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2011 Ninja ZX-10R image
The Japanese bike manufacturer announced that the new range of 2011 Ninja ZX-10R bikes will arrive at dealers across UK starting this month, with this new image that was released showing that the two available colours will be green and black.
The initial launch date for the 2011 Ninja ZX-10R has been delayed due to some technical issues that resulted in poor engine performance, but the company is informing that a design update has been performed which meant replacing the camshaft, valve springs and spring retainers for intake valves, and everything is ok.
BMW i8 spy video
A series of spy photos and a video with the upcoming BMW i8, have recently surfaced online, as slightly modified version of the BMW Vision EfficientDynamic Concept, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year has been spotted in Dubai by a member of the Teamspeed forum.
The BMW i8 moniker has not been officially confirmed yet, and according to previous speculations the company’s hybrid supercar which will go on sale in 2013 could also be named the i1 or i100 due to the fact that the Bavarian automaker has trademarked various names and logos containing the letter ‘i’.
Prior Design Mercedes E Class Coupe
The latest generation 2011 Mercedes E Class Coupe have received a personalization program from tuners at Prior Design, and if you check out the photos below the jump, you will probably agree with us that they have done a pretty good job.
At the front the Prior Design Mercedes E Class Coupe body kit features a restyled bumper with side vents and a spoiler blade, while the rest of the elements include a pair of side sills, a new rear bumper with three extension fins, a boot spoiler lip and a roof edge spoiler.
2011 Kia Pro Ceed facelift
Kia has published a few photos with the facelift version 2011 Kia Pro Ceed ahead of its official debut scheduled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
The main visual upgrades are represented by the new set of headlamps and the redesigned front bumper which now features a more dynamic aspect due to the larger air intakes while in the engine department, the 3-door model is expected to get an optimized 1.6-litre 4-cylinder diesel unit producing 128 HP and 255 Nm of torque.
Top Gear Season 16 Episode 1
The Top Gear Season 16 Episode 1 called the ‘Three Wise Men’ has made its way up on YouTube, so be sure to follow the jump and watch the video as fast as you can, as it can disappear in any second.
In the Three Wise Men Christmas Special we have Clarkson, Hammond and May embarking on a seasonal road trip across the Middle East, which tries to reproduce the same path as the actual Three Wise Men from the Bible took.
2012 Mercedes C Class video
Besides offering detailed information and plenty of photos to with the 2012 Mercedes C Class, the German automaker has also published the first video which presents this facelift version and its main improvements over the previous generation.
The 2012 Mercedes C Class which will be revealed to the public at the 2011 NAIAS in January features a dynamically styled front end, a completely revised dashboard, higher quality materials for the interior and a total of ten new driving assistance systems.
Kia KV7 Concept debut
The Korean automaker has announced through a short press release that it will debut the Kia KV7 Concept at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show in January.
From their official statement we understand that the production version Kia KV7 will retain most of the features seen on the concept, the same way it happened with the Soul, Sportage and Sorento models.
From this first image with the Kia KV7 Concept, we can notice that this future crossover will feature gullwing doors at the rear, rotating seats, a futuristic looking dashboard, and a flat floor.
Mini Cooper Clubman S by Schmidt Revolution
Wheel manufacturer Schmidt Revolution has prepared a custom Mini Cooper Clubman S by applying the Urban Lifestyle tuning package and called it the STREETWORKER.
The Mini Cooper Clubman S by Schmidt Revolution comes with black xenon lights and daytime LEDs, a matt blue body wrap, carbon black wheels arches, plus 3D-shaped 18-inch Cirrus wheels, decorated with multiplex material and wrapped in Continental tires, size 215/35R18.
MINI Countryman review
A new review involving the MINI Countryman, this time coming from FifthGear in which Vicky Henderson Butler tells us what she things about the first MINI featuring four proper doors.
Starting with the good things, the MINI Countryman which in UK is priced between 16,000 to 24,000 GBP, scores points when it comes to practicality, as it can easily accommodate two passengers in the rear seats, with plenty of leg room, and also features a generous trunk, which is twice the size the one in the regular MINI.
Hyundai Veloster teaser video
The Korean automaker is getting ready to introduce the new Hyundai Veloster at the Detroit Motor Show in January, but until then they tease us with this first video that shows their upcoming sports coupe hiding in the dark.
The new Hyundai Veloster will enter the scene as a competitor for the VW Scirocco, with a direct injection engine under its bonnet mated to a dual clutch transmission, able to average an estimated 40 mpg.
According to previous detailed that surfaced in the British press, the Hyundai Veloster will use a 138 bhp 1.6-litre engine as standard, while the range topping model will be fitted with a turbocharged plant packing 205 bhp.