Car News
Ferrari 458 Spider
The Italian supercar maker decided to unveiled the Ferrari 458 Spider ahead of its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The car represents “the world’s first mid-rear engined berlinetta equipped with a retractable hard top” with power extracted from the same naturally aspirated, direct injection 4.5-litre V8 found in the hardtop version.
G POWER BMW X5 Facelift
German tuner G Power announced the fact that their TYPHOON body kit is now available for all current BMW X5 Facelift models while their SK III engine upgrade program that applies to the 4.8-litre 8-cylinder engine enables the X5 to produce 525 HP (386 kW) and reach speed of up to 275 kmph.
The TYPHOON body kit consists of massive wing extensions both front and rear, aggressively styled bumpers with massive air intakes and LED lights at the front, custom side skirts, a vented bonnet made from carbon fiber and a custom diffuser designed to accommodate the massive/centrally positioned dual exhaust pipes.
2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible
Infiniti’s Performance Line (IPL) announced the fact that it will add a new open top model based on the G37 Convertible in spring 2012.
According to the automaker the 2013 Infiniti IPL G Convertible will not only be about improved engine power and acceleration, but also about unique driving dynamics, exclusive interior and exterior features and attractive price points.
2013 Chevrolet Malibu European Debut
GM announces the European debut for the redesigned 2013 Chevrolet Malibu at this year’s 64th edition Frankfurt Motor Show.
After its premiere on the continent, the car will go on sale sometime in 2012 with powertrain options including a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol rated at 164 horses and a 2.4-litre turbo diesel producing 169 HP. Transmission choices will include manuals and automatics, both of which will spin the car’s front wheels.
Maserati GranCabrio Fendi
After we’ve seen Fiat team up with Gucci in order to create unique versions of the 500 and 500C, we now have two more Italian brands united under a single project.
This time it is about Maserati collaborating with Silvia Venturini Fendi and creating the GranCabrio Fendi, “a masterpiece of technology and craftsmanship” which will be on display at the Franfurt Motor Show in September.
ABT 2012 Audi A6 Avant
Shortly after unveiling their upgrade program for the Q3, the specialists from ABT Sportsline are now introducing a new kit which this time targets the 2012 Audi A6 Avant.
Called the AS6 Avant, the kit contains a series of modified exterior components like a new front spoiler, new sidebars, a custom rear spoiler and a rear apron that integrates the four exhaust pipes. The ABT 2012 Audi A6 Avant sits on lightweight wheels available in sizes 19, 20 or 21 inch combined with high-speed tires.
Subaru BRZ Concept
Subaru has announced the name of the new concept which will be on display at their stand in Frankfurt starting from September 13.
Badged as the Subaru BRZ the car will be a rear-wheel-drive model developed together with Toyota Motor Corporation, and as the automaker explains, the three letters stand for ‘boxer engine, ‘rear-wheel-drive’ and ‘Zenith’.
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S
Porsche has released preliminary info for the new generation 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S models.
The automaker’s benchmark sports car is set to premiere at the 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13th and then will enter the European market towards the end of 2011. In the U.S. the new 911 Carrera will be sold starting from February 2012.
Kia 4 Door Sports Sedan Concept
As the 2011 edition of the International Auto Show (IAA) in Frankfurt is getting closer, various automakers are gradually starting to roll out information regarding the vehicles on display at their stands.
This is also the case with Korean automaker Kia who has published a number of images with an unnamed 4 door sports sedan concept that is going to be showcased in Germany next month.
2013 Infiniti JX SUV Concept
After teasing us to death with a series of 7 images released over the course of 7 weeks, the Japanese manufacturer has finally unveiled the 2013 Infiniti JX as the SUV Concept has premiered at the 2011 edition Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this weekend.
Even though it is still called a concept the 2013 Infiniti JX will go into production later this year, and as the images show, the car features a three rows of seats layout which can accommodate up to seven passengers.