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2012 Isuzu D-Max – Range of New Accessories

Isuzu UK has announced their new range of competitively-priced accessories for its acclaimed D-Max pick-up truck. The range of new accessories will debut at the 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show (9-13 April) at the NEC, Birmingham. They include a variety of stylish, practical and capability-boosting enhancements, all conceived to make the Isuzu D-Max the perfect choice for the most demanding business or recreational pick-up owner.

The new Isuzu D-Max range includes single, extended (with rear-hinged side access panels) and double cab body configurations. Double cab models are available in four specifications: Isuzu D-Max, Eiger, Yukon and Utah. Prices start at £14,499 (CVOTR) for the entry-level Isuzu D-Max 4×2 single cab and rise to £21,999 (CVOTR) for the top-of-the-range Isuzu D-Max Utah 4×4 double cab automatic.

Check out the full list of the new accessories below!

Accessories	Price (all CVOTR)
Exterior
Stainless steel rear style bar	£416.67
Roof bar rack	£154.17
Interior
Heavy-duty two-tone seat covers	£375.00
Reversing camera and screen kit	£208.33
Wheels and tyres
4 x 16-inch silver alloy wheels	£583.32
4 x 16-inch off-road tyres	£500.00
5 x 17-inch alloy wheels	£812.50
5 x 17-inch off-road tyres	£967.20
4 x 18-inch silver alloy wheels inc. tyres	£1,416.68
Attachments
Jaw & Pin coupling	£66.67
Hangar spare wheel	£49.94
Guide spare wheel	£461.00
Tonneau covers
Vinyl cover	£150.00
Armadillo roller cover	£1,290.00

Source: Isuzu

April 9, 2013

Honda Debuts Two Concept Models at Auto Shanghai [TEASER]

Honda and Acura will debut two concept models at the 2013 Auto Shanghai later this month. Both models are going to be introduced to the Chinese market in the near future and they will show Honda’s new direction in terms of design.

The vehicles will be almost identical to the mass-production version of the Concept C and Concept S. The latter models were presented for the first time last year at the Beijing Motor Show and their mass-production models are scheduled to be introduced to the market this year.

What is more, Honda will also feature at the show the following models: Accord, Odyssey, City, Crosstour, Fit, CR-Z, Fit Hybrid, Li Nian S1, CR-V, Civic, Spirior, Elysion, Insight, CIIMO. In addition, the brand will showcase the RC212V, GOLDWING, VFR1200F Motorcycles.

On the other hand, Acura will exhibit the world premiere of a new global concept model, next to the all-new RLX and NSX Concept, which will be introduced for the first time in China.

Source: Honda

April 9, 2013

Maserati Ghibli To Debut In Shanghai

Maserati Ghibli has just been unveiled before its official world preview at Shanghai Motor Show later this month. The upcoming four-door sports executive saloon will break new ground for Maserati brand with its sportier character and aesthetic attributes.

The model has more aggressive presence when compared to the larger Quattroporte. The latter was introduced to the general public in the beginning of this year. In addition, it was also disclosed that the Ghibli will be offered with a choice of two turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engines.

The units will be mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and both rear-wheel drive and the new “Q4” all-wheel drive system. What is more, the new model will be the first production Maserati production to be powered by diesel engine – namely the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel.

Maserati Ghibli is the first saloon in this segment and comes to satisfy those executive car buyers who are in search for individuality, sportiness, elegance and luxury. With the help of this car, Maserati aims to realize its growth plan to sell 50,000 cars per year.

Source: Maserati

April 9, 2013

2013 Nissan Juke N-Tec – Price

Nissan has revealed the pricing of the new Juke N-Tec Special Edition for the UK. The sector-busting crossover is starting from just £16,295 and comes with a plenty of good equipment.

The Juke N-Tec is based on the Acenta Premium model and adds a striking new look. There is a set of 18” black and silver n-tec alloy wheels wrapped in 225/45 tyres. There is also a gloss black finish on the B-pillars and door mirrors and black bezels for the bonnet light strips.

The interior features a gloss black centre console and gloss black door trim finishers.

The new generation Nissan Connect system is fitted as standard to all n-tec models. It includes a 5.8” colour touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity and Google Send-To-Car technology.

Juke n-tec models also feature Nissan Dynamic Control System which allows the driver to select preferred driving dynamic modes, as well as change other functions such as climate control settings via the central touchscreen. Other standard equipment includes a reversing camera with colour display, automatic climate control and audio with Bluetooth Compatibility and USB port.

