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  • 2010 Korean Grand Prix – results and comments

    The Korean Grand Prix was extremely interesting. The leader Mark Webber lost his 14-point lead with a crash on the wet track and his Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel failed, too. He had a major problem with the engine of the Renault.

    “Totally my mistake,” commented Mark Webber after his crash, which also took out Nico Rosberg.

    The new championship leader is Fernando Alonso, who went 11 points ahead of Webber with two races to go.

    The third in the championship is Lewis Hamilton, who has finished second in Korea. He is 21 points behind. (more…)

  • Chrysler 300C with Viper’s 8.3 liter V10

    How it sounds to replace an ordinary 3.5 liter V6 with mighty 8.3 liter V10 from Dodge Viper? Superb, of course. Here is the „mysterious” Chrysler 300C with such engine and some other goodies including – Eibach adjustable coilovers, a T56 Tremec six-speed manual transmission, a custom Aeromotive fuel tank, and a C&R racing radiator.

    The pride owner – Derek Ekins did the whole work by himself except the wiring harness and computer reflash. (more…)

  • Fiat Uno Cabrio Concept

    The European version of Fiat Uno has been built since 1983 to 1995 in Italy. The small car had huge success and more than 6 million units are sold. However, the car is still going in production in South America.

    The Fiat Uno Cabrio Concept has been developed by the company’s Brazilian branch. It will be exhibited for the first time at the next Sao Paolo International Auto Show. The vehicle is a two-seater based on Uno, which received a retractable soft top instead of rear seats.

    Technical data is not announced, yet. (more…)

  • LUXGEN7 CEO – the ultimate business vehicle

    LUXGEN7 CEO is the latest masterpiece vehicle introduced by the Taiwanese automaker LUXGEN Motors. Aimed exclusively at the top business executives, the all-new LUXGEN7 CEO is practically an exceptional luxury automobile that boasts fully-independent, incredibly spacious, ultra comfortable and isolated personal space. (more…)

  • 2011 Dodge Challenger sports new 3.6-liter Pentastar V6

    Chrysler Powertrain group has introduced its latest creation, the Pentastar V-6 power unit. Benefiting from enhanced fuel efficiency, improved power level and reduced emissions, the newly presented engine is about to be fitted on 13 Chrysler Group vehicles, including the famous American muscle ride 2011 Dodge Challenger. (more…)

  • 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander hits the UK market

    2011 Mitsubishi Outlander now can be ordered for just £21 549. The also revealed details of the 2.2 Di-D diesel engine. Furthermore, the company introduced a 2WD diesel Outlander variant.

    There will be two engine options for the customers at the launch of the vechicle: a 2.2 Di-D M/T Mitsubishi unit on the GX3 M/T variant and a 2.2 Di-D SST PSA unit. The 2WD variant is offered exclusively with GX3 M/T trim.

    The new 2.2Di-D comes with 6-speed manual transmission and it is available with either 2 or 4 wheel drive options. However, the engine is boosted from 154bhp to 175bhp, which is 14% enahncement. The CO2 emissions level is also dropped by 12%. (more…)

  • Nissan LEAF 100% electric vehicle production started

    Nissan has officially confirmed that the production of its all-new Nissan LEAF 100% electric, zero-emission vehicle has started at the brand’s Oppama facility in Japan. Scheduled to hit the dealerships in Japan and United States from December, the eco-friendly family-sized EV will go on sale in selected markets in Europe from early 2011.

    Carlos Ghosn, Nissan President and CEO stated: “This is a significant milestone, not only for Nissan and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, but also for the entire automotive industry. Consumers are clear. They want sustainable and affordable mobility…and the Alliance is leading the way with cars that deliver exactly that, with the reliability, excitement and performance that consumers demand. The high-quality, innovative Nissan LEAF will radically transform what consumers expect from automobile manufacturers worldwide.”

    Along with the manufacturing of the pure EV, Oppama facility is also producing the popular gasoline models Nissan Juke and Nissan Cube.

    The lithium-ion battery modules of the Nissan LEAF is manufactured at the Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) operation in Zama, Japan, a joint-venture of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and NEC Corporation.

    In the near future, the production of the Nissan EV will be further expanded to Smyrna, Tennessee, in the United States and Sunderland, England, in the UK.

  • Wiesmann MF4 and MF5 series with new BMW twin turbo engines

    For the new model year, Wiesmann, the German sports car maker has announced that its model series MF4 and MF5 will be available with all-new BMW twin-turbo power units. (more…)

  • Audi Q7 3.0 TDI quattro – luxury meets efficieny

    Audi has announced the addition of a new, ultra-efficient ride – Audi Q7 3.0 TDI – to its high-end Q7 lineup. Delivering output of 204 horsepower, the newly added luxury crossover estimates average fuel consumption of only 7.2 liters per 100 km, blowing-off hard all its direct opponents. (more…)

  • 2011 Infiniti EX – The luxurious crossover

    2011 Infiniti EX have been put on sale at the dealerships in the USA. The crossover is offered in four models: EX35 RWD, EX35 AWD, EX35 RWD Journey and EX35 AWD Journey.

    The price starts at $34 150 for the entry level – EX35 RWD, which features 3.5 liter V6 and rear-wheel-drive. The top-of-range EX35 Journey AWD variant is priced at just $37 750.

    The vehicle is powered by 3.5 liter V6 with 297hp, mated to a 7-speed automatic transmission.

    2011 Infiniti EX features unmatched exterior design and luxury interior. For example, the leather upholstery comes as standard with all models. Other goodies are the RearView Monitor, (more…)

  • Senner Tuning presents its winter ML 500 4Matic

    Senner Tunning has revealed an exclusively packed, winter-ready ride based on the massive Mercedes-Benz ML 500 4Matic. (more…)

  • 2011 Dodge Journey – a great mid-size crossover

    2011 Journey will go on sale in the end of this year. This is a really interesting vehicle from Dodge, which is mid-size crossover with perfect proportions. It offers five or seven seats, plenty of storage space, incredibly high safety and security features, AWD and luxury equipment.

    The new model has updated bumpers, a modified grille, LED taillights and 19” alloys. The interior is completely redesigned featuring a new dashboard, a revised instrument cluster, and a new steering wheel. The seats are also new, the armrests and extra cushioning on the center console. Basically, you step in an entirely new vehicle. (more…)