Category: Auto News

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  • Mopar premieres 2011 Challenger V10 Drag Pak

    Mopar, the MOtor PARts division of Chrysler has introduced its all-new, 2011 Challenger Drag Pak race-only monster, which benefits from an 8.4-liter 512 cubic-inch V10 engine unit linked to a 2-speed automatic transmission. (more…)

  • 2015 Lotus Elise at the Paris Motor Show – 350PS and 1095kg – NICE!

    Another vehicle from Lotus at the Paris Motor Show – 2015 Lotus Elise. Although, most of the company’s cars look the same, they are much different. The new Elise features shark-inspired styling, floating taillights, and a number of carbon fiber components. The chassis is made entirely from aluminum for extra weight saving and improved handling.

    The small car is powered by 2.0 liter supercharged four-cylinder engine with 300PS (221kW) and an option for 350PS (257kW). (more…)

  • 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible debuts next month in LA

    Chevrolet has announced officially that its long anticipated all-new, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is packed-and-ready for its grand debut at the upcoming Los Angeles International Auto Show on November 17th. (more…)

  • 2012 Nissan GT-R – a facelift version of the best track car in the world

    2012 Nissan GT-R have been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.  The car is facelift version of the old GT-R, which is considered to be the best track car of all times.

    Some of the features are the center-mounted rear LED fog light to comply with EU rules. It also has more glossy black center section around the license plate and headlamps washers than the prototype.

    There is no further information about the engine, but the expected number is 540PS. 2012 Nissan GT-R also boasts upgraded braking system, chassis and suspension. There is a new rear diffuser is also added at the rear bumper. (more…)

  • Audi releases TT RS S-tronic

    Audi has announced that its top-end sporty model Audi TT RS is now available for order with seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which ensures ultra-fast gear changing and extraordinary level of efficiency. (more…)

  • 2013 Lotus Elan unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

    Lotus revealed their Elan at the Paris Motor Show. The car looks a lot like Honda CRZ, but the performance is rather better.

    Lotus Elan is powered by 4.0 liter V6 with 450PS and 465Nm of torque. The mighty engine is mated with 7-speed DCT gearbox, which delivers the power to the rear wheels. The weight of Elan is just 1 295 kg (2 855 lb), so it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and the top speed is 310km/h (193 mph). The company reports that there will be a hybrid variant of Elan, which will have emissions of just 199 g/km of CO2. (more…)

  • VATH V35 – the unique E350 CDI

    VATH, the tuning specialist renowned for their Mercedes masterpiece creations has released its latest conversion, which lends the Mercedes-Benz E-Class with even more unique, sporty and detail vision. (more…)

  • Ferrari SA Aperta 599 Roadster – 2010 Paris Motor Show

    Ferrari SA Aperta – 599 Roadster is exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. The car is built specially for celebrating Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary.

    It is powered by a monster – 6.0 liter V12 with 670PS (493kW) and 620Nm (457lb-ft) of torque. Besides the massive weight – 1705kg, it accelerates from 0-100km/h  in 3.6 seconds and the top speed is 325km/h (202mph).

    The production will be limited to 80 units. (more…)

  • MINI Countryman WRC at the Motor Show in Paris – a lot of foglights

    MINI Countryman WRC debuted at the Paris Motor show, yesterday. The car is not created just for fun, but it will marks its entry into WRC and will compete in the World Rally Championship next year -2011.

    MINI Countryman WRC is powered by 1.6 liter turbocharged engine. The development of the car started back in 2009 and it recently began its race-conditions testing at the Prodrive rally track.

    Dr. Wolfgang Armbrecht, brand management chief at MINI  comments: “The interest in motorsport among the present generation of MINI customers is massive. (more…)

  • Lotus Eterne at the Motor Show in Paris – based on 2014 Elite

    The lastest fashion is creating four-door coupe cars and Lotus  stuned everybody at the Paris Motor Show by revealing Eterne.

    The car is based on 2014 Elite, which means that it is powered by 5.0 liter V8 with 620PS and 720Nm. Furthermore, the company will provide a hybrid variant, which will use KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System).

    Lotus Eterne is planned to go on sale in 2015, priced at £120 000. (more…)

  • Renault ZOE – 100 miles only on electricity

    Renault Zoe is exhibited at the Paris Motor Show. It is a Clio-sized car, which show the brand new identity of Renault, including the new front-end signature. ZOE is created specially to test the electric power system, which features fully-integrated battery and compact motor. It is B-segment car, which means that ZOE has spacious interior, a lot of luggage compartment, nice and easy handling and last, but not least – look from the feature. (more…)

  • 2011 Bentley Continental GT showcased at Paris Motor Show

    Tomorrow, Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris is about to open its doors for the petrol heads, which are about to get amazed by the Bentley’s all-new, reshaped, high-end ride – 2011 Continental GT. Benefiting from even more sculpted, masculine and sharp styling than its predecessor, the new GT will hit the marque’s showrooms from the first quarter of 2011. (more…)