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  • Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon Edition Price – $22 500

    Fiat has created special Pink Ribbon edition for the United States. The vehicle is Produced in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the collaboration allows breast cancer awareness advocates to express their support for the cause in modern iconic Italian style.

    “We are honored to partner with an upstanding organization like The Breast Cancer Research Foundation that supports a cause so important to our consumers and our company,” commented Laura Soave, Head of FIAT North America.

    “The Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon edition offers our FIAT consumers a unique and stylish way to express their support, help fund breast cancer research and ultimately drive change.”, she added.

    The vehicle is based on 500 Lounge, which is available in silver and white. The special edition model boasts a dark pink stripe with a pink ribbon. The interior will feature unique floor mats and black leather seats with pink contrast stitching.

    The vehicle is limited to just 250 unit and the price is $22 500. The manufacturer will donate $1 000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for every unit sold, which means totally $250 000 for the whole series.

    Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon Edition
    Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon Edition

    Source: Fiat

  • 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Price – $250 000

    Actually, this is an auction price for Camaro ZL 1, which has been sold at the Barrett-Jackson event in Las Vegas. The vehicle was offered by Fairway Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Las Vegas, with 100 percent of the auction proceeds benefitting the YMCA of Southern Nevada.

    Camaro ZL1 is one of the most powerful street legal vehicles in the world. It is powered by a brutal 6.2 liter LSA V8 engine equipped with supercharger. The power is “just” 588PS (432 kW) and 754Nm (556 lb-ft) of torque. What is more, the ZL1 comes with Performance Traction Management and third-generation Magnetic Ride Control.

    Rick Hendrick won the special 69th Camaro ZL1 for $250 000. It is finished in Carbon Flash Metallic.

    “Our family has been involved with the YMCA for more than 25 years,” said Greg Heinrich, president of Fairway Chevrolet.

    “In that time, I have seen firsthand how the ‘Y’ helps young people, families, and seniors in our community. Today, the community’s dependence on the YMCA of Southern Nevada is greater than ever, with the Y sponsoring one out of four members.”, he finished.

    2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Rear
    2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Rear

    Source: GM

  • MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class

    MKB has announced its tuning version of the biggest Mercedes-Benz – the GL-class. The engine swap is available for both GL 500 and GL 450.The total result is 668 PS (491 kW) and 1200Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque from the huge V12 engine. Furthermore, it fits perfectly in the engine bay as well as the automatic gearbox, the electronic control systems and 4-Matic drive system.The huge vehicle accelerates like super sports car – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) – electronically limited. However, we believe that the SUV will easily hit 300 km/h.The heavy duty vehicle needs heavy duty braking system – 380mm ceramic discs up front and rear with 6-piston and 4-piston calipers, respectively.The tuning package costs whopping €217 568 excluding the price of original GL-Class.

    MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class
    MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class
    MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class Rear
    MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class Rear
    MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class Engine
    MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class Engine
    Source: Autoblog.nl

  • 2012 MINI Coupe Price – £16 640

    2012 MINI Coupe is priced at just £16 640 on-the-road. The brand offers industry leading tlc servicing packages available on all MINI Coupe models.

    The engine range includes outputs from 122PS (90 kW) to 211PS (155 kW) powering the flagship MINI John Cooper Works Coupe. There is also a 143PS (105 kW) Cooper SD – diesel engine.

    Fuel economy on the combined cycle stretches from 39.8 mpg in the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe to a frugal 65.7mpg in the Cooper SD model while CO2 emissions are as low as just 114g/km on the Cooper SD. Even the MINI John Cooper Works Coupe emits only 165g/km.

    The standard equipment includes: Park Distance Control with rear sensors, height-adjustable sports seats (Cooper S upwards), air conditioning, electrically adjustable heated exterior mirrors, DAB digital radio and the MINI Radio Boost CD audio system with AUX IN connection. Standard safety equipment includes twin front and head-thorax airbags.

    The options list is huge: automatic climate control, heated seats, multi-function steering wheel (standard on Cooper S, Cooper SD and John Cooper Works), automatically dimming rear-view and exterior mirrors, Harman Kardon hi-fi loudspeaker system, Bluetooth, USB audio interface, storage package and preparation for a rear luggage rack. Additional options are available from the John Cooper Works ranges.

