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2012 Buick Regal GS - 255Hp and 400Nm

2012 Buick Regal GS is high-performance midsize sport sedan, which features 2.0 litter turbocharged petrol engine with 255hp and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). It also boasts Interactive Drive Control System, which alloys the driver to change the suspension settings and steering sensitivity like a video game. The sporty exterior and interior complete the aggressiveness of Regal GS. The car comes with nice standard equipment, so it is perfect value for money. 2012 Buick Regal GS includes: Passive key

2010 Audi A4 2.0TDI averaged 53.46mpg

The TDI engines of VAG are famous with their efficiency. They offer both good performance characteristics and low fuel consumption, but the best-selling A4 model from Audi stunned everybody by achieving just 4.4 liters of diesel per 100km, which is more than 53mpg. The emissions are superbly low too – 115g/km of CO2. Furthermore, the A4 avant with the same engine returns over 51mpg and 120g/km of CO2. The engine is 2.0 liter TDI with 136hp (100 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque, which is

Audi R8 V10 Racing Edition refined by Anderson Germany

Anderson Germany has refined Audi R8 V10 by adding styling and performance packages. The name of the project is Racing Edition and it includes new front apron, rear diffuser, rear spoiler and mirror housings, of course, made from carbon fiber. The car stands on 19” alloys 8.5J x19” at the front and 11J x 19” at the

Skoda adds Haldex AWD system to Octavia and Superb

Skoda will offer AWD system on a variety of its models, because they finally understood that the customers has certain needs. The fourth-generation Haldex system is much similar to those used in Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and TT, unlike the Torsen systems found in longitudinally-engined cars like Audi’s sedans. The

Scion xB Stretched Out by Cartel King

Scion xB was stretched by Cartel King with 48” and features suicide-style doors. Now it is a real limo with enough room to adopt a new set of audio enclosures and a TV partition. Because of the added weight, the tuning specialists boosted the engine with an AEM Air Intake, Cartel Straight Exhaust and a STRUP Performance Header. The chasis was upgraded, too. The limo offers a softer ride due to the Cartel Custom Air Bag system. The rear factory suspension has been re-engineered to fit the n

2011 dodge challenger srt8 392 - a muscle from the future

2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392 - A Muscle from the future

Dodge exhibits the 2011 Challenger SRT8 392 at 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It is powered by a new 6.4 liter HEMI V8 delivering 470hp (350kW) and 637Nm (470lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic (a 6-speed manual is an option) gearbox, which transmits the power on the road through LSD at the rear

2011 Jaguar XFR - The Black Pearl

2011 Jaguar XF is really a great car, but it needed a little more individuality and aggressiveness. This is the reason, why the company presents the new sporty Black Pack to improve the presence of the vehicle. The Black Pack includes dark-grey 20-inch Draco alloy wheels with diamond turned rims, a gloss black grille and gloss black window surrounds, the XF Black Pack is available on XF Diesel S, the 5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and XFR models, with prices starting at £950. “The Bl

kia soul white tiger concept

Kia Soul White Tiger Concept

Soul White Tiger Concept is presented by KIA at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The car is inspired by this year's Asian Lunar year animal (the Tiger) and features all-white exterior with one-of-a-kind tiger-themed graphics and a contrasting jet black leather interior. The Concept is based on Soul + (Plus) and includes fog lamps, body colored bumpers, sport spoiler, black fender vents, rear bumper cat claw applique and alloy fuel door. The car stands on white 18” alloys fitted with low-re

Tuned Honda CR-Zs at the 2010 SEMA Auto Show

Honda presented whole bunch of tuned CR-Zs at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Actually, the vehicles are twelve and they will boast huge rims, sport packages and a lot of horse power under the bonnets. One of the most interesting is the CR-Z MUGEN, which includes an aggressive body kit, a revised grille, a big rear wing and 17” aluminum wheels. The interior has an aluminum shift knob and a unique serial-number plaque. The car will be limited to just 300 units and the first cars will be available to buy in th

SSang Yong Korando - full details

Korando is specially designed to meet the needs of the European market. The crossover from Ssang Yong features 2WD and 4WD systems, 2.0 liter diesel engine, which blends efficient fuel economy and high performance. Korando also can be ordered with both - manual and automatic transmissions. Finally, it offers class-leading towing capacity of two tonnes. Furthermore, Korando offers extreme safety featuring ESP, HBA, HSA, ARP, ESS, EPS and much more. Ssang Yong Korando is powered by 2.0 litre

ZiL Concept - another russian failure

Russian cars are famous with their bad characteristics. Everything on four wheels, which comes from Russia is disaster. However, they still try to create a good vehicle and this is one of the latest projects of Zavod imeni Likhachova – ZiL. The name of the car is ZiL Concept (how original). At first glance, Zil Concept looks rather awful. It has no rear window and features sharp edges and corners – something „common” for 21th century. The design reminds American cars, but in the early 70s, wh

Yaris GT-S Club Racer - metal hornet

Yaris GT-S Club Racer boasts carbon fiber hood, Racing Lifestyle fender flares, and 13” Jongbloed wheels with Goodyear Eagle Sports Car Special drag slicks. The small Toyota is powered by a 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine with 145hp at 7200RPM. The power is boosted thanks to a a K&N air intake, a DC Sports header, and Rebello Racing Engines camshafts and cylinder head work to name a few.  A Mishimoto radiator and Coast Fabrication Ultra Lightweight racing muffler were also added. The eng