2012 SR Fisker Karma ES White Knight is an exceptional enhancement of the ECO innovative and revolutionary vehicle Fisker Karma.
When this inspirational luxury vehicle first appeared it made a furore in the hearts of many. It has also opened a whole new realm in the automotive world.
What it basically did is to combine in the same sentence the words hybrid and super car. No one before its appearance could imagine that hybrid technologies could be successfully applied to the super vehicles, and still deliver exceptional performance.
What the tuners from SR Auto Group done on this outstanding luxury car is to give it new super car set of wheels. Of course, the wheels were delivered by PUR Wheels.
The SR Auto Group professionals have selected a set of PUR 2WO’s in a twenty-two inch fitment. However, they didn’t apply to them the standard black or silver finish just. In fact, the faces were machined down to their raw aluminum core and sealed with a clear coating.
In addition to that, the inserts were color matched with the exterior to create a flawless design that is completely tailored to the Fisker vehicle.
Lexus LFA Supercar and Lexus IS F Performance Sedan are going to compete at Nuerburgring 24 Hour Racing. The Race will take place from 17th till 20th of May.
This is not the first appearance of Lexus in this race but in fact – the sixth one.
The 2012 Lexus LFA Sportscar comes equipped with especially developed for the event Nuerburgring Package and will take class honours in shakedown event. Both vehicles will compete in the SP8 class. In this class only naturally-aspirated engines are allowed to join the competition.
This model is unmatched in its track-focused performance and hand-crafted quality.
As a basis for this model are used the speed and handling of the Lexus LFA. Nevertheless the Nürburgring Package adds further a number of elements which enhance the downforce for sharper circuit performance.
More importantly, the car is equipped with the 4.8-litre V10 engine, form which it draws maxim power of 562bhp (420kW). This means that the LFA accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in only 3.7-second. The tops speed is 202 mph (325 km/h).
Recently the LFA model achieved great success at the German VLN2 series three-and-a-half hour endurance race. In fact, it was head of the Ferrari 458 Italia and Aston Martin Vantage.
The Lexus IS F performance sedan will be driven by Gran Turismo 5 creator Kazunori Yamauchi.
Cool video with the new Alpina B3 GT3 race car tested by Sport Auto’s drive editor Christian Gebhardt.
The B3 GT3 is based on BMW 3-Series E92 335i, which is boosted to 408HP (300 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque, which is 102HP and 140Nm more than the original factory power. The car also comes with an Akrapovic titanium exhaust system. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 309 km/h (192 mph), which you can see in the video below.
The B3 GT3 can be ordered with an optional Comfort Package including BMW Professional Multimedia Navigation System and PDC (Park Distance Control).
The price will be exactly €90 000 in Germany. In the clip you’ll also see a sensational acceleration from stand still to 309 km/h (192 mph)
After the presentation of BMW M3 Coupe Frozen Gray Edition, the manufacturer has released a new version – Frozen Silver Edition, which will be produced in limited series of just 100 units available to UK customers.
It is powered by the same hi-revving 4.0 liter V8 with 420HP (309 kW) at 8300RPM and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) at 3900RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter, E92 M3 can easily pass 300 km/h (186 mph). The power transferred to the road via the standard 7-speed M DCT transmission and variable M differential.
The car comes with a 10 mm lowered suspension featuring a three-stage Electronic Damper Control, 19” light alloy wheels and a revised DSC+ system.
The Frozen Silver metallic paint, not seen before on any BMW, matt black alloy wheels, Dark Chrome exhaust, side gills and kidney surrounds, and Jet Black bonnet intakes that set the car apart. A High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim completes the exterior look.
The interior boasts Black Novillo leather with contrast stitching and Palladium leather armrests and inserts. The steering wheel is sheathed in Alcantara and comes complete with an M3 chequered flag motif, while the door sills feature a similar logo. Carbon fibre is liberally applied to the interior to underscore the sporting credentials, the handbrake has M Power stitched onto it and there is a plaque to highlight the limited edition nature of the car.
