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  • Land Rover Range_e

    A SUV with less than 100 grams of CO2 per kilometer? Impossible? Land Rover will exhibit the Range_e prototype at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

    The vehicle is powered by a 3.0-litre TDV6 diesel engine with the help of a small electric motor.

    The most important thing about the SUV is that it can travel up to 32 km (20 miles) simply on electricity. After that, the diesel engine activates to increase the range an additional 1 080 km (671 miles).

    There are no further data about the performance, but the top speed is satisfying – 193 km/h (120 mph) and the CO2 – only 89 g/km. (more…)

  • 2011 Toyota Verso-S

    Toyota Verso-S is the smallest mini-MPV on the market. However, it offers plenty of interior room and storage spaces. The vehicle is about 4 metres long, but the wheelbase is 2 550m, which means that it will ride comfortably.

    Inside, everything is very well-proportioned, so the Verso-S offers generous space all-round for rear seat passengers. The front seats have thinner internal frames, so there are more knee-room for those in the back. (more…)

  • Pagani Huayra US

    Great news! Pagani will deliver the new Huayra to the United States later this year. Because of the huge interest, the company will begin setting up a dealer network in the US in the next few months.

    “This automobile is the result of five years of dedicated effort from the Pagani team and we see this (U.S. market entry) as an unprecedented opportunity to continue expanding our vision of the future for the supercar industry,” commented Horatio Pagani. (more…)

  • Porsche Boxster E Prototype

    Firstly, Porsche has introduced a SUV – Cayenne. After that they revealed a diesel version of it and now it is turn to electric vehicles.

    Porsche has revealed the new Boxster E Prototype.

    The car is powered by two electric motors with overall power of 245PS (180 kW). The battery pack is 29 kWh, but there are no data about the range. However, the electric Porsche will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds and the top speed is 274 km/h (170 mph) – awesome results. (more…)

  • 2011 Ram 1500 Adventurer

    Ram Truck Brand has officially announced today its latest project, a new Ram 1500 with code name “Adventurer”. Developed exclusively for customers demanding for a vigor ride with top performance and style that they can customize in own vision, the 2011 Ram 1500 Adventurer benefits a HEMI V8 plant with 20 mpg rating. (more…)

  • Honda Civic Ti Limited Edition

    Honda has introduced a new, race car-like, limited edition Civic on the UK market. Based on the 1.4 and 1.8 i-VTEC SE variants, the Honda Civic Ti limited edition is inspired by this season’s Honda BTCC challenger and will go on sale in March with a price tag of 15,995 GBP for the 1.4 i-VTEC and 16,995 GBP for the 1.8 variant. (more…)

  • Hyundai Tucson ix FCEV

    At the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy 2011 event which took place this weekend in Washington, Hyundai Motor America has presented publicly its next-generation hydrogen fuel cell ride, the Hyundai Tucson ix Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). (more…)

  • Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

    Porsche has added another member to its Panamera luxury sedan range – Porsche Panamera S Hybrid.

    Aimed at offering buyers even more efficient combination of economy and performance, the new Panamera S Hybrid estimates a total power output of 380 horsepower (279 kW) with CO2 emissions of just 159 g/km and fuel economy of 30.4 mpg combined.

    Thanks to Porsche’s intelligent performance, the new Panamera S Hybrid accelerates from standstill to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds on its way to a top speed of 168 mph.

    The Panamera S Hybrid draws its power by a supercharged 3.0-liters V6 plant with 333 hp (245 kW) backed by a 47 hp (34 kW) electric motor, which further operates as a generator and a starter. In pure electric mode, the four-door, four-seat Gran Turismo Hybrid is capable to cover a range of approximately 1.25 miles, with speed up to 53 mph.

    As every Porsche Panamera model, the new S Hybrid boasts a top-level of standard specification, including leather upholstery, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Bi-Xenon headlights, front and rear ParkAssist, tyre pressure monitoring, automatic dimming rear view mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with touch-screen satellite navigation and audio controls, cruise control and a three year warranty. Moreover, an adaptive air suspension and special Hybrid information display panel are also added as standard.

    Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is scheduled for market launch in the UK in June 2011, at the price tag of 86,146 GBP.

    Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
    Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
    Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
    Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
    Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
    Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

  • speedART TITAN-EVO-XL 600

    Geneva Motor Show 2011 will host the public unveil of the speedART’s latest masterpiece conversion, the speedART TITAN-EVO-XL 600. Based upon the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the TITAN-EVO-XL 600 is a completely new ride. It has new aerodynamic body, improved performance, enhanced roar, restyled interior and better handling properties. (more…)

  • Bentley Continental Supersports – record on ice

    It is interesting, how fast the cars can go on ice? You don’t need to guess anymore. Bentley has set a new world speed record on the frozen waters of the Baltic Sea.

    The Continental Supersports was driven by four-time world rally champion Juha Kankkunen. He averaged 330.695 km/h (205.48 mph) in two runs and set official record, which will be placed in The Guinness Book of World Records. (more…)

  • Audi A8 L High Security

    Audi A8 L Security will carry some very important persons, when it go out.

    In fact, it is a standard A8 L, but with 720 kg of armour including armored steel, polycarbonate-coated multilayer glass, reinforced side sills and acres of aramide fabric. However, this is not everything – the door and window modifications add additional 660 kg. Thanks to these upgrades, the car is certified for VR 7 class ballistic protection. In other words, it means that it will resist from AK-47s to hand grenades. (more…)

  • Novitec Rosso Race 606

    Novitec Rosso has revealed their Race 606, which is based on Ferrari California. It features a front lip spoiler, an aggressive rear diffuser, a ventilated hood and a lot of carbon fiber accents.

    The whole stance of the car is lowered with 35mm, because of the new sport suspension, which also features a hydraulic front lift system.

    Novitec Rosso Race 606 stands on three-piece NF3 wheels with Pirelli PZero ultra-performance tires. (more…)