2013 Nissan Juke N-Tec:

18-inch n-tec alloy wheels
225/45 R18 tyres
Black bezels for bonnet light strips
Gloss black door mirrors
Gloss black B-pillar
Gloss black centre console
Gloss black door trim finishers
Dual exit exhaust finisher (DIG-T engine only)
Black headliner (DIG-T engine only)

	OTR PRICE
Juke n-tec 1.6 manual	£16,295
Juke n-tec 1.6 manual Stop/Start System	£16,495
Juke n-tec 1.6 CVT	£17,295
Juke n-tec 1.5 dCi manual	£17,690
Juke n-tec 1.6 DIG-T 2WD manual	£17,795
Juke n-tec 1.6 DIG-T 4WD M-CVT	£20,000

Source: Nissan

April 8, 2013

TopCar Porsche Cayenne Vantage II Red Dragon

TopCar has unveiled their new tuning program for the Porsche Cayenne II. The name of the project is Vantage II Red Dragon and you can see, why.

The exterior boasts red/white paint finish and this theme is transferred inside, too. There is a dragon stitching on the seats, red carbon fiber and some metallic accents.

Porsche Cayenne Vantage II Red Dragon comes with a new body kit including a front spoiler bumper, front fender extensions, rear spoiler, side skirts and hood. At the rear, there is a new diffuser with LED brake light strips and fender wings.

The interior boasts quilted leather for the seats and normal for the dashboard, roof and door panels.

Source: TopCar

April 8, 2013

2013 Lancia Ypsilon Elefantino – Price €10,450

Lancia has announced the new Elefantino trim level for the small Ypsilon. The high-grade equipment level will be priced from just €10,450.

It includes new door mirror covers, with body-colored door handles and original-colored wheel hub caps. The exterior is available in one of the following colors: Sabbia Beige, Neve White , Pietra Grey, Turquoise, Aurora Purple and Turquoise/Vulcano Black two-tone – all of them matched to a glossy black tailgate

The interior boasts a leather steering wheel and gear knob, black fabric seats with fuchsia stitching and chrome finishes for the dashboard.

Standard equipment includes door opening remote control, leather gear knob and steering wheel (height and depth-adjustable), electric front windows, 50/50 split rear seat, height-adjustable driver seat, 15″ steel wheels and interiors in technical fabric with fitted electro-welded seams. Climate control system and radio with CD-MP3 player complete the content line-up: both items are included in the commercial offer and are totally free of charge. In terms of safety, ABS with EBD, front and side airbags, and also the Isofix attachments.

The engine range features a 1.2 liter petrol with 69HP (51 kW) as well as the 0.9 liter Turbo TwinAir with 85HP (62 kW). The 1.3 liter MultiJet diesel has 95HP (70 kW). Other economical variants are a 1.2 liter engine on LPG or a 0.9-liter Turbo TwinAir Methane with 80HP, which costs a lot – €16,500.

Source: Lancia

April 8, 2013

BMW Concept X4 [video]

BMW has recently announced the all-new X4 Sports Activity Coupe Concept. The model will make its official appearance at the 2013 Auto Shanghai. The manufacturer has also released a video showing some of the highlights of the Concept.

X4 has a sporty front end featuring a prominent grille, sporty front fascia and LED-infused headlights. There is also a sculpted front hood, a very distinctive roof line and a dual exhaust system.

BMW X4 is scheduled to hit the market in the beginning of the next year. It will be produced in Spartanburg, South California, where the manufacturer is planning to invest around $900 million.

The engine range will include the four cylinder engine in 28i models – 245HP and 352Nm as well as the mighty 3.0 liter TwinPower Turbo with 306HP and 400Nm (296 lb-ft) of torque.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEfQNCRtolc

Source: BMW

April 8, 2013

2013 Nissan GT-R Breaks Records In Russia [VIDEO]

One of the most impressive machines on planet Earth is 2013 Nissan GT-R. The latest adventure it embarked on is in Russia where with the help of LAV Productions Company it has set the goal to break the speed record on natural ice.

The event happened literally on Lake Baikal under severe weather conditions. The temperature was – 22 Degrees Celsius and the ice depth was enough (1.4 m) to sustain the weight of the Nissan. The team there came to the Lake in order to set a new world speed record on ice for a standard production vehicle.

Although given the fact that the GT-R can generate 540 horsepower (397 kW), the ice under the wheels definitely made the task tougher and much harder. Roman Rusinov and Andrey Leontjev were those who mastered the unusual challenge and according to their words, thanks to Nissan GT-R’s all wheel drive, they have managed to fully realize the power of the torque – which is 632 Nm (466 kW) at 3200 to 5800 rpm.

The end result is that they have ended up breaking a record: the top speed achieved is exactly 294.8 km/h. If you want to know more about what exactly happened there, just view the video below.

httpv://youtu.be/lDfqWSj3Umw

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Nissan

April 8, 2013

2014 Acura RDX With Announced US Pricing

2014 Acura RDX Crossover SUV goes on sale and has been entirely redesigned for the 2013 model year. It includes now a new engine, transmission and all-wheel drive system, and will be offered with an additional new Kona Coffee exterior paint, replacing the previous Amber Brownstone.

To go further into details, the 2014 RDX is powered by 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It also has an all-wheel-drive system as an option. The power it can generate is exactly 273 hp (200 kW). Acura’s SUV exterior exudes aerodynamically efficient body with Amplitude Reactive Dampers and a motion adaptive electronic power steering system.

