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  • Citroen releases updated C5 at Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris

    Citroen has announced the debut of a slightly restyled version of its spacious family car C5 at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris. Fitted with upgrades in both, vision and technology, the 2011 Citroen C5 will be available at the brand’s dealerships across Europe from the fourth-quarter of this year. (more…)

  • Peugeot HR1 Concept revealed at the Paris Motor Show

    HR1 Concept is the car, which is Peugeot presented at the Paris Motor Show. The concept is combination of city run-around, coupe and SUV. It features electric scissor doors, a double bubble roof, and LED lighting units, of course.

    The interior is as stunning as the exterior, it includes head-up display, ‘stowaway’ rear seats, and an innovative movement recognition system.

    HR1 Concept is powered by 110 hp (82kW) 1.2 liter three-cylinder petrol engine and 37hp (28kW) electric motor. (more…)

  • Skoda Octavia Green E Line Concept presented at the Paris Motor Show

    Almost every company released a concept car and Skoda has announced theirs Octavia Green E Line. The car used as a platform is Octavia Combi, but with some modifications like earl white paint, aerodynamic wheels, and a glossy black roof with integrated photovoltaic panels.

    The interior is practically the same, but with revised display which shows vehicle information – output, power consumption, battery charge and the remaining range. (more…)

  • Audi e-tron Spyder at Paris 2010

    Audi e-tron family is continuing to grow and its newest representative is the staggering study ride Audi e-tron Spyder. Celebrating its grand premiere at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 in Paris, the sharp-styled, head-turning e-tron Spyder is  a true, open two-seater that benefits from the state-of-the-art Audi plug-in hybrid drive. (more…)

  • Audi Quattro Concept celebrating the 30th anniversary at the Paris Motor Show

    Audi Quattro Concept has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The car is specially built to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Quattro. The new concept car is based on the RS5, so it has dimensions of 4.28m long, 1.86m wide, and 1.33m tall. The wheelbase is 2.60m, which is a little shorter than the original of RS5. Another stunning features of Quattro Concept are the aggressive front, a carbon fiber diffuser and center-locking 20” wheels. (more…)

  • Jaguar C-X75 Concept unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

    Jaguar revealed the new C-X75 concept supercar. The times, which the company announced are very, very optimistic. They suggest that their C-X75 will be able to beat Bugatti Veyron from 0 to 300 km/h.  However, the time is 15.7 seconds, over a second faster than the Veyron.

    The concept is powered by 4 electric engines with 195hp (145kW), each, which means an overall power of 780bhp (580kW). The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds and to 160 km/h, just 5.5 seconds. The top speed of C-X75 is 330 km/h. (more…)

  • Lamborghini Sesto Elemento officially premiered at Paris 2010

    Lamborghini has finally unwrapped its painfully teased, future super sports car Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. Literally minutes after the live debut of the concept masterpiece at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010, the renowned carmaker from Sant’Agata Bolognese also published officially the ride’s highly rumored technical specifications, which confirms the presence of a V10 engine unit, permanent all-wheel drive system, as well as overall curb weight of just 999 kilograms (2,202 lb). (more…)

  • Audi A8, R8 4.2 Spyder, TT and TT Roadster priced for US

    2011 Audi A8 and R8 4.2 Spyder are now available to order in the US.

    The limousine (A8) is priced at $78 050 and the long version (A8L) starts at $84 000. The standard equipment of both is extremely rich. Both feature 4.2 liter V8 with 377PS (277kW), quattro AWD system, 19” alloys and Nappa leather interior. GPS NAV system and MMI touch with handwriting recognition are also available.

    The small sports convertible car (R8 4.2 Spyder) starts at $127 700. (more…)

  • Aston Martin Vantage N420 Roadster – So beautiful

    Aston Martin make so beautiful cars, but Vantage N420 Roadster is something unique. I have no words to describe it, just take a look at the pictures and you will fall in love with this car.

    It is staggering and the company wont dissapoint you with its „voice” and power – 4.7 liter V8 with 426 PS (313kW). N420 Roadster accelerates to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. And if the roof is down you will be able to enjoy „the symphony”.

    N420 Roadster benefits of weight reducing of 27kg thanks to the use of carbon fiber – rear diffuser, side strakes, front splitter and seats. (more…)

  • 2011 Toyota iQ gets new interior and Euro5 powerplants

    Toyota has revealed a new, enhanced version of its ultra compact city ride – iQ, which for model year 2011 is fitted with even higher flexibility, efficiency and comfort figures. (more…)

  • Lamborghini Sixth Element Concept at the Paris Motor Show

    Larborghini Sixth Element Concept will be presented at the Paris Motor Show.

    The car will be just 999kg (2202 lbs) and no power figures have been reported, yet. It is expected to be powered by a V10 engine as previously indicated in teaser number 2. The acceleration will be around 2.5 seconds and top speed of more than 350 km/h ( 217mph). Of course, the carbon fiber presents almost in every single part of the car. (more…)

  • Stoffler Ford Focus RS – 365 horsepower and 525 Nm of torque

    If you’ve missed your chance of sitting behind the wheel of the strictly limited, sleek Ford Focus RS500, don’t blame yourselves, because Stoffler, the Germany-based performance expert has released an extraordinary program for the Ford Focus RS, which boosts its output figures to the striking 356 horsepower (268 kW), outstripping the RS500 ones with 6 hp. (more…)