2011 Chevrolet Captiva will hit the UK market in May. The SUV will be offered with a choice between a FWD and an AWD system, 7-seats and a 2.2 VCDi engine. There will be three trim levels – LS, LT and LTZ. Both transmissions will be offered – manual and automatic.
2011 Chevrolet Captiva UK is priced at 21 995 GBP for the entry model and the price goes all the way up to 31 845 GBP for the top-of-range – 2.2 VCDi (184PS) AWD LTZ version. (more…)
2012 Mazda3 will be exhibited at the Canadian International Auto Show. However, the company has unveiled it ahead of its debut.
The facelift features restyled front and rear bumpers, new grille and new headlights. The new Mazda3 also comes with new models 16″ and 17″ alloys.
There is no data about the engine range, but Mazda will introduce a super-efficient SKYACTIV-G petrol engine and a SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission. (more…)
Ford has unveiled the new limited edition Fiesta Sport+, which is available exclusively in five European markets.
The small hot hatch is powered by 1.6 liter Duratec Ti-VCT with 134PS (99kW) and 160Nm (118 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and hits a top speed of 195 km/h (121 mph).
Fiesta Sport+ will be available in the UK, but named S1600 and in Germany, it will receive the name Sport S. The car will be also on sale in Austria, Belgium and Switzerland. (more…)
Smart will reveal ForSpeed Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, which will start in the beginning of March. Smart ForSpeed Concept is an electric powered roadster designed by Steffen Kohl, who commented:
“Look at the fullness of the car’s exterior surfaces. This is important and will be reflected in future production models”.
ForSpeed is powered by 30kW (40PS) electric motor mounted in the rear. The range is more than satisfying – 135 km (84 miles). (more…)
Wald International are ready with their tuning package for Lexus LS600h. The name of the project is Black Bison Edition.
This is the second model from Lexus, which Wald has tuned. The first on was 2010 Lexus LS460, which was introduced a year ago.
Wald Lexus LS600h features a new front bumper with LED daylight, black grille, fenders with chrome vent molding, new side skirts, roof spoiler (more…)
Lotus has released new Elise Club Racer Edition. The sports car weighs just 876 kg (1 930 lb), which is 24 kg less than the regular car. The result is achieved thanks a lightweight battery and the removal of noise insulation material.
The performance is also improved by adding a new Sport setting for the DPM system (Dynamic Performance Management) that works with the new sport suspension and adjustable anti-roll bar. (more…)
EDO Lamborghini Murcielago LP750 looks simply astonishing. The supersports car received the tuning package from the specialists from EDO Competition .
The overall power of the mighty V12 is increased to 750PS and 740Nm of torque. However, this reflect to the acceleration a lot – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.1 seconds, to 200 km/h in 9.7 seconds and to 300 km/h in just 24.5 seconds. The top speed is staggering 365 km/h. (more…)
Honda has revealed the 2012 Civic just a month after unveiling the concept versions at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
2012 Honda Civic is expected to hit the market later this summer. It features new front and rear bumpers, a revised grille, and restyled taillights. The interior is practically the same except the new steering wheel, a revised instrument cluster, and an updated dashboard. (more…)
Nissan will blow the rivals away with a supercharger and emissions of just 95g/km. The new DIG-S (Direct Injection Gasoline-Supercharger) engine features direct injection with a supercharger, so it is very high efficient.
The DIG-S is 1.2 liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine with 98PS (72 kW) and 95 or 115 g/km of CO2. It is mated to either manual or CVT version transmission. The top speed is 112 mph and the fuel economy reaches 68.9mpg. (more…)
Smart now offers foryou customisation programme to personalise the appearance of your car. There are some unique graphics that can be applied to the body panels and tridion safety cell.
The fun, cool character of smart is reflected in 33 exclusive designs that are available from launch. Designs available include “Flying Flag”, “Modern Flame”, “Double Sport Stripe”, “Graffiti”, “Rainbow” and “Butterflies”. (more…)
Hyundai i40 Estate will be exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show, next month.
Hyundai i40 is the European version of the Sonata, which has been offered in the US. The EU version features some exterior modifications to differentiate the continental models. However, the EU version is built specially for the European market and features a package of powertrains, equipment and technology to suit the customers demands. (more…)
The Italian tuning company Romeo Ferraris has released a tuning program for Fiat 500C Abarth.
The small city car features a chrome plaited two-tone exterior paint job, with chromed side mirrors.
Inside, it boasts a black leather seats with diamond stitching and a lot of chrome accents.
The performance package boosts the engine with 63PS. The result is achieved thanks to a reprogrammed ECU, new air filters, a bigger turbocharger and a performance exhaust system. (more…)