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  • Wunschel Sport Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

    Wunschel Sport has introduced a special tuned version for the 35th birthday of the Golf GTI. The anniversary model based on the current 6th generation GTI, which features 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine.

    Wunschel Golf GTI is boosted to 260HP and 360Nm of torque, instead of the factory 210HP and 280Nm. The results are thanks to an ECU re-map. 0 to 100 km/h takes 6.4 seconds and the top speed is 255 km/h.

    The car also comes with huge 19” OZ Racing Quaranta alloy wheels fitted with high-performance tires. The wheels are very interesting, they feature an offset combination of five-spoke and cross-spoke designs.

    Wunschel GTI has the same titanium shade as the first GTI, which was introduced back in 1976.

    The price tag is €32 800.

    Wunschel Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

    Source: Wunschel.de

  • Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6X6 truck

    Mercedes-Benz are famous with manufacturing not only road cars, but heavy duty machines like this one – Zetros 6×6 truck. The vehicle is specially produced for several customers in Mongolia. However, all units have already been delivered to Ulan-Bator, where two businessmen friends collected them.

    Zetros is not only the ultimate off-road machine, but it also features extreme luxury like a bathroom with heated marble floors and two large flat-screen TVs – one for the sleeping berth and one for the seating area. The truck also has an on-board generator, a shower, a safe for valuables and a gun-safe for the hunting firepower. Practically, everything that you need, when you go hunting.

    Mercedes Zetros is powered by a 7.2 liter in-line 6-cylinder engine with an output of 326PS (240 kW) and 1300 Nm (959 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to either G 131-9 nine-speed manual box as standard and a six-speed automatic as an option. The power is sent to three mechanical differential locks on every axle. Zetros has a curb weight of 25 tonnes.

    Zetros is a pure fun vehicle!

    Mercedes Zetros

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • KIA Kee Concept

    KIA Kee will be the company’s roadster. The car is developed in order to compete against other cheaper roadsters like Mazda MX-5. European CEO Paul Philpott said that this two-seater is the preferred choice as a desirable sports model. He also added that Kia will focus on establishing the brand in 2011 and 2012, but the carmaker will prepare halo models that would stretch the company forward in 2013 and 2014.

    The company is currently working on a program to differentiate Hyundai and Kia.

    Kia is more fun to drive, more dynamic and more youthful, but Hyundai is focused mainly in style and comfort.

    Kee will be an interesting vehicle, but the company didn’t release any further information. Hopefully, they will introduce it, soon.

    Kia Kee Concept

    Source: KIA

  • Pagani Huayra Roadster will go in production

    If you are interesting in Pagani’s history, you will notice that firstly they introduce a “low” powerful coupe sports car, after that it is turn to a convertible version and for desert, the company releases brutal version of the sports coupe.This history repeats with Huayra. After introducing Huayra supercar, Pagani will release a Huayra Roadster in several years. The model is scheduled to be launched in 2013 or 2014. The engine will be the same – 6.0 liter bi-turbo V12 with 700PS (515 kW) and 1000Nm (737 lb-ft), of course provided by AMG.Pagani also is considering an entry-level model, which will be less than a million. However, this information is just a rumor.Pagani Huayra

    Source: Autoblog Argentina

  • 2012 Audi S8 [rendering]

    Audi will launch S8, which will be powered by 4.0 liter twin-turbo V8 supplied by Bentley. The engine produces 527PS (388 kW), which is right between the most powerful naturally aspirated V8 on the planet – 6.2 liter AMG in Mercedes-Benz S63 delivering 525PS, and the brutal 6.0 liter twin-turbo V12 in BMW 760i with astonishing 544PS.

    The new Audi S8 will feature quattro AWD system, but how this will work against the other sports limousines, which rely on RWD. BMW 760i features LSD (limited-slip differential) to deliver perfect traction in any circumstances, but the mighty S63 AMG has non-locking differential – bad mistake!

    However, the Audi S8 is expected to be launched in the United States early next year.

    Audi S8 rendering

    Source: worldcarfans

  • Volvo S60 Art Session

    At the Volvo Art Session which took place last month at the Zurich main railway station, ten skilful street artists expressed their selves through their own amazing styles and a pretty unusual canvas of a snow-white Volvo S60. (more…)

  • 2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe sales start

    Mercedes-Benz has officially announced that its fresh, youthful, sporty two-door model – 2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe is now ready for test drive and order at the brand’s showrooms. (more…)

  • Renault Samsung SM7 Concept [sketch]

    Renault Samsung has released a teaser sketch of SM7 Concept. This will be the next generation of the brand’s saloon car.

    However, the sketch is showing a coupe design. The concept may have rear doors, but the picture is not clear, so we will have to wait a while, before seeing the real shape of the car.

    There are no further information about  SM7 concept, but according to Carscoop, the current SM7 has been around since 2004 and is built on the same Nissan J31 platform as the Asian-market Nissan Teana and the North American Maxima.

    The next generation SM7 will be a bigger version of the SM5 platform, which Renault Latitude uses.

    The SM7 concept will have its official debut at the Seoul Motor Show on April 1.

    Renault Samsung SM7

    Source: Carscoop

  • 2012 Audi S8

    According to the latest leaks, the premium German automaker Audi is almost ready to introduce the auto scene its latest high-end masterpiece, the 2012 Audi S8. (more…)

  • Citroen C-Zero

    Citroen C-Zero is the company’s EV, which met London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson, earlier this week. Citroen’s EV has a maximum range of 93 miles, which is more than enough for everyday drive.

    The capital of the UK is going to become the city with most electric vehicles. Because of this, there are more than 250 charge points across the capital, which Source London has committed to expanding to at least 1300 publicly accessible points by 2013.

    “Through the development of Source London we are seeking to create the fertile conditions for electric vehicles to flourish, to make our city the electric driving capital of Europe.  This is in support of the expanding range of electric cars coming to market and will deliver a range of environmental benefits in terms of pushing down on pollution in London.”, commented Boris Johnson, Mayor of London.

    “C-Zero is perfectly placed to demonstrate the benefits of switching on to electric power,” said Linda Jackson, Managing Director of Citroën UK.  “By offering zero emissions while running, owners incur zero company car tax, zero Vehicle Excise Duty and zero London Congestion Charge.  We are delighted to see the Citroën C-Zero take its place at the start of an exciting new era for London.”, Mr. Johnson added.

    Source: Citroen

  • Hennessey Venom Red

    Hennessey Performance has published images of its ultra-fast beast – 2011 Venom GT finished in passionate red body color. Representing Chassis Number 03 from the limited model, the “Venom Red” supercar is caught while driving wild in the streets of Silverstone, England. (more…)

  • Project Kahn Audi A5

    Audi A5 has received another tuning package, but this time from Project Kahn.

    The styling package includes a front and rear bumper unit with side blades, rear boot spoiler and a stainless steel sports quad exhaust system. The suspension is lowered with 35mm and huge 21” RSL alloy wheels are added.

    The interior boasts complete quilted leather upholstery in perforated Nappa. There are also new red dials in matt finish, billet aluminum pedals and stainless steel kick plates.

    A complete Project Kahn Audi A5 Coupe Sport with 3.0 litre engine will cost £31 875.00.

    Kahn Design is all about: elegance and skilled artistic innovation. The company manage to achieve a new and dynamic appearance, which suits the car perfectly.



    Source: Project Kahn