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  • 2011 Jeep Compass

    2011 Jeep Compass is finally unveiled. The SUV borrowed a lot of design ideas from the Grand Cherokee and the interior directly from the Patriot.

    2011 Compass features a modified fascias, a revised grille, restyled headlights and a new hood. It also has there’s a body-color spoiler, plastic body cladding, and standard 17″ rims, while the 18″ wheels are optional.

    Inside, as we mentioned, you can mistake it with the Patriot. Still, it features soft-touch door panels, a new center armrest, an updated steering wheel, and better seats. (more…)

  • 2012 Vauxhall Ampera – 28 995 GBP

    Vauxhall will hit the market with their Ampera and the vehicle now has a price tag for the UK market – 28 995 GBP.

    The new Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) will go on sale in 2012. It has a range of up to 50 miles (80 km) in the electric only mode, but this range is extended by an additional 310 miles  (500 km) by the range extender engine. (more…)

  • Gemballa Tornado Porsche Cayenne II

    Gemballa Tornado is the latest project of the tuning company. It is based on 2011 Porsche Cayenne II. The tuned car boasts seriously modified looks and superb performance package.

    The Stage Two power pack boosts the engine with 35-40% to 675HP and 700HP. The torque is increased by 30% to 1000Nm. The package also includes a bigger brakes from Brembo with 420mm vented discs with six-pot callipers at the front and 405 mm vented discs and four-pot callipers at the rear.

    The vehicle stands on enormous 10J x 22″ wheels fitted with 295/35 ZR22 tires at the front and 12J x 22″ wrapped in 335/30 ZR22 tires at the rear.

    The wide body kit is made from carbon fiber and the Gemballa Tornado Porsche Cayenne II is extended to 205cm in width. The rear lights have been completely re-designed and now they look rather ugly. However, only 30 units will be produced so probably you won’t be horrified by this vehicle often.

    Gemballa Tornado Porsche Cayenne II
    Gemballa Tornado Porsche Cayenne II
    Gemballa Tornado Porsche Cayenne II

  • MINI ALL4 Countryman Dakar Challenger

    MINI will be to competing in the 2011 Dakar Series with its ALL4 model. The Monster Energy X-raid team has unveiled the car, which will make its racing debut at the 33rd Personal Dakar Argentina-Chile next month – January 1st to January 16th.

    MINI ALL4 is powered by a 3.0 liter twin-turbo diesel with 315PS (232 kW) and 700Nm of torque. The race car is put on test in France by team driver Guerlain Chicherit and his co-driver Michel Perin. (more…)

  • Cam Shaft Cadillac CTS-V

    Cadillac CTS-V is powered by 6.2 liter V8 with 564PS (415kW), but obviously all that power is not enough for the German tuners from Cam Shaft. That’s why they have unveiled a new styling and performance package for the saloon.

    The styling package includes a matte-white wrap priced at €2 250 and matte-black painted accents for €3 250. (more…)

  • Audi R18 Race Car

    After the successful R15 TDI, Audi has unveiled the new R18 Race Car, which will hit the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in the new season.

    The LMP1 features carbon fibre body, full LED headlights and a closed cockpit. The chassis is also entirely made from carbon fiber featuring a single-component design that reduces weight and increases stiffness. (more…)

  • Top Gear – Christmas Specials 2010 Trailer

    Top Gear are ready with their Christmas Special video, but until then we will have to be pleased with the trailer. The episode’s premiere on December 21st, at 8 pm. and on Dec 26th at the same hours.

    At the first part of the show, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May go on a trip in the New York, USA. Of course with some very special cars – Mercedes SLS AMG, a Porsche 911 GT3 RS and a Ferrari 458 Italia. (more…)

  • Hyundai i40W – sketches

    Hyundai i40W will replace the well-known Sonata model in Europe. The new car was created at Hyundai’s design studios in Germany. i40W reminds Opel Insignia Sports Tourer as you can see at the sketches.

    Hyundai i40W will be available in two body styles – a four-door sedan and an estate. However, the teasers are for the estate model, which will be debuting first. (more…)

  • Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

    2011 Porsche GT3 RSR hits the new new motorsport season with a number of modifications. It features improvement of the aerodynamics at the front and rear, changes to the suspension kinematics and to the engine.

    The vehicle is powered by 4.0 liter flat-six with 455HP (335 kW) at 7800RPM. (more…)

  • Porsche Cayenne II Radical Star

    Porsche Cayenne II Radical StarPorsche Cayenne Turbo II received another tuning package, but this time from the russian tuner Met-R.

    The vehicle boasts an aggressive front fascia, wheel arch extensions, which add 100mm in width, and a carbon fiber rear diffuser.

    Porsche Cayenne Turbo II is powered by 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 with 564PS (415 kW), which is an improvement of 64PS (47 kW).

    The package is available and pricing starts at €19 075 ($25 260). (more…)

  • BMW 1 Series M

    Finally, BMW has released full information and details about 1-Series M Coupe. The car really “embodies the unmistakable M feeling in a highly concentrated form.”

    1-Series M Coupe features aggressive front bumper, bi-xenon headlights with LED eyebrows, flared wheel arches, and 19″ light-weight alloy wheels fitted with run-on-flat tires. There will be only three exterior colors – Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic and Valencia Orange Metallic. (more…)

  • 2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet

    2012 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is a new version of the legendary Cobra Jet turn-key racer. The vehicle is based on the 2010 model and features a new 5.4 liter V8 with 2.3-liter TVS supercharger or an optional 4.0-liter Whipple supercharger.

    2012 Cobra Jet also comes with Manley H-beam connecting rods, Strange Engineering brakes, a double keyed crankshaft snout, and black anodized wheels with Goodyear tires. (more…)