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2012 Buick Verano
GM has dropped full details and official photos with the new 2012 Buick Verano which represents the company’s third model in the past two years, and which will be unveiled to the public at the NAIAS.
The new compact luxury sedan comes fitted as standard with a 2.4L Ecotec engine linked to a 6-speed automatic, which in terms of performance will offer an estimated 177 HP (132 kW) and 170 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to this powerplant the 2012 Buick Verano will also be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 8.0 seconds and return an average of 31 mpg on the highway.
Video: 2011 BMW X3 review
The latest short review video courtesy of Autocar puts the spotlight on the 2011 BMW X3, which gets driven on UK’s public roads, as the Brits wanted to see if this new model has rectified the previous generation’s failings.
This particular model featured in this review video is the 2012 BMW X3 xDrive 20d SE which in UK is priced at 30,490 GBP and which uses a 4-cylinder 1995cc turbo diesel to generate 182 bhp @ 4,000 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque @ 2,750 rpm.
GWA Ciento Once Mercedes C111
Arturo Alonso, owner of GWA Tuning has decided to bring back the legendary Mercedes C111 through a modern reincarnation called the ‘Ciento Once’.
Unlike the original prototype, which was powered by the revolutionary Wankel engine, this modern reiteration GWA Ciento Once Mercedes C111 has been designed to use a Mercedes sourced M120 V12 engine housed in a tubular space frame chassis.
Paired with a six-speed Cima H type transaxle, this V12 plant enables the GWA Ciento Once Mercedes C111 to develop 408 HP, which will be heard through the specially tuned exhaust system.
Compilation video: Group B Monsters
This next footage is a compilation video called the ‘Group B Monsters – The Day of Madness’ , featuring a series of slow motion clips that captures pretty much all the crazy aspects or rallying from back in 1982 through 1986.
The Group B regulations were introduced by FIA in 1982 and came as a replacement for Group 4 and Group 5, which basically meant putting drivers behind the wheel of some of the fastest, most powerful and sophisticated rally cars ever made.
2011 Renault Kangoo
Renault is introducing their updated version 2011 Renault Kangoo, which received a mild facelift and a more refined interior, and which will go on sale from March.
Featuring a more modern appearance, the 2011 Renault Kangoo comes with revised bumpers and exterior mirrors painted in the same colour as the rest of the body, chrome door handles, and body coloured protective mouldings on the sides.
Video: Ferrari V12 Engine Building Process
This next video comes courtesy of AutomotiveTv and Ferrari, who decided to explain the sophisticated work of building the V12 engine powering the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, which as you might now has reached the end of production.
The process of building the Ferrari V12 engine starts with the meticulous work or casting the main parts, with the results carefully inspected in an uncontaminated environment and then sent to the assembly.
Pagani C9 Huayra
According to details that surfaced on the Italian website alVolante, supercar maker Pagani has recently registered the name Huayra which means this could be the moniker that will be used by the upcoming Pagani, internally known as the C9.
Even though it may seem like a new word invented from random letters, Huayra actually means ‘wind’ in the ancient South American language Quechua.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Price
The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 is expected to be fully unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, but except for complete details on its appearance, we already know almost everything else about the new Italian supercar.
And thanks to new info that appeared on a German dealer’s website which is currently accepting pre-orders, we also found out what the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 price is.
The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 price without tax is 260,420 Euro (309,900 Euro with the 19 percent sales tax) which means approximately 350,000 USD.
2012 Hyundai Veloster teased
After publishing a teaser video with their upcoming hatch two weeks ago, the Korean automaker has now released a photo with their 2012 Hyundai Veloster which continues to sit in the dark, and which this time offers a peak of its interior, doors and alloys.
There’s still little to be said about the 2012 Hyundai Veloster a this point, but we did notice a particular feature thanks to this new teaser image, and that is the split rear glass of the open rear door.
Smart Crossblade info
It looks like the German automaker has greenlit a successor for the Smart Crossblade, as a series of design drawings that show the new generation two-door roadster have started to leak online.
Just like the initial concept which was first seen at the Geneva Motor Show back in 2001, the upcoming Smart Crossblade will also be missing its roof and windscreen, but unlike the original, the new version will be featuring safety bars instead of doors.