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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…)
Chrysler has announced an exclusive, Moparized version of its recently introduced mid-size sedan Chrysler 200 for the upcoming 2011 Detroit Auto Show. (more…)
Just few days before the start of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mercedes-Benz has officially announced that its new-generation, face-lifted 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be available for order from January 10th in Europe, while is scheduled for showroom appearing in spring 2011. (more…)
At this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which starts next week, Chrysler Group LLC is about to amaze car lovers with its fully “Moparized” version of the 2012 Fiat 500 Cinquecento. (more…)
GWA Mercedes-Benz Ciento Once is a one-of-a-kind modern revival of the 1970 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing prototype C111, which back then broke all the records with its revolutionary Wankel diesel plant. (more…)
Reiter Engineering has released its latest motorsport conversion, the Lamborghini LP600+ fully developed in compliance with the strict GT3 regulations. (more…)