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renault samsung sm7

Renault Samsung SM7

Renault and Samsung has developed SM7 saloon, which official premiere is at the Seoul motor show, today. Here are the first images of the SM7 Concept and the car is aimed to become a premium segment model. SM7 will be the new “Safrane”, but the car is based on the same platform as the Nissan Teana . SM7 will share its underpinnings with the future SM5 model.Renault Samsung SM7 is a four-door coupe, which is very fashionable these days. All luxury brands has released their four-door coupe models

2011 bmw m3 pickup

2011 BMW M3 Pickup

BMW has introduced 2011 M3 Pickup. The car is the fourth bodystyle variant in the M3 line-up after the sedan, coupe and convertible. M3 Pickup has a 450 kg load capacity and with its staggering power is the fastest production pickup on the planet. BMW M3 Pickup is powered by the same 4.0 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The Pickup has the same cd quotient as on the M3 Coupe and its top speed is 300 km/h (186 mph). The company has already tes

spada codatronca monza

Spada Codatronca Monza

Spada Vetture Sport Codatronca Monza will be officially unveiled at the Top Marques Monaco, but ahead of its premiere, some pictures leaked. The roadster is designed with only one purpose – racing. It features a low-slung appearance with clean lines and a distinctive rear end which recalls the Codatronca TS. Spada Codatronca Monza is likely to be powered by a huge supercharged V8 from a Corvette Z06 with 7.0 liter of displacement and 700PS (515 kW). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual

2012 volkswagen eos

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Volkswagen has introduced 2012 Eos, which comes with a number of accessories specially created for the convertible. 2012 Volkswagen Eos includes new aerodynamics, new wheels, bicycle carriers, a tailgate lip spoiler, stainless steel tail pipes and a boot lid protection bar. 2012 Eos also has a set of new 17” Azuro light alloy wheels with five double spokes and a brilliant silver finish. The interior features three trim packages - carbon look, aluminum look or piano finish. 2012 Eos can

speedriven ev12 mercedes e class

Speedriven EV12 Mercedes E Class

Speedriven has tuned Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2002-2009). The tuning company has released some pictures and details about the brutal luxury saloon. The name of the project is EV12. Speedriven E-Class is powered by a huge V12 twin-turbo engine with some modifications, which stay in secret. However, the tuner reported that EV12 has a maximum output of 700HP, which are send to the rear wheels. The results is thanks to top-mounted water-to-air intercoolers, Scorpion air intakes, larger fuel

unichip 2009 range rover sport tdv6 twin-turbo

UNICHIP 2009 Range Rover Sport TDV6 Twin-Turbo

Unichip announced a new performance package for Range Rover Sport 3.0-litre TDV6 twin turbo diesel. The Uni-Q piggy back ECU is a DIY fitment via its plug and play “U-Connect” wiring loom, allowing for easy installation or removal in minutes. Uni-Q piggy back is not a re-map for the ECU, so it leaves no electronic footprint. Still, it adds 22BHP at 3031RPM and 31Nm at 2241RPM. This translates into improved low speed performance for towing, caravanning, off-road performance and overtaking. After the uprade, TD

hyundai blue2 fuel-cell concept

Hyundai Blue2 fuel-cell concept

Hyundai Blue2 fuel-cell concept is exhibited at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. The car is powered by a fuel cell stack with power of 122PS (90 kW) that delivers 34.9 km/liter. Blue2 is an attempt of getting ahead of its rivals in the race for hydrogen-powered electric vehicle technology. The car will show the comfort and capabilities that a fuel-cell sedan can provide. It will be a very good choice, because the petrol is getting more expensive each year. Hyundai Blue2 has a futuristic design a

chevrolet miray concept

Chevrolet Miray concept

General Motors Korea has unveiled Chevrolet Miray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show. Miray is powered by two front-mounted electric motors with 20PS (15 kW) of power each coupled with a 1.5 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mounted mid-rear which drives the rear wheels. The battery pack is lithium-ion and has a capacity of 1.6 kWh. It can be recharged through regenerative braking. The engine is mated to a dual-clutch gearbox. Miray can go only on electricity, but Chevrolet

kia naimo concept

Kia Naimo Concept

KIA will stun everybody with the introducing of Naimo electric concept car at the Seoul Motor Show today. The car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features. The name is taken from the Koren word “Ne-mo”, which means “square shape”. Kia Naimo is an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV). The car has a lot of staggering details like wrap-around windscreen and asymmetric sunroof, and the front and rear dot-style LED head- and positioning-lamps. When you combine all that, you

ford mad max interceptor

Ford Mad Max Interceptor

Ford Australia has developed two Mad Max Interceptor Concepts. The project is finished with the co-operation of Top Gear Australia, who will feature the two vehicles in the April issue of the magazine. Ford Australia's Melbourne-based Asia, Pacific and Australia Design Director, Chris Svensson, jumped at the chance to design a new Interceptor and has since thrown the full weight of Ford Australia's Research Centre behind the project, with stunning results. "Our entire team was very excited

audi a5 e-tron quattro plug-in hybrid

Audi A5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid

Audi А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid Prototype has not only an incredibly long name, but it also features some very good qualities.The car is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine developing 211PS (155 kW) and two electric motors, one on the front axle, which adds 45PS (33 kW) and one on the rear axle adding another 81PS (60 kW). The second electric motor delivers power only when acceleration requires it to or when sensors detect a loss of rear traction such as in a hard curve. There is also a 9.4

heico sportiv volvo xc90

Heico Sportiv Volvo XC90

Heico Sportiv has introduced a styling package for Volvo XC90, which is one of our favourite SUVs. Volvo XC90 is getting older, but still catches the eye. The package includes a new front bumper, revised side skirts and modified rear bumper. Furthermore, the customers can opt for a sport suspension, a four-pipe exhaust system and huge 20” alloys. "Our new bodykit intends to give dealerships an attractive opportunity to offer additional buying incentives. Around the globe, the Volvo XC90 ha