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GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept - that`s a big truck
 It seems that the 2011 Detroit Auto Show has marked the rebirth of the American car industry. And for all it takes, GMC is back with a big and powerful 100% American concept car. Yes, were talking about the new Sierra HD truck. Derived from the Ford F 150 SVT Raptor, the new Sierra HD has a mighty 397 HP V8 Duramax turbo diesel engine coupled to an Allison manual gear transmission and a specific purpose in life: according to Lisa Hutchinson, the GMC marketing director, the Sierra "is aimed at towing and hauling in harsh off-road environments". And in fact, the Sierra concept is ...
Tags: sierra-hd-concept, sierra-hd, concept-truck, ford-f-150, gmc
Mini Paceman concept to go into production
 Well, the Mini has got a lot bigger then it's 1960's grandfather. Even so, this compact crossover has gone quite popular these last few years and now, a new generation is ready to hit the market. The Paceman, the concept car that Mini presented at the last NAIAS auto show is now ready to enter mass production. Back then, the car featured the JCW 208 HP 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an overboost function that could briefly increase the maximum torque of the engine from 260 to 280 Nm.Now, one of the BMW board members, Ian Robertson reportedly said "We will take this car into ...
Tags: jcw-208-hp-1.6-liter, paceman-concept, paceman, countryman-coupe, mini, bmw, naias
Kia KV7 a new gullwing concept car
 The Detroit Auto Show was host this Tuesday to the unveiling of the latest Kia concept car, the KV7.Still showing the same bulky shapes as the Soul, the KV7 features a rather wide body that stretches 2.03 meters and the same boxy shape that characterized the latest creations of the Korean car manufacturer. Also, the concept car has 20 inch rims and 225/45 tires that help to contribute to the illusion that this car has a much lower stance. Even so, the KV7 was created with the sole idea of changing the perception about the conventional Multi Purpose Vehicles. So the new prototype was fitted ...
Tags: kv7-concept, kv7, gullwing, kia-optima, kia
A new Ferrari biometric technology
 How about a car that can read your mind? Well, that seems a little too much isn't it? But would you say the same thing if that car would be a Ferrari?It seems that the Italian manufacturer has big plans for its future models. In fact, recently Ferrari has patented a new technology regarding the reading of the driver's biometric data.Ferrari thinks that the drivers are often overestimating their own skills and in fact that can lead to severe accidents, especially in a powerful car like the Ferrari is. That's why the manufacturer is planning on installing a wide array of sensors in the driver's ...
Tags: biometrics, technology, ferrari, supersport
The new 2012 Passat unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show
 Even if it was one of the most expected premieres at the Detroit Auto Show, the new Volkswagen Passat wasn't all that well received by the critics especially because of its design that mostly resembles the one of the Jetta, both of them braking apart from the smooth dynamic look of the previous models.Still, even if the design isn't quite that impressive, the price will surely make a big fuss because the 2012 Passat has a starting price of about 20.000$, 7 to 8.000$ cheaper then it's predecessor. Still, while the 2011 model had the new 200 HP 2.0 TFSI engine, the entry-level 2012 Passat ...
Tags: 200-hp-2.0-tfsi-engine, 2012-passat, volkswagen-passat, detroit-auto-show, jetta
Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec Concept unveiled at Detroit
 As weird as it sounds, Chevrolet came to the 2010 Detroit Auto Show not only with the new Sonic, ment to replace the old Aveo but also with a spectacular Sonic Z-Spec Concept that takes the base car to a new level.Starting from the hatchback series model, the Z-Spec Concept features an extented body kit comprising of front and rear modified spoilers and side skirts that give the car a sportier look. Besides that, the Z - spec received a black coat of paint combined with orange on the BBS alloy wheels, the front grille and the top part of the wing mirrors.Another thing that ...
Tags: sonic, sonic-z-spec, concept-sonic, z-spec-concept, sportscars, detroit
New leaks about the C Class coupe version
 After a spy video and quite some rumors, we now have what seem to be three leaked photos of the new Mercedes C Class coupe version. We now know that the coupe will mantain the general design of the new facelift C Class and for all it takes, he'll also have a double pipe exhaust system and something that resembles preety well with a rear diffuser. Also, from looking at the photos we can say that the coupe will have a slightly lower ground clearence and some very sporty rims.Only as a speculation we could point out that the new coupe is thougt to have ...
Tags: c-class, spy-pictures, coupe, mercedes-c-class
Aveo is dead long live the new Sonic
 Do you remember the old Chevrolet Aveo? Well, say goodbye to it because now, at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, Chevrolet has unveiled his succesor, the new Chevy Sonic.The new sub-compact comes this time either as a five-door hatch or as a four door sedan being designed to compete with the new Hyuday Elantra and with slightly older Ford Fiesta. Also the engines offer is different from the old Aveo, the buyers having to pick this time between an 1.8 liter engine or an 1.4 liter turbocharged, the later being able to turn in about 138 horsepower, shifted either by a five-speed manual gearbox ...
Tags: aveo, sonic, chevrolet-aveo, detroit-auto-show, chevy-sonic
Motor Trend Tests the 2011 Chrysler Town and Country Touring
 Motor Trend recently tested the new Chrysler Town & Country Touring minivan and their conclusion was that while the car wasn't the best in its series, it surely brought enough change in this game.The engine is a Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6, good enough to produce 285 hp (with 32 hp more than the 4.0-liter) and 260 lb-ft of torque. The car has a more refined feel, being quieter and with a much crisper throttle response.With a price starting at 32,910 USD, the 2011 Town & Country has brought a lot of improvements, starting from what's under the hood to the exterior. Among them are the new ...
Tags: motor-trend, chrysler-town-country-touring
2010 BMW 535i GT
 With an image that incorporates so many styles, the 5th Series Gran Turismo from BMW may be a hatchback but can also look like a sedan, a wagon or whatnot!The engine runs on a 300 hp N55 turbocharged I-6, with an 8-speed automatic. It can reach 0 to 60 in 6 seconds with a lateral acceleration of 0.97 g and the brake can bring it back to 0 from 60 in 122 feet.A bit on the crossover side due to its 61.4-inch height and 5.7 inches ground clearance, the GT has a multifunction interior, with a capacity for cargo of 10 to 63 cubic ft ...
Tags: bmw-535i-gt, bmw-gran-touring
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