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2014 lotus elite with kers - kinetic energy recovery system

2014 Lotus Elite with KERS - Kinetic Energy Recovery System

KERS in a production car? Yeah, right?! You may thought so, but Lotus have other opionion. They released first details about the 2014 Elite. The car is modern classic with 2+2 seats and astonishing design. The dimensions are 460cm in length, 190cm in width and 132cm in height. It features superb styling and  a retra

Top-performance Audi A1 1.4 TFSI to be premiered at Paris 2010

The premium Ingolstadt-based carmaker Audi has announced its intentions to debut a new top-of-the-range version of its all-new, ultra successful compact jewel A1 at the Paris Motor Show 2010. Equipped with a dual-charged 1.4 TFSI powerplant and a S-tronic dual-clutch transmission as standard, the new top Audi A1 will deliver its customers amazing performance figures - 185 horsepower (136 kW) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of peak torque. Thanks to thi

2011 BMW X3 M Sports Package at the Paris Motor Show

The latest X3 will be exhibited at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, but with M Sport package. The crossover also features Auto Start-Stop function combined with a six-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The ///M Sport package includes a front bumper, new side skirts, a rear bumper with diffuser, spo

Lamborghini showcases high-end detailing in third teaser for Paris 2010

Lamborghini has published another teaser, detail image of its mysterious high-end supersports ride that is about to be unveiled publicly at the 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. The brand-new image is aimed to demonstrate the extraordinary attention to details inside the cockpit of the undoubted Lambo beast, revealing the flawlessly tiled surface in the back of the ride’s dashboard. Out of focus, in the background, the studio image also r

citroen lacoste concept - a future full of open-air experience

Citroen Lacoste Concept - a future full of open-air experience

Citroen, the French-based automaker renowned for its avant-garde, futuristic study rides has unwrapped its latest design concept, the Citroen Lacoste Concept. As the name suggests, the new vehicle is designed in collaboration with the high-end apparel company Lacoste and features variety of details inspired by different products of the brand, including the fresh color combination and the golf-ball-like shaped alloys. Ready to amaze the crowd a

2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan M Sports Package at the Paris Motor Show

BMW will present the new M sports package for the 2011 5er Sedan (F10) at the Paris Motor Show. It includes front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper with diffuser, lip spoiler and sports exhaust system. The package is finished with the new 10-spoke rims. The interior of M sports package comes with ///M steering wheel with paddle shifters, new sports seats and a set of sports pedals. BMW will also introduce 2011 F10 550i xDrive, 535i xDrive an

paris bmw 6 series coupe

2010 Paris BMW 6 Series Coupe

Just ten days are separating us from the upcoming 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris and another reason to be there has just been revealed, the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe. This all-new masculine beast represents a study ride for a premium 2+2-seater in which extraordinary dynamics, rich detailing and pure passion are blending each other more than flawlessly. Its sculpted forms are pure embodiment of the revolution in the classic BMW coupe styling cues. On board, the staggering Bavarian stu

2011 Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale at the Paris Motor Show

2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be exhibited at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The car is going to be the the fastest, lightest and most powerful in the Maserati range. 2011 MC Stradale will be put on sale in the beginning of 2011. It is inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and GT4 motorsport models. The car is powered by the V8 is S version of the car - 4.7 liter 450hp power unit, which will be able to brake the 300km/h barrier, bu

Ford to premiere restyled Ranger at the Australian Motor Show

Ford has announced officially its intentions to premiere a highly enhanced version Ford Ranger compact pickup at this year’s Australian International Motor Show, on October 15, 2010. The restyled Ford small truck is completely developed in Australia and represents the latest wave of global products driven by the ONE Ford strategy. Joe Hinrichs, president, Ford Asia Pacific and Africa, shares: “Australia has played a leading role in the develop

Saab 9-3 ePower is the company's first EV

It is very fashionable to create electric vehicles and here is Saab’s first EV – 9-3 ePower prototype. It will make its official debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Saab 9-3 ePower is powered by 135kW (184PS) electric motor. With such power, the car accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds and can hit a top speed of 150 km/h (93mph), which is not bad for EV. It can travel up to 200 km (124 miles) on a single charge. The batteries are lithium-ion with capacity of 35.5 kWh, when they are depleted, they can be

zonda concept - a combination between r, f1 and enzo

Zonda Concept - A combination between R, F1 and Enzo

Pagani Zonda – one of the greatest super cars, ever. A new model from the famous company is on its way – Zonda Concept , which is a combination between R model, McLaren F1 and Ferrari Enzo. The car is stil a creation of the designer Gary Gu.Again the car will be powered by AMG engine boosted to several million horsepow

2011 Kia Sportage priced at £16 645

2011 KIA Sportage First Edition Edition 2.0 CRDi AWD is going on sale 1st November this year. There will be 16 models with three trim levels available – badged 1,2 and 3. All of them feature high level of standard equipment. The line-up includes four engines - 1.6 litre direct-injection petrol unit with an OTR price of £16 645 and 1.7 litre turbodiesel unit starting at £18 145 OTR. Following the usual trim levels, „2” starts at £20 020 OTR and „3” starts at £21 595 OTR. The 2.0 litre AWD model