Car News
2013 Mercedes A Class Review
Autoexpress has tested the 2013 Mercedes A Class, a model which lost its mini-MPV appearance, that is set to compete against the new Audi A3 and the new BMW 1 Series.
The British journalist agrees that on looks alone, the new A Class is definitely the best of all three, but in terms of performance there is a slightly different story, as we are talking about body-roll and a transmission which is not as responsive as you would expect.
Porsche Cayenne 958 with GT Aero 2 Kit from Gemballa
Gemballa has introduced a new variation of their GT Aero package for the Porsche Cayenne 958. This new package, the GT Aero 2, is an extension of the GT Aero 1 kit presented at the beginning of 2012, and we are again talking about elements that enable increased road presence along with improved aerodynamics.
The tuner has concentrated in turning the Cayenne 958 into a more elegant SUV, and they tried to achieve that by adding wheel arch extensions and custom side sills to the rest of the elements included in the GT Aero 1 kit.
Guerilla BMW M3 by Cam Shaft
Guerilla BMW M3 by Cam ShaftThe Germans from Cam Shaft, a company that specializes in car foliation, that is located in the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Kempen, has presented a new ‘suit’ designed to match the proportions of the BMW M3.
We are talking about a mat space-gray metallic foil called Platinum Wrapping Film which costs 1,785 Euros that transforms the German coupe into a Guerilla M3.
2013 Seat Toledo – Official Photos and Details
The leaked set of pictures with the 2013 Seat Toledo that made the Internet rounds last week has determined the Spanish automaker to make things official. That is why they published a few extra photos and preliminary details referring to the new generation Toledo, a model which will be initially launched in Spain and Portugal in mid November and the rest of Europe in 2013.
Just like the first two generations for which more than 860,000 units have been produced, the new Toledo continues to improve on the same formula, meaning a combination of generous space, a high degree of flexibility, ‘outstanding efficiency’ and good value for money.
Porsche 911 Carrera S Power Kit and Accessories
Porsche is introducing a power kit and a set of accessories for the new 911 Carrera S model.
The power kit raises the output on the 3.8-litre boxer engine from 400 HP (294 kW) to 430 HP (316), which Porsche claiming that these new figures, will enable the PDK equipped version to sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.0 seconds when the transmission is set into Sport Plus mode.
2013 Bentley Continental GT Speed Revealed
British luxury marque Bentley has revealed their new performance flagship, the 2013 Continental GT Speed, ahead of its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The new Continental GT Speed is the fastest production model built by Bentley so far which extracts power from an upgraded 6.0-litre 48-valve four-cam twin-turbo W12 producing 625 PS (616 bhp/460 kW) at 6000 rpm and 800 Nm of torque via a new close ratio 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Vorsteiner GTRS5 BMW M3
The most recent tuning kit developed by Vorsteiner addresses the BMW E92 M3 and is called the GTRS5.
This is a limited edition program which contains of numerous carbon fiber body enhancements such as a new front bumper with an integrated chin spoiler, wider fenders and quarter panels, extended side skirts, plus a chrome trunk badge and embroidered floor mats.
Citroen C-Elysee and C4 L
Citroen is taking new steps towards consolidating its presence as a global brand. That is why they introduced two new models for the C segment, the biggest automotive market in the world, which held more than 20 million registrations in 2011.
These new models are the Citroen C-Elysee and the C4 L, two compact saloons with highly specific personalities that “respect the codes of their target segments”.
2013 Aston Martin Vanquish Unveiled
Aston Martin has unveiled today their new generation luxury sports car – the Vanquish.
This models represents the pinnacle of the British car maker’s sports car line-up, an evolution of the of the DBS which the brand describes as “the ultimate expression of Aston Martin design ethos, engineering innovation and technical ability. It offers luxurious, continent-crossing capability and pure driving excitement without compromise.”
Ferrari FF by Novitec Rosso
Novitec Rosso has created an exclusive upgrade program for the first four-wheel-drive Ferrari, the FF.
The program comprises from a carbon fiber aero kit, ultra-light 21/22 inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli PZero performance tires and a power boost kit that adds 42 HP to the V12 unit from under the bonnet.
The carbon kit uses elements that were fine-tuned in the wind tuner, and these include the front spoiler lip on the production bumper, the rear spoiler and diffuser and the roof which is also made out of carbon. We are also talking about new side skirts, carbon fiber trim for the exterior mirrors, roof cladding, radiator grille and even the headlights and taillights.