of pause for the carmaker.The driver is Johnny O'Connel that it's with Cadillac Racing starting this year. He is sixth in the World Challenge GT Series and Andy Pilgrim, Cadillac's first World Challenge Driver's Championship in 2005, is eleventh. This means second for the company in the Manufacturer's point standings in the World Challenge GT Series.The Coupe race cars are based on the Coupe ...

    Tags: cadillac, cts-v, coupe, race-car

  • The Soul will sparkle at the NYIAS

    The Soul will sparkle at the NYIASThe New York International Auto Show will come soon and there is where Kia decided to introduce the new updated version of the Soul. How do we know? Well, the information came from the organizers. The company has recently come up with a new style and the changes made to the Soul are in tone with this style. Also the customers from before and the future ones will be just as happy with it too. Let's talk about the changes for a sec. The addition of LED daylights the new redesigned bumper and adjusted taillights are the major ones made.About the interior, there are no ...

    Tags: kia, soul, nyias, hatchback

  • Peugeot presents the SXC concept car

    Peugeot presents the SXC concept carNot long ago, Peugeot informed everyone about the 508 appearing in China and then announced the arrival of another new concept. Now we know the carmaker was talking about the SXC Concept car. The model was created in the China Tech Center in Shanghai.The design of the car was specially made for the Chinese market and the high driving position and strength, its fancy style that defines the vehicle just confirms it. About the exterior it's easy to see the grille that goes just right with the size, the headlamps, 22-inch wheels and a panoramic roof. These last ones give an impulse that tells ...

    Tags: peugeot, sxr, concept-car, electric, china

  • 2012 Chevrolet Camaro was officially unveiled

    2012 Chevrolet Camaro was officially unveiledAiming to celebrate the iconic pony car's 45th anniversary, ahost of improvements were added to the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro model year. While the fuel consumption remains at 30 mpg on the highway, the 3.6-liter V6 engine received an increase of 11HP over the initial 323HP at 6,800 rpm. Optimized-flow fuel injectors, new fuel pump, larger intake valves and a new cylinder head design were added the engine, which, after benefiting from a rough rework, it became 20.5 pounds lighter. Handling was improved with a new FE4 sport suspension, available for the 2012 Camaro SS coupes. Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer stated that they applied lessons ...

    Tags: 2012-chevrolet-camaro, camaro, camaro-45th-anniversary

  • Trexa presents a new production prototype

    Trexa presents a new production prototypeNews come now from Trexa, the company that produces electric vehicle platforms with Enertube energy storage technology. A new prototype was launched and it will come in handy for all types of vehicles, from small ones that produce 9 hp to larger ones that produce 120 hp.You can drive a car like this everywhere in a lot of land conditions and because of its interchangeable suspension frame parts it is very easy to keep the car in a good condition with not a lot of effort and also a two-wheel or four-wheel AC electric drive system is fitted into it. Most of the components are ...

    Tags: trexa, electric-vehicle, enertube

  • Mercedes-Benz Citaro will be on the market by the end of 2011

    Mercedes-Benz Citaro will be on the market by the end of 2011Mercedes-Benz Citaro is preparing for a new debut, after reaching 30,000 examples delivered. The new vehicle will be released in May and the company will start a strategy for introducing it on the market, but this will only happen by the end of this year.About its design, we heard it has a lot of changes from the headlamps to the tail lights. The Citaro has more space inside and it's more ergonomic or at least this is what the company declares.Mercedes-Benz team is very optimistic concerning future as they want to release soon a follower of the Citaro. They say that the interior and the ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz, citaro, esp

  • The Ugur Sahin Design have unveiled the Soleil Anandi

    The Ugur Sahin Design have unveiled the Soleil AnandiRecently, the Ugur Sahin Design, Dutch industrial designers presented their new Soleil Anandi, based on the group's Z03 Concept of 2007. This last model gave the old Z03 an even more gorgeous look, fine lines and despite of all the work, the car is ready for production.This new model is a reflection of the past and present with its forward and blacked out rump, sculptured flanks and the special designed nose. The designer thought of presenting it in a special place and they came up with Monaco as this place is known as being an exotic place with exotic cars.Their new work will be presented ...