In terms of interior, the new RDX includes premium materials and generous use of noise insulation. Some of the features which come as a standard here are leather seating surfaces, heated power front seats, a power moonroof, 360-watt audio system, Pandora® internet radio interface, an SMS text messaging function, a Keyless Access System with pushbutton start, an Active Noise Control system and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera system.

On the other hand what might be ordered optionally through the Technology Package is the following: AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, a hard disk drive (HDD) with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™, a GPS-linked solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate control system, Acura/ELS Surround® Premium Sound System, a power-actuated rear tailgate, projector beam headlights with Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs and front fog lights.

2014 Acura RDX Pricing:

TRIM	MSRP USD	EPA
RDX	$34,520	20/28/23
RDX with Technology Package	$38,220	20/28/23
RDX with AWD	$35,920	19/27/22
RDX with AWD and Technology Package	$39,620	19/27/22

Source: Acura

April 8, 2013

Daihatsu Mebius S Touring Offers Hybrid Power

Daihatsu Mebius S Hybrid vehicle is a result of a partnership between Daihatsu and Toyota. This launch is part of the business collaboration in the environmental technology field in Japan agreed. In fact, the Mebius is the second hybrid vehicle supplied under this agreement.

The hybrid hides under its hood a 1.8 liter hybrid system and achieves a low fuel consumption of 26.2 km/l in JC08 mode. This is possible thanks to the synergy created by a Cd value of 0.29, outstanding aerodynamic performance and weight reduction.

Furthermore, the model offers a spacious and comfortable interior with a high-capacity trunk space. The body dimensions here are: 4,615 mm length, 1,775 mm width and 1,575 mm height. Mebius features two rows of seats, which are positioned a little higher, which effects in better field of vision while. This also contributes towards a more comfortable interior with enough head clearance and ample leg space.

Daihatsu Mebius S Hybrid Details of the Hybrid System:

Engine	Model	2ZR-FXE
	Displacement (cc)	1797
	Max. output (kW[PS]/rpm)	73[99]/5,200
	Max. torque (N•m[kgf•m]/rpm)	142[14.5]/4,000
Motor	Max. output (kW[PS]/)	60[82]
Motor	Max. torque (N•m[kgf•m]	207[21.1]
Overall system	Max. output (kW[PS]/)	100[136]
Batteries	Nickel metal hydride (NiMH)

Source: Daihatsu

April 8, 2013

Gemballa Porsche Cayenne Equipped With New Sports Exhaust System With Sound Valve Control

Gemballa Porsche Cayenne delivers unique sound which makes its character even more irresistable for those who are keeen on the model. The powerful vehicle is equipped with V8-petrol engine and has received a distinctive sounding sports exhaust system.

In order to achieve the perfect balance between strict noise limits in town and a throaty roar on the open road, Gemballa specialists have incorporated a variable exhaust valve into Porsche’s system.

This tuning has been especially created for the naturally-aspirated Cayenne S and GTS models, and it comprises of new rear silencer boxes. On the other hand, the Turbo and Turbo S come with adaptors that slip over their larger pipes. In addition, there is also an electronic module which controls the exhaust valves.

Furthermore, the exhaust system is made from high quality stainless steel and utilizes a larger diameter internal tubing which reduces the back-pressure. The result is that the system helps the engine to breathe more freely, and gives it an additioonal 10 hp (7.35 kW).

What also has been done here are the end pipes which now have the distinctive Gemballa look. This was achieved with the help of triple outlets per side. Next, after major testing on the engine dyno, the exhaust was installed and driven thousands of kilometers on both road and track to prove its durability.

To go even further into detials, the triple outlet pipe design can be ordered in “BLACK MAGIC” finish and in conventional twin outlet-per-side end pipe design in polished stainless steel.

Source: Gemballa

April 8, 2013

Kahn Design Porsche Panamera Super Sport Wide Track

Kahn Design has released another styling kit for the Porsche Panamera. The four-door coupe can be purchased for £68,875. For such amount of money, you will get the 3.0 liter V6 turbo diesel engine and some styling improvements.

The exterior boasts front and rear wide vented and extended wheel arches with built-in rear air dams. There is also a new lower boot wing, yellow gold calipers and a roof wing.

Other highlights include LED DRLs for the front wheel arches, a set of lowering springs for excellent stance and a dual sports exhaust system.

The Kahn Porsche Panamera rolls enormous RS-R 9.5J x 22” front and 10.5J x 22” rear alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile performance tires.

Last, but not least Kahn fitted the tuned Panamera with tailgate logo, door entry sill plates in stainless steel and wing shields.

The interior boasts quilted and perforated black leather seats with gray Alcantara inserts. There is also a black piano trim, bespoke mats and an Alcantara sports steering wheel.

Source: Kahn Design

April 5, 2013

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