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VW Golf VI TDI achieves average 3.8l/100km

VW Golf VI TDI was recently nominated for Green Car of the Year competition. The hatchback achieves extraordinary low fuel consumption - 3.8l / 100 km and CO2 emissions of just 99 g/km. This is the most economical and eco-friendly Golf of all time, since the production started in 1974. This amazing results are achieved due to number of technologies built-in VW Golf VI. Some of them are start-stop function and braking energy recovery, helping the car to improve the fuel consumption. The engine is 1.6TDI Common

mtm golf gti - a true rival to the upcoming golf r

MTM Golf GTI - a true rival to the upcoming Golf R

Motoren Technik Mayer (MTM) is ready with an exclusive tuning programme for the Volkswagen’s icon of sportiness - VW Golf VI GTI, which gives the car enough power to rival the upcoming Golf R. The refined MTM Golf GTI distinguishes with boosted engine, new wheels and new brakes. The Wettstetten located automobile ma

GM is investing $230 million in the production of Chevrolet Cruze and Volt

General Motors will support the production off 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt by investing $230 million in four GM plants. Those plants will  produce next generation fuel-efficient vehicles. Besides that the plants will be ECO-friendly by recycling more than 97 percent of the waste they generate. GM is investing $202 million in the first plant – Flint Engine South. The project represents approximately 240 employees and the main goal is to renov

asi green prius final design

ASI GREEN Prius final design

ASI tuning is ready with the final front design of their eco-tuning project – Toyota Prius, US-version. The new and more sporty body kit will be launched under the also new ASI junior brand – asi GREEN - really soon. The asi GREEN Prius body kit is set to provide better aerodynamics and more aggressive vision to the eco-friendly vehicle. Unfortunately, the price of the fresh body kit is still unknown.

Disguised Volvo S60 tests new safety technology

Volvo Cars will showcase a new exclusive safety technology together with the all-new Volvo S60 in 2010. Volvo’s experts have been developing the new groundbreaking safety technology - Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake and Pedestrian Detection - for over ten years. The new safety technology will be able to detect a pedestrian in front of the car and brake automatically if the driver doesn't react in time, to avoid an accident. In order to test the new technology in big city traffic, a disguised prototype

2010 Honda Element – a Dog Friendly vehicle

2010 Honda Element is designed specially to improve safety, comfort and convenience for dogs and their owners. The “Dog Friendly” vehicle will be available on November 16. The special features included in Honda Element are a soft-sided cargo area car kennel made from seat belt-grade netting; a cushioned pet bed in the cargo area with an elevated platform; a 12V DC rear ventilation fan; second-row seat covers with a dog pattern design; an extendable ramp; all-season rubber floor mats with a toy bone pattern; a sp

nissan 370z by senner tuning

Nissan 370Z by Senner Tuning

Several months after Nissan 370Z hit the market in Europe, Senner tuning company are ready with performance upgrade for the car. The engine under the bonnet of 370Z is a real monster – 3.7 liters V6 with 331hp. There is nothing else to improve except the exhaust system and a sport air filter. The result is improving total output power with 21hp. The package includes coil-over suspension with extreme quality – KW Variant 3. The ride’s height can be adjusted at the from from 15 to 50mm and 10 t

Mazda CX-7 Facelift goes on sale

New CX-7 is a true Sports Crossover. It combines power and comfort in a perfect way to bring unique driving experience. Mazda CX-7 will go on sale 1 November priced at £25,785. With the new face CX-7 comes with a new 2.2 litre turbocharged diesel engine developing 173ps and 400Nm of torque, which comes from only 2000rpm. Combined with the stiffer bodyshell, re-tuned suspension, revised gear ratios and lower cabin noise, Mazda CX-7 delivers pure driving pleasure. The interior is very genero

gemballa gt 750 aero 3 sport exclusive - a pure sports suv

GEMBALLA GT 750 AERO 3 Sport Exclusive - a pure sports SUV

GEMBALLA has added a brand new member in their Porsche 957 Cayenne Turbo based conversions. The new GEMBALLA GT 750 AERO 3 Sport Exclusive possesses an exclusive performance numbers, which are significantly higher than the factory Cayenne Turbo. With its ultimate 750 hp at 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 1,050 Nm at

Audi R8 V10 Spyder makes UK Debut

Audi R8 V10 Spyder makes its UK Debut at the West London Audi today. It will be available to order next month. Deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2010. The price is £109,580 with manual gearbox and the R tronic is priced at £114,670. The unique performance is due to the V10 5.2 litre engine delivering 525hp and 530N/m of torque. On the road these numbers mean that the car will accelerate from stand still to a 100km/h in 4.1 seconds and a top speed of 194mph. Improved handling by

jb car design refines lamborghini murcielago lp 640

JB Car Design refines Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640

LP 640 JB-R is the ultimate sports car. The tuning company JB Design updated Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640 with entirely new body kit and tuning for the mighty V12. The maximum output from the V12 engine is 710hp and the top speed is 370km/h. Stage one for the engine costs only 28.000 Euro. Aerodynamic package inclu

bmw's newest concepts: simple and clever

BMW's newest concepts: SIMPLE and CLEVER

BMW made a special exhibition last year called “Concept Vehicles”, where the company presented a range of unusual concepts. Now two new vehicles will appear at the BMW Museum. Their code names are SIMPLE and CLEVER. SIMPLE combines features and advantages from cars and motorcycles. This concept is super lightweight and has extremely low fuel consumption. The vehicle is only 450kg and has 36kW engine. 0 to 100km/h is achieved in under 10 seconds. The engine needs only 6kWh ( equal to 0.7 litres of petrol) to cove