    Tags: ugur-sahin-design, soleil-anandi, coupe, concepts

  • British Division Vauxhall introduces Insignia in the BTCC fight

    British Division Vauxhall introduces Insignia in the BTCC fightVauxhall has a lot of current models and very diverse. 13 different models from 10 producers and 27 fielded cars are the numbers the British Touring Car Championship is proud of. Soon the Insignia four-door saloon will join the group as well.The British division of General Motors has a lot of representation by six drivers' titles, six teams' titles and eight manufacturers' titles. This year the NGTC-spec Insignia will participate at the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship aside the Thorney Motorsport team.The Vauxhall team is very optimistic because they feel in shape and very confident because they are the ones that create the cars ...

    Tags: vauxhall, btcc, insignia

  • At their 125th anniversary Mercedes-Benz brand gets a special song

    At their 125th anniversary Mercedes-Benz brand gets a special songBLAG an international magazine wants to do a special new song for the Mercedes-Benz brand. For this Estelle, rapper David Banner and Daley were asked to do it. The song was inspired from a Janis Joplin 1971 song. The results and by this we mean the track and the video will be made public on April 18 using iTunes internationally. Along with the Mercedes-Benz event, the debut for BLAG Deluxe App for iPod and coffee table magazine will also be made public.The live performance will take place at the Shanghai Auto Show next week, on April 19th at a press conference.Sally A. Eduards, one of ...

    Tags: mercedes-benz, anniversary, janis-joplin, blag

  • New Subaru XV Concept was teased ahead of 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    New Subaru XV Concept was teased ahead of 2011 Shanghai Auto Show Called the XV concept, the brand-new crossover study from Subaru, has recently teased its fans with its first official photo released ahead of the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, planned to take place in China from April 21 through 28. The company's representatives only stated that the XV was a stylish proposal for the crossover model, without releasing any more details on the concept. The press release from the Japanese company spoke about the Subaru XV Concept as being a design concept car that managed to define a new generation of crossover vehicle and blending an exceptional SUV practicality featuring a fashionable form. It aims ...

    Tags: subaru-xv-concept, xv, xv-concept, 2011-subaru-xv, subaru-impreza, impreza, 2011-impreza, xv-imprez

  • For only US$12,000 the Thunder Ranch Riot can be yours

    For only US$12,000 the Thunder Ranch Riot can be yoursThe Thunder Ranch Riot is on the map. The body is made of fiberglass and has a Volkswagen Beetle-based turnkey kit car. The price for a model is really incredible. You can purchase it for just US$12,000.Assemble begun two years ago and the floor plan is from a 1972 Bug. Since 2007 the car was changed and changed again, and again and now has a Scat crate engine, customer paint, front disk brakes, CD player and wood grain dashboard.The new owner of this Riot seems to keep it in a very good shape and takes good care of it. This is not a very common ...

    Tags: thunder-ranch-riot, classics, vw-beetle

  • Thunder Ute goes on sale in Australia next week

    Thunder Ute goes on sale in Australia next weekGeneral Motors' Australian Subsidiary has in mind a few edition models and it will start with the update of the Thunder for the VE Series ll Ute line-up. The main reason is to celebrate 60 years since the 1951 Holden Ute appeared. The package includes additional equipment and bespoke styling cues that cost around $3,000.The model has 19-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation, leather seat bolsters and Thunder badges. It has a 3.6-liter V6 SIDI engine that produces 282 horsepower and has a six-speed manual transmission and optional six-speed automatic.Holden Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales John Elsworth declared that they are very optimistic about ...

    Tags: holden, thunder-ute, sale, gm

  • The MINI Countryman is dressed up in a colorful sweater

    The MINI Countryman is dressed up in a colorful sweaterThe MINI Countryman is in fashion. An artist called Magda Sayegis was asked to give some style to the MINI for promoting the recent competition, the Wanderlust. It was no problem for the artist. The car got a very colorful sweater that may be disturbing to some.The action took place during a picnic party, one of the many that will come with the MINI in the center. The event was organized by the artist as part of the Wanderlust competition.This competition actually means that 18 separate MINI sanctioned events will happen throughout the most important cities in the United States like New York, San Francisco, ...

    Tags: mini, mini-countryman, wanderlust

  • 2012 Cadillac SRX will have a new engine

    2012 Cadillac SRX will have a new engineStarting this week you can purchase the E85 ethanol as the Cadillac team announced. The model has a 3.6-liter engine that produces 300 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. The current engine delivers 265 hp and 223 lb.-ft. of torque. The pricing will be revealed closer to the official debut of the car. The idea is to increase power in front of the Lexus RX350.The SRX, according to Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing, has a special design of a Cadillac and an engine that will make the SRX better than it was before at entering freeways from on-ramps and climbing hills. The model ...

