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VIDEO: 2013 Smart Forstars concept has its video debut
Mercedes recently released an official video of the new Smart Forstars, the futuristic concept, showcased at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The concept is an EV, described as being a Sports Utility Coupe (SUC) which can offer room for two people and a lot of stowage space.
2013 Toyota ProAce marks the return on the light commercial vehicle segment
Toyota is preparing its reentrance in the medium-sized commercial vehicles segment. The new addition is called ProAce and it is based on the current Citroen Jumpy and Peugeot Expert. Even if it retains the same dimensions of its french brothers, the new ProAce will feature bespoke design details and Toyota-specific branding to the front grille, rear doors, wheels and vehicle interior.
2013 McLaren MP4-12C Spider full photo gallery
Today we have a complete photo gallery with the new 2013 McLaren Mp4-12C Spider. The car was unveiled two weeks ago in Paris Motor Show, and animated the McLaren stand along P1 concept, the heir of McLaren F1 legacy.
GM considering to merge Opel with Peugeot and Citroen
General Motors searches solutions for its unprofitable Opel brand. The Detroit-based manufacturer is hoping to combine Opel operations with those of PSA Peugeot-Citroen, in a second phase of their partnership.
Volvo to discontinue current generation C30
First introduce in 2006, the current C30 was Volvo’s first response for the premium compact segment. Since then, the car ensured the Swedish manufacturer presence in the segment, but wasn’t a hit, often overtaken by Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series.
Updated in 2010, Volvo C30 is preparing to exit the scene. It’s place was already taken by the current V40, Volvo’s proposition for the C-segment.
Next-gen Ford Focus RS to develop 350 hp
The journalists form PistonHeads talked to Len Urwin, the engineering manager of the European performance division Team RS, about the next generation of Ford Focus RS. According to the Ford official, the new Focus RS will come with a 2.3 liter EcoBoost engine that develops 350 hp, 50 hp more than its actual edition.
Oldest surviving Ford will be auctioned for $300.000
The famous RM Auctions house is going to put on sale the oldest surviving Ford, a Model A, built in 1903. The car, originally sold with only $880, along with $30 options, is in it’s 109 years of existence.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series prototype burns on the Ring
Mercedes-Benz is working hard at its new SLS AMG Black Series but an unexpected incident occurred on the Nurburgring. Due to a driving error the supercar from Stuttgart has crushed and burn. We were told that the car was carrying both a driver and a passenger and that both of them walked away before the fire started.
Revozport Mercedes C63 AMG looks good in carbon fiber
Current generation Mercedes C63 AMG represents a big challenge for every tuner, even if we are talking about the coupe, the sedan or the estate version.
2013 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S – official details
Porsche is expanding Cayenne’s current range with its most powerfull version yet: the Turbo S. Sharing the same engine with the current Panamera Turbo S, the most powerfull SUV in Porsche’s range uses a twin-turbocharged V8.