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2012 Vauxhall Ampera Earth UK – Price 29 995 GBP

Vauxhall has introduced a new entry-level Ampera for the United Kingdom. The car is priced from just £29 995. The name of the model is Earth, which screams “Eco-friendly” vehicle, so probably there would be many satisfied clients.

Still, the car comes with a lot of standard equipment like power windows and locks, electronic climate control and a 7” touchscreen display.

The Ampera Earth has the same electric motor with total power of 152HP (111 kW) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque. The top speed of the car is 161 km/h (100 mph) and the range is 64 km (40 miles) on electricity alone. However, when the 16 kWh lithium-ion battery is depleted, a small 1.4-liter petrol engine-generator activates to recharge it.

Every Ampera owner also has access to ‘My Ampera Services’ a programme which provides owners with a direct number / email address to a named Ampera agent at Vauxhall HQ. Completing the package and like all Vauxhall cars, the Ampera is backed by a unique Lifetime/100,000 mile new vehicle warranty. In addition, the battery system benefits from an impressive eight year/100,000 mile warranty that is transferable to subsequent owners.

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Source: Vauxhall

July 11, 2012
Global debut for Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster is the new sports car by the famous British brand which will be available for only limited number of customers because it comes out as a limited edition model.

It comes equipped with the astonishing power of Aston Martin’s naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12 engine that will offer the lucky drivers the thrills of Vantage Roadster driving experience. The V12 is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, and hence is able to produce 517 hp (380 kW) at 6,500 rpm and a muscular 570 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque at 5,750 rpm.

It is no surprise then that the 0-62 mph sprint is dispatched in just 4.5 seconds. The top speed here is 190 mph.

Furthermore, the new Roadster includes modified rear boot lid and lower front air intake to maintain a level of dynamic performance that’s fully in keeping with the V12 Coupe. In addition redesigned are also the rear damper set-up, front and rear damper valve tuning and a new rear spring design. The outstanding performance of the vehicle is improved additionally by the Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres.

Some other stylish characteristics of the car include: carbon fibre side strakes; a carbon fibre front splitter and rear diffuser; carbon fibre mirror caps and carbon fibre rear lamp infills; new forged alloy wheel design.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

The interior includes some new features as well. For example, there are subtle additions as the use of glass switches in the lower centre stack. They give more luxurious ambience to the Vantage Roadster cabin.

What is more here is the unique feature of the V12 Vantage’s which the engine’s “Sport” mode button is. What it does basically is to enables the driver to select between two different powertrain modes.

When in Normal mode, which is active as soon as the car starts working, the Roadster has not only a more relaxed throttle response but also a quieter, more refined exhaust note.

On the other hand, the Sport mode is made for more dynamic driving situations where sharper responses are required. Thanks to it the car has sharper throttle response, with the engine delivering more torque during the early stages of throttle pedal travel.

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster pricing starts at £150 000 RRP.

Source: Aston Martin

July 11, 2012
2013 Mazda MX-5 Roadster enters European market this Autumn

2013 Mazda MX-5 Roadster is the newly-upgraded version of one of the most famous open-top sports car, and more importantly it will go on sale in Europe this autumn. It has improved safety and driving attributes, along with exterior and interior upgrades.

The first new thing around the upgraded MX-5 to be mentioned is the new front bumper design. It gives the Roadster more aggressive-visual appearance and additionally it contributes to optimal aerodynamic performance.

2013 Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Furthermore, the MX-5 is now even more responsive to driver input. Throttle movement, and the degree to which the gas pedal is pushed, are now controlled separately on all manual transmission models. The effect of this is that it increases the feeling of linear acceleration, and gives the driver more control during acceleration.

The brake return control is enhanced as well, which is very advantageous when the driver brakes upon entering a curve. Another advantage after the upgrade is that Mazda has introduced a new “active bonnet” pedestrian protection system to the Roadster.

