Category: Auto News

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  • Bentley Mulsanne – the new flagship grand tourer

    Bentley Mulsanne is the name of the Bentley Motors all-new flagship grand tourer. The grand luxury car maker Bentley unveiled their new addition at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. (more…)

  • Lexus Premium Compact Concept scheduled for Frankfurt

    Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) is the name of the place where Lexus will present their new concept car. This image is the first official sketch of the new Lexus concept, which will demonstrate a mix of technical innovation and ground-breaking design. (more…)

  • Bugatti Sang Bleu Grand Sport

    The Bugatti Sang Bleu Grand Sport is the next surpise for the Bugatti’s 100th anniversary celebrations. The new Bugatti is a highlight that pays tribute to the legendary brand and it will be presented on the prestigious Pebble Beach event. (more…)

  • Audi’s all-new S4 sedan and A5/S5 Cabriolet pricing announced!

    Audi today announced the U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail prices for the highly anticipated 2010 Audi S4 sedan and A5 / S5 Cabriolet models. The S models arrive at U.S. dealers in late August, while the A5 Cabriolet will be available in the Fall of 2009. (more…)

  • Nissan GT-R Becomes Fastest Fire-Fighter At The Nurburgring

    The ultimate fire-fighting vehicle is ready for the ’ring. Nissan has today presented a specially redesigned GT-R to Nürburgring GmbH, providing the fastest possible response to emergency calls at Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit.

    Equipped with a fire extinguishing system with water and foam on board attached to a hose pipe accessed via the sizeable boot, this GT-R is designed to get to the scene of a blaze in the quickest possible time. In standard road-car form, the GT-R is capable of lapping the famous Nordschleife in only 7 mins 26 seconds 70*, making it the perfect tool for the Nürburgring’s emergency services. Even with the extra 200kg of fire fighting equipment on board, the GT-R can still lap the challenging circuit in less than 8 minutes. (more…)

  • 2011 Infiniti M Makes Virtual Debut At Concours D’Elegance

    Infiniti today provided an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury saloon at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This is the third generation of Infiniti’s popular M and the first to be sold across all of Infiniti’s 32 markets around the world, including Western Europe.

    Like the current Infiniti M, the next-generation design will be offered with V8 and V6 engines. The 2011 M models will be designated the Infiniti M56 and Infiniti M37 respectively, reflecting their more powerful, larger displacement engines. For Western Europe, the M56 will be replaced by a V6 performance diesel. (more…)

  • Vorsteiner limited edition GTS3 Aerodynamic kit

    The Vorsteiner specialists proudly presented the all-new limited edition GTS3 line-up. The new aerodynamic styling kit is developed for the BMW E92/90 M3 models, and it is consist of a front bumper and a hood replacement unit. (more…)

  • Volkswagen Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X

    The Volkswagen Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X is a model which will be produced in only 150 pieces.
    The Limited Edition X vehicles will be available in short and long wheelbase panel van or short wheelbase kombi. (more…)

  • HARTGE X5 aerodynamic kit

    The latest BMW X5 (E70) styling kit is coming from the HARTGE’s garrage. The new Aerodynamic kit is made in PUR-RIM technology, its primed and with ABE homologation by the KBA. (more…)

  • U.S. Pricing on 2010 Sentra and Sentra SE-R

    Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan Sentra and Sentra SE-R, which are on sale now at Nissan retailers nationwide. Sentra receives a number of enhancements for the new model year, including updated exterior styling on Sentra 2.0, 2.0 S and 2.0 SL models, along with significant Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) reductions on most trim levels: (more…)

  • Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 Maxima

    The 2010 Nissan Maxima is offered in two models, each providing exhilarating sports car-like performance with the sophistication of a premium sedan. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) are $30,460 USD for the Maxima 3.5 S and $33,180 USD for the Maxima 3.5 SV. Both models are equipped with a standard 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and Xtronic CVT™ with available paddle shifters. (more…)

  • 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

    On the heels of the ActiveHybrid X6, today BMW announced the production version of the all-new BMW ActiveHybrid 7, which will also premiere at the Frankfurt Auto Show (IAA) in September. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will reach America shores in Spring, 2010. Based on the newest BMW 7 Series, this unique car sets new standards for performance and efficiency in the premium luxury class.

    This symbiosis of an upgraded twin-turbo, High Precision Direct Injection, V8 engine with a 3-phase synchronous elec¬tric motor gives the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 a combined output of 455 hp and maximum torque of 516 lb-ft (preliminary figures). Power is transmitted via an 8-speed automatic transmission with the electric motor positioned between the engine and the torque converter. The electric motor receives its supply of energy from a lithium-ion battery developed specifically for use in this automobile. (more…)