08 February 2012, 03:33 PM
We spoke yesterday about Nissan's planned presence on the 2012 Chicago Auto Show and how every model will offer a special edition or a revision. Well, the Nissan 370Z wont be an exception. It will be an even leaner, meaner machine designed to carve out the tarmac. With several updates, the 2013 model intends to keep it fresh and hip and hopefully it will be out for sale in June this year. Again, three configurations will be available - Coupe, Roadster and NISMO Z
“Since the original 1970 Z® was first introduced ou
08 February 2012, 03:19 PM
SVT is to Ford as AMG and M are to Mercedes and BMW respectively – a performance arm focused mainly on shredding track times and delivering the ultimate driving experience. SVT was first heard of at the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. This year, the Chica
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08 February 2012, 02:55 PM
Here is a video of The Stig thrashing a Corvette ZR750 (from Hennessey Performance) and setting a new record Power Lap time without breaking sweat. If you are not familiar, The Stig is the mysterious Top Gear driver who handles the scariest performance cars out there and sets time laps in whatever is given to him. Top Gear is a motoring series franchise with separate shows for Britain, Australia and the US. This one here is the American Stig going through the American Top Gear test track.
The second time round, th
08 February 2012, 11:39 AM
On the new Buick Regal GS will be new automatic transmission and eAssist as a standard, thus making the evolution of Buicks’ Sport Sedan happening. More importantly, the vehicle with the new automatic transmission is already in dealerships. The famous eAssist fuel efficiency technology is also included and as you already understood, it also comes as a standard. The Regal was recently named by the U.S. News and World Report as the “Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families” and as the “Best Car for the Money”.
But wh
08 February 2012, 11:17 AM
At this years Geneva Motor Show, the brand Vauxhall is going to unveil stunning new models. The long awaited Astra VXR and Vauxhall Mokka are going to enter the market with their sharp design.
Firstly, the most powerful Astra ever made will make its show debut. The vehicle is based on the GTC’s platform and powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine. Hence, the Astra VXR produces 280PS (206 kW) of power and a mighty 400Nm of torque, achieving the top speed of 155mph. In addit
08 February 2012, 10:46 AM
Hyundai has just introduced a new sport coupe variant based on the successful Elantra line-up at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. In particular, it is a two-door coupe model of the Elantra sedan and it will be available for purchase this spring. The new 2013 Elantra Sport Coupe has fluidic design theme which is a characteristic of Hyundai, and brings to live the sporty design language. At the same time it has the eco-efficient powertrain, generous convenience features, exceptional roominess and plent
07 February 2012, 10:12 PM
The MY2012 Fiat Punto range offers unrivaled diversity that is intended to fit every need a customer might have. New trim levels, exterior revisions, paint finishes and ten engine choices among which the brilliant TwinAir “International Engine of the Year 2011” are all in store for us in the coming year.
Yes, the legendary 2 cylinder TwinAir drivetrain is set to join the lineup that Spring. Despite being only 0.9L big it develops 85 hp (supercharged) and 145 Nm of torque. The cost in carbon di
07 February 2012, 08:31 PM
After the performance packages for the mighty 3.0 TFSI engine in the A7, B&B are ready with some power ups for the super economical 3.0 BiTDI diesel.
The Audi A7 3.0 BiTDI originally produces 313PS and 650Nm, but just with an ECU re-map and slight increase in boost pressure of 0.15 bar, the power is 340PS and 690Nm. The price for Stage I is not low - €1498.
Stage II is priced at €1698 and adds 52PS and 70Nm (overall 365PS and 720Nm), while with some more upgrades like special injection elements, work on i
07 February 2012, 08:25 PM
There's a new Brabus exterior program for the new Mercedes B-Class. All alterations made on the body are not only visual but purposeful as well – aerodynamic enhancements thanks to the OEM quality high-grade Pur-R-Rim plastic components.
The Brabus provided front spoiler is an attachment for the standard bumper and deals with the prevention of front axle lift. There's also an attachment for the rear fascia which has been thoughtfully cut out in order to house the Brabus quad sport exhaust syste
07 February 2012, 07:17 PM
Fiat has announced the price list for the new 2012 5-door Panda. It starts at just £8900 OTR as the price goes up to £12 250 for the top-of-range Fiat Panda Lounge 1.3 Multijet 75PS that includes air conditioning, roof rails, Start&Stop and alloy wheels as standard.
The engine range includes 69PS 1.2-litre petrol, 85PS 0.9-litre TwinAir, and 75PS 1.3-litre MultiJet 2 turbodiesel, the new Fiat Panda can be ordered in three different trim levels – Pop, Easy and Lounge.
Standard equipment
07 February 2012, 07:12 PM
Nissan is offering some insight of what they have in store for us, the people at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Among the many production vehicles that will take part next month in the show, are also four premiering concepts – first seen in Europe are the e-NV200 and Juke Nismo concepts while first ever are the INVITIATION, on which we had news recently here, and another concept that is still a hard kept secret and a surprise, Nissan say.
The e-NV200 is based on the already successful NV200 which
07 February 2012, 11:21 AM
Porsche Cars North America have just released for sale the new 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models across all showrooms in the United States. The latest 911 is probably the best of all 911 models ever made. The 911 Carrera and Carrera S are excellent choices for customers who want to experience driving fun an
