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Honda 1.6 i-DTEC diesel – 120HP and 300Nm

Honda has announced their latest engine. It is a new 1.6 liter i-DTEC diesel, which is created to bring high performance and incredibly low fuel consumption. The result is thanks to a number of modifications including superb lightweight.

This is the first from the Earth Dreams Technology series engines, which will be offered in Europe. The engine is specially produced for the European market and will be manufactured at the company’s facility in Swindon, UK.

Honda’s 1.6 i-DTEC uses a Bosch solenoid injection system which is capable of operating at a high pressure of 1800 bar. A high fuel pressure means that the fuel is injected at a faster rate and the finer the atomization of the fuel spray. This improves the fuel mixing with the air resulting in a cleaner and more efficient combustion helping to achieve the low emissions and fuel consumption.

Other huge advantage of the 1.6 liter i-DTEC is its weight. This is the lightest diesel in its class and weighs 47 kg. This means that all parts used in it will have lower friction leading to better power and low emission.

The engine has 120HP (88 kW) at 4000RPM and 300Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque at just 2000RPM. The CO2 emissions are only 94 g/km bringing the car equipped with this engine to “Tax-free” class. The fuel economy is rated at 78.5 mpg UK or just 3.6 liters per 100 km.

The first model with 1.6 liter i-DTEC will be the new 2013 Civic followed by the 2013 CR-V.

High Performance, Low Emissions
Max power: 120PS @ 4000rpm
Max torque: 300Nm @ 2000rpm
Fuel economy (EU combined): 78.5 mpg
CO₂ emissions: 94 g/km

Source: Honda

November 16, 2012

2012 Subaru XV – “SUV of the Year”

The new 2012 Subaru XV is winner in one of the hardest-fought categories in a special ‘4×4 of the Year’ issue. The SUV market has expanded rapidly in recent years with the proliferation of compact crossovers, and 4×4 Magazine placed Subaru’s latest All-Wheel Drive model ahead of key rivals from Audi, Kia, Mazda, Nissan and Volkswagen.

The Subaru XV range starts at £21,295 on the road and is available with 1.6 petrol manual or CVT, 2.0 petrol manual or CVT and 2.0D manual options.

“The SUV class in 4×4 Magazine’s 4×4 of the Year test is one of the most competitive. The Subaru XV was an interesting new arrival in that class, which did much to impress judges.”, commented Nigel Fryatt, Editor, 4×4 Magazine.

“For a vehicle which obviously spends most of its time on-road, it is such an enjoyable drive, involving the driver in a positive manner. It also boasts promising fuel economy potential. When we took it off-road, given the obvious limitations of ground clearance, the Subaru completed our test route with ease. But what clinched it for the XV was Subaru’s Everything Taken Care of customer service package, which has to be one of the best around.”, he finished.

Source: Subaru

November 16, 2012

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition

Chevrolet has announced the dream of millions of Hot Wheels fans of all ages – the Camaro Hot Wheels Edition, which will hit the dealerships early next year. This is the first time a full-size production Hot Wheels car has been offered for sale by any manufacturer.

“Millions of us grew up playing with Hot Wheels,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing.

“Offering a special production model of the Camaro Hot Wheels is an opportunity to bring those memories to life, for kids of all ages.”, he added.

The Camaro Hot Wheels Edition is available in V8 coupe with manual or automatic transmission, blending exterior cues of the high-performance Camaro ZL1 with a Kinetic Blue exterior colour and unique graphics. Exterior highlights include:

ZL1 rear spoiler
ZL1 front upper grille
Ground effects package, including front splitter and rocker treatment
Black 20-inch wheels
Two-tone matte hood graphic and rear taillight panel “blackout” graphic
Fender “flame” graphics
Hot Wheels grille and decklid logos

It is powered by a V8 6.2-liter engine producing 432 HP (318 kW) and 569 Nm (420 lb-ft) of torque when connected to the manual gearbox, and 405 HP (298 kW) and 556 Nm (410 lb-ft) when linked to an automatic transmission.

2013 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels is priced from £41,520.