The new BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition adds nearly £9 000 of equipment to a standard M3, but all for an on-cost of just £4,000. The car will hit the UK market on 1 June 2012.
Model
Price
OTR
Power
Hp
Torque
Nm
0 – 62mph
Seconds
Top
Speed Mph
Combined
Mpg
CO2
Emissions g/km
BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition
£58,720
420
400
4.6
155*
25.2
263
* Electronically limited. M DCT transmission is standard.
An open top BMW M3 with 520 hp at hand, you say? Try the ATT-TEC guys from the city of Rastatt in Baden. They might just have what you are looking for. Oh, look! That matte black, rather inconspicuous looking thing here does fit the picture – 520 hp! Okay, so how do they do it? Simple. Spend a bag of money on it and then when you think it’s had enough, spend some more.
That orange bulk over the engine looks like an alien that’s sapping away the power of the engine but in fact, it’s the other way round – That’s a compressor kit by G-Power that costs €11,430 ($15,013). It does however, do the job by itself. It adds 100 hp on top just like that. 2 x 90 mm diameter stainless steel mufflers provide the appropriate escape route of the exhaust but that costs a further sum of €1,455 ($1,904).
The suspension has been overhauled with an Inox Line III Variant coilover kit which cost another €1,929 ($2,524). Then there are the wheels – Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta tires, 245/30R20 at the front and 295/20R20 at the back, wrap themselves around a set of one-piece forged ADV.1 wheels 8,5×20 and 11×20 respectively. But before they can start rolling, one has to pay the staggering sum of €7,150 ($9,356) for them.
Enough money to make your head spin? Maybe, but obviously not enough for the complete program. Throw in €2,600 ($3,402) more and you get a two colored special filming complete with a carbon wrapping foil. Final summation: the whole thing will set you back with €26,573 ($34,773) in total (including installation costs). Steep, but ATT-TEC are adamant that “individuality has its price”.
Isn’t that a looker?! It’s the latest concept-to-be-reality thing from Mercedes-Benz. At the moment it’s called the Concept Style Coupé (CSC) and it looks like the love child of a CLS and an A-Class if they were ever to mate. Sleek and curvy, this fluidic piece of art is to be exhibited next week at the Beijing Motor Show as it makes its world debut. It’s smart as well, no doubt, with Mercedes’ latest turbocharged four-cylinder petrol unit, a 4MATIC drive and a set of fancy blinkers…apparently.
Let’s start off with the exterior, shall we? It certainly has the face of an A-class (the latest one) with that dotted grille. Then again, with a length of 4637 mm, it is almost as long as the current CLS (give it or take 300 mm). And that slopey profile is rather unmistakable – it has “four-door coupe” all over it. There’s a glass roof at the top which is only separated from the rear window by a roll-bar-like beam. The 21-inch wheels on the CSC are meant to look like turbines and supposedly, they do channel air to those massive disk brakes. Then there are the headlights – even when they are off, a red glare throws daggers at you in a particularity devilish manner. The indicators resemble a set of LEDs that light up in succession much like the ones you find on an airstrip.
Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe
Inside, things are just as Mercedish – a blend of leather and Alcantra wrap around you with an ergonomic nature. The carbon-trimmed dashboard is meant to represent a wingspan while the air vents on it use a jet engine for inspiration (quite a lot of aircraft themes so far). There’s a light behind each one of them so they tend to change their color, depending on the temperature of the air that’s being thrown at your face – red suggests scorching hot, blue offers Arctic whirlwinds and yellow indicates a mildly breeze (we just like to think so). The neon green lining touch is rather neat as well – it gives you that sporty training shoe feel. Computer buffs will love this as well – the car’s COMAND Online gives you access to the world wide web at all times and that the software (all the apps and interface) is hosted directly at Dimler’s. That way you can get the most current updates “over-the-air” (OTA) through, let’s say, a mobile phone connection.
