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2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Facelift
The Japanese automaker has released photos and details with the US bound Toyota Land Cruiser which received ‘significant enhancements for 2013’, and which will go on sale later this year.
Starting with the exterior the new Land Cruiser features an updated front grille and headlamps with HID low-beams, LED daytime running lights, redesigned door mirrors and tail lamps, chrome side moldings and a set of 18-inch alloy wheels in a new design and covered with a high-gloss finish.
Video: Mitsubishi EVO 8 Avoids Crashing After Hitting Black Ice
Since we are still in the snowy season here is an ‘educative’ video that teaches us two things :
– one is adapt your speed to the outside conditions, even if you drive a Mitsubishi EVO 8 that is equipped with snow tires .
– two is to avoid pressing the brakes on a road covered with snow and black ice.
2012 Toyota Aygo facelift
After the unveiling of the new Citroen C1 and the 2012 Peugeot 107 today, it was only natural for the facelfit version 2012 Toyota Aygo to show us its new face.
Just like the French deviates with which it shares its platform, the facelifted Aygo comes with a revised 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol burning powerplant under the hood capable of delivering 68 bhp and promising lower consumption and emission figures of 4.3-litres per 100 Km and 99 g/Km of CO2.
2012 BMW 3 Series Commercial
BWW UK seems to enjoy promoting all their latest products by associating them with the upcoming London 2012 Olympics. You might remember the promo featuring the 2012 M5 drifting on a beach in Wales, now its time for a commercial involving the 2012 BMW 3 Series, in which the slogan is “Power vs. Agility. Joy Wins.”
The footage is trying to underline the saloon’s new EcoPro driving system along with the previously existing ones which are Comfort, Sport and Sport +. The idea is to understand the new 3 Series’s ability to change its behaviour in accordance with the driver’s preference, and the fact that the car remains fun to drive even when low fuel consumption is desired.
Hyundai Hexa Space Concept
Hyundai has premiered the Hexa Space Concept at the Auto Expo in New Dehli today, a multi-purpose vehicle based on the ix20 aimed at urban families in emerging markets.
The automaker says the Hexa Space will revolutionize the use of interior space, and it represents another example of their “New Thinking. New Possibilities.” The car is codenamed the HND-7 and in terms of design it follows the ‘Fluidic Sculpture’ principles. It features a hexagonal grille, eight slim, hexagonally shaped seats which enable multiple configurations, an innovative door design, with the rear doors lifting and sliding back and creating an opening on each side.
Dacia Lodgy MPV Heading to Geneva
Dacia has unveiled two photos with the Lodgy MPV ahead of its premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.
The Lodgy will complete the brands range which already comprises of the Duster crossover, the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan, and the company said it is still deciding weather or not to offer their new MPV with right-hand drive in the UK.
2012 Peugeot 107 Facelift
The French from Peugeot have also revealed their facelift version 107, a car which as you know, shares its platform with the C1, but which this time is a little more unique in terms of style.
Just like the C1 the 2012 Peugeot 107 facelift promises CO2 levels below 100 g/Km (99 grames per Km to be exact) and consumption figures of 65.69 mpg in a combined cycle. It is only natural for these figures to be almost identical, considering that power is extracted from the same 3-cylinder petrol found in the C1 rated at 68 bhp and 70 lb-ft of torque.
2012 Citroen C1 Facelift
Citroen has revealed photos and details with the facelift version C1 yesterday, and they claim that their entry-level city car is now sharper and greener than ever.
Apart from the minor styling changes, the 2012 Citroen C1 comes with enhanced levels of equipment and a more efficient engine.
The new features include LED daytime running lights, a CD audio system, Bluetooth and USB connectivity and an Electronic Gearbox System with steering-mounted paddles, while the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine developing 68 HP is now offering improved consumption figures (up to 65.7 mpg / UK rating for the manual version) and CO2 emissions of 99 g/Km.
Former President George W Bush bought an Aventador?
Has the former President, George W. Bush bought a Lamborghini Aventador? People over at Luxury4play forum seem to think so, and they also have a picture to prove it (unless what we see is the work of Photoshop).
According to a “reliable source” Bush junior has purchased the Aventador out of Huston, and it seems like he preferred the car is a stealthy matt black finish.
Nissan Juke R Performance Figures
Thanks to a press release that was published today we are finally able to know what the Nissan Juke R is capable of in terms of performance.
According to Nissan, the Juke R can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 Km/h) in 3.7 seconds, and can hit a top speed of 160 mph (257 Km/h). Based on these figures the Juke R becomes the world’s fastest crossover, so too bad it will only be produced in two exemplars (one with right hand drive and one with left hand drive).