    Tags: cadillac-srx, engine

  • 2012 Chevrolet Camaro was officially unveiled

    2012 Chevrolet Camaro was officially unveiledAiming to celebrate the iconic pony car's 45th anniversary, ahost of improvements were added to the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro model year. While the fuel consumption remains at 30 mpg on the highway, the 3.6-liter V6 engine received an increase of 11HP over the initial 323HP at 6,800 rpm. Optimized-flow fuel injectors, new fuel pump, larger intake valves and a new cylinder head design were added the engine, which, after benefiting from a rough rework, it became 20.5 pounds lighter. Handling was improved with a new FE4 sport suspension, available for the 2012 Camaro SS coupes. Al Oppenheiser, Camaro chief engineer stated that they applied lessons ...

    Tags: 2012-chevrolet-camaro, camaro, camaro-45th-anniversary

  • Peugeot premieres China market 508 Sedan at the Shanghai Auto Show

    Peugeot premieres China market 508 Sedan at the Shanghai Auto ShowNumbers and significance are considerably influencing the Chinese auto market, which determines the car manufacturers from both sides of the Atlantic to try to reap the benefits. One of these carmakers is Peugeot, which aims to bring reinforcement in China. Thus, the next week's Shanghai Auto Show will host their presentation of the new local market 508, which is going to be produced locally. Peugeot representatives claim that 1 in 2 examples of this mid-size sedan will be produced and sold in the biggest car market from the world. In the first full year of production, the provisional annual sales volume will be of 65,000 ...

    Tags: peugeot-508-sedan, 508-sedan, 508, 508-sedan-shanghai-premiere, shanghai-premiere, suv-concept-prem

  • Official sketches show the future Audi A3 hatch and sedan

    Official sketches show the future Audi A3 hatch and sedanA set of sketches has recently been released by Audi and they show the brand's enthusiasts the next-generation A3, which is most likely to hit the showrooms at the end of 2012. Looking at these photos, one could easily notice the versions of the sedan and three-door hatchback, together with an impressive view of the interior. We are not surprised by the A3 sedan sketch, for it features a lot of similarities in the design with the A3 concept, which had its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The three-door hatchback appears to be much more interesting, as Audi offers its customers, for the ...

    Tags: audi-a3-hatchback, audi-a3-sedan, a3, audi-new-cars, a3-official-sketches

  • New Subaru XV Concept was teased ahead of 2011 Shanghai Auto Show

    New Subaru XV Concept was teased ahead of 2011 Shanghai Auto Show Called the XV concept, the brand-new crossover study from Subaru, has recently teased its fans with its first official photo released ahead of the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show, planned to take place in China from April 21 through 28. The company's representatives only stated that the XV was a stylish proposal for the crossover model, without releasing any more details on the concept. The press release from the Japanese company spoke about the Subaru XV Concept as being a design concept car that managed to define a new generation of crossover vehicle and blending an exceptional SUV practicality featuring a fashionable form. It aims ...

    Tags: subaru-xv-concept, xv, xv-concept, 2011-subaru-xv, subaru-impreza, impreza, 2011-impreza, xv-imprez

  • For only US$12,000 the Thunder Ranch Riot can be yours

    For only US$12,000 the Thunder Ranch Riot can be yoursThe Thunder Ranch Riot is on the map. The body is made of fiberglass and has a Volkswagen Beetle-based turnkey kit car. The price for a model is really incredible. You can purchase it for just US$12,000.Assemble begun two years ago and the floor plan is from a 1972 Bug. Since 2007 the car was changed and changed again, and again and now has a Scat crate engine, customer paint, front disk brakes, CD player and wood grain dashboard.The new owner of this Riot seems to keep it in a very good shape and takes good care of it. This is not a very common ...

    Tags: thunder-ranch-riot, classics, vw-beetle

  • Thunder Ute goes on sale in Australia next week

    Thunder Ute goes on sale in Australia next weekGeneral Motors' Australian Subsidiary has in mind a few edition models and it will start with the update of the Thunder for the VE Series ll Ute line-up. The main reason is to celebrate 60 years since the 1951 Holden Ute appeared. The package includes additional equipment and bespoke styling cues that cost around $3,000.The model has 19-inch alloy wheels, satellite navigation, leather seat bolsters and Thunder badges. It has a 3.6-liter V6 SIDI engine that produces 282 horsepower and has a six-speed manual transmission and optional six-speed automatic.Holden Executive Director of Sales, Marketing and Aftersales John Elsworth declared that they are very optimistic about ...