But enough about silly stuff. Let’s talk numbers and fumes… which aren’t that much. Sure, 211 bhp sound reasonable enough. But we suspect that an engine, normally found in the A-Class, won’t be at it’s best in the CSC (remember that the world wide web is in it?). Still, a 2.0 liter, 4-cylinder top of the range engine (from that family), mated to a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system and a 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission sounds like a nimble setup. It might just be for show, something to put inside this gorgeous body for the time being. When can we expect a production version? Next year, the year after that? We don’t know.
For now, look forward to the Beijing Motor Show which kicks off at the 23th of April where we’ll have that and much more.
Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG are vehicles which are delivering outstanding mix of “more power from less fuel”.
The design of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is reworked, and now features spray-controlled petrol direct injection, ECO start/stop function and generator management.
It is equipped with AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine which effortlessly develops a maximum output of 400 kW (544 hp) and a torque of 760 Nm (561 lb-ft).
Therefore it is no surprise that this exceptional vehicle is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds. Its new top speed is 210 km/h.
Although this vehicle delivers a powerful performance, its fuel consumption is also impressive: just 13.8 litres per 100 kilometres. This is 2.1 litres less than its predecessor model produced. The reduction is a result of the state-of-the-art biturbo eight-cylinder engine, along with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission system, the generator management system and the ECO start/stop function.
First, the seven-speed automatic gearbox features three drive modes and an automatic double-declutching function for downshifting. Whan it is in “Controlled Efficiency” (C) mode, the ECO start/stop function is active, shutting down the eight-cylinder engine when the vehicle is stationary. In addition, the AMG instrument cluster also includes a green “ECO” symbol, indicating when the ECO start/stop function is on.
There are also two other modes: the Sport (S) and Manual (M) modes. Whan they are on, the ECO start/stop function is off, and the engine-transmission combination displays enhanced agility.
2012 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG
The efficiency of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission system is improved with a new fuel economy converter with centrifugal pendulum, friction-reducing bearing and transmission oil thermal management.
Furthermore, AMG sports exhaust system includes twin tailpipes on both sides at the rear. The suspension/damper settings in the AMG Sports chassis have been modified for the more dynamic handling characteristics.
In addition to these modifications, the wheels and brakes are also completely new. This powerful Mercedes-Benz machine runs on new AMG 5×2 spoke light alloy wheels. They come as standard equipment. The 9.5 x 20 titanium-grey-painted wheels with high-sheen finish are fitted with
275/50 R 20 tyres.
As an option, the vehicle can be fitted with matt-black-painted AMG light alloy wheels with high-sheen rim flanges.
Moreover, this Mercedes-Benz vehicle comes equipped with a new AMG high-performance brakes. They deliver top performance in terms of deceleration, adjustable feed and endurance.
The high-gloss black “twin-blade” radiator Mercedes-Benz grille now comes with four chrome inserts. This actuallt makes it AMG recognizable.
Another new feature is the AMG bumper. In particular it has three generously dimensioned openings as airflow inlets for the cooling module. The vertical high-gloss chrome stainless steel inserts give the G63 AMG powerful stance.
Of course, the interior was also completely transgormed and now includes more innovations in comparison with the predecessor model. There is a new instrument panel and state-of-the-art infotainment and assist systems. In addition to them, G 63 AMG comes with an AMG instrument cluster with colour TFT screen, AMG main menu and separate gear display, plus white-lit AMG sills on all doors.
The cabin looks even more comfortable, thank to the designo leather upholstery with ruffled leather door panelling. There are also other options available for an even more stylish interior.