    2012 MINI Coupe
    2012 MINI Coupe
    Model OTR Price CO2 MPG* Insurance Group
    MINI Cooper Coupé £16,640 127g/km 52.3 18E
    MINI Cooper S Coupé £19,775 136g/km 48.7 31E
    MINI Cooper SD Coupé £20,510 114g/km 65.7 22E
    MINI John Cooper Works Coupé £23,795 165g/km 39.8 36E

    MINI John Cooper Works Coupe:

    Four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection, plus numerous technological details carried over directly from motorsport.
    Displacement: 1,598 cc

    Output: 211hp/155kW at 6,000 rpm

    Max torque: 260 Nm/192 lb-ft at 1,850 – 5,600 rpm

    (280 Nm/207 lb-ft with Overboost at 2,000 – 5,100 rpm)

    Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 6.4 seconds

    Top speed: 149 mph

    Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 39.8 mpg

    CO2 emissions: 165 g/km

    MINI Cooper S Coupe:

    Four-cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection.

    Displacement: 1,598 cc

    Output: 184hp/135kW at 5,500 rpm

    Max torque: 240 Nm/177 lb-ft at 1,600 – 5,000 rpm

    (260 Nm/192 lb-ft with Overboost at 1,700 – 4,500 rpm)

    Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 6.9 seconds

    Top speed: 143 mph

    Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 48.7 mpg

    CO2 emissions: 136 g/km

    MINI Cooper SD Coupe:

    Four-cylinder turbo diesel with aluminium crankcase, common-rail injection and variable turbine geometry.

    Displacement: 1,995 cc

    Output: 143hp/105kW at 4,000 rpm

    Max torque: 305 Nm/225 lb-ft at 1,750 – 2,700 rpm

    Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 7.9 seconds

    Top speed: 134 mph

    Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 65.7 mpg

    CO2 emissions: 114 g/km

    MINI Cooper Coupé:

    Displacement: 1,598 cc

    Output: 122hp/90kW at 6,000 rpm

    Max torque: 160 Nm/118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm

    Acceleration: 0–62 mph: 9.0 seconds

    Top speed: 127 mph

    Average fuel consumption (combined cycle): 52.3 mpg

    CO2 emissions: 127 g/km

    Exterior dimensions :

    Length: 3,728 millimetres (MINI Cooper Coupé)

    3,734 millimetres (MINI Cooper S and Cooper SD Coupé)

    3,758 millimetres (MINI John Cooper Works Coupé)

    Width: 1,683 millimetres (1892 millimetres including door mirrors)

    Height: 1,378 millimetres (MINI Cooper Coupé)

    1,384 millimetres (MINI Cooper S, Cooper SD and John Cooper Works Coupé)
    Wheelbase: 2,467 millimetres

    Source: Mini

  • TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo – 700 PS and 880 Nm

    TechArt has released more powerful version of Porsche 911 Turbo – 997 model. The tuning company launched power kit TA 097/T1 and T2 several months ago and now they offer TA 097/T3 kit.

    Porsche 911 Turbo originally produces 500PS, but with stage 3 it is boosted to whopping 700PS (515 kW) and 880Nm (649 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 200PS (147 kW) and 230Nm (170 lb-ft).

    The results are thanks to two new VTG turbochargers, high performance intercoolers, sport air filter, new intake manifold and sport exhaust system. Of course, everything is carefully mapped to work just fine. There is also TECHART engine styling package in carbon-fibre.

    The performance is brutal – 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, to 200 km/h in 9 seconds and a top speed of mind blowing 352 km/h (219 mph).

    All that power is put on the road through all-wheel-drive system, so you just have to step on the gas pedal and grad the steering wheel really hard.

    TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo graphic
    TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo graphic

    Source: Techart

  • Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class National Tour

    Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is really a staggering vehicle. It boasts dynamic and sporty styling in the compact class. It is powered by a 2.0-liter engine with 210PS. Concept A-CLASS is going on view for the first time in the UK as part of an exciting and interactive display that is set to capture the imagination and interest of the public.

    The Concept A-CLASS National Tour will visit the Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham – Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September; Westfield London – Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd October; Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester – Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October and Braehead Shopping Centre, Glasgow – Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October.

    “Both visually and technologically, Concept A-CLASS provides an exciting insight into the potential future of the Mercedes-Benz compact car range, and a tantalising glimpse of some of the features that we’re confident would influence future customers in this highly-competitive sector,” said Gary Savage, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz Cars.

    “The Concept A-CLASS National Tour creates a unique experience for engaging with our potential customers ahead of some significant model launches next year, and it showcases the future direction of Mercedes-Benz in a truly eye-catching and enthralling way.”, he finished.

    Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class
    Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • Kubatech Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

    Kubatech has announced their tuning program for the astonishing Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.

    The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world is further optimized by installing an ECU re-map giving additional 54PS (40 kW) and 30Nm (22 lb-ft) of torque. The overall figures are 625PS (460 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft).

    Obviously, the 6.2 liter engine has a lot of resources for optimization.

