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2011 Renault Espace price
French automaker Renault has just announced pricing for the facelift version 2011 Renault Espace, which will arrive at dealerships across UK starting from January.
The 2011 Renault Espace received a series of subtle exterior changes, includes LED lights and the equipment list has been enhanced with features that also include the Carminat TomTom Live satellite navigation.
Aston Martin AMVOX2 DB9 Watch
Aston Martin and Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre are launching the AMVOX2 DB9 watch collection, which represents the third series, following the AMVOX2 DBS and Rapide transponder timepieces.
The Aston Martin AMVOX2 DB9 watch, just like the DBS Transponder enables control access to a luxury sports car thanks to a built-in micro transmitter, which allows unlocking or locking the vehicle.
By pressing the OPEN position (between the 8 and 9 o’clock) on the Aston Martin AMVOX2 DB9 watch , the car unlocks, while pressing the CLOSE position (between 4 and 4 o’clock) will result in locking it. If the OPEN and CLOSE rectangles are pressed simultaneously, the car will activate the ‘FIND ME’ function by lighting up the headlamps and taillights for a few seconds.
Audi S5 Sportback review video
In their latest review video, Fifth Gear’s Vicki Butler Henderson takes the Audi S5 Sportback for a test drive on public roads, telling us her opinion regarding the A4 based hatchback.
The Audi S5 Sportback uses a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 engine producing 328 bhp which is linked to a 7-speed S Tronic transmission with steer wheel mounted paddles (no manual available), and thanks to which the car is able to sprint from nought to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds.
Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition
The SEMA Show will open its doors in Las Vegas tomorrow, and one of the many customized vehicles especially prepared for this event is the Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition revealed by the Japanese company over the weekend.
The Toyota Camry NASCAR Edition which was developed by RK Collection (RKC) has undergone serious modifications, so the car, which is now a two-door instead of a four-door, comes with a custom body kit, carbon fiber brake ducts with fog lights, TSW Jarama wheels, wrapped in Michelin Pilot tires ( 245/35/20 front – 285/20/30 rear) and a massive V8 under its bonnet.
Stealth Ford Police Interceptor concept
The Blue Oval seems prepared to customized its entire model range before the SEMA show begins, and they even went on and prepared a sleeker version of their new Ford Police Interceptor sedan, which is called the Stealth Concept.
The Stealth Ford Police Interceptor concept is inspired from the SR-71 Blackbird stealth airplane revealed in the 60s, and features a redesigned grille, new lighting, new exhaust and and interior that blends muscle with mystery.
Hyundai Equus by Mummbles Marketing
Another customized 2010 Hyundai Equus heading for SEMA 2010, this time from Mummbles Marketing who named their project the ‘Elegant Equus’.
This single image available so far with the Hyundai Equus by Mummbles Marketing shows that the Korean luxury saloon has been fitted with a new body kit, that includes carbon fiber components like the engine bonnet and trunk, 22 inch alloys and darkened headlamps.
2011 BMW R 1200 R Classic
A second announcement from BMW Motorrad today, this time regarding the new 2011 BMW R 1200 R and BMW R 1200 R Classic roadsters.
Both the 2011 BMW R 1200 R and Classic models combine classic motorcycle design with modern sportiness, and feature a new boxer engine that increase performance and driving dynamics. This engine is 1170 cc in capacity, and produces 110 HP (81 kW) @ 7,750 rpm and 119 Nm of torque @ 6,000 rpm.
Lexus CT 200h price
The Lexus CT 200h price for UK has been announced, and customers interested in this full hybrid luxury compact model can already place their orders, while the first deliveries taking off in 2011.
The Lexus CT 200h is available in three equipment grades – SE-I, SE-L and SE-L Premier, and the car’s hybrid powertrain that consists of a 1.8-litre petrol-electric engine promises consumption and emission figures of 68.9 mpg and 96g/Km respectively.
2011 BMW G 650 GS
BMW is extending its motorcycle range with a new addition to the GS family, the 2011 BMW G 650 GS.
The 2011 BMW G 650 GS features a liquid cooled, 652 cc single-cylinder engine that packs 48 HP (35 kW) @ 6,500 rpm and 60 Nm @ 5,000 rpm, and as an accessory the bike is also available in a power reduction version, developing 34 HP (25 kW) @ 6,500 rpm and 47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm.
The 2011 BMW G 650 GS needs 3.2-litres of fuel per 100 Km when traveling at a constant speed of 90 Km/h, at this level of efficiency was achieved through features like electronic fuel injection, twin-spark ignition, a high geometrical compression (11.5:1) and a closed-loop catalytic converter.
Citroen C3 Picasso BLACKCHERRY
The French automaker is enhancing its ‘biggest small car’ with a new engine and transmission option, and extra added equipment, in a package named the Citroen C3 Picasso BLACKCHERRY edition.
This new engine is a Euro 5 compliant 1.6-litre HDi 110 HP that returns 59 mpg and has CO2 emissions of 125 g/Km, plus the Citroen C3 Picasso BLACKCHERRY is now also available with a six-speed transmission while the interior gets USB and Bluetooth connectivity.