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Dodge brand restyles the Nitro lineup for 2010

For the new model year, Dodge brand has revised the Dodge Nitro lineup with more power, style and value than ever before. Offering new exterior and interior styling and new standard features and safety equipment, the 2010 models packs a standard 4.0-liter V-6 engine, 20-inch aluminum wheels, eight premium speakers with a 368-watt amplifier and 9-inch subwoofer, deep-tinted glass, Uconnect Phone, iPod Control, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, speed control and security alarm. Outside, the ne

2011 Chevrolet Aveo RS to debut at 2010 Detroit Auto Show

Chevrolet has confirmed the world premiere of the 2011 Chevrolet Aveo RS show car at the forthcoming 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The new bolder and finished with powerful lines visual appearance of the Aveo RS provides a clear preview of what to expect from the next-generation Aveo. The new show vehicle boasts a European-i

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS on Sale

The independent sports car company Nick Whale Sports Cars Direct is selling an extremely rare and highly significant Porsche 911 3.0-litre Carrera RS, one of only six made in right hand drive. Back in the days, this amazing Porsche with chassis number 99 was sold new to the owner of Hesketh Formula One team - Lord Hesketh. The car was given to James Hunt as part of his remuneration package in 1974 and Hunt retained use of the car through to 1976 – his Championship-winning year. “This car i

Fenix Automotive's exotic supercar shows its face

Fenix Automotive drop the first official photos of its new exotic supercar. Undoubted successor of the well-known M12, the new high-end vehicle designed by the renowned Lee Noble excels in fresh, bold and dramatic visual styling. “The M12 was hugely successful, but we needed to move the game on in terms of design,” said Lee. “The new car’s styling owes nothing to what I’ve done before and has quite literally been a ‘clean sheet’ exercise from the start. It’s edgy, with powerful lines, and aerodynamically will be

Buick Regal GS show car breaks cover

At the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Buick is introducing the Buick Regal GS show car, a high-performance version of the brand’s recently debuted sport sedan. The GS version benefits from a turbocharged engine unit capable to deliver 255 turbocharged horsepower (190 kW), a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced, adaptive all-wheel-drive system. Developed to provide the most enjoyable sporting driving experience, the new Regal GS gets specially engineered mecha

STI presents Subaru Impreza R205 limited-edition

Subaru Tecnica International has revealed an exclusive limited-edition model, the Subaru Impreza R205. Based on the well known Impreza WRX STI, the new R205 is a top performance model fitted with specially engineered features and parts of the WRX STI spec C model, the sporty performance model launched 2009. The new Road Sport ride boasts an amazingly good handling performance ensured by the STI tuned dampers, coil springs, flexible type strut tower bar, flexible type lower arm stiffener of front suspension, and

B&B tuning offers more power for the Audi TT RS

The German-based tuning specialist B&B has released a special programme for the amazingly powerful Audi TT RS coupe. Direct successor of the legendary ”Ur-Quattro”,  the new TT RS sports coupe is now charged with even higher power output - 450 horsepower and 640 Nm of torque. With this performance data, the Audi TT RS accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in 3,7 seconds flat and to 200 km/h in just 14,2 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 300km/h. B&B tuning is offering the power upgrade in 4 engin

honda new small concept shines at the auto expo 2010

Honda New Small Concept shines at the Auto Expo 2010

At the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi, Honda Siel Cars India has released the Honda New Small Concept, a highly efficient compact vehicle capable to carry up to five people. Engineered with a wide platform which ensures stable centre of gravity, the Small Concept excels in modern and stylish appearance. Its "Efficient Ene

2011 Renault Megane CC's premiere confirmed for Geneva Motor Show

Renault is preparing to extend the New Megane line-up with a sparkling sixth model, the Coupe-Cabriolet. The debut of the new hardtop convertible is scheduled for the renowned Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Just like its predecessor, one the highlights of the 2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet will be the elegant foldaway glass roof. The small piece of information released by the French automaker don’t contain any information for the po

Cadillac to premiere 2011 CTS-V Coupe at NAIAS

Cadillac has released the full specifications list of the announced earlier 2011 CTS-V Coupe, which will make its official premiere at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe combines in itself the new dramatic design of the CTS Coupe and the 556-horsepower supercharged V-8 engine unit fitted in the CTS-V sedan. The new luxury sports coupe will start production this summer, its performance features include Magnetic Ride Control, racing-bred Brembo brakes and auto

2011 Opel Meriva - FLEXibility at the highest level

At the world renowned Geneva Motor Show, Opel will premiere the 2011 Opel Meriva. Fitted with many innovative solutions that optimizes the flexible use of space, the second generation Opel Meriva excels in elegant appearance and versatility. The new Meriva is set to raise the bar for flexible and comfortable yet aff

rinspeed uc? to debut at 2010 geneva motor show

Rinspeed UC? to debut at 2010 Geneva Motor Show

At the 80th Geneva Motorshow occasion this year, the Switzerland-based company Rinspeed will exhibit their latest creation – Rinspeed UC?, a wisely designed 100 percent electric vehicle with recyclable body. Well known for its crazy concept cars, Rinspeed has engineered a small and versatile two-seater powered by an electric motor. The vehicles’ name – UC? stands for “Urban Commuter” or “You see?”. Measuring only 2.50 meters in lenght, the future urban car is even smaller than a Smart car. Rinspeed boss Frank