Hamann-Motorsport announced that the 21-inch light alloy wheels „Edition Race” are now available for the new Ferrari California. We have seen this alloys in many Hamann models and i can say they look perfectly well, the new Ferrari don’t make an exception. (more…)
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Hamann “Edition Race” light alloy wheels available for Ferrari California
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Toyota Yaris Edge Special Edition
Toyota Australia is offering more than $500 of added value with special-edition models of Australia’s most popular compact car, Yaris. Available for a limited time, Yaris “Edge” models are based on the fuel-efficient YR 3-door and 5-door hatch versions of the top-selling range.
The special-edition cars add value to the Yaris by providing more than $1,000 of added specification for just $500. Prices start from $16,190* for the 3-door Yaris Edge with manual transmission. Toyota has replaced the YR 14-inch steel wheels with the 15-inch alloys from the more expensive YRX model. It has upgraded the standard single CD player to a six-stack system with LCD display, Bluetooth® telephone and audio streaming capabilities and USB connection. In addition, Yaris Edge gains foglamps, “Edge” branded floor mats with brushed aluminium badging and a special-edition “Edge” soft-metal badge on the tailgate.
Yaris is the top-selling car in the compact market – a segment Toyota has led for the past six years.
The company’s senior executive director sales and marketing David Buttner said Yaris offers the comfort and features demanded by customers. “It also combines chic city style and great fuel economy while being easy to manoeuvre in traffic,” Mr Buttner said.
Yaris Edge can travel 700km on regular unleaded from its 42-litre tank, based on the official combined fuel economy of 6.0 litres/100km for the manual. Auto versions are nearly as good with a range of 646km. Due to its low emissions, manual Yaris models attract the maximum five-star rating on the Federal Government’s Green Vehicle Guide – the only five-seat car in its segment to achieve the top rating. Auto models attract four stars.
Yaris is more fuel-efficient than its five main rivals – all of which rate just 3.5 stars.
The 3-door and 5-door Yaris Edge hatches are available with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.
Standard Yaris features include twin front airbags, air-conditioning, anti-skid brakes with brake assist and electronic brake distribution, power windows and mirrors, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters for the front seats and electric power steering.
All Yaris Edge models are offered with an optional enhanced safety pack at $750 that incorporates side and curtain airbags. Metallic paint is a $300 option. The Yaris Edge has powerful yet efficient VVT-i equipped 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine.
Yaris Edge models are covered by Toyota Service Advantage – capped-price servicing of just $130 for each of the first six standard scheduled services over three years or 60,000km (whichever comes first).
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Aznom Panda 4×4 Valgrisa
The customization of a Panda 4×4 made by Aznom was born in the Valle d’Aosta Mountains. It came from the Valgrisa idea to make a car designed for travel routes between the mountains roads and in line with the traditional values of the company. (more…) -
Carlsson GL RS
The Mercedes-Benz GL (Type X 164) is the model with the most opulent dimensions within the entire Mercedes motorcar product line. With the new RS-Kit, the automobile manufacturer Carlsson now gives the GL a sporty look and at the same time, a powerful appearance. (more…) -
Rolls-Royce appoints another dealer in Japan
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole MotorCars Co., Ltd, as its authorised dealer in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. (more…) -
Ferrari 458 Italia
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation and ergonomics.Four and a half liter V8 delivers 570 horse powers at 9000 revs and 540 N/m at 6000 rpm. This makes the incredible 127 hp/liter from naturally aspirated engine.
Despite the fact that the new engine is significantly more powerful than the V8s that preceded it, the Ferrari 458 Italia produces just 320 g/km of CO2 and fuel consumption is 13.7 l/100 km (combined cycle), the best in the entire segment.
The 458 Italia compared to other super sports cars is a featherweight – 1380 kg with a power-to-weight ratio of 2.42 kg/hp and the results are more than exceptional: 0-100 km/h in under 3.4 seconds top speed of 325 km/h.
The low weight of the car helps a lot with the braking, 32.5 metres 100-0
Like everything else the interior is revolutionary too. The ergonomics are perfect and the main controls are all clustered on the steering wheel.
This car is a perfect proof that Ferrari can make extraordinary cars from every single point of view.
Ferrari 458 Italia – Technical specifications
Dimensions Length 4527 mm (178.2 in.) Width 1937 mm (76.3 in.) Height 1213 mm (47.8 in.) Wheelbase 2650 mm (104.3 in.) Dry weight 1380 kg (3042 lbs)* Weight/power ratio 2,42 kg/CV (7.16 lbs/kW) Weight distribution fr/r 42% / 58% Engine Type V8 – 90° Displacement 4499 cc (274.5 cu in.) Maximum power 570 CV (425 kW)** @ 9000 rpm Maximum torque 540 Nm (398 lbs/ft) @ 6000 rpm Specific power output 127 CV/l Compression ratio 12.5:1 Tyres Front 235/35 ZR20 8.5″ Rear 295/35 ZR20 10.5″ Performance Maximum speed >325 km/h (>202 mph) 0-100 km/h <3.4 s Fuel consumption + emissions Fuel consumption*** 13.7 l/100 km Emissions*** 320 g CO2/km Gearbox Dual-clutch, 7-speed F1 Electronics E-Diff3, F1-Trac, high-performance ABS * With forged wheels and Racing seats
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Nissan’s All-electric car goes to the U.S. and Japan market in 2010
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today previewed its electric vehicle (EV) platform on a Tiida-based prototype to demonstrate the superior driving pleasure of a pure zero-emission vehicle. It also showcased a sophisticated EV-IT system developed to support electric driving 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). (more…) -
Opel launches LPG Range – Pricing Announced!
Opel now offers five LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) powered Corsa, Meriva, Astra station wagon and Zafira models with a wide performance range, expanding its line of environmentally friendly ecoFLEX models with alternative propulsion. (more…) -
The CG-Lock Technology is the newest add-on to the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury car
With the reveal of their latest Technology Partner – Lap Belt Cinch, the DiMora Motorcar company are showing to us that the passenger safety in every Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury vehicle will be more than secure. (more…) -
Tuned Lexus IS-F a.k.a Bye Bye Road Crimes for the Humberside Police
Humberside Police have taken delivery of a Lexus IS-F in order to make life more difficult than ever for those looking to travel to the region to commit crime.Specially trained officers spent 12 months evaluating a number of high performance vehicles that are set to replace the current Subarus which have proved highly successful in enabling the Roads Crime Section to target organized criminals in the area. Following a stringent evaluation process the decision was taken to purchase the Lexus IS-F after the vehicle proved to be exceptionally capable of remaining stable in high speed operational policing environments, despite carrying the extra weight provided by the £30,000 worth of on-board computers and communications equipment. (more…)
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Vectra C OPC by JMS Racelook
Already in the series condition the optics of the Vectra C OPC is extremely sporty, optical revaluation is vey difficult with this vehicle. However the JMS distributor Hipo autotechnology gave out now a last fine modification to the Vectra C.First the vehicle with special H&R springs became the front axle 45 and Rear axle 35mm axle lower (price 198.90 euros) and provides for an optimal Road-hugging property in combination with the original absorbers of the OPC `S. (more…)
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Maserati love their lady clients
Maserati GB hosted a very special ladies day for a second year at London’s most exclusive Club: the Hurlingham. The Maserati ambassador/supermodel Jodie Kidd and the milliner Cozmo Jenks joined the Maserati lady clients as they attended Salon Prive Ladies’ Day at the Hurlingham Club. (more…)
