Lotus unveiled the City Car Concept, which is a 3-door, four-seat compact car with hybrid system.
Despite of the enormous weight for such a small car – 1 400kg, it has satisfying performance characteristic. The total power output is 220 PS (162kW) and 240Nm, although the continuous power figure is a more modest 54 kW (73 PS). The 1.2 liter petrol engine can run also on ethanol and methanol. The engine produces power for the electric motor alone and doesn’t drive the car on its own. (more…)
Volkswagen are famous with their diesel engines. Since 90’s, they proved, that the diesel power units coming from VAG have great potential and extremely low fuel consumption. As a matter of fact, 1.9TDI became a byword for economy. Of course, the technologies advanced and the diesel engines become even more efficient. Now a Volkswagen Passat 1.6TDI BlueMotion set a new world record by doing 2464 km (1 531 miles) on a single tank of fuel.
The “test pilot” was Sunday Times journalist Gavin Conway, who put his name in the Guinness Book of World Records.
The amazing Passat was powered by 1.6 liter TDI with 105PS and 250Nm with BlueMotion technology that includes a Stop/Start system for improved fuel-economy. The car is a standard production model with no modifications. (more…)
The flagship of Volkswagen, the 2011 Phaeton debuted at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. Now, the company announced pricing and specification for the luxury saloon as it is available to order from Retailers this week.
The entry level for the flagship start at £46 195 for the 3.0-litre V6 TDI 240 PS engine, while the mighty 6.0 litre W12 with 450PS costs nearly twice – £78 685, but offers nearly twice the power. The 3.0 litre V6 TDI is offered with a standard wheelbase and both models are available with a long wheelbase, giving an additional 120 mm of legroom to rear passengers.
As a flagship of the brand, 2011 Phaeton offers unmatched comfort in the cabin. (more…)
2011 Dodge Charger is on its way. The car is scheduled to hit the market in the end of this year. The new features are: an aggressive front bumper, a big grille, nice roofline and distinctive taillights, which have 164 LED bulbs – resembling the 1969 Charger.
There are no interior pictures, but Dodge assured that the new Charger boasts a three-spoke steering wheel and high-quality materials. However, I remember my first time in the previous Charger, which have been produced since 2006, the quality was awful and the ergonomics, too. Hopefully, they revised that, because the car looks really stylish and good outside. (more…)
The performance package from Romeo Ferraris includes – ECU remap, a new sport exhaust system and adjustable coilover suspension.
The engine is Romeo Ferraris C63 AMG is the well-know 6.2 liter V8, but now with 540bhp (403kW), instead of the factory 457bhp (341 kW). The excellent results are achieved by replacing all the exhaust fittings with high performance components, including the manifold. (more…)
Past weekend, at the 11th Annual Viper Club of America’s Owners Invitational that took place in Salt Lake City, Dodge has premiered its next-generation Viper supersports ride along with the all-new Viper logo. (more…)
2011 Nissan X-trail hits the market in the UK. The SUV has already started selling and the first deliveries are set to begin this month.
There are some updates on the exterior and interior and the manufacturer also reduced its CO2 emissions. The entry level 2011 Nissan X-trail Ascenta is priced at £23 995 and it offers very good value for money. The standard equipment includes body colored electrically adjusting door mirrors, privacy glass, automatic headlamps and wipers, front fog lamps and 17” alloy wheels. (more…)
The new CLS is officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The car looks completely different from the previous model and according to our opinion, it is much uglier. The old Mercedes CLS had its own unique style, which is lost with the new one.
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS features flared wheel arches, a sloping roofline, and optional LED headlights. The interior includes leather upholstery, wood trim, and bright metal accents. Nothing special and that is what dissapointed us. (more…)
The American division of Hyundai has exclusively announced the MSRPs for its high-performance all-new, 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T Turbo. (more…)
Mopar has announced that an exclusive line of more than 60 accessories are now available for the undoubtedly stylish eye-catcher 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (more…)
Maybach 57S Coupe by Xenatec has been unveiled. The car is designed by Burch Fred Hardt, who is exactly the same person, who created Exelero Concept.
57S Coupe boasts unique styling and superb interior. There is no doubt, that this is the most luxurious Coupe in the wolrd of cars. The conversation seem to be extremely difficult, because the company – Xenatec pushed the B-pillar back 508mm (20 inches) and increased the curvature of the roof by installing more loose A- and C-pillars. (more…)
Looks like the competition for the fastest tuned Audi TT-RS among the German tuners is still ‘ON’! After the release of the new, more powerful ABT TT-RS (501 horsepower and Vmax – 292 km/h) from the last month, MTM has officially unveiled its answer, a 472 horsepower TT-RS with 312 km/h top speed. (more…)