2013 Mazda MX-5 will go on sale across Europe in autumn 2012.

Source: Mazda

July 11, 2012
2013 Vauxhall Adam: first official images revealed

The first official images of 2013 Vauxhall Adam has just been released and we can see how excitingly stylish and sophisticated this car looks. Adam is a three-door four-seater built with the help of the highest quality materials. This Vauxhall is to be presented to the public officially at this year’s Paris Motorshow.

The design philosophy of the car was implemented by the Brit, Mark Adams’ team in Europe. It has a “floating” roof which is visually disconnected from the body. The aim is to use more than one colour for the body and to make the vehicle even more eclectic.

Adam carries design signatures which are typical for other Vauxhalls: the crisp line around the door handle (GTC), the wing-shaped chrome grille bar (new Astra) and the blade shape in the lower doors. However, it will include as an option a LED daytime running lights, making it the first car of the A-Segment to incorporate this.

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Furthermore, the vehicle will be available in three trims from launch – JAM (fashionable/colourful), GLAM (elegant/sophisticated) and SLAM (racy/sporty). It is all about personalization here which can match any individual taste. There are plenty of visual combinations, with a wide variety of exterior colours: two different roof colours, interior colours, equipment and materials.

Not only will be the car unique to its driver, but also it will be offered with a choice of three efficient ecoFLEX four-cylinder petrol engines: 1.2-litre 70 hp (52 kW), plus two 1.4-litre engines with either 87 hp (64 kW) or 100 hp (74 kW). In addition the optional Start/Stop technology will further improve the efficiency of the Adam. All engines will be mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.

2013 Vauxhall Adam Interior

What is more, for the first time in the A-segment, ADAM will offer a new top-of-the-range infotainment system. It was especially designed to support new media sources, including Bluetooth, as well as connectivity for smartphones with Android or Apple iOS software. Of course, this will enable access to internet-based applications, including GPS navigation.

In particular, the system utilizes state-of-the-art seven-inch, full-colour touch screen display. Thanks to it the driver and the passenger next to them can quickly access the variety of on-board controls.

Next, the technologies included here are also unique to the segment. An example is the Advanced Park Assist II system. With its help the drivers switch on the system with a button on the dashboard and it tells them when they reach a parking space large enough to accommodate the car.

Adam comes equipped with a front suspension created by MacPherson and with a compound crank system at the rear. The wheels are in sizes from 16- to 18-inch, and cars that are specified with 17- or 18-inch rims come as standard with the lowered sports chassis.

The first examples of 2013 Vauxhall Adam will be seen at dealerships in January 2013.

Source: Vauxhall

July 11, 2012
2013 Seat Mii Vibora Negra adds spice to the urban life
2013 Seat Mii Vibora Negra is an inspirational mix between Seat’s Ibiza Bocanegra and the Mii FR concept. The Vibora Negra is going to be on sale in just one month, delivering its unique style and stance.

In fact, in Spanish Vibora Negra means black viper. The vehicle includes a complete range of personalized accessories and in addition will mark the start of a host of planned customization packs.

The new range of visual accessories takes the Mii onto a new level and transforms it so well so that it can be come one of the most striking, aggressive and sportiest urban cars. And if you take a look at the pictures below you’ll get the impression that Seat aims to conquer the hearts of the young people, who strive to all be individual. Well, the Vibora Negra Pack is for them!

2013 Seat Mii Vibora Negra

In details, the complete Vibora Negra pack can be added to any Mii, and includes:
- Black Vibora Negra twin stripes (bonnet, roof and tailgate)
- Black Vibora Negra side stripes
- Black 14- or 15-inch alloy wheels
- Black tailgate spoiler
- Black side skirts
- Black mirror caps
- Black gloss gear knob
- Black chequered dashboard decal
Source: Seat
July 11, 2012
A Volkswagen Golf for the Summer by Schmidt

When we heard that Schmidt Revolution are bringing out yet another Golf, we got excited. It was only after when we realized that the “programme” comprised solely of a set of wheels and a fancy audio system. The upside of the story is that, since the programme is just that, all Golfs are eligible to it. We were pleased to find out that Schmidt’s weapon of choice was a Volkswagen Golf Mk 6 Convertible GTI.

