Skoda Fabia vRS will be launched in the UK on 29 July 2010. The new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, which make the small car perfect value for money, what is more it has low running costs and high performance.
vRS is powered by 1.4TSI 180bhp engine combined with a 7-speed DSG transmission with ESP, HHC (Hill Hold Control) and XDS (Electronic Differential System). The acceleration is astonishing for compact class – 0-100 km/h in 7.3 secs and top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). (more…)
Nissan International SA informed that Leaf – Zero-emission car is priced under 30 000 Euros ( 25,641 Pounds) and it will hit the European markets in July. The company also announced specific prices for the Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, UK and Portugal.
Nissan Leaf is a compact, zero-emission five-seater, which is fully equipped and features AC, sat NAV, a parking camera, a quick charge socket and innovative smart-phone connectivity. (more…)
After the introduction of 200bhp 1750Tbi petrol and the 170 bhp 2.0 JTDm diesel engines to the Brera coupe and Spider, Alfa Romeo UK now reveals the exclusive trim level for these two models.
The new feature is known as Italia Independent, which includes a matt black titanium exterior finish and 18” black opaque turbine design alloy wheels for the exterior is available for both Alfa Brera and Spider. (more…)
The special edition VW Golf GTI VI Excessive makes its official debut at the annual Wörthersee Show in Austria. There are a series of effective modifications to the vehicle’s running gear to create a sharper GTI.
GTI VI Excessive includes stiffened suspension – springs and dampers. The car has a wider track requiring the addition of a set of wheelarch extensions each measuring 30 mm. The brakes are also upgraded – 370mm discs at the front and 310mm at the rear. The vehicle stands on 19-inch flow-formed BBS motorsport-derived alloy wheels complete with a 35 mm offset fitted with 235/35 ZR19 high-performance tyres. (more…)
Lexus revealed a lot of styling, technical and equipment revisions for GS 450h – full hybrid car. The model line-up is rationalized to just two trim levels – SE and SE-L. There are new exterior colour choices, alloy wheels and interior equipment.
GS 450h is powered by 3.5 liter petrol V6 and compact 650V electric motor, which provides extraordinary good fuel economy and low emissions.
Another feature is revised Pre-Crash Safety system and active headrests. It includes pre-crash brake technology,pre-crash seatbelt and brake assist functions.
Both front seats have new, inflator-operated active headrests, which are activated by a signal from the ECU should the car suffer a rear-end impact. The inflator slides a piston into the headrest, unlocks the mechanism and projects the headrest forwards and upwards to support the head and reduce the risk of whiplash injury.
Some of the interior upgrades includea new 40GB hard disc drive (HDD) navigation system, which gives Europe-wide coverage with traffic information data capture in each country. Additionally, the HDD provides 10GB of storage space for sound files.
2010 Lexus GS 450h
There are two available audio systems: a 10-speaker Lexus premium package and a 14-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System giving 5.1-channel surround sound on selected CDs and DVDs. Both systems have USB port and audio jack plug for wide range of portable music players. The Bluetooth, provided as standard, includes an audio streaming function. DAB digital broadcasts can be received by the audio system, but it is an option.
In the cockpit there is a new hybrid-blue backlit stop/start button and the choice of a new Venaro Grey semi-aniline leather upholstery option, with contrasting black stitching and grey bird’s eye maple wood grain trim.
The exterior features new front grille design, hybrid-blue rear lamp clusters, a new 18-inch alloy wheel design has been introduced for the SE-L model. The SE version rides on 17-inch alloys, with five-double-spoke 18-inch wheels available in a combined package with parking sensors.
The range of colours includes three new shades: Vanilla Mist, Richmond Green and Atlantic Blue.
This is the estate version of Seat Ibiza, which makes it the third body style in the compact line-up from the Spanish manufacturer. It is a perfect vehicle for young people with sporty lifestyle. There are six engine variations and wide range of options and technologies. The market launch is scheduled for May. The length of Ibiza ST is 4.23 metres, which makes the vehicle 18 cm longer than the 5-door version. ST gives plenty of load space – 430 litres and additionally the rear seat can be folded or splitted to ensure 1 164 litres. The entire bodyshell is built with awesome precision and stiffness that distinguishes SEAT cars. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is the currently one of the most powerful cars in the world. The engine is V12 twin-turbo delivering 670 Hp and 1000 Nm. Some say, that everything after 500+hp is waste of energy, time and resources. That’t not true.
Brabus presents T65 RS, based on SL 65 AMG Black Series. T65 RS boasts 800hp and 1420 Nm of torque. The car accelerates like a lightning-bolt, 0-200km/h in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 330 km/h (206 mph). On the top of the staggering performance, Brabus offers special upholstery for the interior from the finest leather and Alcantara. (more…)
Steinmetz Opel Astra J is having its world premiere at the Tuning World Bodensee 2010 (13-16 May). The second premiere is the launch of the ST10 alloy wheel by Steinmetz.
The tuning package for Astra J includes aerodynamic components, lowering of the suspension, new bigger wheels and some design elements by Steinmetz.
The body kit consists of front spoiler, black front grille, rear roof spoiler. Additionally, for the sides, Steinmetz offers designer strips in silver or anthracite and door handle plates in polished stainless steel. (more…)
Insight won Honda Mileage Marathon event by doing an average of 63.6mpg (3.7l / 100km). The vehicle even improved its own result – the official economy figure was 61.4mpg (combined).
The challenge involved six high mileage company car drivers, which swapped their own cars for a Honda Insight for a month, to test how the hybrid can reduce their fuel costs.
Ray Hadlington, who usually drives a Vauxhall Zafira Diesel improved its own fuel economy by over 10 mpg, which is equal to £50 in fuel bills. (more…)
The compact recreational SUV – RAV4 is now proving its success with a new-look 2010 model. It also features higher equipment levels, revised line-up, better performance and last, but not least the fuel efficiency.
The 2.2 D-4D engine is offered with a new entry-point model in the range, with 2-wheel drive and six-speed manual gearbox. This engine is now available with the top-of-range XT-R trim combined with speed automatic transmission. The 2.0 liter petrol engine with Valvematic put the power on the road through Multidrive S CVT transmission. (more…)
F150 SVT Raptor is already much appreciated in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Miami, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Orlando, Denver and Los Angeles. Because of its durability and awesome off-road capabilities, the truck is highly estimated by the customers.
Jamal Hameedi, SVT chief nameplate engineer said: “While conceptualizing Raptor, we didn’t want it to be a one-trick pony,”. (more…)
Just a month before the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Spyker, the hand-built exotic cars manufacturer in collaboration with Xbox is sticking in some of the incredibly thrilling and passionate spirit of the iconic competition into Xbox 360’s ultra-successful monstrous racing game, Forza Motorsport 3. (more…)
Skoda Fabia vRS will be launched in the UK on 29 July 2010. The new vRS is the fastest production Fabia ever built, which make the small car perfect value for money, what is more it has low running costs and high performance.
Lexus revealed a lot of styling, technical and equipment revisions for GS 450h – full hybrid car. The model line-up is rationalized to just two trim levels – SE and SE-L. There are new exterior colour choices, alloy wheels and interior equipment.
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is the currently one of the most powerful cars in the world. The engine is V12 twin-turbo delivering 670 Hp and 1000 Nm. Some say, that everything after 500+hp is waste of energy, time and resources. That’t not true.