2012 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG Interior
G 63 AMG key specifications:
G 63 AMG
Displacement
5461 cc
Bore x stroke
98.0 x 90.5 mm
Compression ratio
10.0 : 1
Output
400 kW (544 hp) at 5500 rpm
Max. torque
760 Nm at 2000–5000 rpm*
Fuel consumption, NEDC combined
13.8 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
322 g/km
Efficiency class
G
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.4
Top speed
210 km/h
2012 Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG has an autstading performance, it has maximum output of 450 kW (612 hp) and maximum torque of 1000 Nm (738 lb-ft) thank to the V12 engine. Hence, the G 65 AMG accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds, and has a top speed of 230 km/h.
In fact, this is the first G-Class vehicle which is equipped with the AMG 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine. The latter includes new exhaust turbochargers with increased spiral cross-section, flow-optimised wastegate channels, multi-spark ignition with twelve double-ignition coils and a higher-power engine control unit.
As a result, the combustion is improved and this leads to smoother running and power delivery. As in the G 63 AMG, the AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G TRONIC automatic transmission system is responsible for power transmission to all four wheels.
G 65 AMG key specifications:
G 65 AMG
Displacement
5980 cc
Bore x stroke
82.6 x 93.0 mm
Compression ratio
9.0:1
Output
450 kW (612 hp) at 4300–5600 rpm
Max. torque
1000 Nm at 2300–4300 rpm*
Fuel consumption, NEDC combined
17.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
397 g/km
Efficiency class
G
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.3
Top speed
230 km/h*
The exterior of the G 65 AMG is distinguished by its high-gloss chrome radiator grille, the 9.5 x 20 AMG five-spoke light alloy wheels, painted titanium grey with high-sheen finish, its 275/50 R 20 tyres and the V12 BITURBO logo on the mudguards.
The interior of the vehicle includes designo leather exclusive upholstery and the leather instrument panel trim. What is especially made for this mode is the distinctively V12 diamond design of the seats, including the impressed AMG medallion on the headrests. This theme is repeated on the door central panels.
A comprehensive range of standard equipment includes black piano lacquer designo trim features and designo Mercedes-Benz mats with a V12 badge.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG and G 65 AMG will be launched in june with the following starting prices:
The new design models 2012 MINI Clubman Hyde Park and MINI Green Park are going to deliver even more style and excitement in the MINI fleet. They come with exclusive colour combinations and trim levels, which give them classic and sporty stance.
What is more, these two MINI models are going to offer their customers harmoniously combined design and trim features for the exterior and interior.
Both design models are available all around the world in MINI and MINI Clubman body styles.
More importantly, the customers can choose up to four engine variants:
MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper Clubman with 90 kW/122 hp
MINI Cooper D and MINI Cooper D Clubman with 82 kW/112 hp
MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper S Clubman with 135 kW/184 hp
MINI Cooper SD and MINI Cooper SD Clubman with 105 kW/143 hp
All of the above mentioned engines come as standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while a six-speed automatic is optional.
MINI Hyde Park and MINI Green Park
2012 MINI Clubman Hyde Park embodies the classic British lifestyle. It has a discreet Pepper White body color which is combined with Hot Chocolate contrasting paintwork on the roof and exterior mirror caps.
In addition, regarding the MINI Clubman color scheme there are included the lower sections of the C-pillar in body color. And in order to match the contrasting paintwork, the MINI Hyde Park also sports bonnet and side stripes in Hot Chocolate. Another highlight is the indicator lenses in transparent white.
The interior of the MINI Hyde Park is as special as the interior. The surfaces are in Pepper White, and the seat upholstery and optional Color Line draw on the entire range available to the MINI and MINI Clubman. Furthermore, to make the interior even more stylish, the seats are in cloth/leather or Leather Gravity with the Carbon Black or Polar Beige Color Line. The MINI Yours dashboard lined comes in leather in a Black/Polar Beige combination.
2012 MINI Clubman Hyde Park
On the other hand 2012 MINI Green Park comes offering sporting heritage. Its design embodies the traditional British passion for sporting competition.
