17 December 2010, 06:11 PM
Peugeot EX1 Concept set a new performance record for electric vehicle. The car managed to run 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile with 7.086 seconds and 12.675 seconds, respectively.
EX1 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.49 seconds and set a longitudinal acceleration of 1G over 39 m.
All tests were made at the Chengdu military airport in the province of Sichuan, where the event took place.
Peugeot EX1 Concept is powered by two electric motors, one at the front axle and one at the rear axle. The
16 December 2010, 07:00 PM
Ken Block and Monster Energy Drink have released a new video, which is taken directly from "the Archive". The pilot drives Ford Escort Mk2, of course, sideways and at high speed through the woods.
The car is 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 powered by 2.0 liter engine with 270HP. It also features wider wheel arches and big headlights.
The clip was shot last year, but it is great. Enjoy!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wARr3gvIBSw&fea
16 December 2010, 06:53 PM
The new Volswagen Touareg also received a tuning package from ABT Sportline.
The exterior features a new grille, revised side skirts, rear apron and a massive roof spoiler. The vehicle also has a sport exhaust system and 22" alloy wheels, other sizes are also available.
The performance upgrades are available for the three diesel engines - 3.0 liter TDI V6 is boosted to either 282PS (207 kW) and 580Nm (427 lb-ft) or 310PS (228 kW) and 610Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque. The standard output is only
16 December 2010, 03:48 PM
However, there will be a facelift versions for the 1 Series Coupe and Convertible. BMW has introduced both vehicle and published a lot pictures and some details about the cars.
2011 BMW 1 Series features a new front bumper, redesigned wheels, and LEDs, of course. The interior boasts new upholstery in Magma Brown, and Oyster or Savanna Beige "Boston" leather and revised trim. Among the options, there are a sports leather steering wheel with shift paddles and an M leather steering wheel, again with shift paddlesan
16 December 2010, 11:14 AM
That's the way a batmobile should look like - Lamborghini Murcielago replacement, which will be either call Jota or Aventador LP700-4.
Although that the car is still undercover, the shape of the monster is clear and it looks awesome.
However, we know that the engine will 6.5 liter V12 with 700PS (515kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft) of torque mated to a 7-speed single clutch gearbox with independent shifting rods (ISR), which is considered faster than a dual-clutch.
0 to 100 km/h will be in 2.9
16 December 2010, 10:44 AM
Infiniti EX is already one of the most safety 4x4s on the market and is now available with a new Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system for 2011. It will signal with both - audible and visual alerts to the driver to an adjacent vehicle in the blind spot area.
BSW joins to other new technologies such as ICC (Intelligent Cruise Control), IBA (Intelligent Brake Assist), FCW (Forward Collision Warning) and LDP (Lane Departure Prevention). All these systems create a perfect Dynamic Safety Shield.
2011
15 December 2010, 09:48 PM
APS has announced a tuning package for Volkswagen Golf VI R.
The performance package consists of Milltek large bore turbo down pipe, high flow sports catalyst and various Milltek stainless steel sports exhaust systems. The exhaust systems offered by the APS Volkswagen Golf R Stage 2 feature a switchable electronic exhaust valve, 2.75" bore tubing and dual 100mm ceramic black tailpipes.
The total power is between 320HP and 330HP, depending on the chosen exhaust system. You can either get a
15 December 2010, 09:38 PM
Lexus CT 200h is priced for USA and it will soon go on sale on the North American market. The hybrid's price starts at $29 120 and goes up, depending on the optional extras, to $30 900. However, the price doesn't include the delivery charges.
The Premium Audio Package is priced at $1 125 and if you also want the backup camera, the same package is priced at $1 475. A full leather upholstery is priced at $1 330. A full SAT NAV system is priced at $2 445.
According to safety, Lexus CT 200h f
15 December 2010, 09:24 PM
Lamborghini Gallardo in white? Yep, and it looks awesome. Lamborghini Gallardo White Edition is the latest project of the tuner Anderson Germany.
The exterior features a matte white finish, an aerodynamic body kit consisting of a new front apron, side skirts, a rear diffuser and a rear wing. Gallardo White Edition a
15 December 2010, 09:09 PM
Vauxhall VXR8 hits the UK market. The car is performance sedan with RWD and enormous engine. It is based on the facelifted Holden HSV E3 GTS, which was recently launched in Australia.
VXR8 is powered by 6.2 liter LS3 engine with 431PS (317 kW) and 550Nm (406 lb-ft) mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, which sends all that power to the LSD at rear wheels. 0 to 60mph is in 4.9 seconds and the top speed is electronically limited to 155MPH (250 km/h), eventually the car wi
14 December 2010, 05:44 PM
2011 Jeep Compass is finally unveiled. The SUV borrowed a lot of design ideas from the Grand Cherokee and the interior directly from the Patriot.
2011 Compass features a modified fascias, a revised grille, restyled headlights and a new hood. It also has there's a body-color spoiler, plastic body cladding, and standard 17" rims, while the 18" wheels are optional.
Inside, as we mentioned, you can mistake it with the Patriot. Still, it features soft-touch door panels, a new center armres
14 December 2010, 05:25 PM
Vauxhall will hit the market with their Ampera and the vehicle now has a price tag for the UK market - 28 995 GBP.
The new Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) will go on sale in 2012. It has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) in the electric only mode, but this range is extended by an additional 310 miles (500 km) by the range extender engine.
However, you can benefit of buying a Vauxhall Ampera, because you won't have to pay the TFL congestion charge, Vehicle Excise Duty payments