    Kubatech didn’t release any information about aerodynamics package or any interior upgrades. Still, we think that SLS AMG is already perfect and it doesn’t need any styling improvements. Power upgrades are just fine!

    The cost of these 54PS and 30Nm is really high – more than €8000.

    Kubatech Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
    Kubatech Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

    Source: Kubatech

  • 2012 Honda CR-V Concept

    Honda has revealed the CR-V Concept debut at the Orange County International Auto Show in Anaheim, California. The all-new generation CR-V will hit the market by the end of the year and will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

    “The 2012 CR-V Concept strongly hints at the more dynamic and refined look of the upcoming model,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.

    “As the best-selling SUV in each of the past four years, the 2012 CR-V promises to build on its highly successful formula with even more style, innovative features and higher fuel economy.”, he added.

    2012 CR-V Concept boasts a distinctive and bold styling, more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The front bumper’s lines are highlighted by a horizontal three-bar grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability with a generous approach angle, while the lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly with the fascia for improved aerodynamics.

    This is the final version of 2012 CR-V, so the production vehicle will look exactly like that on the pictures… Except the brutal wheels, probably.

    2012 Honda CR-V Concept
    2012 Honda CR-V Concept

    Source: Honda

  • 2011 Nissan Juke 1.5-litre dCi – 57.6mpg

    Nissan has announced updated version of 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel models. Both engines now benefit of improved fuel efficiency thanks to revised gear ratios.

    In other words, the 1.6-litre petrol variant now returns 47.1 mpg on the combined cycle, which is an improvement of 2.3mpg. The emissions have dropped to 139g/km of CO2, a reduction of 8g/km. This also reflects on taxes by putting the model in VED Band E.

    The revised 1.5-litre dCi diesel now returns 57.6 mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of just 129g/km.

    These revisions come at no additional cost, so you really can save around £200.

    Over 22 000 units have been sold in the UK since Juke was launched on 24th September 2010.

    2011 Nissan Juke
    2011 Nissan Juke

    Source: Nissan

  • Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG

    Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG took the top honour in its Class and we on to be voted overall winner of the 29th Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Competition.

    “It was a real eye-opener being at Millbrook seeing all the cars being put through their paces, they really are put to the towing test.”, commented former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert.

    “The Club extends its congratulations to all the winners in this Competition.  Special plaudits go to the terrific Volkswagen Jetta, it really is a great vehicle and it proved itself time and time again with the judges during testing.”, said Grenville Chamberlain, Caravan Club Chairman.

    The VW Jetta Sport diesel is powered by a 2.0 liter TDI with 140PS (103 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a double-clutch DSG gearbox and has a staggering range of 1280km (795 miles), which means 5.47 liters per 100 km (43 mpg).

    Class wins in the Competition also went to the Skoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0 DSG; the Volkswagen Touareg Escape 3.0 V6 TDI and the Volvo V60 D5 AWD Volvo Ocean Race.

    Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG
    Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Toyota FT-86 II Concept Frankfurt 2011

    Toyota has brought the sharp and remarkably athletic FT-86 II Concept in Frankfurt for the exhibition. The vehicle showcases the final design for the brand’s next production sports car. It is co-developed with Subaru, so we have to expect a lot, besides the staggering design.

    FT-86 II Concept Is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 260PS (194 kW) coupled with a 6-speed manual gearbox. There is no further performance information, but all that power will be sent to the rear wheels. Really, great news!

    The concept measures 4 235mm long, 2 570 mm wheelbase, 1 795 mm wide and 1 270 mm high. It’s sporty character is obvious and FT-86 II will definitely win the hearts of the motors port fans.

    Toyota FT-86 II concept Frankfurt 2011
    Toyota FT-86 II concept Frankfurt 2011

    Source: Toyota

  • Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 at the 2011 Frankfurt

    Lamborghini has introduced two special Aventador LP700-4 cars at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The first one is finished in White (Bianco Isis) and Black (Nero Nemesis).

    LP700-4 is powered by a 6.5 liter V12 with 700PS (515 kW) and 690Nm (509 lb-ft). The engine is coupled to a 7-speed ISR gearbox specially supplied by Graziano Trasmissioni Group. The shift time is just 50 millisecond. The power is put on the road through a Haldex AQD system.

    The curb weight is 1575 kg (3 472 lbs), thanks to a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) monocoque structure with total weight of only 147.5 kg.

    0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and Vmax – 350 km/h (217 mph).

    The interior boasts bi-color elements and a lot of Alcantara.

    2011 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is priced at Europe: € 255 000.

    Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Frankfurt 2011
    Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Frankfurt 2011

    Source: Lamborghini