Car Specs:

Exterior

New exterior colour Kinetic Blue metallic
20” Black Wheel with Black wheel centre caps
Ground effects in dark smoke gray finish, which includes ZL1 rocker mouldings and a front splitter
Stripes (hood, roof, decklid, spoiler, upper grille blackout with red pin stripe and rear quarter Hot Wheels stripe)
Blackout stripe (Original Wraps) with red pinstripe – between tail lamps on rear fascia
New “Hot Wheels” emblem in front grille
ZL1 spoiler with package shelf CHMSL closeout
Side gill decal stripes
“Hot Wheels” sill plates
ZL1 upper front grille
Hot Wheels emblems located on each fender near the Camaro nameplate
All models include a black accessory engine cover

Interior

Black interior with torch red and Jet black stitching (front is a combination of red and black stitching, rear seats is red stitching, Instrument Panel soft insert, steering wheel, shift knob, and shift boot)
Seat inserts perforated leather except for the panel where the Hot Wheels logo will be embroidered onto a red patch
Steering wheel with torch red stitching
New Hot Wheels badge on steering wheel with existing trim plate
Surface mounted decal to implement a Hot Wheels flame logo on door inserts
Carbon Flash I/P and door inserts and red light pipe.
Premium floormat with torch red stitching and Silver “Camaro” name
Instrument Panel gauge cluster bezel (Carbon Flash), HVAC centre Instrument Panel bezel and bright silver parts on steering when painted black soft touch

November 16, 2012

2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Teased

2014-Mitsubishi-Outlander-651 The third teaser for today is by the brand Mitsubishi, which is going to show two new vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A debut will make the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander and the eye-catching 2013 Outlander Sport Limited Edition.

The teased vehicle is the first and it includes a fresh new design direction which brings the attention on the exterior aerodynamic efficiency. Even further, the brand revealed that the SUV will be equipped with new engine of the advanced MIVEC continuously-variable valve lift timing system.

The latter will enhance the fuel economy, which will make the 2014 Outlander among the most fuel-efficient compact SUV with 7-passenger seating as standard. Next, the interior has been upgraded as well. The vehicle includes new technologically-advanced features such as the Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

This brings the 2014 Outlander to a new level regarding efficiency, safety, comfort and convenience. The next vehicle which will make a North American debut is the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition. It will definitely show off its dynamic-looking forms, blackout side mirrors, center bumper, wheel arch trim and roof rails, along with dark-chrome alloy wheels.

Here a new engine balancer shaft provides quicker and smoother acceleration. Additionally this also increases the performance, but still the model keeps maintaining an outstanding 31 mpg highway. Rounding out the package are a new 6-way adjustable power driver seat, aluminum brake and accelerator pedals, leather parking brake lever and available special two-tone Dove Grey and Black leather seating surfaces.

Source: Mitsubishi

November 16, 2012

Teaser: 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Sports Package

2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Sports Package is a vehicle which can not be passed by so easily. First of all it already is a Mercedes-Benz, which means that it rides on a highly acclaimed chassis.

Secondly, carrying the AMG abbreviation, it gets more powerful and more aggressive stance. In particular, what has been revealed by the brand (next to the gorgeous pictures) is that the model will be equipped with great “set of shoes”- the exclusive 18-inch AMG 7-spoke wheels.

Furthermore, one can see throughout the interior red stitching throughout, which makes this C-Class even more appealing. There are also the drivers carve corners with a race-inspired flat-bottom steering wheel in hand while MB TEX/DINAMICA sport seats.

Wonder what will be under the hood? To answer that question we will obviously have to wait a little longer.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Facebook

November 16, 2012

2013 Toyota RAV4 SUV Teased Ahead of Debut [VIDEO]

Teaser image and video of the new 2013 Toyota RAV4 SUV has just been released ahead of the global premiere of the all-new fourth generation crossover at the 2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show.

Although the image does not show much, we can firmly say that the new SUV has a completely redesigned exterior and definitely more striking and athletic stance. It is more than certain that Toyota is facing a new automotive era, where it will collaborate with other automakers and industries to adapt to new conditions.

