2011 Grand Cherokee is now available at the European market. The big SUV is priced at €52 200 and it is currently only offered in Overland trim, which is the highest available on the American market.
The engine range features three choices, two petrol and a diesel. The entry-level is a Pentastar 3.6 liter V6 with 286HP and 347Nm (255 lb-ft), while the big 5.7 liter V8 develops 352HP and 520Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. (more…)
2011 Acura RL features a new grille, new wheel designs, a new interior color and wood trim option, and improved stitching on the steering wheel.
The new RL model from Acura is now priced from $47 200 to $55 150 for the US. There are three available trim levels – RL, RL Technology Package and RL Advanced Package.
The Tech package is priced at $4 150 and the Advanced package is another $3 800 above. (more…)
Sail EV concept was introduced by Chevrolet at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China. The small city car is co-developed with the PATAC (Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center) and features some details from Chevy Volt – grille, flush door handles, and turbine-style wheels.
It is powered by electric motor with 88PS (65 kW) and 220Nm (162 lb-ft). With such power, the small car is capable of doing 130 km/h (81 mph) and to go up to 150km (93 miles) on a single charge. (more…)
2011 Mercedes C-Class is about to debut at the NAISA (North American International Auto Show), but two days before Christmas, the company has released pictures, video and details about the new compact executive saloon.
The new C-Class boasts a new front fascia, an aluminum hood, and restyled headlights. At the rear, it features a revised bumper and LED tail lights. (more…)
Aston Martin has introduced three new DB9 special editions – Morning Frost Volante, Carbon Black and Quantum Silver.
DB9 Morning Frost Volante boasts white exterior with silver accents and 19″ 10 spoke silver diamond-turned wheels. It benefits from the Touchtronic II transmission (more…)
The latest CLS from Mercedes doesn’t have the same spirit as the old one. That’s why, the German tuner Carlsson decided to give the vehicle better individuality. The tuning package includes both – performance and styling upgrades.
The exterior is improved by adding aerodynamic kit consisting of a new front spoiler and RS front spoiler lip, front apron inserts with LED fog lights, stainless-steel grille inserts and power domes for the bonnet. (more…)
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C is now available on the Japanese market. The upgraded version of WRX STI is faster, lighter and more agile than the stock car. The facelift of Impreza WRX debuted earlier this year at the New York auto show.
The performance upgrade features an ECU remap and new ball-bearings for the twin-scroll turbocharger. (more…)
Project Kahn has announced their tuning package for Range Rover with 4.4 liter diesel engine. The program features both – a new styling and performance package.
Range Rover RS5 boats a new body kit consisting of a new bumpers (front and rear), modified side skirts and a new grille. The big SUV also has a four-tailpipe sport exhaust system and stands on huge 22″ RSX alloys. (more…)
Chrysler has officially unveiled the new 2011 300 model, which is completely different than 300C model.
2011 Chrysler 300 features a new grille, LED-infused headlights, a rakish windscreen, and nice bodywork. To improve the aerodynamics and the visibility, the engineers took the windshield back with 3 inches, (more…)
Armoured vehicles are usually big black luxury saloons or SUVs, which are specially designed to save their passengers in case of extreme danger.
Land Rover has announced Discovery 4 Armoured Vehicle, which features 5.0 liter LR-V8 petrol engine with 375 PS (276 kW) and 510Nm (376 lb-ft), instead of 2.7 liter V6 diesel. The large mighty petrol engine has the tough job to pull a curb weight of 3 550 kg (7 826 lbs). (more…)
A new model from Honda will hit the market in the spring of 2011. It is Li Nian S1, which was unveiled at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition in China.
The vehicle is based on the previous Honda City platform and inspired from the Everus Concept. Li Nian S1 is powered by 1.3 or 1.5 liter four-cylinder engines. (more…)
It is always interesting, when you put an enormous V8 into a small car. This time, a team from the Daimler facility in Rastatt fitted 5.5 liter V8 from E500 into B-class.
The engine with code M273 develops 383PS (282 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft). It is mated to a -speed G-Tronic transmission. All that power is sent to the rear wheels. (more…)