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2010 Steeda Q Series Mustang will debut at SEMA Show

Steeda Q Series Mustang is expected to go on sale in 2010. The vehicle is directed to customers, who like the aggressiveness. Q Series Mustang will have its first debut at the 2009 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, which start on November 3, 2009. Till then the fans will have to be pleased by a few high quality pictures, where i

Latest Touran TSI EcoFuel has improved fuel range

VW Touran is a natural gas MPV capable of doing up to 670km on a single tank with fuel. A hundred kilometers in the Touran will cost around €4.50, really a very good value. Touran is best selling vehicle in its class and the EcoFuel was logic extension to the model range for the MPV. Touran is also available with seven seats, which made the vehicle the best family car, offering satisfying comfort and very good safety. The engine is 1.4 litre twin-charged 4 cylinder with direct injection delivering 150ps and 2

500 Monza by Romeo Ferraris

Based on a 500 Abarth, the refined 500 Monza celebrates the 50th anniversary of Romeo Ferraris. The 500 Monza by Romeo Ferraris excels with its incredible power of 260 bhp, new aerodynamics and specially made leather-Alcantara interior in the colors of the famous italian racing circuit „Monza”, hence the name. Outside, the 500 Monza main color is Icy White with two red and blue stripes on the hood and on the back side of the car. A Naca type intake on the hood provides the fine tuned engine w

SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE set a new fuel-saving record of 2.34 l/100 km

SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE set a new extraordinary fuel-saving record by covering the distance of 1,910 km on a single tank of fuel with an average consumption figure of 2.34 l/100 km. Behind the Ibiza ECOMOTIVE’s steering-wheel was the Austrian Gerhard Plattner, a well-known champion of fuel-saving tests, who got the most out of the Ibiza ECOMOTIVE’s qualities. The new fuel-saving record route started from Cieszyn, Poland, on 23 September and inclu

UK Police Forces with all-electric i MiEVs from December

The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV city car has joined the UK Police Forces. Showcased at the National Police Show in September, the i MiEV in full police livery has a range of 100 miles and a top speed of 81mph, which is ideal for urban policing. The Police i MiEV can carry four adult passengers and full police equipm

Volvo Announced the prices on the new C30 and C70

The new Volvo C30 and C70 were showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. Both models will be available at local dealers in January 2010. The prices start from £14,495 for Volvo C30 1.6S and £25,995 for C70 2.0D S. There will be four available trim leves for Volvo C30 – S, SE, SE Lux and R-Design and a choice of six engines. The new 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop engine is included in the range. The engine range for Volvo C30 starts with 1.6S petrol engine delivering 100ps. The second less powerful engine i

Audi A3 gets start-stop function with automatic transmission

Audi will combine start-stop function with automatic gearbox to achieve better fuel consumption for their product range. First the combination will be build in Audi A3 1.6 TDI and 1.4 TFSI. Audi A3 1.6 TDI is a four-cylinder diesel engine delivering 105hp and 250Nm of torque. The power is transmitted to the road by dual-clutch S tronic gearbox. With this engine the hatchback is capable of doing 194km/h and goes from 0 to 100km/h in 11.7 second

2010 Infiniti FX Pricing Announced

Infiniti announced the pricing on the 2010 Infiniti FX, which sales already started at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The 2010 FX is offered with a choice of a 390-horsepower 5.0-liter 32-valve DOHC V8 (FX50) or with a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6 (FX35), along with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (standard on FX50). The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the 2010 Infiniti FX: FX35 RWD - $42,400 FX35 AWD - $43,850 FX50 AWD - $58,400 For 2010, the Infin

Watch Out - 2011 Chevrolet Caprice Police Car with 355 horsepower

The Police forces across North America is about to be equipped with an all-new Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicles for 2011. The new and modern rear-drive Caprice PPV will offer both V-8 and V-6 engines, as well as a hi-tech specialized equipment and features. The new specialized rear-drive sedan will be available for ordering next year and will hit the streets in early 2011. Chevrolet’s all-new PPV is not based on existing „civilian”

Maserati GranCabrio UK debut

Maserati has a long history in making open-top cars, more than 50 years, but GranCabrio is the first convertible with four seats. This is really a stunning car, from the unique design – inside and outside to the extraordinary performance. Maserati GranCabrio is powered by 4.7 litre V8 delivering 440hp and 490Nm of torque. The power is put on the road by six speed automatic gearbox. The car covers 0 to 100km/h in 4.2 seconds and it is capable of doing 280km/h. GranCabrio will be available i

Volkswagen Golf GTi MK VI – 250bhp

APS of Brackley announced Stage One engine performance upgrade for Golf GTi MK VI. The upgrade is just an ECU remap for the 2.0 litre EA888 TFSI Engine, which is boosted from 207bhp to 250bhp and the torque is raised from 207lb.ft to 292 lb.ft at just 2650rpm. On the road these numbers mean that the car will accelerate from 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds and the top speed is 155mph. The price of Stage One is £599.00 fitted, including VAT @ 15%. APS’s conversions are covered by a guarantee for t

Nissan global compact car - first sketches revealed

Nissan revealed the first exclusive sketches of its future global compact car, which debut is scheduled for March 2010 in Thailand. Nissan’s plans are to make the new compact vehicle available in more than 150 countries. Its not a mystery that the new Nissan global compact car will be very affordable and efficient in t