    Tags: holden, thunder-ute, sale, gm

  • the Seven Supersport was presented yesterday by Caterham

    the Seven Supersport was presented yesterday by CaterhamNew information about the Seven Supersport was made public yesterday. The model is one of the finest copies of a supercar. The Caterham Seven has a 1.6-liter Ford Sigma engine that developes 140bhp and a five-speed manual transmission gearbox. The car only weights 520 kg can reach 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds and can speed up to 120 mph. The Seven has stiffer anti-roll bars, a flywheel and also has CR500 Avon tires with 13-inch wheels. For the package to be all there the Supercar features an aero screen, composite race seats and last but not least, a four-point race harness.This car will charm ...

    Tags: caterham, seven-supersport

  • After ten years with no Bentley Turbo R things will change

    After ten years with no Bentley Turbo R things will change10 years ago the Bentley Turbo R stopped being present in the British automaker's range, but even since 2009 there was the idea of making a new appearance for the model. In 1985, the first Bentley Turbo R was produced. It had a V8 engine that produced around 350 horsepower and a suspension setup in concordance with that power.So far there is no information on how the car will look like, but it's expected to have Mulsanne's 6.75-liter V8 engine that will produce 510 horsepower. The date of the official launch has not been revealed yet, but it's expected to be in 2013.The model ...

    Tags: bentley, turbo-r, european

  • Jeep Wrangler is no longer accepted in China

    Jeep Wrangler is no longer accepted in ChinaNormally when any kind of problem is signaled referring to a vehicle, well then the automaker has to do a recall. This is how things should go. For example, the cars produced under the wing of American carmakers are under very serious surveillance by the Chinese market as complains came according to which cars just burst into flames for no apparent reason.After a lot of investigations the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine prohibited the imports of Jeep Wranglers.The problem seems to be at the automatic transmission and related systems. It's good that Chrysler does not deny this problem, but declares that is ...

    Tags: jeep-wrangler, suv, american

  • Maserati GranCabrio is the last car Novitec Tridente touched

    Maserati GranCabrio is the last car Novitec Tridente touchedWell, when it comes to vehicle tuning houses like Novitec Tridente you can always get a pleasant surprise. Now it's time for the latest model that had the opportunity to be touched by the tuning company. It has a 4.7-liter V8 engine that produces 440 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 490Nm of torque at 4,750 rpm and bone stock.The car has installed a supercharger system and an intercooler, a transformed ECU and this gives the car not less than 590 horsepower at 7,300 rpm and 572Nm. It reaches 100 km/h in only 4.5 seconds.If your income allows you even more, in this case it's good ...

    Tags: maserati-grancabrio, novitec-tridente, tuning

  • Luxgen presents the Neorio Concept

    Luxgen presents the Neorio ConceptLuxgen has something to present at the Shanghai Auto Show. Its new concept called Neorio. The carmaker is preparing for the debut on the Chinese market of its new electric sedan. At the same event it is expected to show face for the first time Luxgen first SUV, but nothing clear yet. For the Neora on the other hand, there were made public the first sketches and apparently it has a very one of a kind design. It will have multi-functional displays, developed with HTC, for the communication system that will be on board.The model features large LED headlights and about the engine there is ...

    Tags: luxgen, neorio, concept-car

  • Audi will build a Special Edition Q7

    Audi will build a Special Edition Q7To become the greatest premium car automaker, Audi is thinking to build a Special Edition Q7 that will cost EUR 200,000 and this will happen in about two or three months. The first special edition will have a turbo-diesel V12 engine and its body will be colored in Phantom black and Black velvet paint. There will be only 555 models produced.As we all know, Audi usually produces cars only for a specific market, like last year for example in the case of the white edition TT that was offered only to the Chinese market for the incredible price of $78,000 and when there were produced ...

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  • An Aston Martin DB4 was found by accident in a barn

    An Aston Martin DB4 was found by accident in a barnThere are a lot of stories about old cars found by accident in barns. Well, this time it\'s not about a Cobra or a dusty Corvette, but about an Aston Martin DB4 convertible, one of the only 70 models produced. The car was recovered and now it will be auctioned at Bonhams where it will bring a very generous price. In the next rows you will find more details on the history of this amazing car. Well, the model had three owners in its life and 60,000 miles on the odometer. Under the hood it still has an original lump, but the engine has vanished. ...

