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2013 2014 Saab 9-3
Only a few days after Saab was practically saved from vanishing from the auto industry by the Chinese from Pang Da and Youngman, a sketch with the next generation Saab 9-3 has started to circulate on the web.
Saab is already looking confident into the future and according to Autocar this new 9-3 is only one of the several models prepared to be launched in the upcoming years. The new 9-3 should arrive sometime in 2013 or 2014 and bodystyle options will also include fastback and convertible variations.
Four 2012 Ford Mustangs at SEMA 2011
You surely don’t expect to see only tuned Camaros at the 2011 SEMA Show this week, as Ford has also announced its intention of bringing four customised 2012 Mustangs in Las Vegas.
These project vehicles want to underline the fact that Ford’s pony car is extremely customizable, and if you want to experience that for yourself you can check out the www.ford.com/cars/mustang link where you can create your own virtual 2012 Mustang.
MINI Roadster Promo
Shortly after revealing a HUGE photo gallery with the MINI Roadster, the German company has also published a first promo that shows this new soft top MINI Coupe variant having fun in the back alleys of Istanbul, Turkey.
The MINI Roadster addresses young buyers who feel adventurous and seek elegance and sportiness in a car, so if you are among them, you better put around 22,000 USD to the side, because that is how much this model will probably start from once it hits the market.
SEMA 2011: Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept
Among the many customised Camaros trying to attract visitor attention at this year’s SEMA Show, one of the coolest concepts will be the Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels inspired from the Spectraflame 1:64 scale toy released by Hot Wheels in 1968.
Both GM’s Design studio in Michigan and the Hot Wheels Design studio in California have joined forces in creating this special Camaro and some of the special features on it include the Over Chrome Green paint, satin black painted front splitter, side sills and rear side extensions, 20 inch satin black wheels highlighted by a Torch Red stripe, the Hot Wheels badging and the Euro style rear fascia and taillamps.
Track Times: 2011 Ferrari 458 vs McLaren MP4 12C
AutoExpress conducted their own test in which they lapped both the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia and the McLaren MP4 12C around UK’s Anglesey circuit, in order to find out which is quicker.
Here is what these car’s are capable of in case you don’t already know their performance figures.
The Ferrari 458 produces 562 BHP and 500 Nm of torque from its 4.5-itre V8 via a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox apart from being able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds the Italian coupe is also capable of reaching a 202 mph top speed. Unlike the McLaren, the 458 Italia comes with ceramic brakes as standard.
Lamborghini Aventador Review by Fifth Gear
The Aventador, Lamborghini’s new definition of a supercar has arrived in Tiff Needell’s hands, the host of FifthGear.
Most of you recognize Tiff for his passion for sports cars and his ability to control them around the track at high speeds. Even if you are not familiar with the man, you would still think that the Aventador, praised by many so far, would only make him say great things about the car.
More Photos of Standard Toyota FT-86
Here are some more leaked photos with brochure shots featuring the standard Toyota FT-86. In this case the car does not feature sportier looking body parts, like the one’s we’ve seen one the previously set of leaked images from Modellista, but plain ‘production-ready’ bumpers and alloys.
This time the Toyota FT-86 coupe is wearing a red exterior coating and thanks to these new images we also notice that the factory will allow a certain level of customisation, through elements like vent ornaments and diffusers that come in various styles.
2012 Honda CR-V Image
Within approximately a year, Honda should launch their all-new CR-V around the globe, and considering the fact that this new generation SUV will appear at the 2011 LA Auto Show in November, we have an image that reveals what to expect.
This image was published on Honda’s site dedicated for the Japanese market, and even though this production model does not seem radically changed, the automaker claims it spots considerable improvements in terms of driving dynamics and the overall levels of quality and refinement.
Miss Tuning Calendar 2012
It’s that time of the year again when a tuning industry babe gets her own calendar. This year’s crown went to 24 year old, Mandy Lange from Wandlit, Berlin who was voted as the hottest at the latest edition of Tuning World Bodensee.
The photos contained in the Miss Tuning Calendar 2012 were shot by celebrity photographer Max Seam in Croatia, so if you want to get your hands on one of the 1,500 available collector’s pieces, then be ready to pay 25 Euros with shipping included.
MINI Roadster Unveiled
MINI has unveiled the latest addition (the 6th) to their model range, the Roadster, which is basically a soft top version of the MINI Coupe.
The brand’s first open top two-seater which measures 3,734 mm in length, 1,683 mm in width, 1,390 mm and with a wheelbase of 2,467 mm, features a manually operated fabric roof and targets customers looking for car that combines ‘elegant sportines’ with ‘irresistible design’.