That means 210 hp coming from a 2.0-liter TSI engine which in turn uses a PDK transmission to channel that force to the wheels. This is where Schmidt made their move. The Golf here in the pictures has 8.5Jx19H2 Shift design wheels that boast 45 mm of positive offset. The color: gloss silver. Tires: Conti Sport Contact 5 sized 235/35R19. One however, can go a tad less conspicuous with the 8Jx18H2 version of the same wheels or even the 7,5x17H2 ones.

That leaves us with the B&S Sound system with Rockford Fosgate- and Mosconi-components, a foot-mounted subwoofer and the Kenwood DNX521DAB navigation which is as sophisticated as the Starship Enterprise.

So there you have it. The Schmidt Revolution Volkswagen Golf GTI Convertible – not a lot of work done but then again, not a lot of work needed to be done in order to end up with a genuinely good car.

Schmidt Revolution VW Golf GTI Convertible

Source: Schmidt Revolution

July 11, 2012
Wheelsandmore “Pronto” Update Maserati Gran Turismo Mc Stradale

What we have here is the latest Wheelsandmore update on the Maserati Gran Turismo Mc Stradale. It’s called the “Pronto” and is available for both the coupe and convertible series.

Most notably, some careful work has been done to jump the power of the standard Stradle‘s V8 – 30 extra hp and 40 Nm of torque more thanks to an ECU upgrade and a hand-made exhaust system roars through a remote-controlled valve. So that’s 480 PS and 550 Nm of torque passing through a ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox.

There’s been a shoe shopping spree as well. The Wheelsandmore Maserati Gran Turismo Mc Stradale rolls on ultralight 6Sportz2 forged wheels that measure up to 12.5×21-inches. Wrapped around these multipiece goodies are four P Zero Nero tires from Pirelli – 255/30/21 at the front and 355/25/21 at the back.

Another feature intended to improve not only the road appeal, but the overall performance is the compression and rebound adjustable coilover suspension, which is also available for vehicles with OEM Skyhook suspension. For it, you get 5 yars of warranty.

When it comes to the interior, things get very flexible so be sure to be on the right mood when discussing it.

Wheelsandmore Maserati Gran Turismo Mc Stradale

Wheelsandmore Maserati Gran Turismo Mc Stradale

Source: Wheelsandmore

July 11, 2012
Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Lamborghini has announced the new 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Gallardo LP550-2. Only 8 units will be produced specially for the Chinese market. The anniversary pays tribute to Kingsway Cars Ltd., the first official Lamborghini dealer established in 1992 to provide comprehensive presale and post-sale service to all customers in Hong Kong.

Gallardo LP550-2 is powered by a 5.2 liter V10 with 550PS (405 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph).

Thanks to systematic Lamborghini lightweight design and an extremely low dry weight of just 1 520 kg, supreme performance is guaranteed.

The LP550-2 is distinguished by a solid white exterior finish (Bianco Monocerus) with matt gold strips running from its front bonnet to the roof and down the engine cover.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition is priced from HK$ (Hong Kong Dollar) 3 680 000.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Edition

Source: Lamborghini

July 10, 2012
Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition for Australia
Subaru of Australia has announced a special limited edition Impreza WRX Club Spec. Just 300 Club Spec WRXs will be available.

Each comes with Leather trim, Black coated 17-inch alloy wheels, Black Subaru Tecnica International (STI) spoiler, Black door mirrors, Club Spec external badge, Numbered Club and Spec interior badge.

The limited edition is available purely as a sedan with manual transmission-only.

Tangerine cars will also have orange stitching on the WRX logos on the front seats and on the front seat back rests.

