2011 Chevrolet Captiva will be exhibited at the 2011 Paris Motor Show. The SUV features sporting a new front end design, a range of enhancements to the interior and new engines and transmissions. Furthermore, the company will make three other premieres, besides the 2011 Captiva.
The engine range includes the new 2.2 litre common rail turbo diesel with 163 or 184hp and 2.4 litre dual overhead petrol with VVT and 171hp. (more…)
Audi R4 Concept will be introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. There are no further details, but the car will be the same like R4 e-Tron Coupe, which debuted at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
Audi R4 e-Tron Coupe was powered by two electrical motors with overall power of 150kW (204PS) and 2650Nm (1955 lb-ft) of torque. (more…)
Audi A1 e-Tron is on its way. The company teamed up with E.ON, Stadtwerke Munchen and the Technical University of Munich to begin tests of twenty A1 e-Tron cars.
E.ON, Stadtwerke Munchen will install one hundred electric filling stations across (more…)
Maserati GranTurismo is one of the most exclusive cars on the market. It features unique design and mighty V8 with either 405PS or 440PS for the S version. The car has its own unique charm.
Mansory offers tuning package for GranTurismo to make it even better. It includes styling and performance upgrades.
The exterior boasts a redesigned front bumper fascia with lower lip spoiler, radiator grille surround trim, hood with front air scoop, side skirts, lip spoiler, rear bumper apron inserts for integrated exhaust pipes, and a rear diffuser. All parts are made from carbon fibre for extra strength and lightness. (more…)
One of the latest projects of the tuning company MR Car Design is called the Black Scorpion based on BMW E92 335i.
The tuning package includes both styling and performance upgrades. The power of the mighty twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter I6 is increased for 306PS to 406PS and the maximum torque is now 530Nm, instead of 400Nm. The tuning components are a performance exhaust system with new catalytic converters from 850 €, a new bigger intercooler – 899 € and ECU remap for 849 €. (more…)
A new Chevrolet Aveo will hit the market in 2011. It was previewed by the Aveo RS Concept, which features different front bumper, agressive lights, hidden rear door handles, and chrome trim. This is a hatchback version, but a sedan will be also revealed.
The interior features motorcycle-inspired instrument cluster, blue lighting and audio system with USB / Bluetooth connectivity. The car is a bit longer and wider than the predecessor and the inside room is the best in class. (more…)
The vehicle was presented before two months and now it is available with two new engines. The first one is 2.0 litre twin turbo diesel and the second is 1.6 litre turbo petrol.
The 2.0 TTiD engine features twin turbocharging system (small and bigger turbo). It generates whopping 400Nm from just 1750RPM and has maximum power of 190hp. The power unit is extremely effective – it returns 47.1 mpg on combined cycle and emits just 159 g/km. (more…)
2011 Bentley Continental GT is ready. The car looks like a facelift to the outgoing model, but the company assures that it is a completely new vehicle. However, if you look closer you will find out that the side windows are longer and the beltline is a little higher. 2011 Continental GT also features new taillights, Mulsanne-inspired headlights and a new front grille.
Inside, the new Bentley also includes number of modifications compared to the previous model. There is a new MEDIA system and the quality of the materials is a bit higher. (more…)
BMW X6M is one of the fastest vehicles on the road. Powered by the staggering 4.4 liter twin-turbo V8, which deliver 555PS and 678Nm of torque (500 lb-ft). The Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) reaches 275 km/h (170 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, which suits to a sports car, not to a 2.4 ton vehicle.
Manhart Racing offers performance package for X6M, which includes ECU remap and new calibrations for the new stainless steel exhaust system with four 90 mm tailpipes and two 200-cell HJS racing catalytic converters. (more…)
Unichip Europe offers U-Connect plug and play ECU upgrade for the 2.2 litre Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4.
After the upgrade, the 2.2 litre four cylinder, common-rail engine produces 180 bhp at 3164RPM and 488 Nm of torque at just 2346RPM. This means an increase of 20bhp and 70 Nm (54lb-ft).
Unichip Uni-Q ECU map doesn’t harm at all to the the car’s 42 mpg combined fuel economy. Actually, the fuel consumption is lower with 5 to 10 per cent compared to standard. (more…)
SSC Ultimate Aero II is the new pretender for the crown „The World’s fastest production car”. Its predecessor set the record in 2007 – 412 km/h (256mph), but three years late, Bugatti Veyron Super Sport took the crown back by going with the amazing 431 km/h (268 mph).SSC Ultimate Aero TT was powered by 1 183hp 6.2 liter V8, which pushed the car all the way up to the record, but obviosly it is not enough. (more…)
Lexus are famous with their innovations and technologies. Recently, a lot manufacturers have been paying attention to the fuel consumption, because of the regulations and marketing. In that case, they have to improve not only the engines, but the aerodynamics, too.
Lexus CT 200h full hybrid is the most aerodynamically efficient car in its class achieving Cd 0.28. Furthermore, the quality of the handling is better, the ride comfort and the stability at high speed. (more…)