British Racing Green paintwork is featured in the roof and exterior mirror caps display. The bonnet stripes are in British Racing Green as well. Additionally, the transparent white lenses for the direction indicators heighten the distinctly classic-sporty look. The lower C-pillars of the MINI Clubman are in body color.
Here too, the interior surfaces are in Pepper White, reflecting a cabin design that takes its cue from the exterior. Aging, the seats in Black or Polar Beige and the MINI Yours leather-lined dashboard in a combination of Black/Polar Beige.
2012 Ford Kuga is being exhibited today on show at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan.
In this event the vehicle will showcase the evolution of Ford’s Kinetic design on the popular Ford SUV platform. The aim here is to highlight the new spaciousness of the Kuga and the high quality interior that it has.
The people who are going to attend the show will have the chance to see the latest technical advances included in the SUV. For instance, such innovation is the hands-free automatic tailgate, which can be opened and closed simply by kicking a foot under the rear bumper.
In addition, what distinguishes the all-new 2012 Ford Kuga is that it brings more spaciousness to the everyday driving. Additionally, it offers dynamic driving and capability.
This Ford crossover vehicle will also get the voice-activated in-car connectivity system, known as SYNC. It includes Emergency Assistance, which enables SYNC to help occupants place a call to the emergency services in the event of an accident.
2012 Ford Kuga
But this is not all; a range of driver assistance technologies will also included in the Kuga. Some of which are the parallel parking aid Active Park Assist and the sensor-based Blind Spot Information System. The latter informs the driver with a warning light in the door mirror that a potential hazard is in the driver’s blind spot.
2012 Kuga is all about spaciousness. It features boot-space with an enhanced capacity of 82-litres, while the rear seats fold flat at the touch of a button.
Furthermore, the new Kuga was designed to be as visually appealing up close as it is from a distance with spaces between panels no wider than 0.5mm.
There is nothing else but craftsmanship that you can find in the Kuga. The interior emphasizes feel and touch through use of a soft instrument panel and soft door upper roll. A lot of attention was put on deleting exposed fasteners on moving parts like tailgate, sun visors and glove box.
Moreover, some great technologies are also included in the crossover vehicle, such as the Sony branded audio system with premium speakers and surround sound.
In addition, Kuga’s all-wheel drive (AWD) system assesses road conditions twenty times faster. It readjusts the AWD power split to the wheels to give the driver the best combination of handling and traction. Improvement in the driving dynamics also took place through the introduction of the Torque Vectoring Control system.
What is important to be mentioned here is that the engines available on 2012 Kuga are 140PS (103 kW) and 163PS (120 kW) versions of Ford’s popular 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine. Both can come with Ford PowerShift automatic gearbox as an option. Moreover, there also will be offered the powerful yet fuel efficient 1.6-litre EcoBoost petrol engine, which we have seen in Ford Focus and C-MAX.
The greatly anticipated Peugeot208 is ready for ordering. Shipments are expected to start at June the 28th. There’s a wide range for you to choose from (3 or 5 doors, petrol or diesel, grunty or frugal Prices start at just under £10,000 ($16,031).
The cheapest one, the one bellow 10,000 pounds, has 3 doors and a 3-cylinder petrol Vti engine that develops 63 bhp and returns just 99 g/km in CO2. Every diesel engine out there remains sub-100 g/km. The most powerful of which is the 1.6 e-HDi Stop & Start Feline edition – 115 bhp. Did we mention that there are 6 editions? Because there are. Access, Access+, Active, Allure, Feline and the special edition Ice Velvet. The engines make up a total eight – 5 petrol and 3 diesel.
The most powerful petrol (and most powerful overall) is the 1.6 THP offered in the 3-door 208 – 156 Bhp at your disposal. The price? £16,895 ($27,084).
Equipment is expected to be abundant throughout the whole range with a touch screen control panel as standard on more than 80% of the models.
