28 January 2011, 08:33 AM
This March, at the Geneva Motor Show, Honda the renowned Japanese automaker is about to reveal refined versions of its Honda Accord Saloon and Tourer models. Distinguished by improvements in the fuel economy and exterior styling, the new Honda Accord range continues to evolve and offer its buyers impressive quality and high specification, blended with class-leading reliability and lower running costs.
Under the bonnet, the 2012 Accord sports an improved version of the 2.2-liters i-DTEC diesel
28 January 2011, 06:29 AM
Alfa Romeo has announced an exclusive, Alfa TCT automatic transmission packed version of its incredibly stylish Alfa Romeo MiTo city ride. Already available at the brand’s dealership across the UK, the MiTo TCT is the first model in the Alfa Romeo range to feature the all new ALFA TCT automatic transmission with dry twin clutch.
The newly-fitted ride is powered by a 1.4-liters TB MultiAir petrol unit with 135 horsepower and is packed with a Start&Stop system. It estimates stunning perform
27 January 2011, 10:31 AM
The dazzling VW Touareg Gold Edition made its debut at the Qatar Motor Show, showcasing an extremely stunning mixture between robustness and exclusivity. As the name hints, this one-off edition of the famous German SUV is beautified with 24-carat gold elements, including a set of custom designed 22-inch wheels, roof rails, protective guard strips and window frames, mirror caps and parts of the air intake frame, as well as the “Touareg V8” signature and the boot sill trim.
Just like the other
27 January 2011, 10:18 AM
Noble has released official specifications for his super car - M600.
It is powered by a 4.4 liter Yamaha twin-turbo V8 with 650HP at 6800RPM and 870Nm (640 lb-ft) at 3800RPM. The power unit is mounted in the middle and send all power to the rear wheels. It is mated to a Graziano 6-speed manual transmission.
The total weight is just 1250kg so the power-to-weight ratio is 520HP per ton. Noble M600 measures 4360 mm in length, has a 2540 mm wheelbase and a 1578 mm wide track. M600 is built on
27 January 2011, 10:06 AM
At the now running Qatar Motor Show, VW, the German automaker renowned for its exclusively vigor rides has introduced an exclusively styled, study version of its recently debuted in the Dakar Rally - Race Touareg 3.
Dubbed Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 Qatar edition, the one-off ride estimates sprint time of less than 6 seconds for the classic standstill to 100 km/h acceleration and sports a sleek set of 18-inch wheels from BBS with gold-like finish, white “Magic Morning” paintwork and Race Toua
27 January 2011, 09:34 AM
A lot of manufacturers offer hybrid cars and Volvo plans to introduce V60 Plug-in Hybrid to the Geneva Auto Show. The car is scheduled to hit the market in 2012, hopefully, before the end of the world.
The astonishing thing about V60 Hybrid is that the car is powered by diesel-electric system, instead of petrol-electric and the numbers are staggering - 1.9 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions are below 50 g/km. Furthermore, it can run up to 50 km on electric power alone.
The hybrid system i
27 January 2011, 04:29 AM
Toyota has exclusively released a teaser image of its refined, sharp and remarkably athletic FT-86 II Concept, which showcases the final design for the brand’s next production sports car. The FT-86 II Concept is scheduled for public unveil at the forthcoming 2011 Geneva motor show and is developed in cooperation with Subaru.
According to the latest leaks, the new sports ride will draw its power by a turbocharged 2.0-liters unit with peak output of 260 horsepower (194 kW) mated to a six-speed
27 January 2011, 03:35 AM
Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 Juro Special Edition is the brand’s latest addition, specially packed for the UK market. Based upon the current Lancer 1.5 GS2, the newly presented Lancer 1.5 Juro Special Edition hosts classy black leather upholstery and a Kenwood integrated satellite navigation system with a reversing camera as standard.
Further on-board highlights include: sleek 16-inch lightweight alloys, climate control, leather steering wheel with audio controls, electric windows, CAT 1 alarm, rear spoiler, as well as
26 January 2011, 08:03 PM
MINI will create a limited edition Cooper specially for France. The project is called Mat Edition and the car will feature a matt black exterior with checked mirror covers, unique side vents, and an individually-numbered key ring.
MINI Mat Edition is powered by either 1.6 liter with 120PS (88 kW) or 1.6 liter turbocharged with 211PS (155 kW). The diesel variant is again 1.6 liter with 112PS and hefty 270Nm (199 lb-ft) of torque.
The limited edition will have just 250 units and the the pack
26 January 2011, 07:47 PM
Smart has unveiled the new ForTwo NightOrange special edition. The small city car is available as both - coupe or convertible. It is inspired by Halloween and boasts orange metallic paint, a black tridion safety cell, and black 15" alloy wheels.
The interior features black leather and fabric seats, a sport steering wheel, and a lot of orange components.
The special edition is based on the Passion trim level, so the car is very well equipped - electric windows, air conditioning, and a pano
26 January 2011, 06:52 PM
Pagani has officially revealed Huayra, which will make its public debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
The strange name comes from the god of wind and the car is really as fast as a hurricane. The engine is 6.0 liter bi-turbo V12 with 710PS (522 kW) and 1000Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque. The power plant is mated to an XTRAC 7-speed sequential transmission which weighs 96 kg (212 lbs) and is mounted transversely behind the engine.
The overall weight of Huayra is 1 350 kg (2 975 lb) and the accel
26 January 2011, 06:01 PM
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore is a special edition supersports beast, which the renowned Italian automaker has presented at the Qatar Motor Show. As the name suggests, the staggering Gallardo is finished with a two-tone body paint with matching interior and is targeted for the European and Asian-Pacific markets.
Offering full range of standard equipment, the 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Bicolore sports a brutal 5.2-liters V10 unit with 560 horsepower, resulting in 3.7 seconds f
