Car News
PG Elektrus is an Electric Lotus Elise
For those who are already missing the Lotus Elise based Telsa Roadster for which production ended not too long ago, here’s an alternative coming all the way from Germany.
It is called the PG Elektrus and is basically a pure electric Elise featuring an all-carbon fiber body. The car was unveiled in Berlin recently and features a 272 HP electric motor backed by a lithium-ion battery which can partially regain energy through a solar panel mounted behind the driver.
Prindiville Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari 458 and Range Rover Evoque
London-based bespoke coachbuilder, Prindiville, is re-entering the tuning scene by announcing three upgrade packages containing both visual and performance enhancements for three of today’s iconic cars : the Lamborghini Aventador, the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Range Rover Evoque.
Backed by decades of experience in automotive design, engineering and carbon fiber construction, Prindiville has developed the above mentioned personalisation programmes by offering new body panels made from aircraft-grade carbon fiber, fitting the cars with titanium high performance exhaust system, upgrading their ECUs and fitting the engines with high-flow induction systems.
Toyota TS030 HYBRID Le Mans Racer Unveiled
Toyota Racing has unveiled the TS030 HYBRID, their new Le Mans racer set to compete in the LMP1 class with a new team based at Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) in Cologne, Germany.
The TS030 HYBRID will make its racing debut on May 5th at the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, while on 16-17 of June there will be two exemplars that will try compete for the title in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Racer
The Blue Oval’s Racing division has revealed the first images with the 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup racer. The car mirrors the production version 2013 Fusion but only in terms of appearance as under the skin the NASCAR racer will be totally different.
Jamie Allison, director, Ford Racing said that “We wanted Fusion to be the car that helped return ‘stock car’ to NASCAR” “I think fans, when they see the car, are just going to smile and cheer. It is going to reengage them with the sport and make the sport better because there is just something natural about seeing race cars that look like cars in their driveways.”
Jaguar XF SE Business and Sport Editions
Jaguar has launched two new models that expand their XF range, and we are talking about the SE Business the the Sport editions. These new versions were launched in the same the XF was named ‘Executive Car of the Year’ by BusinessCar.
The Jaguar XF SE Business comes fitted with a 163 PS 2.2-litre Diesel engine under the hood and extra equipment such as HDD satellite navigation and a 7-inch touchscreen display.
B&B Audi A7
B&B Automobiltechnik have developed numerous power upgrades for all the engine options available on the Audi A7 four-door coupe.
These power upgrades are complemented by a number of visual enhancements such as custom alloy wheels (from 19 to 21 inches in size), fender vents and a foil wrap for the boot lid, plus a 30 mm lowered suspension and brakes that provide better stoppage.
Promo: 2012 Porsche 911 Identity
Porsche may have expanded its model range with the Cayenne SUV, something which was unthinkable more than 10 years ago, but their identity as a brand is still strongly connected to the 911.
With the introduction of the 7th generation 911, the German company has published a new promo which talks about the model’s evolutionary design. Porsche explains how everything evolved and was reinvented without forgetting the origins.
Nissan GT-R R35 NISMO GT3
An initial photo accompanied by preliminary information regarding the Nissan GT-R R35 NISMO GT3 have recently been released.
Compliant with the FIA GT3 regulations the Nissan GT-R R35 NISMO GT3 has been jointly developed during 2011 by NISMO and JR Motorsports (JRM), and has already been tested during three competitive outings.
Its power comes from a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 capable of producing 530 PS at 6,400 rpm via a 6-speed transaxle which spins the rear wheels through a semi-automatic paddle-shift system.
Commercial: 2012 Infiniti M35h vs Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
When competing in the same niche you need to have something that will differentiate you from the rest of the pack. You need to do something better than you rivals in order to attract attention.
The 2012 Infinity M35h and the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid for example, compete in the same niche as they are both hybrids that are not only capable of achieving decent fuel economy figures, but are also able to deliver quite a punch in terms of performance.
Hyundai i30 UK Price
UK pricing for the new generation Hyundai i30 has been announced, with the 5-door hatchback scheduled to go on sale on March 12.
The Hyundai i30 price starts at 14,495 GBP in the UK, and the car will be available in four main trim levels called Classic, Active, Style and Style Nav. Engine choices include two petrols units : a 1.4-litre delivering 100 PS via a manual gearbox plus a 1.6-litre rated at 120 PS and matched with an automatic transmission as well as two diesels.