Category: Auto News

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  • All 2011 BMW Frozen Gray M3 Coupes sold for 12 minutes

    BMW has reported that all 30 examples of its recently announced limited-edition 2011 BMW Frozen Gray M3 Coupe have been already reserved for sale. (more…)

  • Ford Focus RS Le Mans Classic – five different identities

    Less than three weeks before the start of the famous Le Mans Classic race, Ecurie Ford France, one of the partners of the event has dressed five Focus RS cars in specially-designed color schemes, each paying tribute to the Ford cars which made the brand one of the most reputable at the Le Mans 24 Hours. (more…)

  • BMW CLR X650 M by LUMMA Design

    One of the latest creations of Lumma Design – a famous tuning company – is a completely reworked BMW X6M, which boosted to 670hp (493kW) and received massive body kit, quad-exhaust system and nice sporty-luxurious interior. Furthermore, the company offers visual transformation not only for X6 M, but is available for all models too.

    Lumma CLR X650 M gets entirely new body kit consisting of a front spoiler with the three voluminous air ducts and the vertically mounted LED daytime running lights to underline the unique style of the SAC. (more…)

  • VOGTLAND’s triple impact

    VOGTLAND, the German-based suspension expert has released three individually-tuned show rides – BMW 1 Series, BMW X6 and Opel Astra – which perfectly demonstrate the versatility of the brand’s high-end vehicle components. Refined with the motto “less is more” in mind, the VOGTLAND rides boast fresh new wheel/tire combinations and suspensions. (more…)

  • Toyota and EDF Energy will test Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Leasing Programme

    Toyota and EDF Energy today launch a three-year leasing programme, which brings extra-low emissions plug-in hybrid vehicle technology to the streets of London.

    Toyota Prius Plug-in will join the vehicle fleets of five businesses and public organisations, where they will demonstrate the fuel efficiency, low emissions, cost savings and everyday practicality their rechargeable hybrid power system can deliver. (more…)

  • 2011 Ford Mustang V-6’s fuel efficiency test

    In order to demonstrate the new 2011 Ford Mustang V-6’s power and in the same time exclusive fuel efficiency levels, four Mustang engineers, along with the NASCAR driver David Ragan, will attempt to drive more than 1,000 laps, or 533 miles, at Bristol Motor Speedway on a single tank of fuel. (more…)

  • MINI at the biggest charity event in support of HIV AIDS – Life Ball in Vienna

    This is the tenth involvement on the part of MINI in Europe’s biggest charity event in support of HIV/AIDS – Life Ball in Vienna. The 18th event takes place in capitol of Austria on 17th July 2010 will once again be a hot spot for the international celebrity set.

    Since 2001, one of the chief protagonists at the Life Ball has been a MINI created by a fashion designer. This year for the first time, three different MINI models will be decorated by a trio of world-renowned names from the world of fashion.

    The first one is Calvin Klein Collection’s award-winning Women’s Creative Director Francisco Costa, who will be designing the MINI Countryman, the brand’s new crossover model. (more…)

  • The history of Peugeot 2 series during 1930-2010

    The 2-series Peugeot is a key model for the brand and provided owners with access to a range to a range of wide range technologies, which normally can’t be found in such small cars. Because of the reliability and individual style, the 2-series Peugeot have huge success and are probably the best selling vehicles of the Marque.

    All started in 1930, when the first owners received their 201 saloons, which was the first cars from the 2-series Peugeot. However, this was the first car in the world to be fitted with independent front suspension. In 1938 the second car from the series was unveiled – 202, which unfortunately, with the outbreak of World War II production was interrupted but it was the 202 that restarted Peugeot’s production in Sochaux after the war. (more…)

  • 2011 Porsche Cayenne US market launch

    Porsche has announced that its new-generation 2011 Porsche Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo are now available in the brand’s showrooms across the US, offering more performance, luxury and efficiency levels. (more…)

  • Honda CR-Z and Type-R Mugen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    The Goodwood Festival of Speed will start from 2 July to 4th next month. The route of the event includes the world famous Goodwood Hillclimb.

    Honda Racing Team will be joined by Jonathan Rea and Eugene Laverty to race with BTCC-prepared Civic. Two Honda cars will be available for members of the public to drive at the Moving Motor Show on 1 July.

    The first one is Honda CR-Z sport hybrid, which delivers extraordinary driving experience with low fuel consumption and emissions and the second is a true hot hatch – Honda Civic Type R MUGEN, one of only 20 being made. (more…)

  • Exclusive Chevrolet Spark livery by Jose Rocha

    At the Young Creative Chevrolet (YCC) competition 2010, Jose Rocha, a student from the ESTG-IPVC school in Portugal took the prestigious Visuals Arts award with its “edgy and aggressive” art design for Chevrolet Spark. (more…)

  • 2011 BMW 5 Series xDrive arrives in October

    With the first examples of 2011 BMW 535i and 550i Sedans already in the hands of the enthusiasts, the Bavarian premium brand for sporty rides is now exclusively announcing the pricing and availability for the xDrive variants of the new, sixth-generation 5 Series. (more…)