It is true that somehow colors do have a connection with mood and character. Maybe it’s their undisputed connection to style preference. So with that cleared up (not really), what would you say a man in a red Range Rover would be like? According to Afzal Kahn, red signifies haste, energy, dynamism and sex appeal… apparently. So, if you happen to be the person described above, you are Kahn design’s target audience for this one – It’s the Land Rover Range Rover “red ranger” by A. Kahn. That sexiness however, will cost you £71,875 ($114,885)
So for that kind of money, what do you get in return? (except the redness). Add some Extended front and lower lip spoilers, front wheel arch LED light strips, vented front and rear arch spats with integrated air dams and there you have it. The brake calipers are all so very red and an RS front grille surround insert in carbon.
The Kahn stainless steel twin RS autobiography quad oval exhaust system fits perfectly as a complement feature to the whole bodywork. 9.5×22-inch at the front and 11×22-inch at the back, the Kahn RS600 wheels are equally impressive. Their coating is entirely up to you.
The same goes for the interior – Kahn are well known for offering their customer’s flexibility when it comes to the internal style. This particular “red ranger” however, bares inside an RS Vesuvius style diamond quilted claret and perforated leather with carbon trim. The speedo and rev counter are in red and cream, the clock is riddled with Swarovski stones. There are entry sill plates in stainless steel that are illuminated for that extra chic feel.
That pretty much rounds it up really. Need we remind you that an “A. Kahn Design is for the individual who will not submit to a life of uniformity and who will only accept perfection” … against monotony and what not. Truth be told, one can break the shackles of mediocrity trough much cheaper means but then again, why not go all the way an get a Range Rover turned into a red ranger?
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We’ve seen this (or something like it) before, but Vorsteiner say it’s a completely new project – It’s the 599-VX custom Ferrari 599. New or old, we couldn’t say no to it. We really liked the fact that Vorsteiner have dropped the racing stripe and the numbering. The front grille also looks new (more meshy now).
They say that the aftermarket components act as a 70 percent lighter alternative to the original. That’s supposedly due to the fact that all the body elements from Vorsteiner are made from carbon fiber at its best. The air-intakes, slashes and vents and so on are made to complement the Ferrari 599’s Italian curves but they also strive for functionality. Then there are the 1-Piece Forged Monoblock wheels which are exclusively made for the 599. The type of coating and color is up to the client.
The unorthodox looking tailpipes at the back only hint that the whole exhaust system has been hand-crafted with performance and sound in mind. And a standard Ferrari 599 no doubt has what it takes to walk the talk – a 6.0 liter V12 aluminum engine body that produces 612 hp at the staggering 7600 rpm. Torque is almost just as much in Nm. It’s quite understandable why Vorsteiner got only to the hood (those overt-the-top vents) and gave up there. There’s simply no need to alter or add power.
Here’s what the complete 599-VX program from Vorsteiner looks like:
• Front Bumper Integrated with Optical Carbon Fiber Chin Spoiler
• Louvered Race Hood with Carbon Fiber Optic Vents
• Carbon Fiber Side Sill Extension Blades
• Rear Bumper with Integrated Rear Diffuser Carbon Fiber
• Aerodynamic Deck Lid Spoiler Carbon Fiber
• 20, 21, or 22 inch Special Edition Forged Aluminum Multi Spoke Wheel
• Stainless Steel Race Exhaust System with Dual Race Tips Brushed
2012 SR Fisker Karma ES White Knight is an exceptional enhancement of the ECO innovative and revolutionary vehicle Fisker Karma.
Cool video with the new Alpina B3 GT3 race car tested by Sport Auto’s drive editor Christian Gebhardt.
After the presentation of 
An open top 
Isn’t that a looker?! It’s the latest concept-to-be-reality thing from 
The greatly anticipated 
It is true that somehow colors do have a connection with mood and character. Maybe it’s their undisputed connection to style preference. So with that cleared up (not really), what would you say a man in a red Range Rover would be like? According to Afzal 
We’ve seen this (or something like it) 