Seat and steering wheel stitching is black.

The black car has standard red stitching on the seats, back rests and steering wheel.

The front guard garnish with WRX logo is also black instead of the standard silver.

Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition

An STI kit is also available including:
- Front lip under spoiler
- Short shift gear lever assembly
- Flexible tower bar
The normal Manufacturer’s List Price (MLP) for the kit is $2100, but is available for $1000 on the Club Spec limited edition.

The Club Spec WRX is priced at $41 490 MLP.

“WRX continues to have tremendous appeal in its widebody form and combined with the retained value traditionally achieved by these limited editions, there’s likely to be a lot of interest in these cars, which can be differentiated even further from standard WRX with the addition of the STI kit.”, commented Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia.

Source: Subaru
July 10, 2012
How to Change Cars Forever: 2013 Dodge Dart

2013 Dodge Dart is the major star of the latest Dodge TV Ad, where the brand reveals how the groundbreaking vehicle was made.

The spot is under the name “How to Change Cars Forever”. It is a rapid-fire “instructional” and dynamic commercial which shows us how to make a world-class car today. It also gives us an insight of Dodge’s approach to designing and engineering.

The advertisement adds a huge dose of creativity and the viewers will definitely appreciate the light sense of humor in it. ‘How to Change Cars Forever’ captures in details the process of starting with a simple idea and developing it to the end by creating a revolutionary new car.

2013 Dodge Dart is an embodiment of a world-class architecture and DNA of Alfa Romeo. Combined with great design philosophy and high-quality technologies, the new Dart is very agile, fun-to-drive, spacious and comfortable. It comes equipped with the 1.4-liter MultiAirï® Turbo engine and offers great ride and handling, and innovative interior style.

2013 Dodge Dart

Source: Dodge

July 10, 2012
2013 Scion tC RS 8.0 – Pricing Announced

2013 Scion tC RS 8.0 is a vehicle which is going to be produced only in a 2 000 units and more importantly the examples of the model will be specially equipped sports coupes. The tC RS 8.0 is to be seen at dealerships later this month.

The first thing that grabs the attention around this Scion is the exclusive Absolutely Red exterior paint. The next thing that catches the eye are the contrasting gloss black side view mirrors and matching black 18-inch alloy wheels.

2013 Scion tC RS 8.0

Furthermore, the exterior become even more aggressive thanks to the unique and stylish five-piece body kit that was inspired by Troy Sumitomo of Five Axis. This one features front and rear lower valences, side skirts and a rear spoiler. The attitude of the car is emphasized through the lowering springs and an exhaust system that is integrated into the center of the rear lower valence.

Next, the interior of the tC includes sporty seats, which are dressed texturized black fabric with red stitching. The red stitching is a design element which can be seen on the leather wrapped steering wheel as well. And of course, every example of the car will carry its unique number commemorating the individuality of the model.

2013 Scion tC RS 8.0 has a starting price of $21 815 and $22 865 when equipped with a six-speed manual and six-speed automatic transmission respectively.

Source: Scion

July 10, 2012
Eisenmann Audi TT RS gets equipped with racing technology

Eisenmann Audi TT RS is now equipped with high-quality performance exhaust systems. With its INCONEL® nickel-chrome alloy exhaust systems, Eisenmann is bringing Formula 1 racing technology from motor sports to this Audi.

What the tuners have done is to provide for the TT RS a rear muffler which is 40 percent lighter than the standard ones. What is so special about it is that it is made from high-tech INCONEL® material, which is very temperature-stable even at temperatures of over 1000 degrees Celsius.

The ultimate goal here was the development of performance-optimized sports muffler for the new Audi TT RS, which in addition can be utilized every day. More importantly, this optimized exhaust system ensures that the driver will have great driving experience because of the increase in performance of the Audi.

Eisenmann Audi TT RS

Source: Eisenmann

July 10, 2012

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