Honda will reveal TS-1X Concept at the this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. The vehicle is based on CR-Z and features a matte black exterior with a revised front fascia, extended side skirts, and a huge rear spoiler.
Honda TS-1X also boasts big rims in matte black fitted with high-performance tires. Under them, there are yellow performance brakes. (more…)
Volkswagen has extended Caddy’s range by adding Life and Maxi kombi.
The two new models are powered by 1.6 litre TDI with 102 PS mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission, which is available as an option. The high efficient diesel achieves 49.6 mpg and 149 g/km of CO2. The prices start at £19 415 for Caddy Life and Caddy Maxi kombi is available from £14 450. (more…)
A new edition of Smart is now available. It features enhancements to the latest new generation ForTwo and reaffirms the cdi model as the CO2 world champion for combustion engine vehicles.
The exterior boasts colour coded front and rear aprons, sideskirts and filler cap of the new passion. The paint is a combination of light green matt body panels. (more…)
Toyota Prius v made its official debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle is a full hybrid MPV featuring Toyota’s world-leading Hybrid Synergy to Drive.
Toyota Prius v boats a low, 0.29 coefficient of drag, which has been achieved without compromising its convenient packaging. (more…)
Audi A1 Quattro Prototype was out for a run on snow and ice in Canada. The premium subcompact hatchback features Audi’s famous all-wheel-drive system, which is created to grant perfect traction even in severe road conditions.
The Quattro in A1 is based on that used in A3 and TT models. (more…)
Sonic Concept is one of the latest project of Chevrolet. The vehicle will be on display at the North American International Auto Show for the next two weeks. It is finished in matte black and orange and definitely grabs your attention.
The mirror caps, trim around the radiator, the rear spoiler and a racing stripe are in glossy orange as well as the BBS alloy racing wheels. (more…)
Porsche has announced the 918 RSR, which was unveiled at the North American Auto Show in Detroit.
The car is a two-seat mid-engined Coupe featuring technologies from both 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car and 918 Spyder concept.
Porsche 918 RSR is powered by mighty V8 engine with 563HP at 10 300RPM. However, the sports car also has two (more…)
Peugeot announced the price list for 508 model in the UK. It will hit the market in April this year and will be available with a choice between two petrol engines and four diesel ones.
The petrol range includes 1.6 VTi 120 EGC with 120HP and 158Nm (117 lb-ft) of torque and a 1.6 liter THP with 156HP and 243Nm (180 lb-ft).
The diesel engines are – 1.6 liter HDi with 112HP and 243Nm (180 lb-ft) and a (more…)
Ford has unveiled Vertrek concept at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The SUV is a sleeker, sportier and more stylish compared to the other vehicles on the market.
“Vertrek concept is a no-compromise solution we feel utility vehicle customers will embrace around the world,” commented Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president of Global Product Development. (more…)
2011 Volkswagen Passat US has been unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The vehicle will be built in an all-new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and designed specifically for the North American market.
The new Mid-size Sedan combines efficiency, comfort and value – the starting price is $20 000.
However, the US version is very different from the EU. (more…)
A really good commercial from Mercedes called Sunday Driver was released. It features Formula 1 champions Michael Schumacher and Mika Hakkinen.
Schumacher and Hakkinen are currently promoting Mercedes’ 4MATIC AWD system, which in this new ad equips the new E Class Estate and the G Class.
Mika Hakkinen, while driving the latest generation Mercedes E Class is trying to overtake Michael Schumacher who’s at the wheel of a classic Mercedes. (more…)
Fiat has announced the new 2011 Strada Sporting for Brazil. The car is based on the Strada Extended Cab and features tinted headlights, body-color fender flares, dark titanium accents and exclusive 16″ alloy wheels.
The interior boasts a leather steering wheel with red stitching, rubber-studded aluminum pedals and gloss black trim. (more…)