The last RAV4 model was equipped with 2.5 four-cylinder engine or either a 3.5 V6 one. The latter generates 269 hp (198 kW). Even further, both engines were paired with a front-wheel drive. No details however have been released about the power output of the new model and we are definitely eager to know more!

httpv://youtu.be/JRldeNfoUrA

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Toyota

November 16, 2012

Lingenfelter Chevrolet Camaro LTA Convertible Generates 655 Horsepower

Lingenfelter Chevrolet Camaro LTA Convertible is powered by a 455 CID Lingenfelter all aluminum LSx engine. Tit utilizes the LPE LS7 CNC ported cylinder heads, Callies 4340 forged steel crankshaft, Oliver billet rods, JE forged aluminum pistons, with 11.5:1 compression.

This incredible combination makes possible for the tuned Chevrolet to generate staggering power of 655 hp (481 kW) and 827 Nm (610 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, it is equipped with functional shaker hood and squared off headlights, 20 inch honey-comb wheels, factory six-speed manual transmission, Lingenfelter Billet steel flywheel and ZR1 twin disk clutch assembly, and Corsa stainless steel cat back exhaust.

This incredible car made already its debut at this year’s SEMA and is the production Camaro LTA built by Lingenfelter.

Source: Lingenfelter

November 16, 2012

Project Eternal: SR Auto Lamborghini Aventador LP-700 Nero Nemesis

SR Auto Lamborghini Aventador LP-700 Nero Nemesis got brand new wheels that match perfectly the aggressive and powerful stance. The tuners from SR Auto decide to name this project “Eternal” and we are not even asking the reason for this, because this vehicle undoubtedly will stay in history.

But to go further into details this Lamborghini is powered by 6.5 liter V12 engine, which generates the staggering 700 hp (515kW) and has a 690Nm (509 lb-ft) of torque. It is matched to a seven-speed single clutch gearbox with independent shifting rods (ISR), which means that the process of shifting needs just 50 milliseconds.

The mentioned numbers speak only for fast acceleration, which here for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is covered in 2.9 seconds, and the top speed is 350 km/h (217 mph). The weight distribution ratio is 43:57, so the handling is perfect.

Furthermore, what the specialists from the tuning company have done is to equip this beautiful machine with a set of modern black PUR 4OUR Monoblock wheels in sizes 19×9.5+30 (for the front) and 20×12+45 (for the back), which are paired with the stunning nero nemesis exterior for an eternal look.

In addition the wide rear end of the LP-700 allowed the engineering of the astonishing concave profile to happen. Precise offsets give Project Eternal a flush stance without compromising any of its remarkable handling.

Source: SR Auto

November 15, 2012

2013 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet Exclusive Added to the Range

The latest addition in the range of the famous Volkswagen Beetle model is the Exclusive one, which is characterized by elegance, stylish design, and is optionally available as Exclusive Design or Exclusive Sport.

This means that Volkswagen is offering two new models, which have design that focuses on uniqueness, and are based on the equipment lines Design and Sport. However, the exterior here includes four black 18-inch alloy wheels of the model model “Twister” with polished surface and wheel lock with extended anti-theft protection, as well as tire pressure monitoring display.

The afore mentioned model is a standard. The optional extra is the 19-inch alloy wheels of the “Tornado” model. Unique features regard the interior: three different colored leather seating systems are available. Namely they are in Pepper Beige, Amber Brown and Black, and each comes with an exquisite diamond stitching.

As a standard equipment in the Exclusive line is included the following: dash panel in “Black Uni”, door sills in stainless steel, with lettering “Volkswagen Exclusive”, three-spoke leather steering wheel, gearshift knob, handbrake lever and centre armrest in leather, with same stitching colour as centre seat, sports seats front, centre seat panels and seat lateral supports in “Nappa” Cool Leather, front and rear textile floor mats with coloured edging, door and side trim in leather look.

The starting price of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Exclusive Design is € 22 650.

Source: Volkswagen

November 15, 2012

Mazda MX-5 Facelift Offers Better Look and Advanced Agility

The new Mazda MX-5 has just been revealed and it is destined to offer to its drivers extra-satisfying handling and linear responsiveness. The facelifted roadster has more aggressive road stance and is equipped with new and innovative safety technology.

The latest version of the best selling Mazda roadster is in addition more responsive in terms of acceleration and braking. The first one has been done via fine-tuning of the acceleration management program on manual shift models.

