Hyundai of America has officially announced that its all-new, still unseen on the US market 2011 Hyundai Elantra is about to join the staggering Sonata, in production at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) from this year’s late fall. (more…)
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2011 Hyundai Elantra goes in production
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2011 Porsche 911 Speedster limited-edition by Porsche Exclusive
Porsche Exclusive, the automaker’s in-house customization expert has announced its plans to unveil a new, ‘exclusive’ version of the extraordinary Porsche 911 Speedster. The special, rare ride will be manufactured in strictly limited number of 356 examples, paying homage to the first Porsche Speedster – the 356 Speedster.
Scheduled for a public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the ultra sporty two-seater excels at some significant differences/improvements in comparison with the other members of the 911 lineup. It has 60 millimeter lower and more raked windscreen, double-bubble hardcover for the soft top, and 44 millimeter wider rear.
In the terms of performance, the rear-wheeled beast packs a 3.8-litre flat six powerplant capable of producing the ultimate 408 horsepower (300 kW), while estimating average fuel consumption of 10.3 liters/100 km (27.43 mpg imp). In addition to that, the all-new 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster also benefits from a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), a Porsche Active Suspension Management module (PASM), a Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB), as well as enhanced rollover protection system.
Inside the cockpit, the limited-edition athletic eye-catcher includes almost all extras available for the 911 series rides. Its highlights counts: hand-finished interior, premium leather upholstery in black shade, adaptive sports seats with checkerboard patterns in the center section, as well as leather side bolsters in exterior color.
Available from December 2010 on the German market, the 911 Speedster will have a price tag of 201,682 Euro, including 19 % VAT.
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MR Car Design shows sporty refined VW Touran
The German-based tuner MR Car Design has pull off the sheets on its latest conversion, the sporty refined VW Touran. (more…) -
2014 Lotus Elite with KERS – Kinetic Energy Recovery System
KERS in a production car? Yeah, right?! You may thought so, but Lotus have other opionion. They released first details about the 2014 Elite.The car is modern classic with 2+2 seats and astonishing design. The dimensions are 460cm in length, 190cm in width and 132cm in height. It features superb styling and a retractable hard top.
2014 Lotus Elite is going to be powered by an elite motor – 5.0 liter V8 with 620PS and 720Nm of torque. The weight will be around 1650 kg (3638lb), so the car will be able to accelerate to 100km/h in 3.5 to 3.7 seconds and the top speed will be 315 km/h (196mph). (more…)
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Top-performance Audi A1 1.4 TFSI to be premiered at Paris 2010
The premium Ingolstadt-based carmaker Audi has announced its intentions to debut a new top-of-the-range version of its all-new, ultra successful compact jewel A1 at the Paris Motor Show 2010. (more…) -
Lamborghini showcases high-end detailing in third teaser for Paris 2010
Lamborghini has published another teaser, detail image of its mysterious high-end supersports ride that is about to be unveiled publicly at the 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. (more…) -
Citroen Lacoste Concept – a future full of open-air experience
Citroen, the French-based automaker renowned for its avant-garde, futuristic study rides has unwrapped its latest design concept, the Citroen Lacoste Concept. (more…) -
2011 BMW 5-Series Sedan M Sports Package at the Paris Motor Show
BMW will present the new M sports package for the 2011 5er Sedan (F10) at the Paris Motor Show. It includes front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper with diffuser, lip spoiler and sports exhaust system. The package is finished with the new 10-spoke rims.The interior of M sports package comes with ///M steering wheel with paddle shifters, new sports seats and a set of sports pedals.
BMW will also introduce 2011 F10 550i xDrive, 535i xDrive and 530d xDrive. There will be eagerly waited 535d with 3 liter twin turbo diesel with 300hp. (more…)
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Paris BMW 6 Series Coupe
Just ten days are separating us from the upcoming 2010 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris and another reason to be there has just been revealed, the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupe. (more…) -
2011 Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale at the Paris Motor Show
2011 Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be exhibited at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The car is going to be the the fastest, lightest and most powerful in the Maserati range. 2011 MC Stradale will be put on sale in the beginning of 2011.It is inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and GT4 motorsport models. The car is powered by the V8 is S version of the car – 4.7 liter 450hp power unit, which will be able to brake the 300km/h barrier, but all this are only numbers… Just look at it! (more…)
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Ford to premiere restyled Ranger at the Australian Motor Show
Ford has announced officially its intentions to premiere a highly enhanced version Ford Ranger compact pickup at this year’s Australian International Motor Show, on October 15, 2010. (more…) -
Saab 9-3 ePower is the company’s first EV
It is very fashionable to create electric vehicles and here is Saab’s first EV – 9-3 ePower prototype. It will make its official debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.Saab 9-3 ePower is powered by 135kW (184PS) electric motor. With such power, the car accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds and can hit a top speed of 150 km/h (93mph), which is not bad for EV. It can travel up to 200 km (124 miles) on a single charge. (more…)
