28 July 2009, 03:44 PM
Toyota Australia is offering more than $500 of added value with special-edition models of Australia's most popular compact car, Yaris. Available for a limited time, Yaris "Edge" models are based on the fuel-efficient YR 3-door and 5-door hatch versions of the top-selling range.
The special-edition cars add value to the Yaris by providing more than $1,000 of added specification for just $500. Prices start from $16,190* for the 3-door Yaris Edge with manual transmission. Toyota has replaced the
28 July 2009, 03:31 PM
The customization of a Panda 4x4 made by Aznom was born in the Valle d'Aosta Mountains. It came from the Valgrisa idea to make a car designed for travel routes between the mountains roads and in line with the traditional values of the company.
The customization has focused mainly on the interiors that have been coated with leather combined with the refined Rosset wool, produced by Valgrisa according to the traditional methods of the Valle d'Aosta. It created a connection with the materials an
28 July 2009, 03:08 PM
The Mercedes-Benz GL (Type X 164) is the model with the most opulent dimensions within the entire Mercedes motorcar product line. With the new RS-Kit, the automobile manufacturer Carlsson now gives the GL a sporty look and at the same time, a powerful appearance.
The newly designed front marks the most significant change. The front spoiler lip lowers the GL visually closer to the road. Therefore, the RS-Kit provides the large Benz with a dynamic character. While the large radiator grill and t
28 July 2009, 02:50 PM
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole MotorCars Co., Ltd, as its authorised dealer in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan.
The company is part of the Nicole Group of Companies which has been active in the automotive luxury market in Japan for more than 30 years.
The new dealership, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Yokohama, will commence operations immediately and is headed by Nico Roehreke, President and CEO of Nicole Group of Companies.
Speaking at a signing ceremony for the de
28 July 2009, 11:26 AM
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics.
Four and a half liter V8 delivers 570 horse powers at 9000 revs and 540 N/m at 6000 rpm. This makes the incredible 127 hp/liter from naturally aspirated engine.
Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the b
27 July 2009, 04:02 PM
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Newly developed EV platform
The dedicated EV platform is comprised of a highly rigid body, high-performance motor, compact lithium-ion battery
27 July 2009, 03:40 PM
Opel now offers five LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) powered Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wagon and Zafira models with a wide performance range, expanding its line of environmentally friendly ecoFLEX models with alternative propulsion. The Opel LPG models can run on gasoline or LPG – the switch happens automatically, but can also be made by pressing a button. In addition to the standard gasoline tank, these models also feature an LPG tank. It is located either in the spare-wheel well (Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wag
27 July 2009, 03:20 PM
With the reveal of their latest Technology Partner – Lap Belt Cinch, the DiMora Motorcar company are showing to us that the passenger safety in every Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury vehicle will be more than secure.
The DiMora Motorcar’s new partner will provide seatbelts with the patented CG-Lock technology, which allows the lap belt portion of the seatbelt to be tightened from gentle to extreme (similar to commercial aircraft seatbelts) and maint
27 July 2009, 01:00 PM
Humberside Police have taken delivery of a Lexus IS-F in order to make life more difficult than ever for those looking to travel to the region to commit crime.
Specially trained officers spent 12 months evaluating a number of high performance vehicles that are set to replace the current Subarus which have proved highly successful in enabling the Roads Crime Section to target organized criminals in the area. Following a stringent evaluation pr
27 July 2009, 09:35 AM
Already in the series condition the optics of the Vectra C OPC is extremely sporty, optical revaluation is vey difficult with this vehicle. However the JMS distributor Hipo autotechnology gave out now a last fine modification to the Vectra C.
First the vehicle with special H&R springs became the front axle 45 and Rear axle 35mm axle lower (price 198.90 euros) and provides for an optimal Road-hugging property in combination with the original absorbers of the OPC `S.
The car is equipped
27 July 2009, 09:21 AM
Maserati GB hosted a very special ladies day for a second year at London’s most exclusive Club: the Hurlingham. The Maserati ambassador/supermodel Jodie Kidd and the milliner Cozmo Jenks joined the Maserati lady clients as they attended Salon Prive Ladies’ Day at the Hurlingham Club.
The first stop was Rene Caovilla’s store on Old Bond Street, London, where clients were treated to a private preview of Rene Caovilla’s stunning new Autumn Winter 09/10 shoe collection, and were also able to admi
25 July 2009, 01:33 AM
Porto Cervo (Olbia) provided a stunning backdrop for the unveiling of the Alfa Romeo Brera “Italia Independent”, a new Limited Edition version of 900 that is due to go on sale first in Europe and then in Japan and Australia. It will be available to order from September in Italy, with a list price starting at € 32,200 e
