26 October 2011, 06:01 PM
Here is a discoteque on wheels – Mac Audio MINI Clubman. The specially created MINI received a serious exterior and interior tuning by Mac Audio, who manufacture amplifiers and loudspeakers. The show car is based on the most powerful version – Clubman S, probably because only this is enough powerful to create electricity for all these loudspeakers.
The exterior includes a new matte white paint and some mods by Wimmer Rennsporttechnik team. The tuned MINI now delivers 230PS thanks to an Ecu r
26 October 2011, 05:20 PM
Nissan Motorsports has released 370Z NISMO RC race car, which is now available to buy. The radio controlled small car is based on the street legal 370Z Nismo, so it comes with a roll cage, fire extinguisher system and racing seat.
The 370Z NISMO RC also has all tuner’s gadgets like tuned ECM, race exhaust, special clutch, flywheel and gearbox. Last, but not least the small car comes with differential coolers, a Recaro racing seat with 6-point racing harness, Sparco racing steering wheel and
26 October 2011, 04:19 PM
The new Chevrolet Captiva managed to achieve top five-star Euro NCAP rating. The SUV gathered 88% rating overall for adult occupant protection in the event of a collision. The Captiva joins the Orlando, Volt, Cruze and New Aveo in Chevrolet’s five-star line-up – cars that were already highly regarded for their five-sta
26 October 2011, 03:42 PM
2012 Toyota Yaris has earned top five-star rating for all-round safety performance by passing through Euro NCAP independent crash testing. The small city car meets all high standards for the 2011 test programme and its were good enough to comply with the higher five-star threshold that will be introduced in 2012.
2012 Yaris comes with seven airbags as standard, including a driver’s knee airbag. The driver and front passenger side airbags have a new two-chamber design that improves protection with larger cushions
26 October 2011, 02:45 PM
The all-new Ford Ranger comes with more powerful engines, better fuel economy and nice vision.
The engine range includes a new 2.2 liter Duratorq TDCi four-cylinder diesel engine with 150PS (110 kW) and 375Nm (278 lb-ft) of torque. There is also a mighty 3.2 liter Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder diesel engine with a hefty torque of 470Nm (348 lb-ft) between 1700RPM and 3500RPM and 200PS (147 kW).
The Ford Ranger is available in either two- or four-wheel drive versions with 6-speed transmissio
26 October 2011, 02:04 PM
2012 Ford Ranger has achieved a maximum 5 Star rating under the Euro NCAP crash test protocol.The Ranger scored 89% for overall safety, which is the best score ever earned by a pick-up truck.
“Vehicle safety is a core value at Ford Motor Company and these independent test results confirm that not only is Ranger the highest rated vehicle in its class, it is also one of the highest rated vehicles ever assessed by Euro NCAP,” said Stephen Odell, chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe.
“No one wants to be involved in a
25 October 2011, 04:02 PM
Chevrolet will exhibit several small cars at the 2011 SEMA Auto Show. Pimped Sonics and Cruzes will show off the personalization possibilities for a new generation of performance enthusiasts.
"The heritage of Chevrolet cars like the Corvette and Camaro is being expressed in smaller packages for the next generation," said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for Chevrolet.
"The Sonic and Cruze concepts demonstrate that performance comes in all shapes, sizes and displac
25 October 2011, 02:28 PM
Lexus will exhibit the new GS F-Sport at the 2011 SEMA Motor Show in Lav Vegas, which will be opened from 1st November.
2012 GS F-Sport comes with complete aerodynamics package including a new front bumper, modified side skirts, chrome mouldings, a sporty rear bumper with diffuser and a trunk lip spoiler. The car also has a wider track and stronger appearance. It stands on huge dark metallic finish 19” alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40 ZR19 at the front and 265/35 ZR19 at the rear.
The inte
25 October 2011, 01:51 PM
Mazda will exhibit the impressive TAKERI concept mid-size saloon at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday, 30 November. The manufacturer will also reveal CX-5 crossover SUV – equipped with the full array of Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV Technology. Other new technologies and a full line-up of production models will also be on show.
The TAKERI concept car features KODO – Soul of Motion, which will bring a new level of strength and allure to mid-size saloon styling. Under its appealing exteri
25 October 2011, 12:58 PM
Perodua now offers a new Ebony Black Myvi SXI with a fantastic customer saving of over £480. Customers opting for the Myvi SXI in metallic Ebony Black finish will receive a set of 14” Milano Titanium alloy wheels fitted completely free of charge.
2011 Perodua Ebony Black Myvi SXI is priced at just £6 999. It comes generously equipped with air conditioning, four electric windows, power steering and an integrated radio/CD player as standard. There are also colour-matched bumpers, door handles and electrically adju
25 October 2011, 12:04 PM
Nissan will actually produce the ultimate compact crossover: Juke-R. The vehicle was unveiled at a Nissan Crossover media launch in Malaga, Spain. As you may suggest, the vehicle will be the world’s fastest, most innovative, crossover.
Just two versions of the Nissan Juke-R are being created, one in each of left-hand and right-hand drive. The cars have been developed by Nissan and are being built by leading motorsports outfit RML with input from Nissan Technology Centre for Europe (NTC-E). Te
24 October 2011, 02:57 PM
Here is a little riddle! Rear-wheel drive, wind in the hair, aggressiveness, style, unique driving pleasure and 245PS?
Volkswagen Eos? No! Mazda MX-5 Miata? No, again! There is only one answer having all these qualities – 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i. Although the car is not an entirely new model, it received BMW’s brand new 2.0 liter twin-scroll turbocharged petrol engine with a nice power of 245PS (180 kW) and a train-pulling 350Nm (260 lb-ft) of torque. This new engine replaces the well-known 3.0
