29 September 2011, 11:04 AM
Chevrolet has announced the new Corvette Stingray Concept, which will hit the market in 2013 as a 2014 model.
The truth is that the current model is not so popular among the customers - a total of 9 123 units were sold last year. The latter, by the way, have been the lowest in the last 4 decades of the legend's production.
The C7 will be lighter and more compact than the C6. Another innovation will be a 7-speed manual gearbox, which was recently introduced by Porsche. There are also rumors of direct injection
27 September 2011, 08:03 PM
Skoda has announced the smallest vehicle in its model range. Citigo is brand's new model will make its debut in its domestic market, the Czech Republic, before the end of this year, with the UK and other European countries following at the beginning of summer 2012.
The dimensions are just 3560mm long, 1650mm wide and 1480mm high. It is perfect for city driving, especially with its superbly efficient engine.
The Citigo is powered by a three-cylinder 1.0 liter engine with either 60PS (44 kW)
27 September 2011, 07:29 PM
Citroen DS3 Racing is one of the best hot hatches currently available on the market. According to us, it is the best, because it includes everything that a hot hatch needs – power and style!
Superchips ltd now offers an ECU re-map for the EP6CDTX engine – 1.6 liter direct injection, twin-scroll turbocharged, which is boosted to 230BHP (169 kW) and 320Nm (237 lb-ft) of torque.
The new power reflects on 0 to 60 mph time, which is 6.5 seconds for the non-tuned version and a top speed of over
27 September 2011, 06:32 PM
Fiat has created special Pink Ribbon edition for the United States. The vehicle is Produced in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the collaboration allows breast cancer awareness advocates to express their support for the cause in modern iconic Italian style.
"We are honored to partner with an upstanding organization like The Breast Cancer Research Foundation that supports a cause so important to our consumers and our company," commented Laura Soave, Head of FIAT North America.
"Th
26 September 2011, 01:51 PM
Actually, this is an auction price for Camaro ZL 1, which has been sold at the Barrett-Jackson event in Las Vegas. The vehicle was offered by Fairway Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Las Vegas, with 100 percent of the auction proceeds benefitting the YMCA of Southern Nevada.
Camaro ZL1 is one of the most powerful street legal vehicles in the world. It is powered by a brutal 6.2 liter LSA V8 engine equipped with supercharger. The power is “just” 588PS (432 kW) and 754Nm (556 lb-ft) of torque. What is more, the ZL1 comes wi
26 September 2011, 01:22 PM
MKB has announced its tuning version of the biggest Mercedes-Benz – the GL-class. The engine swap is available for both GL 500 and GL 450.The total result is 668 PS (491 kW) and 1200Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque from the huge V12 engine. Furthermore, it fits perfectly in the engine bay as well as the automatic gearbox, the electronic control systems and 4-Matic drive system.The huge vehicle accelerates like super sports car – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) – electr
26 September 2011, 12:33 PM
2012 MINI Coupe is priced at just £16 640 on-the-road. The brand offers industry leading tlc servicing packages available on all MINI Coupe models.
The engine range includes outputs from 122PS (90 kW) to 211PS (155 kW) powering the flagship MINI John Cooper Works Coupe. There is also a 143PS (105 kW) Cooper SD – diesel engine.
Fuel economy on the combined cycle stretches from 39.8 mpg in the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe to a frugal 65.7mpg in the Cooper SD model while CO2 emissions are as
26 September 2011, 11:04 AM
TechArt has released more powerful version of Porsche 911 Turbo – 997 model. The tuning company launched power kit TA 097/T1 and T2 several months ago and now they offer TA 097/T3 kit.
Porsche 911 Turbo originally produces 500PS, but with stage 3 it is boosted to whopping 700PS (515 kW) and 880Nm (649 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 200PS (147 kW) and 230Nm (170 lb-ft).
The results are thanks to two new VTG turbochargers, high performance intercoolers, sport air filter, new intake manifold and sport
22 September 2011, 11:38 PM
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is really a staggering vehicle. It boasts dynamic and sporty styling in the compact class. It is powered by a 2.0-liter engine with 210PS. Concept A-CLASS is going on view for the first time in the UK as part of an exciting and interactive display that is set to capture the imagination and interest of the public.
The Concept A-CLASS National Tour will visit the Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham - Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September; Westfield London - Saturday 1st and Sunday
22 September 2011, 10:29 PM
Kubatech has announced their tuning program for the astonishing Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world is further optimized by installing an ECU re-map giving additional 54PS (40 kW) and 30Nm (22 lb-ft) of torque. The overall figures are 625PS (460 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft).
Obviously, the 6.2 liter engine has a lot of resources for optimization.
Kubatech didn’t release any information about aerodynamics package or any interior upgrades. Still, we t
22 September 2011, 09:54 PM
Honda has revealed the CR-V Concept debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California. The all-new generation CR-V will hit the market by the end of the year and will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
"The 2012 CR-V Concept strongly hints at the more dynamic and refined look of the upcoming model," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.
"As the best-selling SUV in each of the past four years, the 2012 CR-V promises to b
22 September 2011, 09:04 PM
Nissan has announced updated version of 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel models. Both engines now benefit of improved fuel efficiency thanks to revised gear ratios.
In other words, the 1.6-litre petrol variant now returns 47.1 mpg on the combined cycle, which is an improvement of 2.3mpg. The emissions have dropped to 139g/km of CO2, a reduction of 8g/km. This also reflects on taxes by putting the model in VED Band E.
The revised 1.5-litre dCi diesel now returns 57.6 mpg on the combined cycle and
