06 November 2012, 06:11 AM
Jaguar XJ_e is an experimental plug-in hybrid which recently was announced to be the “Most Energy Efficient Luxury Car Prototype” and received the “Technical Panel’s Award of Merit”. In fact the vehicle uses only 1.2 liters of petrol and 11 kWh of electricity for over 63 mile course.
Jaguar XJ_e PHEV is a project part of the strategy of both Jaguar and Land Rover to develop best-in-class low-carbon premium products. To be more precise this vehicle utilise a specially developed 2-litre turbocharged engine coupled
05 November 2012, 06:15 PM
The new 2012 BMW 1-Series 116d has achieved sensational fuel economy. The 116d EfficientDynamics five-door Hatchback entered into the RAC Future Car Challenge 2012. The small BMW has achieved an outstanding103mpg over the 64-mile Brighton to London route, winning the Best Internal Combustion Engine class in the process.
The route included a lot of miles of uphill section and busy London traffic. Still, the organisers measured staggering 39% improvement over the official 3.8 liters per 100
05 November 2012, 05:21 PM
Seat has officially revealed the new 2013 Ibiza Cupra. The top-of-range model is practically the same as the concept, which was introduced earlier. The hot hatchback boasts superb performance and nice low fuel consumption of just 47.9 mpg.
The new 2013 Ibiza Cupra is scheduled to arrive in dealerships from January, next year. The price list start from £18,825, which is good value for money.
“The Ibiza Cupra is one of the icons of the Seat brand,” commented James Muir, President of Seat
05 November 2012, 04:33 PM
Volkswagen has announced the new updated 2012 Amarok coming with a power upgrade for the 163 HP BiTDI engine to 180 HP, and the introduction of BlueMotion Technology models to offer improved efficiency and dynamics.
2012 Amarok UK can be ordered with a lot of nice extras like Bluetooth, front and rear parking se
05 November 2012, 06:46 AM
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition has just been released. This is a very special edition of the popular car which will excite all musical enthusiasts and especially the guitarists. The Beetle Fender Edition with its style and charm will match perfectly for all those keen on the both brands.
Furthermore, they will benefits from either the 170-horsepower (125 kW) 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine mated to either a five-speed manual or a six-spe
05 November 2012, 06:23 AM
2015 Lexus LS already has its campaign which exudes nothing less than luxury, performance and the highest lifestyle. The new Lexus model got a new face and more than 3000 new parts.
The promo video follows the day of a couple, showing series of moments - high-end and exclusive experiences. Some of them include front-row seats at a fashion show, a passport stamp leading to an exotic vacation, a modern home in the hills, a swanky jazz club and a
05 November 2012, 06:05 AM
2013 Honda N-One is currently being launched on the market, being a third of the new N Series mini-vehicles (including N-Box and N-Box+). The model was created with the help of the motif of the N360 series, which was the first mass-produced Honda mini passenger car introduced to the market in 1967.
With N-One the engineers aimed to make a new basic car which will be a new type of vehicle for the new era in Japan. Key features of the N-One include a spacious cabin for four adults, and an impro
03 November 2012, 03:15 PM
The mighty BMW 1-Series tuned from G-Power boasts 600HP and 580Nm of torque.
The power comes from a V8 4.0-liter supercharged engine. This is enough for reaching a top speed of over 330 km/h (205 mph) and staggering acceleration. 0-100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. However, the test driver Christian Gebhardt from sportauto.de managed to it “just” 314 km/h (195 mph), because he drove a prototype with a top speed limiter in the ECU.
Besides the engine swap, the G1 V8 comes with a set of huge 20” alloy wheels, s
03 November 2012, 02:23 PM
Dodge will introduce their Blacktop range, which includes Avenger, Charger and Challenger models. The Blacktop package is built to give customers a sporty, distinct look at a great value. The package features unique Gloss Black wheels, select exterior paint colors, Gloss Black-painted “split-crosshair” grilles with
03 November 2012, 01:26 PM
Holman & Moody has revealed their project for the 50th anniversary of their Tour de France Automobile Rally. The name of the project is 2014 TdF Mustang, based on the mighty mighty 5.0 liter Ford Mustang,
The sports car comes with a lot upgrades including a high-flow K&N air filter, a custom sport exhaust system including stainless steel headers, a stainless steel X-pipe and Ford Racing sport mufflers.
Amongh the upgrades, there will be a complete adjustable suspension with hmP
02 November 2012, 06:42 AM
The new 2013 Nissan GT-R now has enhanced response, better stability and sharper handling. The model will go on sale in the spring next year, showing-off its new four-wheel drive and great responsiveness.
In fact, this Nissan model has received a round of improvements, which complement perfectly the “beast” which seeps under its good: the 550 horsepower (405 kW) 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Here the lessons, that the brand have learned after this year’s Nürburgring 24-Hour, are appl
02 November 2012, 06:22 AM
2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Project UltraViolet has been revealed at SEMA as part of Mopar’s 75th anniversary celebration. The collaboration between Mopar, Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team, and comedian Jeff Dunham resulted in a custom Dodge Challenger SRT8.
Dunham speaks about it honestly: "It's a major understatement to say that I've been looking forward to the SEMA show this year, as we've had an awesome time creating this one-of-a-ki