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2011 Mazda Familia Van packs few improvements

Mazda has released a new, enhanced version of its Mazda Familia Van on the Japanese car market. For model year 2011, the revised commercial ride packs more versatility and is already on sale at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers across Japan. Additionally, the entire 2011 Familia Van lineup benefits from improved safety performance achieved through a passenger-side airbag, which now comes as standard feature reinforcing the driver-side airbag that was standard on the previous model. New goodies such as an electrical

Nissan Murano gets revised styling for MY2011

Nissan is offering us an early look of their refined for model year 2011 Nissan Murano, which is scheduled for launch at the brand’s dealerships in mid-October. Released two years ago, the second generation Murano now spotlights a refreshed grille and bumper design, new taillights, a new set of 18-inch light-alloy rims and a number of interior and content refinements. Another surprise for the new model year in Murano’s line-up is the addition of two new grades - SV FWD and SV AWD – offering the customers even wi

Police goes fresh - the 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit is here

Watch out, the supreme high-performance police ride - the all-new 2011 Dodge Charger Pursuit — is here, delivering Policemen and Policewomen an undoubted combination of technology, safety, power, efficiency as well as an iconic vision. The all-new Charger Pursuit benefits from a high-end suspension that features hea

MR Car Design reworks the VW T5

MR Car Design, the aftermarket specialist from the city of Erftstadt, Germany has released its latest creation, a smooth ride packed Volkswagen Transporter T5 Multivan. The refined T5 seven passenger ride benefits from a fully reworked adjustable air chassis, which is based on the series-produced vehicles height levels and developed to comply with all technical regulations for vehicle manufacturers. In addition to that, the MR Car Design’s Transporter T5 features a special sports exhaust unit

2012 mercedes-benz cls strikes ahead of paris 2010

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS strikes ahead of Paris 2010

The originator of the young, but extremely exclusive car category ‘four-door coupe’ – Mercedes-Benz - has officially revealed the face of its new generation “coupe with the comfort and functionality of a saloon”, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS. The ultra-sleek ride will celebrate its staggering premiere at the upcoming Par

Mazda AZ-Wagon revised for Japan

Mazda has released an improved version of its flexible AZ-Wagon in Japan. With emphasis on the efficiency and eco figures, the new, MY2010 Mazda tiny station wagon features the addition of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an auxiliary gearbox, improving the fuel economy of the Custom Style XS and the XS Special (with CVT) grades by 0.5 kilometers per liter. Furthermore, the turbocharged front-wheel-drive (FWD) model grade now joins the naturally aspirated AZ-Wagon models is the

Arash AF-10 - 550hp, 640Nm and it looks amazing

Arash... not the singer, of course, although he has some great songs. I mean the AF-10 model of the English automakers Arash Motor Company. They released further images and specifications about their creation. The car is powered by LS7 V8 engine from a Camaro delivering 550hp and 640Nm (475 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed Graziano GT-ME1 transmission. AF-10 stands on enormous 9.5Jx19" in the fron and 12.5Jx20" in the rear fitted with Michelin Pilot tires measuring 265/35 ZR19 and 335/30 Z

Lancia Stratos is back on the track

Lancia Stratos is a real legend. It had been produced since 1972 to 1974 and only 492 units are put on sale. The extraordinary Stratos is powered by mid-mounted 2.4 liter V6 with 190bhp, which is enough to catapult the small car to 60mph in under 5 seconds and it doesn't stop until it reach 233km/h (144mph). Remember, this is in early 70s. Now, it is time to give a new life to the legend. The new Lancia Stratos is almost ready. The man behind the project is Michael Stoschek, a German autom

G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR - the fastest sedan in the world

After the staggering record of the G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RS in early 2010, which become the ‘world’s fastest sedan’ at 367,4 km/h, now the guys at G-POWER have achieved even greater results topping the head-turning 372 km/h barrier with their latest performance masterpiece, the G-POWER HURRICANE RR. Standing on speci

2011 Renault Modus - full details

Renault officially  announced 2011 Modus and Grand Modus, which will start selling in France from September 2010. The prices vary between  €14 450 - €19 550 and €20 550 for Grand Modus. There will be four trim levels: Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, and Exception. The limited-edition Exception version that was released in 2009 will now be offered as a separate trim level for the new Modus. The first level - Authentique includes body color exterior mirrors, 15" Faraway wheels

2011 Nissan Maxima US pricing

Nissan North America has announced the US price tags for the MY2011 Nissan Maxima. Already available at the brand’s dealers across the country, the successor of the iconic Datsun 810 represents one of the most exclusive four-door sports cars nowadays. The new model year Maxima is available in two well-packed models – Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, each of them boasting a standard 290 horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ-series V6 powerplant linked with Xtronic CVT transmission. Enhancem

kia pop concept revealed ahead paris motor show 2010

Kia POP Concept revealed ahead Paris Motor Show 2010

Kia Motors has revealed its plans of unveiling a brand-new, all-electric concept car at the upcoming Paris Motor Show (September 30th). Dubbed Kia POP concept, the eccentric vehicle is a three-meter long three-seater. On the outside, the round-edge futuristic ride excels at beautifully shaped contrasting elements un