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  • Fisker Karma Plug-In Hybrid with solar photovoltaic roof

    At the Intersolar International Solar Conference and Exhibition that took place in Munich last week, Asola Advanced and Automotive Solar Systems GmbH, the German affiliate of QTWW has amazed the crowd with its Fisker Karma Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) with incorporated roof-integrated solar photovoltaic energy generation system. (more…)

  • The Spirra – Korean super sports car

    South Korea is getting ready to introduce their first super sports car. The project will be released nine years after the Proto Motors PS-II prototype was first revealed to the press. The market introduction  is planned for the summer of 2010.

    The car is powered by a 2.7 liter V6 engine from a Hyundai , which deliver 175 ps and 245 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. The second version of this engine features turbocharger and it is boosted to 330 ps and 471 Nm of torque. The third option is 400 PS and peak torque of 490 Nm of torque, thanks to a huge turbocharger.

    The top-of-range features two turbo-chargers and power of 500PS and 539 Nm. Combined with 6 speed manual gearbox, the car catapults itself to a 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and top speed is 310 km/h. (more…)

  • 2012 Vauxhall Ampera will cover up to 350 miles on electricity

    Vauxhall Ampera E-REV will make the longest journey by an electric car on British roads. The vehicle is going to try to cover 170 miles from in Luton, Bedfordshire to its passenger car plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

    “It’s quite poignant that Luton, our home for the last 105 years, should mark the starting point of not just this historic journey, but also the future of E-REV vehicles in the UK. In the last century, Vauxhall has pioneered innovation and technology for mainstream car buyers, and this commitment will continue with the Ampera. (more…)

  • 2011 Volkswagen Touareg price list

    Recently, Volkswagen has announced the price list for 2011 Touareg and now it is available to order in UK. The first deliveries will start in October this year. Prices start at £38 225 for the SE 3.0-litre TDI 240 PS, while the Hybrid model, which goes on sale next month, costs £54 995.

    The new VW Touareg is a bit larger than its predecessor – totally 40mm in length and wheelbase, but the vehicle weighs over 200kg less, so the result is 20 per cent more efficiency. (more…)

  • Wheelsandmore power packs for the C63 AMG and SL63 AMG models

    Wheelsandmore, the German-based tuning and wheels specialist has exclusively revealed power enhancement packages for the famous Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG and SL 63 AMG models. (more…)

  • Mansory reveals second Panamera conversion

    After the last year’s presentation of the stunning Mansory Porsche Panamera conversion, the Swiss aftermarket specialist is now presenting a new program for the successful  Porsche four-door, four-seat luxury saloon. (more…)

  • Closer look on the 2011 Volkswagen CrossPolo

    Further details about 2011 CrossPolo are now reveled. The first pictures of the vehicle emerged several months ago with scant information, now we can have a closer look to the five-door hatch with SUV looks.

    The petrol engine range includes puany 1.2 litre with 69hp, more powerful 1.4 litre delivering 84hp and top of range 1.2TSI, which develops satisfying 104hp. There are also three TDI engines starting with 1.6 litre with 74hp, then 89hp and the nicely powered 104hp version. (more…)

  • Triple win for Audi R15 TDI at the 24h Le Mans

    Audi made it! They achieved huge victory at 24h Le Mans placing three R15 TDI cars on the first three places. This is the ninth victory of Audi, so they equalized Ferrari’s position in the roll of honor in the French endurance classic.

    Chairman Rupert Stadler said: “Everyone at Audi can be proud of this historic exploit. Reliability, efficiency and sustainability are particularly important topics for car manufacturers today. And these are exactly the areas in which we have demonstrated our expertise this weekend,”. (more…)

  • Revised diesel and petrol engines for the new Porsche Cayenne

    Porsche Cayenne Recently, Porsche has announced that two six-cylinder models Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel will go in production and now they are available for sale. Now, the company is starting deliveries of highly anticipated SUVs. Both vehicles offer highly comfortable sportiness and superior offroad driving qualities with truly outstanding efficiency on average fuel consumption of less than 10 ltr/ 100 kilometres or better than 28.3 mpg.

    Cayenne is equipped with Tiptronic S – automatic transmission, which offers extraordinary fuel consumption – 9.9 ltr/ 100km (28.5mpg). (more…)

  • Qt launches the 2010 Wildcat 300STR

    Qt Services has announced officially the market launch of the all-new Wildcat 300STR, a ultra-powerful, tough and robust road-legal off-road ride aimed at enthusiasts. (more…)

  • Stoptech BMW M3 by APP Europe

    APP Europe has released an exciting sporty aftermarket program for the undoubted Bavarian athlete BMW M3, which immediately turns the ride into an amazing sports beast for real enthusiasts. (more…)

  • 2011 Ford Mustang RTR – the high-end drift machine

    Ford is introducing an amazingly high-end package for the 2011 Ford Mustang, which draws its inspiration by Vaughn Gittin Jr., the driver of the Monster Energy/Falken Tire 2011 Mustang GT in the Formula Drift series. (more…)