This just in: Audi's 3.0 L TFSI supercharged V6 engine appears on Ward's 10 Best Engines 2012 list for a third consecutive year. WardsAuto is an automotive technology watchdog which has been gathering data and conducting analysis of engineering advancements for 85 years now. For Ward's 2012 engine list, 36 “contend
The annual North American International Auto Show is an event of unparalleled importance. Set to be open to the public on the 14th of January 2012, it will act as the New Year's Day for the automotive industry. More than 150 companies will showcase their products, innovations and plans for the whole year ahead. 5000 media representatives will provide extensive coverage while around 750 000 members of the public will have the pleasure to moon about amidst lush automotive pieces of art. And now
Jeep has announced the new 2012 Grand Cherokee Overland Summit model. It delivers new levels of luxury and refinement in the premium sport-utility vehicle sector at decent price - £44 795. The model features Rugged Brown paint scheme, with a unique fully chromed grille and fog lamp bezels. The exterior also boasts h
Volkswagen has announced a stylish special edition model for its luxury, executive Caravelle passenger carrying van – Edition 25. It will be available in the UK as just 225 units will be produced. The van is offered all exclusively finished in Candy White, or optional Reflex Silver metallic paint. The exterior boast
The Kia Sorento is Total 4x4’s Best SUV for the second year in a row. It is a huge success, because the competition is very tough. “The Sorento was our reigning champion in the full-size SUV class, and it impressed us every bit as much this year as last. Its style, poise, kit and practicality all score heavily in its favour.”, commented Editor Alan Kidd. “Make no mistake, this award wasn’t about just being cheap. The Sorento beat a long list of premium opponents because it’s very good at everything that matte
Wheelsandmore has announced a tuning program for Ferrari 599 GTO. The sports car is finished in black and yellow color. Wheelsandmore Ferrari 599 GTO stands on enormous 3-piece handcrafted 6Sporz² ultralight forged alloys. They are also finished in black and yellow powder paint with dimensions – 9J x 21“ for the front and 12.5J x 21“ at the rear axle fitted with 245/30 ZR21 and 345/25 ZR21 Hankook S1Evo tires, respectively. Ferrari 599 GTO is powered by a 6.0 liter naturally aspirated V12
We have very special news from Hyundai, which has presented a sneak peak at its all-new I-oniq concept car. This concept car moreover is a preview of the next evolution of the brand’s ‘Fluidic sculpture’, which will bring new “language” in the design of the cars. Moreover the car is going to be one of the main highlights from Hyundai at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. Hyundai has only released a single picture of the car which adds to the overall curiosity around it! What we can see here and firmly state ab
The finalist at the 2012 North American Truck of the Year – namely the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V is going to make a debut today at all United States dealers. More importantly the manufacturer has suggested a retail price (MSRP) ranging from $22,295 for the value-oriented CR-V LX 2WD to $28,295 for the luxurious CR-V EX-L AWD, plus a destination and handling charge of $810 per vehicle. Undeniably the CR-V keeps the great pricing, adding between $400 and $1000 worth of standard features and techn
Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX was firstly introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Since then the electric luxurious sedan has undergone an intensive programme around the world. The Phantom 102EX is powered by two electric motors and a single-speed transmission with integrated differential. The total power is 389PS (286 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft), which is 64PS less, but 80Nm more than the original 6.8 liter V12. The battery consists of 96 lithium-ion cells, which means a capacity of 71 kWh an
Kicherer Mercedes C63 AMG White Edition is based on the previous C-Class with the 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8. First, the performance of the powerful engine is boosted to 520PS (382 kW) and 620Nm (457 lb-ft) of torque, instead of factories 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). Originally, the C63 AMG accelerates to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited), but there is no data after the tuning. The exterior comes with a carbon fiber front g
General Motors Company has introduced their latest creation – a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which will have its official debut in the 2013 Cadillac ATS next month at the Detroit Motor Show. “This engine is the perfect match for the new ATS, which will be a refined performance luxury sedan,” commented Don Butler, Cadillac vice president of Global Marketing. “The 2.0T has an exceptionally smooth and responsive power curve that will make the ATS nimble, quick and fun t
With the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit dangerously close, BMW have kindly offered a glimpse of what their exhibit will look like. So here is a quick summary of what you should be excited about. BMW 3-Series Sedan – The sixth generation of the compact executive vehicle will be showcased there with an improved design and a new engine lineup. The company is eager to announce that now the new 3 series is around 45 mm wider and 93 mm longer than its predecessor. Despite
