28 January 2012, 12:22 PM
MINI has announced the US price list for the Roadster model, which starts at just $24 350 for the entry level and rising all the way up to $27 350 for the top-of-range Cooper S Roadster. The prices exclude destination tax.
2012 MINI Roadster is powered by a 1.6 liter four-cylinder petrol with VALVETRONIC delivering 122PS (90kW) at 6000RPM and 160Nm (118 lb-ft) at 4250RPM. From 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds and a top speed of 199 km/h (124 mph). It is pretty decent performance for cheap roadste
28 January 2012, 10:58 AM
Prindiville Design has relaunched in flamboyant style with a range of stylish visual tuning packages and performance enhancements for three of today’s most iconic cars – the Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 458 and Range Rover Evoque.
On Focus we have the tuned Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 coming with new body panels offering weight savings of up to 65% compared with standard items. There is also a new two-tone exterior finish.
The Aventador is powered by a 6.5 liter naturally aspirated V12 with 700PS (515 kW)
28 January 2012, 09:39 AM
2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG will hit the US market in March. It is priced at $95 865 including $875 destination charge.
It’s characteristics are the same as the EU version – a new 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 engine with 525PS (386 kW) and 700Nm (519 lb-ft), which can be boosted to 557PS (410 kW) and 760Nm (563 lb-ft) with the AMG Performance Package.
The performance is great for such big and heavy SUV – 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Still, the engine is not
28 January 2012, 08:18 AM
Lingenfelter has announced two special Signature Series performance packages for the Chevrolet Camaro.
The Signature Series 1 package features style modifications including a new front hood, redesigned front spoiler, a pair of extended side skirts and a trunk lip spoiler. The interior comes with new seats, a set of aluminum pedals and an individually-numbered plaque. The package also includes a Magnaflow sport exhaust and a sports-tuned suspension.
The Signature Series 2 package is all about performance. It i
27 January 2012, 07:29 PM
A new range of BMW bets on an electric driving experience at the expense of a few litres of Diesel. Say hello to the BMW xDrive 5 series, X5 and X6 M-performance specs. By “M-Performance”, BMW actually mean “Not quite M cars but they are out there”. All three vehicles harbor a magnificent 3.0 L game changer and all have been developed by BMW M GmbH engineers.
Despite the obvious lack of flaring wheel arches, road sweeping side skirts and flamboyant tail pipes that give the M niche its identit
27 January 2012, 07:12 PM
The Citroen DS is still young and ripe but already it has set on maturing into a hefty lineup : the DS3, DS4 and DS5. Unlike the standard range, the DS line with its bold design and bonkers features is for people with the driving enthusiasm of teenagers or lunatics. The Citroen DS5 is the latest addition to the line-up and the first one to feature Full Hybrid Diesel technology with the Hybrid4 version. It will join an already successful market of
27 January 2012, 06:59 PM
RENNtech Tuning usually deal with ECU tunings and exhaust system fiddling. Now the Mini Cooper has been introduced to them and it wont be an exception.
ECU upgrades will be available for both Mark 1 (2006-2010) and 2 (2010-present). The RENNtech people have an already developed tuning program for BMW so why not MINI? Significant change after the upgrade, can be felt in the “S” and John Cooper Works editions. By modifying the ignition timing and throttle mapping, optimizing air/fuel ratio, ove
27 January 2012, 05:15 PM
Fiat has announced the price list for MY2012 Punto. The small city car is priced from just £9 990 OTR for the Pop 1.2 8-valve model. It hits the UK market this month and represents outstanding value for money.
The most expensive version is the Lounge 1.3 MultiJet priced at £15 600 OTR. It boasts automatic dual zone climate control, leather steering wheel, front fog lamps, 7 airbags, cruise control, ambient interior lighting and electric sunroof as standard.
The engine range includes six po
27 January 2012, 04:30 PM
BMW has announced the new facelifted version of X6 M. The Sports Activity Coupe comes with the same engine and performance details, but with some exterior and interior changes.
Outside the new X6 M features different front grille and new LED headlights. The interior will now feature better choice of new leather upholstery.
2013 BMW X6 M is powered by a brutal 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 555PS (408 kW) at 6000RPM and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque at just 1500RPM. It is mated to a 6-sp
27 January 2012, 03:55 PM
Aston Martin will exhibit the V12 Zagato at the Kuwait Concours d’Elegance. This is the only event of its type in the Middle East and plays host to some of the world’s finest automotive art from over 19 countries.
"We are excited to show the new V12 Zagato for the first time in production form at the Kuwait Concours
27 January 2012, 11:24 AM
Can you believe that at first the now so popular Volkswagen Beetle was firstly intended to be a mass-production car, which can be afforded by an average person? Well, the beginning of the story of the famous car started just like that in pre Second World War period. The history of the emblematic car began in 1934, when Hitler himself, announced his vision for a “peoples car”. To be more precise the literal meaning of Volkswagen is “peoples car”, this is how the brand actually got its name. The m
27 January 2012, 10:38 AM
Since 1975 Overfinch has been redefining the legendary Range Rover and yet making new standards in terms of luxury, style and performance. The brand new 2012 Overfinch Sport GTS is a pure expression of this philosophy. It is the latest progression of the Overfinch styling package. More importantly it has a striking new face. This is due to the dynamic lines of the new front bumper. Furthermore the Overfinch Sport GTS is enhanced further by the LED Daytime Running Lights. Undeniably the Overfinch
