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ssangyoung sut 1

SsangYoung SUT 1

SsangYong will reveal a new concept of its popular Actyon Sports at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, which will be held 3 to 13th March. SUT 1 has the essential characteristics of a traditional pick-up, but it also presents a more contemporary look to reflect the styling expected of today’s Sports Utility Truck It measures 4 985mm long, 1 910mm wide, 1 755mm high, and with a 3 060mm wheelbase. The engine is 2.0 liter diesel, which meets EU5 regulations and develops 155PS and 360Nm of torque bet

Peugeot 308 Facelift

Peugeot has released a new facelift of it super successful 308 model. Since the launch of Peugeot 308 in 2007 over 900 000 units have been sold worldwide. 2011 Peugeot 308 is available in three body styles: Hatchback, CC and SW, and four trim levels: Access, SR, Active and Allure. The most powerful CC THP 200 model will also be available in a single GT trim level. The facelift updates include LED headlamps and running lights and micro-hybrid e-HDi Stop & Start technology. All model

ferrari ff - it's perfect... or not really

Ferrari FF - It's perfect... or not really

Ferrari is a symbol of Motorsport. They have always been making some of the fastest, the best handling, the most powerful and the most beautiful cars on the market. However, they came up with this - 2012 Ferrari FF, which is a mix of 458 Italia, California and 599GTB Fiorano. The main idea of the car is not the pure speed and acceleration, but its cargo space. Yes, Ferrari actually thought about the practicality in this model. The boot has 450 liters with rear seats up and 800 liters with rear seats down, nice?

MTM Audi A7

MTM has released a modest program for the recently debuted premium five-door coupe Audi A7 Sportback. Emphasizing on the ride’s undoubted sporty nature, the MTM program include both, enhanced performance and handling levels. Still not available for all engines in the luxury A7 range, the newly premiered program by MTM is capable to boost the output of the top 3.0-liters diesel unit with 244 horsepower (180 kW) to the amazing 285 horsepower (210 kW). The power kick is achieved via MTM’s newly

Arden Range Rover AR7 Highlander

Arden Range Rover AR7 Highlander is the latest conversion by the Krefeld-based German specialist based upon the premium SUV - Range Rover LM. Boasting more individual character, bolder look and exciting high-end details, the Arden AR7 Highlander benefits a variety of improvements, including: exterior, interior and performance areas. On its exterior, the Arden-transformed SUV packs a completely re-designed front and rear aprons, side skirts, fender flares and hand-made stainless steel grilles.

2012 Ferrari FF dynamic photos

Ferrari has finally released some dynamic images of its all-new masterpiece ride – the 2012 Ferrari FF. The PRs of the renowned Italian automaker says that the dynamic photo shoot comes “due to the outstanding interest and the numerous requests to see the car in movement”. Showcasing an advanced prototype and a final model, the new photos can be seen in high-resolution in the ride’s gallery bellow. In a quick flashback, the Ferrari FF is the brand’s first ever four-wheel drive car, which i

MINI Clubman Hampton

MINI Clubman Hampton special-edition model is the brand’s latest exclusively styled compact ride, which represents the perfect embodiment of MINI’s all-new MINI Yours individualization program. With an extremely wide range of exterior paint finishes, light-alloy rims, upholstery variants, interior trim and Colour Lines, MINI-specific options such as mirror caps and graphics, and numerous other optional extras and accessories, the MINI Yours personalization program is capable to transform every M

coverefx mini cooper works

CoverEFX MINI Cooper Works

CoverEFX, the well known Germany-based tuner has released an astonishing and at the same time extremely different conversion of Mini Cooper Works. Showcasing upgrades in both tuning aspects - performance and styling, the CoverEFX MINI stands out as a true masterpiece, with own individuality and impact. At first glance, the Mini Cooper Works by CoverEFX immediately draws the attention of the crowd. Its outer styling differs with fully foil-finished body in black leather style beautified by tho

Hyundai i40 - interior

Hyundai has released a teaser picture of the interior of the new i40 model. Hyundai i40 is expected to make it's official debut at the Geneva Motor Show, next month. The cabin is created to be nice and comfy with elegant styling and high quality materials. However, it "screams" - Sonata, but the i40 has additional trim, a revised center stack, and gloss black accents. 2011 Hyundai i40 is powered by a 1.6-liter GDI with 140 PS (103 kW), a 2.0-liter GDI with 177 PS (103 kW) or a 1.7-liter CR

2011 Peugeot 908 Le Mans

Peugeot 908 Le Mans will go against Audi R18 in this years Le Mans races. 2011 Peugeot 908 Le Mans is powered by a 3.7 liter V8 with 550HP. It replaces the old V12 and is expected to have better efficiency and fuel consumption. The new engine was put on test on January 25th for the first time. This season, the 2011 Peugeot 908 Le Mans will be driven by Sebastien Bourdais, Alex Wurz, Stephane Sarrazin and Anthony Davidson.

2011 McLaren F1 Race Car

The new 2011 F1 Race Car of McLaren Mercedes was unveiled. It will be driven by Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. The aerodynamics is slightly changed - a higher nose, a new airbox and re-designed sidepods. The most important thing is that the the McLaren 2011 F1 Race Car is now equipped with the KERS system, just like their competitors. The system is located inside the safety cell of the car, just under its fuel tank. There are also major changes in the cooling department. The intake for

Toyota Yaris Hybrid HSD

Toyota Yaris Hybrid HSD Concept will be introduced at the Geneva Auto Show in March. The small city car will represent just one application of the company's Hybrid Synergy Drive technologies. The company strategy includes full Hybrid Vehicles (HV), Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHV), Electric Vehicles (EV), and Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles (FCHV). Yaris Hybrid HSD is expected to have huge success, because it is in the B segment, which is the largest one in Europe, so the production of Toyota Yar