    Tags: aston-martin, db4, barn

  • Audi R8 GT Spyder will be presented in June

    Audi R8 GT Spyder will be presented in JuneAudi is known as being always transforming. For example the Audi R8 was first a V8-powered car, then it had a V10 engine and in the end a lighter GT version.The Spyder is also under construction. At the beginning it had a V10 mill and now a V8. In June, at Le Mans we will have the first previews and then later in September, at the Frankfurt Motor Show it will be revealed. At the beginning, the carmaker will only release 333 units of this model.The GT Spyder will have a 560 horsepower 5.2-liter V10 engine. Also, it will have a six-speed manual gearbox that ...

    Tags: audi-r8, gt-spyder,

  • Recent unveiled Miray was declared Best Concept car

    Recent unveiled Miray was declared Best Concept carThis year at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show, journalists were asked to give their opinions on what car should get what prize. The Chevrolet Miray won the title of Best Concept Car as the first concept car presented in Korea. This means, Chevrolet will continue with this kind of great ideas concerning the design in the future. The other categories were Best Green Car and Best Passenger Car.The model was made to celebrate one hundred years of activity for Chevrolet. It has a sports-roadster configuration and it has two electric motors in the front that produce around 20 hp.It also has a classic 1.5-liter four-cylinder ...

    Tags: chevrolet, miray, concept-car, korea

  • Volkswagen is preparing to launch the new Amarok pick-up

    Volkswagen is preparing to launch the new Amarok pick-up The Amarock pick-up will be launched this year in the UK and for this year's Commercial Vehicle Show, Volkswagen has a lot of other surprises.It is expected that the four-door Pick-up to attract all eyes. The ones that will want to be the owners of a model will have to wait until the 1st of May when it will be on sale.At the same event, the Volkswagen Caddy Racer will be presented even before its racing debut, on April 25th at Oulton Park, the opening round of the 2011 Volkswagen Racing Cup.This is not all. Beside the main attractions, you are invited to play ...

    Tags: volkswagen, amarok, pick-up, commercial-vehicle-show

  • Soon the 2011 Jeep Compass will be available in the UK

    Soon the 2011 Jeep Compass will be available in the UKThe United Kingdom will soon have the chance to see the 2011 Jeep Compass on its market. Before the premiere the producers announced the prices and they say you can buy it for £16,995. The model for the UK will have a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder CDR Turbo diesel that tosses out 134 bhp or 162 bhp. Because of the 2.0-liter version of the 4x4 and its lower power in comparison with the 2011 model the buyers will orientate towards the diesel engine or at least this is what Jeep supposes.The petrol engine arrangement will start with a 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter four-cylinder with the dual Variable Valve ...

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  • New Opel Astra GTC Sport Hatch appears completely undisguised

    New Opel Astra GTC Sport Hatch appears completely undisguisedOpel's impressive Astra GTC Concept appeared in a production version form at the Paris Motor Show last year and it is planned to appear in the showrooms this summer. The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is going to host the public debut of this stunning car model. However, some pictures have come to our attention lately, as they reveal the future Opel models, the Astra GTC particularly, on Opel's official Facebook page. As compared to the concept presented in Paris, we can notice some visible changes which relate to a slightly different tail lamp design and the lack of aero parts. Following the presentation of the ...

    Tags: opel-astra-gtc, astra-gtc-sport-hatch, gtc, gtc-sport, opel-astra-sport-hatch sport-hatch

  • Volkswagen Bugster was revealed

    Volkswagen Bugster was revealedThe highly anticipated al-new 21st century Beetle model from Volkswagen is getting closer and closer to its unveiling. Until then, our attention was caught by a very different kind of bug. Taking a closer look at the images in the gallery below, an experienced eye would notice that the vehicle is not actually a Volkswagen Beetle, but a Porsche Boxster in disguise, and thus the "Bugster" name resulted. The pictures particularly reveal a 142 mph Beetle on top of a Boxster chassis and running gear. Officially, the vehicle appears to have been registered as a Porsche Boxster S with a modified structure. Regarding the powertrain, ...

    Tags: volkswagen-bugster, porsche-volkswagen, porsche-boxster-2000, volkswagen-beetle, beetle, boxster, b