On the other hand, by optimizing the vacuum brake booster, the specialists also enhanced brake return control. The upshot here is better handling thanks to superior front-rear load distribution. Those two factors in general result in more faithful reaction.

Another highlight here concerns the technologies, which prevent pedestrian injuries. Here, the new active bonnet system automatically raises the hood during an impact with a pedestrian, enlarging the crumple zone to prevent or minimize the severity of injuries.

In addition, the lower section of the front bumper was also been reinforced in order to protect people’s legs better. Adding these features however, resulted in the changes needed to be made. They concerned the front-end design of the MX-5.

The legendary two-seater has now a deeper grille and new bumper design and expresses a lower, wider stance. At the same time the new fog lamp bezels and chin spoiler enhance the aerodynamics of the car.

MX-5 will be available as a retractable hardtop coupe or soft-top convertible. It will be offered in a choice of eight body colours. Inside, the glossy dark grey steering wheel spokes and panel décor provide a luxury feel and comfortability.

Last but not least, the Roadster is powere either by a 126 hp (93 kW) MZR 1.8-litre mated to a five-speed manual transmission or the 160 hp (118 kW) MZR 2.0-litre with, matched to either automatic or manual six-speed transmissions.

Source: Mazda

November 15, 2012

D2Forged Ferrari F430 Scuderia MB1

D2Forged Ferrari F430 Scuderia MB1 is the ultimate sportscar which will take your breath away and you’ll get all warm and fuzzy at the sight and sound of it. It is equipped in a 4.3L V8 petrol engine, which has a powerful output.

In particular, its powerful unit generates 483 hp (360 kW) at 8500 rpm and has 465 Nm (343 lb-ft) of torque at 5250 rpm. The Scuderia has a top speed of 196 mph (315 km/h) and can effortlessly accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.0 seconds

The tuned Ferrari model is equipped with OEM+ spec of the wheels – nothing overly aggressive, with fender rolling and tire stretch. In other words the weight is lighter but the tire contact patch is bigger and this only means an improved performance.

D2Forged MB1 Monoblock Forged Wheel in Titanium Graphite in sizes 19×8.5 / 20×11 inch was the perfect choice therefore. They were complemented ideally with the Michellin Super Sport tires.

Source: D2Forged

November 14, 2012

Morgan Plus 4 Super Sports Baby Doll VI Comes Back

Morgan Plus 4 Super Sports Baby Doll VI comes to pay tribute to the Morgan Plus 4 Super Sports model, which was introduced for the first time in the distant 1961. Back then it was one of the few cars which offered the best price-for-performance value.

Its lightweight aluminum body delivered crisp handling in a design reminiscent of the great, fully fendered sports cars of the 1930s. During the years between 1961 and 1968 only 104 examples of the aluminium-bodied Super Sports were produced with Triumph TR4A-engines.

In those times appeared the original Baby Doll V, which was ordered in the spring of 1962 by Lew Spencer, a well-known Southern California Sports Car Club of America member and local Morgan dealer. His dream was to have the ultimate racecar with sleek and low-body.

Now Morgan is introducing the next step in the evolution of this emblematic model, which is the Morgan Plus 4 Super Sports Baby Doll VI. It is offered in two colour options: Kingfisher Blue white stripes and Westminster Green yellow stripes.

Under the hood can be found the 260 hp (191 kW) Omex engine mated to a Mazda gearbox. Other highlights included here are the oil cooler, sports exhaust system (repackable silencer, 200 cell cat), gaz adjustable dampers, 4.1 LSD ratio axle, Frt & Rear disc brakes (including anti tramp bars), brake re-action bars, Panhard rod, Fire Extinguisher (electric), Foot rest (over extinguisher), Inertia bypass (on bulkhead), Roll bar, Battery Cut off switch, rain light, Ali floor pans, Harnesses (4 POINT) and more.

The exquisite model rides on Yokohama A048 wheels in size 205/60/15 which are perfectly mated to the Roadster Alloy wheels. The interior exudes style thanks to the Tillett carbon race seats with Aero Racing logo on headrest, removable steering wheel, the new dash, dials and switches, two Aero Screens, Baby Doll badge on back panel, etc.

Morgan-Plus-4-Super-Sports-651-2

Source: Morgan

November 14, 2012

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