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2012 mini cooper avenue

2012 MINI Cooper Avenue

MINI now offers to a new level of sophistication with the launch of a stunning collection of premium options, called MINI Yours. MINI Yours is pure differentiation by design, a vast catalogue of exclusive and design-led exterior paints, tattoos, interior trims and upholsteries that are completely new to MINI. It will ensure a bespoke and truly stand-out result for every owner. Buyers can select a MINI limited edition such as the MINI Inspired by Goodwood, MINI Soho, Clubman Hampton or the

superchips abarth 500

Superchips Abarth 500

Abarth 500 get some more boost from SuperChips ltd. The specialists has worked its magic on the Abarth’s Bosch MED7.9.10 engine management system to enable the 500’s 1.4-litre turbocharged engine to deliver some more power. Still, the reliability doesn’t suffer at all, because everything is carefully tested on dyno. The ECU remap gives enhanced performance without any side effects. Originally, the 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine delivers 135PS (99 kW) at 5500RPM and 180Nm (130 lb-ft)

audi r18 tdi at the 6-hour race in china

Audi R18 TDI at the 6-Hour Race in China

Audi wants to boost their positions in motorsport in China, that’s why they will bring Audi R18 TDI at the 6-Hour Race in Zuhai. In 1985 and 1986, the legendary Audi quattro won the Hong Kong-Beijing Rally two consecutive times. Audi competed with the A4 DTM at Shanghai twice. And on the debut of the sports prototypes at Zhuhai last year the spectators were thrilled by the Audi R15 TDI. Audi R18 TDI is a true masterpiece with a number of genius engineering solutions for the ultra-lightweight design. The bi

volkswagen tiguan r-line upgrades

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Upgrades

In order to get all your money, Volkswagen has announced a number of nice R-Line accessories for the 2012 Tiguan. The manufacturer assumed that the most successful SUV on the German market will need some upgrades both for exterior and interior. The exterior R-Line package includes a new front front and rear bumpers painted in body colour, modified side skirts with Matt chrome inserts and an R-Line roof edge spoiler. There is also a a black textured rear diffuser, aluminium door sill plates wi

2012 volkswagen passat cc

2012 Volkswagen Passat CC

The Passat CC was extremely successful vehicle. It featured a unique style both inside and outside at decent price and some of the clients, who wanted Mercedes-Benz CLS went to get Passat CC, because it looked rather the same. Now however, there is a new version of the 4-door coupe – 2012 Passat CC, which will be officially unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 16. The new highlights are modified radiator grille, new bi-xenon headlights and topped with a reprofiled bonnet. The

2012 vauxhall astra vxr - 280hp and 400nm

2012 Vauxhall Astra VXR - 280HP and 400Nm

The new Vauxhall Astra VXR is not only hot hatchback… It is extremely hot and brutal vehicle. 2012 Astra VXR will hit the market in the beginning of the next year as one of the most powerful cars in its class and the fastest production Astra in Vauxhall’s history. It is powered by the famous 2.0-litre turbocharged direct injection engine, which now delivers whopping 280PS (206 kW) and 400Nm (296 lb-ft) of torque. 0 to 100 km/h is not mentioned, but it will in less than 6 seconds, but the top speed is 250 km/h (1

2012 ford focus electric price - $39 200

2012 Ford Focus Electric Price - $39 200

Ford has announced the new 2012 Focus Electric, which now can be ordered for $39 200 not including deliver charge of $795 and a federal income tax credit of $7 500. "Today is an historic day, as Ford opens up the order banks for the company's first full production, all-electric passenger vehicle - the Focus Electric," said Chad D'Arcy, Focus Electric Marketing Manager, Ford Motor Company. "The all-new Focus Electric is an important part of Ford's overall strategy, bringing still another option to customers wh

2012 fiat sedici

2012 Fiat Sedici

Fiat has released 2012 Sedici, which is already available to order. The model is very successful with its more than 76 000 units registered from 2006 until now. The vehicle is actually the best-selling compact SUV in Italy. Still, we wonder why? 2012 Sedici comes in three trim levels - Dynamic, Emotion and Experience and is available with two engines -  1.6 16v 120PS (88 kW) and 2.0 16v Multijet diesel engine with 135PS (99 kW). 2012 Fiat Sedici is available in either front-wheel drive wit

2012 ford focus st us

2012 Ford Focus ST US

Ford will hit the US market with its global performance car – Focus ST in the beginning of the next year. North American drivers will be able to own a performance car previously unavailable on this continent. "Focus ST has not come around by chance," commented Jost Capito, director of Global Performance Vehicles. "What came first was our global performance strategy, which has been developed with North America, Europe and Asia together. With this, the core DNA attributes - steering, driving

chevrolet sonic super 4 concept

Chevrolet Sonic Super 4 Concept

Chevrolet has unveiled the Sonic Super 4 at the 2011 SEMA Show. The vehicle is a race car concept that demonstrates Chevrolet’s new small car performance potential. The Sonic Super 4 joins other Chevy performance cars this week in the Chevrolet display at the SEMA Show. “This is an exciting example of Chevrolet’s small-car performance capability,”, commented Jim Campbell, U.S. vice president, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “Sonic has the soul and specifications to be a winner.”, he

chevrolet captiva 2.2 vcdi lt 7-seat price - £21 695

Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 VCDi LT 7-seat Price - £21 695

Chevrolet has announced special Christmas offers. Customers will be able to save up to £6,000 on certain Chevrolet models ordered between November 10th and November 30th 2011, at participating dealers. The new Captiva 2.2 VCDi LT seven-seat SUV is priced at just £21,695 during the sale period, it offers the luxury a

tuned hyundai velosters at 2011 sema

Tuned Hyundai Velosters at 2011 SEMA

Hyundai has announced their line-up for 2011 SEMA Motor Show. It includes Performance ARK Hyundai Veloster, PM Lifestyle Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai Genesis Hurricane SC, RMR RM500 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, REMIX Hyundai Veloster Gaming, REMIX Hyundai Veloster Music and REMIX Hyundai Veloster Tech. All vehicles are unique and the number of upgrades is endless. Adding even more Velosters to Hyundai's modified pack, RIDES magazine, in association with Lux Motorwerks, also built three custom Veloster