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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback

At the Geneva Motor Show, Chevrolet is about to amaze fans and spectators with a new variant of its already exclusively successful model Chevrolet Cruize. Promised to mirror some of the styling highlights of the last year’s premiered Cruze Hatchback, the Chevy newcomer is aimed at bringing even greater success in the brand sales charts. As a hatchback model, the soon-to-be-premiered Cruize might bring extra versatility to the range. It will also attract the fans with its sweeping coupe roofli

brabus s 350 bluetec meets the euro vi standard

BRABUS S 350 BlueTEC meets the EURO VI standard

Brabus, the German tuner renowned for its extremely powerful and well looking Mercedes conversions has unveiled the world’s first tuned ride that fully complies with the new EURO VI emission standard. Fitted with the BRABUS ECO PowerXtra D6S performance pack, the Mercedes S 350 BlueTEC produces the amazing 313 horsepower (230 kW) at a low 3,600 revolutions and 690 Nm (509 lb-ft) of peak torque. In emission testing, the Brabus conversion not only has covered the EURO VI requirements, but further recorded figures

Porsche Cajun - Renderings

The new sport cross-over from Porsche - Cajun is expected to be launched sometime in 2014 and it will compete against Land Rover Evoque, BMW X3 and Mercedes GLK. However, Cajun will be a more luxurious version of Audi Q5 and of course more expensive. Porsche didn't release any further information about the vehicle, but they plan to attract new younger customers, who search for a better handling than the big SUVs and in the same time safety and comfort. The company has set the goal of 20

lamborghini gallardo invidia

Lamborghini Gallardo Invidia

Amari Design will soon introduce their first project based on Lamborghini Gallardo. The tuned sports car will get the name Invidia edition as well as a new front bumper, carbon fiber front lip, front fenders, quarter panels, side skirts, a new rear bumper, carbon fiber diffuser, carbon fiber rear spoiler and stainless steel exhaust system. Inside, the Invidia will also receive some carbon fibre and a wide range of different color weaves plus the carbon fiber racing seats trimmed in Alcantara

Alfa and Jeep to manufacture 280 000 SUVs

Last Thursday, Fiat approved investing of 1.3 billion Euro in retooling its Mirafiori plant in Turin, chosen for manufacturing 280,000 compact SUVs for the Alfa Romeo and Jeep brands joint-venture company. The completely new ride will be the first series SUV in Alfa's 101-year history and will replace the Compass/Patriot under the Jeep brand. The output of the new Alfa, Jeep SUV is scheduled for the third or fourth quarter of 2012, and is aimed to compete directly against the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GL

50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra Street Car

Shelby American has proudly announced that just 48 hours after the official introduction of the 50th Anniversary Shelby Cobra Street Car, all 50 examples of the exclusive ride were purchased by consumers and dealers. The amazing, connoisseur ride made its premiere at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011. John Luft, president of Shelby American shared: “The strong demand for these cars proves that the Shelby Cobra is still as desirable and sought after today as it was 50 yea

pininfarina nido at qatar show

Pininfarina Nido at Qatar show

Pininfarina has presented its exclusively innovative Nido concept at the first edition of the Qatar International Motor Show past weekend. The renowned Italian designer Pininfarina participated as one of the 8 Italian car designers showcasing creations under the collective - Made in Italy, promoted in collaboration with the Car Coachbuilders Group of ANFIA - National Association of the Automotive Industry. Silvio Pietro Angori, CEO of Pininfarina shared: “We are proud to attend the first edit

lexus is-f sports concepts at tokyo saloon

Lexus IS-F sports concepts at Tokyo Saloon

At the Tokyo Auto Saloon, which brought together the most intriguing custom cars of the world at one place, Lexus has revealed its undoubted sports nature, showcasing two exclusively athletic-styled IS F one-off rides. Starring the sporty duo was the ultra-high performance Lexus IS F CCS-R (Circuit Club Sport Racer), which benefits from new frameless construction roll cage, polycarbonate windows and carbon fiber body panels, including a front bumper, rear wing, bonnet and a boot lid. Furthermore, a racing suspe

AC Schnitzer MINI Countryman

AC Schnitzer has revealed a small, individualization package for the recently launched MINI Countryman compact SUV, which transferred the classic brand’s renowned visual cues to new, modern and bigger dimensions. Representing a completely new ride on the market, the MINI Countryman small SUV is the first model from the British iconic brand to exceed the 18-inch wheels and AC Schnitzer emphasize that with its fresh range of extraordinary designs: AC Schnitzer Type IV wheel silver 8,5J x 18

2011 Chrysler 300 price - 27 995 USD

The latest 300 model from Chrysler hits the US market. The spectacular car is priced at 27 995 USD. Among the standard extras you will get Uconnect® Touch, which the segment’s largest standard touchscreen radio (8.4") and offers state-of-the-art connectivity, segment-leading Garmin® navigation with world-class functionality and SIRIUS Travel Link for real-time weather, fuel prices and more. The active safety features include adaptive-forward lighting, Forward Collision Warning and Blind-sp

Wald International Rolls-Royce Phantom EW

Wald International has pimped the most luxurious car on the market - Rolls-Royce Phantom It features a redesigned front bumper fascia with integrated LEDs and new side skirts, and an extended rear bumper. Wald Phantom stands on 24" Renovatio wheels. It is powered by 6.7 liter V12 with 460PS (338 kW) and 720Nm (531 lb-ft) of torque. The pimped Phantom accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The top speed is 240 km/h (150 mph). The price is not announced, yet.

2012 Mercedes C63 AMG

2012 Mercedes C63 AMG will feature a new aggressive front fascia, revised headlights, LED fog lights and a new grille. The facelift at the rear includes a modified bumper and revised tail lights. There are no pictures of the interior, but we have no doubts that Mercedes will bet on high quality materials, sport seats and an AMG steering wheel. The engine is the well known 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. The power unit is mated to a 7-sp