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2012 mercedes-benz ml 63 amg

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz has announced the new ML 63 AMG. The SUV is not only superbly powered, but it now features efficiency and performance, exclusivity and an awesome driving experience. The vehicle boasts a 28% improvement in efficiency over its predecessor. 2012 Mercedes ML 63 AMG is powered by a new 5.5 litre bi-turbo V8 engine with 525PS (386 kW) and 700Nm (519 lb-ft). The optional AMG Performance package boosts the V8 engine's power output to 557PS (410 kW) and its maximum torque to 760Nm (563

toyota concepts at the 42nd tokyo motor show

Toyota Concepts at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show

Toyota will exhibit several concept cars at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The three concepts feature a lot of interesting technologies and are divided by the time they will appear - one near future, one mid term and one way out there. The FT-EV III , which is short from Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III is based on Toyota iQ. This is a small four-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. FT-EV III comes with a lithium-ion battery and can go up to 65 miles on a single charge. The secon

2012 jaguar xf 2.2 diesel - epic journey over 2 884 miles

2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel - Epic Journey over 2 884 miles

An epic journey from New York to Los Angeles was made by a British team with 2012 Jaguar XF 2.2 Diesel, which achieved an incredible 62.9 mpg over the course of 2 884 miles ( 4640 km). The journey started eight days ago and finished in November 14. It includes crossing of 11 states, three time zones. Yet the XF only

2012 jaguar xj price - £55 515

2012 Jaguar XJ Price - £55 515

The Jaguar XJ 3.0 litre Diesel has received a Green Apple Environment Award. The luxury saloon is being named Gold Winner for Luxury Green Vehicles. The award was voted for by members of the Midlands Group of Motoring Writers and presented by its Chairman, Ian Donaldson. The XJ was launched in 2010 and has since become Jaguar's award winning flagship saloon, with its Advanced Aluminium Architecture it's capable of achieving 39.2 mpg. Still, it delivers nice performance with the 3.0 litre twin

skoda yeti e 2.0 tdi cr price - £16 170

Skoda Yeti E 2.0 TDI CR Price - £16 170

Skoda Yeti has been awarded by The Green Organisation, an independent group dedicated to promoting the positive side of environmental behavior. The compact SUV has won International Green Apple Environment Award. The award was judged by members of the Midland Group of Motoring Writers, who were invited to nominate their favourite contender from a shortlist of four. The Yeti E 2.0-litre TDI CR’s outstanding environmental performance – 52.3mpg on combined cycle and only 140g/km CO2 emissions – coupled with its pra

2012 fisker karma price - €85 500

2012 Fisker Karma Price - €85 500

Fisker Automotive has announced the all-new 2012 Karma coming with exclusive interior. Fisker Karma EcoStandard™ and EcoSport™ now include seats, steering, dash, door-casings and centre-console trim wrapped in low carbon leather. The four-door Karma coupe can accelerate to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds and to achieve an impressive consumption of more than 100 miles per gallon and 83 g/km CO2 emissions. 2012 Karma is priced at €85 500.  Bridge of Weir will also go on to supply low-carbon leath

dp motorsport 1973 porsche 911

dp Motorsport 1973 Porsche 911

1973 Porsche 911 is a stunningly beautiful car and what is more, it is fantastic to drive not only because it has magnificent engine, but it is super lightweight. Still, the dp Motorsport has “added” some additional equipment to the small Porsche or we should say “deleted”… The rear-engined 911 is powered by a 3.6 litre flat-six with 310PS (228 kW). The car also comes with open air filters, a programmable advance curve double fuse combined with a G-50 Gearbox and limited slip differential are

dacia lodgy glace

Dacia Lodgy Glace

Dacia has introduced  Lodgy Glace - the sports variant of the new family road car which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012. Two Lodgy Glace will will take to on the grid for every race as the first will be driven by Alain Prost and the second by Nicolas Prost and Evens Stievenart. The Lodgy Glace has been designed specifically for this unique racing series, which is renowned as one of the most challenging in motorsport. The technical regulations of the Trophée Andros are

bmw individual x5m and x6m in asia

BMW Individual X5M and X6M in Asia

BMW Asia has announced two more ///M models: Individual X5M and Individual X6M, which are now available with BMW Individual Paintwork, BMW Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino, BMW Individual Interior Trim, Soft Close function for doors, DVD system at rear, 6 DVD Changer and BMW Internet. The BMW Individual X5 M further comes with a panorama glass roof, while the BMW Individual X6 M comes with an electric glass roof and is available as a 4+1 seater version. BMW Individual Paintwork include

toyota avensis with touch and go plus

Toyota Avensis with Touch and Go Plus

Toyota now offers Toyota’s innovative and affordable Touch and Go integrated multimedia and navigation system as a standard feature on all models bar the entry level T2 grade. The new Avensis takes in-car connectivity to an even higher level by bringing more functionality and versatility of the system to include features such as access to email, advanced traffic data improved mapping, and voice recognition. Having the ability to keep connected to key communications channels while on the move

prior design porsche 996

Prior Design Porsche 996

To create Golf Mk4 from Mk3 is really easy and everything fits without any modifications, but try to fake Porsche 997 with 996 model… Here is a solution and it comes from the German tuner Prior Design, which has unveiled its PD3 Aerodynamic kit for the 996 Porsche 911. The aerodynamics package includes front bumper and front lip spoiler, front fenders, a pair of side skirts and a rear bumper with diffuser. Somebody will decide that is not very good idea, because Porsche 996 has a unique sp

reil performance porsche gt3

REIL Performance Porsche GT3

REIL Performance - a product of MR CAR DESIGN in Erftstadt – has changed the performance specification of Porsche 997 GT3 via a number of upgrades. The 997 GT3 is powered by a 3.6 liter flat-six with 420PS (309 kW), which is enough to catapult the small car to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds. The top speed is 311 km/h (193 mph). Porsche's official test-driver Walter Rohrl lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes 42 seconds with the 997 GT3. REIL has added chip-tuning and a specially designed