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  • 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander hits the UK market

    2011 Mitsubishi Outlander now can be ordered for just £21 549. The also revealed details of the 2.2 Di-D diesel engine. Furthermore, the company introduced a 2WD diesel Outlander variant.

    There will be two engine options for the customers at the launch of the vechicle: a 2.2 Di-D M/T Mitsubishi unit on the GX3 M/T variant and a 2.2 Di-D SST PSA unit. The 2WD variant is offered exclusively with GX3 M/T trim.

    The new 2.2Di-D comes with 6-speed manual transmission and it is available with either 2 or 4 wheel drive options. However, the engine is boosted from 154bhp to 175bhp, which is 14% enahncement. The CO2 emissions level is also dropped by 12%. (more…)

  • Nissan LEAF 100% electric vehicle production started

    Nissan has officially confirmed that the production of its all-new Nissan LEAF 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle has started at the brand’s Oppama facility in Japan. Scheduled to hit the dealerships in Japan and United States from December, the eco-friendly family-sized EV will go on sale in selected markets in Europe from early 2011.

    Carlos Ghosn, Nissan President and CEO stated: “This is a significant milestone, not only for Nissan and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, but also for the entire automotive industry. Consumers are clear. They want sustainable and affordable mobility…and the Alliance is leading the way with cars that deliver exactly that, with the reliability, excitement and performance that consumers demand. The high-quality, innovative Nissan LEAF will radically transform what consumers expect from automobile manufacturers worldwide.”

    Along with the manufacturing of the pure EV, Oppama facility is also producing the popular gasoline models Nissan Juke and Nissan Cube.

    The lithium-ion battery modules of the Nissan LEAF is manufactured at the Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) operation in Zama, Japan, a joint-venture of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation.

    In the near future, the production of the Nissan EV will be further expanded to Smyrna, Tennessee, in the United States and Sunderland, England, in the UK.

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  • Wiesmann MF4 and MF5 series with new BMW twin turbo engines

    For the new model year, Wiesmann, the German sports car maker has announced that its model series MF4 and MF5 will be available with all-new BMW twin-turbo power units. (more…)

  • Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro – luxury meets efficieny

    Audi has announced the addition of a new, ultra-efficient ride – Audi Q7 3.0 TDI – to its high-end Q7 lineup. Delivering output of 204 horsepower, the newly added luxury crossover estimates average fuel consumption of only 7.2 liters per 100 km, blowing-off hard all its direct opponents. (more…)

  • 2011 Infiniti EX – The luxurious crossover

    2011 Infiniti EX have been put on sale at the dealerships in the USA. The crossover is offered in four models: EX35 RWD, EX35 AWD, EX35 RWD Journey and EX35 AWD Journey.

    The price starts at $34 150 for the entry level – EX35 RWD, which features 3.5 liter V6 and rear-wheel-drive. The top-of-range EX35 Journey AWD variant is priced at just $37 750.

    The vehicle is powered by 3.5 liter V6 with 297hp, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission.

    2011 Infiniti EX features unmatched exterior design and luxury interior. For example, the leather upholstery comes as standard with all models. Other goodies are the RearView Monitor, (more…)

  • Senner Tuning presents its winter ML 500 4Matic

    Senner Tunning has revealed an exclusively packed, winter-ready ride based on the massive Mercedes-Benz ML 500 4Matic. (more…)

  • 2011 Dodge Journey – a great mid-size crossover

    2011 Journey will go on sale in the end of this year. This is a really interesting vehicle from Dodge, which is mid-size crossover with perfect proportions. It offers five or seven seats, plenty of storage space, incredibly high safety and security features, AWD and luxury equipment.

    The new model has updated bumpers, a modified grille, LED taillights and 19” alloys. The interior is completely redesigned featuring a new dashboard, a revised instrument cluster, and a new steering wheel. The seats are also new, the armrests and extra cushioning on the center console. Basically, you step in an entirely new vehicle. (more…)

  • GeigerCars.de charges the 2011 Mustang with compressor power

    The Bavarian aftermarket expert for American muscle rides GeigerCars.de has released its latest masterpiece, a supercharged 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0L. (more…)

  • 2011 Renault Laguna Facelift Priced from £17 795 to £24 145

    2011 Laguna facelift are now available on the British market. The company also revealed a full specifications. 2011 Laguna will be available in two body styles, hatchback and sport tourer and in three trim levels: Expression, Dynamique TomTom and GT Line TomTom. The car features more aggressive front design and better equipment. You can save up to £1 855 across the range.

    The engine range includes: a 2.0 16V 140, a 1.5 dCi 110 FAP, a 2.0 dCi 150 FAP, a 2.0 dCi 175 FAP, and a 2.0 dCi 180 FAP. All engines are fully compliant with EU5. (more…)

  • Lamborghini Bat LP 640 by JB Car Design

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    JB Car Design has released an incredible conversion based upon the renowned Italian sports head-turner Lamborghini Murcielago. Dubber Bat LP 640, the restyled exotic vehicle boasts a stunning carbon-made aero pack inspired by the Reventon limited edition and the new Murcielago.

    Besides the newly added body elements, the JB Car Design LP 640 also highlight an extraordinary white paint work further underlined by three-piece 20-inch multi-spoke alloys wrapped in high-performance tires.

    Limited to only 75 examples worldwide, the refined ride’s exclusive features also sport boosted engine figures – 750 horsepower – and special exhaust system with sport catalysts and headers.

    In the terms of interior ambience, the unique athletic monster is ready to please its owner with a brand-new, luxurious dual-color upholstery from noble leather and Alcantara, as well as a new steering wheel and top-end sound system with additional subwoofer and amplifier.

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    Lamborghini Bat LP 640 by JB Car Design Price list:

    • Carbon Aero Kit LP 640 – 28500 Euro
    • Additional two-piece carbon fiber rear spoiler – 2800 Euro
    • JB Car Design lights – 970 Euro
    • 750 hp engine conversion – 28500 Euro
    • Three-piece 20-inch alloys – 8700 Euro
    • Interior upholstery – 9700 Euro
    • Steering wheel – 1970 Euro

  • 2011 Volkswagen Sharan hits the market

    2011 Volkswagen Sharan is now available to order from the dealerships across UK. It is priced at £22 980 for the lowest grade level S 1.4-litre TSI.

    The family vehicle from Volkswagen offers a wide range of efficient TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines, and most of them feature BlueMotion Technology and fitted with Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems to enhance economy and lower emissions. (more…)

  • 2011 Hyundai Equus priced from $58 000

    2011 Hyundai Equus is priced from $58 000 (€41 980) and hits the market in December.

    The car is direct rival to the most luxurious on the market – Lexus LS 460L – $70 925, BMW 750Li – $86 400 and Mercedes S550 – $91 600. As you can see, the price of Equus is a lot lower than the competition.

    The standard equipment of Equus features leather upholstery, an Alcantara headliner, a massaging driver seat, heated and cooled front seats, (more…)