Category: Auto News

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  • Top Gear – Christmas Special “From Arbil to Bethlehem”

    All fans of the best automobile show in the world now can see the episode – 2010 Top Gear Christmas Special. The cars from Christmas Special will be exhibited in the World of Top Gear exhibition at Beaulieu.

    The three wise men – Jeremy, Richard and James were sent on their most dangerous challenge to date. The journey began in Iraq and finishing some 1200 miles later, in Bethlehem.

    As you may suggest, the cars for this hard trip were soft top roadsters with 2 seats. Clarkson’s choice was a Mazda MX5. May choose malfunctioning BMW Z3 and Richard was pleasantly surprised by the reliability of his Fiat Barchetta.

    “We like to keep the exhibition as up to date as we possibly can and what could be better than for fans to see the show on TV and then the cars just a few days later,” commented Stephen Munn, Commercial Director at the National Motor Museum.

    Soon, we will publish a short fragments from 2010 Top Gear Christmas Special.

  • Volkswagen Polo and Golf Style by Karl Lagerfeld

    Volkswagen now offers special options package for the Polo, Golf and Golf Plus, which can save you money. The STYLE editions features light-alloy wheels, fog lamps, tinted side and rear windows and STYLE badging. A Style-Plus package adds a sunroof or panorama roof as well as new set of alloys.

    Karl Lagerfeld is a fashion designer and very famous photographer, who represents the campaign. (more…)

  • PRIOR Design Mercedes E-Class Coupe

    The new Mercedes E-Class Coupe is simply astonishing car, but still it can be improved, that’s why Prior Design has announced their tuning program for the luxurious Coupe.

    The exterior upgrades include a new front bumper with side vents and a spoiler blade, set of side sills, a rear bumper extension with three fins, (more…)

  • KIA KV7 Concept

    KIA has published a sketch of KV7 Concept, which is set to debut at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2011. The vehicle is a crossover featuring some details from both Sportage and Sorento models.

    KIA KV7 Concept will include some very interesting extras like swivel seating, minimalist dash, wood panel floor, and gullwing opening (more…)

  • 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee – €52 200 in Europe

    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 – $47 200 in the US

    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…)

  • Chevrolet Sail EV

    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…)

  • Mazda5 20CS Aero Style

    Mazda has exclusively released two new, special editions of its successful seven-seat minivan Mazda5 for the Japanese auto market. Dubbed Mazda5 20CS Aero Style and Mazda5 20CS Aero Style Touring Selection, both vehicles are already available at the brands dealerships across Japan. (more…)

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    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 DB9 – Carbon Black and Morning Frost

    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…)

  • 2012 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz CLS

    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 Acura ZDX price

    2011 Acura ZDX is now available at the brand’s dealerships across the US at the tempting price of 45,645 USD for the base model, including handling and destination charge. (more…)