Audi has released the price list for the new 2011 A7 for the US market. The vehicle will be offered in the United States with the 3.0 litre TFSI V6 with 310HP mated to 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The power is put on the road through Audi’s AWD system – Quattro. However, the engine still manages to return 18mpg in the city and 28mpg on the highway. The combined cycle is 22mpg.
Audi A7 has rich standard equipment, which includes the quattro all-wheel-drive system, SIRIUS satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a power sunroof and Xenon plus headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights.
2011 Audi A7 USA has a price tag of 59 250 USD, excluding the 875 USD destination charge, taxes, title, options, and dealer charges.
2011 Audi A7 US
Design:
- Iconic 5-door coupe design utilizing aluminum hybrid lightweight construction.
- 4-seat configuration with folding rear seats
- Xenon plus headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights
- Unmistakable Audi Singleframe grill design
- 7-inch Driver Information System
- 8-inch MMI screen with MMI touch technology
- Frameless side windows appropriate for coupe
- Ambient lighting plus using LED lighting technology
Engine:
- -V6 3.0L TFSI supercharged engine delivering 310 hp and 325 lbs-ft of torque.
- -8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission
- -Legendary quattro all-wheel drive with 40:60 rear-bias torque split
Standard equipment:
- 18-inch wheels with all-season tires
- Xenon plus headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights
- Leather seating surfaces
- Power, heated front seats with driver lumbar support
- Automatic power tailgate
- Audi drive select
- SIRIUS satellite radio
- Audi Music Interface
- Bluetooth telephone and music player connection
- Homelink
- Keyless go
- Power sunroof
- 3-zone automatic climate control
- Automatic headlights with light/rain sensor
- Optional equipment | highlights:
Premium Plus:
- 19-inch 10-spoke wheels with all-season tires
- MMI navigation plus with MMI touch and Google Earth
- Audi Connect with 6 month complimentary data trial period
- Front and rear parking sensors and rearview camera
- 7-inch Driver Information System and 8″ MMI screen
- HD Radio, CD changer and Jukebox
Prestige:
- includes Premium Plus items
- S line exterior (bumpers, grille)
- BOSE surround sound system
- Advanced key (keyless entry)
- 4-zone climate control
- Ventilated front seats
- Adaptive headlights and cornering lights
- Power adjustable steering column
- Ambient lighting plus (LED interior lights)
Innovation Package:
- Full LED headlights
- Audi pre sense plus
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Audi side assist
- Head Up Display
- Night vision assistant
Sport Packages:
- 19-inch or 20-inch wheels with performance tires
- Sport suspension
- 3-spoke sport steering wheel with shift paddles
Driver Assistance Package:
- Audi pre sense plus
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Audi side assist
Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System:
- 15 speakers including subwoofer and center speaker
- Acoustic lens emerging tweeters
- Speaker covers are polished aluminum
- 1300 watts of B&O ICEpower
Source: Audi US
Subaru now offers more benefits for the customers of high-performance Impreza WRX Sti. The iconic car now comes with more power, SAT NAV system and the price remains the same. 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is priced at £32 995, but for a limited period only.
Peugeot has reported that its recently launched Peugeot 508 is celebrating an exclusively high demand with 5,000 cars registered in Q1 2011. 
TECHART has just released a staggering power upgrade for the well-know athlete Porsche 911 Turbo, which packs the ride with an exclusive power kick further reinforced by a special Sport exhaust unit for even more confident and impressive roar. 
BMW has introduced M3 E90 GTS Concept (Sedan), which follows the M3 E92 GTS (Coupe). However, the Sedan is still a concept car and didn’t get the full GTS specification.Probably, the M3 E90 GTS will be powered by the same 4.4 liter V8 with 450PS (331 kW) as the Coupe version. This is a revised version of the well-know 4.0 liter V8 in a regular M3, which delivers 420PS (309 kW).M3 GTS Sedan Concept includes 19” alloys, huge brake system, rear boot lid spoiler and the black kidney grills. The car also gets front splitter, lighter sport exhaust system and revised suspension.BMW M3 GTS Sedan will go to production, of course in limited numbers. The price will definitely less than GTS Coupe’s.Stay tuned for further information and video!
The Shanghai division of GM has officially confirmed that the all-new Buick Envision SUV concept will make its first public appearance at Auto Shanghai 2011 on April 18. 
Right after the unveiling of 2012 BMW M5 F10 Concept, Prior Design has introduced its aerodynamic kit for the new 5-Series. Still, the tuning company didn’t release any further information about its project except some small pictures.
Lupini Power is introducing Chevrolet SuperUte, which woulb be a real rival to BMW M3 Pickup.
Looks like the Аmerican manufacturer Buick will go green with the development of Ampera model. The car essentially is Opel Ampera with a new badge and some other modifications.Outside, Buick Ampera features waterfall grille and the interior boasts leather upholstery, wood trim and some metallic accents. Still, the price in of Ampera will be much lower in the US than in Europe.Buick Ampera will be powered by an electric motor with 151PS (111 kW) and 368Nm (273 lb-ft) of torque, which is available with starting the engine. The electricity for the motor is provided by a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery. The acceleration is satisfying – 0 to 60 mph in 9 seconds and the top speed is 161 km/h (100 mph). However, if the batteries are depleted, a 1.4 liter petrol engine will extended the range up to 500 km (310 miles).Buick Ampera will more likely to go in production and it is expected to be launched in 2013.It is interesting that even countries like the US are developing electric vehicles. The prices of the gasoline will grow bigger and bigger and the electricity is a way to cope with the problem.
