Car News
2014 Honda Civic Type R pre-production model
Ahead of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda has showcased the latest Civic Type R development car at its in-house test track in Tochigi, Japan. The currently camouflaged car is being put through its paces as part of an extensive testing process taking place in Europe and Japan, ahead of its much anticipated launch in 2015.
Honda VTEC Turbo new range of engines: 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 liter
Honda today announced that it has newly developed VTEC TURBO, a direct injection gasoline turbo engine most suitable for small-to-medium-sized vehicles. The VTEC TURBO is a new addition to the Earth Dreams Technology, the next-generation powertrain technologies which achieve both the fun of driving and excellent fuel economy at a high level.
2014 Dodge Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary unveiled
Dodge unveiled today the all-new 2014 Charger and Challenger 100th Anniversary Editions. The 2014 Dodge Charger 100th Anniversary comes with a Granite Crystal front grille, a new rear spoiler and 20 inch aluminum rims. Inside the cabin, buyers will find a Molten Red or Foundry Black Nappa upholstery, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and graphite elements. Furthermore, the car will feature the Uconnect infotainment and a Beats by Dr. Dre audio system.
2014 Nissan GT-R unveiled
After the unveiling of the all-new 2014 GT-R Nismo, Nissan revealed the 2014 GT-R. According to the Japanese officials, the car will be sold as a 2015 model in the United States. The new GT-R will go on sale in Japan on December 2nd and it promises to offer a new level of sophistication without any compromise in performance.
2014 Nissan GT-R Nismo – First official pictures and details
Nissan has published the first official images and details about the upcoming 2014 GT-R Nismo. As many of you may already know, the Japanese model will be officially unveiled tomorrow at the Tokyo Motor Show.
2014 Mini hatchback officially revealed
The third generation of the Mini has been officially unveiled. The all-new 2014 Mini measures 3821mm length, 1727mm width, 1414mm height) and comes with a wheelbase of 2495 mm. Furthermore, the track widths have been enlarged by 42 millimeters in front and 34 millimeters at the back.
Citroen C1 revised in UK
Citroën’s popular C1 line-up has been updated to offer additional standard equipment and a revised range consisting of three trim levels – VT and new trim levels: Edition & Platinum.
Ferrari 458 Italia Niki Lauda unveiled
In the year the film “Rush†has been released, directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard and telling the story of the rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt, a Prancing Horse owner has decided to personalise his new 458 Italia in the livery that featured on the Maranello cars back in the golden age that covered the mid-Seventies. In those days, the Scuderia took three consecutive Constructors’ titles and two Drivers’ both of them thanks to the Austrian driver.
Gemballa Porsche Panamera ready for Essen
The Essen Motor Show has always been known as an exhibition with a cast full of automotive superstars. This year, AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS is showcasing a series of extremely high performance record-breaking cars from November 30 to December 8, 2013. Among the exhibits at Stand A101 in Hall 3, the GEMBALLA GTP 700, based on the Porsche Panamera Turbo, is a particularly special highlight.
Porsche 918 Spyder updated
Shortly before delivery of the first vehicles, the Porsche 918 Spyder is beating its own benchmark values. Marking the success of the final tuning measures, the Porsche super sports car is now even more capable of putting in a strong sprinting performance. The vehicle now accelerates from zero to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds (-0.2 seconds), and with the Weissach package, it accelerates from zero to 124 mph on the track in 7.2 seconds (-0.5 seconds). It reaches the 186 mph mark after 19.9 seconds (-2.1 seconds) on the track.