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SsangYong Korando Price
Pricing for the SsangYong Korando as just announced, as the Giorgetto Giugiaro designed crossover is about to go on sale in UK.
Powered by a 2.0-litre Euro 5 compliant engine packing 175 PS, the Giorgetto Giugiaro sends power to the wheels via a six-speed manual transmission (six-speed auto also available) while customers are also able to choose between two-wheel or all-wheel-drive configuration.
2011 Ford Fiesta WRC unveiled
The 2011 Ford Fiesta WRC was unveiled at the Autosport International Racing Car Show in Birmingham today, with Mikko Hirvonen lifting the sheets of the new racer, and revealing the colours for the new season.
Besides showing off the 2011 Ford Fiesta WRC livery, the Blue Oval has also confirmed the new logo and the new name, which will be Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team.
2012 Mercedes SLK video
The first official video with the 2012 Mercedes SLK has also been launched today, and by looking at the footage you will agree that this new model has evolved in every aspect when compared to the previous generation.
The overall design design seems influenced by the new CLS, while the rear end reminds of the the same lines as the one on the McLaren F1 Stirling Moss. As far as the interior we can notice a connection between the 2012 Mercedes SLK and the SLS, something which can only be good.
Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo
The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo is a special edition model which celebrates 100 years of the Monte Carlo Rally and the company’s 110 years of participation in motorsports, featuring some extra aggressiveness far as appearance and extra added equipment.
The dynamic aspect is achieved through features like the piano-black body trim, which includes black wheel arches, mirror casings, front spoiler lip and grille, as well as the black roof. The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo has also received smoked headlamps and a set of black 17 inch alloys and at the interior the automaker is offering its customers the ability to choose from all-black or red and black sports seats.
2011 VW Jetta price
The 2011 VW Jetta price for the European market was just announced. Featuring a restyled exterior, in line with the rest of the automaker’s models, the 2011 VW Jetta measures 4.64 meters in length, which means an additional 9 cm when compared to the previous generation, and an interior which boosts new levels of comfort, safety and quality.
The 2011 VW Jetta price starts at 20,900 Euros for the 1.2-TFSI version packing 105 PS (77 kW) and the three available trim levels are Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.
Caterham Lola SP/300 R
The British sportscar manufacturer has unveiled its first prototype racecar, the Caterham Lola SP/300 R which was developed with design input from Lola and power provided by Ford’s 2.0-litre Duratec unit.
The Caterham Lola SP/300 R is intended for one-make racing series and the trackday community, however the company is considering a road-legal version as well.
Video: 12 cylinder 47 litre engine from 1915
Curious to hear how a 12 cylinder 47 litre engine from 1915 sounds? We already know your answer, and that is why we posted the next video with an airplane sourced engine used in aircrafts fighting in World War I, currently fitted on a project car appropriately named ‘Brutus’.
This 12 cylinder 47 litre engine from 1915 produces 500 HP @ 1,500 rpm, which is to give you an impression on how far we’ve come in terms of engine technology since that time.
Bugatti working on 270mph Veyron
If you thought the limited edition Bugatti Veyron Super Sport represents the pinnacle of what Bugatti is able to achieve in terms of motoring technology then you are wrong.
According to British magazine AutoExpress, Bugatti is working on developing a lighter and faster Veyron that is expected to reach top speeds of up to 270 mph and which could feature an exterior design inspired by Walter da Silva’s 1999 design proposal for the original Veyron which has never been displayed publicly.
2012 Mercedes SLK
The 2012 Mercedes SLK has just been unveiled through a hi-res photo gallery accompanied by complete details which mentions that the new roaster can be ordered starting from January 17th.
The German automaker claims that the 2012 Mercedes SLK is an example of efficiency combined with sportiness due to the new 4- and 6-cylinder engines featuring the ECO start/stop function as standard, and the new rear wheel drive platform.
JMS VW Scirocco
German tuner JMS Racelook has prepared a series of custom parts for the VW Scirocco, in order to improve its appearance without changing the car’s character.
These customs parts include a new front lip spoiler that lowers the front of the car by 3 cm, a new rear apron with diffuser stripes and real carbon insert which accommodates the 4-pipe stainless steel exhaust system perfectly plus a set of 19 inch Barracuda chrome racing wheels.