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2010 Range Rover Sport by Mansory
As the British automaker is celebrating Range Rover’s 40th birthday, Swiss tuner Mansory is just in time with a new tuning program developed for the 2010 Range Rover Sport.
The 2010 Range Rover Sport by Mansory received the tuning house’s usual aggressive appearance through a series of PU-RIM plastic elements that also improve the car’s aerodynamics. These elements include a massive front spoiler with large air intakes and vertical aligned LEDs, a new bonnet with a large power dome, new side skirts, wider wheel arches, a rear apron spoiler, a roof diffuser and carbon application for the D-pillars.
2011 Volkswagen Sharan UK price
UK pricing for the 2011 Volkswagen Sharan has been announced, as the Germam MPV will hit Britain’s market in November.
The 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is available in four trim levels (S, SE, SEL and Exclusive) with a 1.4-litre TSI engine delivering 150 PS through a 6-speed manual transmission to the entry-level S model.
With a loading capacity of 1,339-litres in the 5-seat configuration, or 2,430-litres with all 7 seats folded, thanks to the EasyFold seating concept, the 2011 Volkswagen Sharan features standard equipment that includes ABS, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), ESP, a curtain airbag, side airbags, 2Zone climate control, an 8-speaker DAB digital radio system and iPod connectivity.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI
The German automaker is introducing the newest entry-level engine for the Audi Q7, which is the 3.0 TDI.
With this new engine that produces 204 HP (150 kW) and 450Nm of torque the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI is able to cover 100 Km on just 7.2-litres of fuel (32.67 US mpg) while carbon dioxide emissions are of 189 g/Km.
Also responsible for the increased efficiency are the car’s new 8-speed automatic transmission and stop start technology, plus the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI also comes with a four-wheel drive system as standard.
Top Gear USA Season 1 promo video
The first Top Gear USA Season 1 promo videos have started airing on the History Channel, and we are beeing told that the show will take off on November 21.
Top Gear USA’s hosts are Rutledge Wood, Tanner Foustand and Adam Ferrara who seem to act like themselves, which we think wroks better rather than try and develop own ‘personalities’.
2011 Renault Laguna price
The facelift versions 2011 Renault Laguna have been introduced at this year’s Paris Motor Show, and now the French automaker is announcing pricing for both the Hatch and Sports Tourer versions.
The 2011 Renault Laguna comes with a redesigned front end that now looks a bit more aggressive, new equipment, and revised engines that are now Euro 5 compliant.
The three equipment grades now available for the 2011 Renault Laguna are Expression, Dynamique TomTom and GT Line TomTom and features included as standard include the Arkamys 3D Sound single CD/radio MP3 with Bluetooth and fingertip control, 16 inch alloys, air conditioning, ESC and front fog lights.
Qt Wildcat test drive video
The Qt Wildcat test drive video comes courtesy of Autoexpress who wanted to see what this off-road race car is capable of.
Designed to take on the world’s toughest terrains, the Qt Wildcat feels like home on any kind of surface, and it can even be driven on the road.
Powering the Qt Wildcat is a 4.0-litre V8 engine from Jaguar that produces little under 300 HP, while a 3.0-litre Jaguar engine is also available.
Video: Ferrari 458 Italia vs Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
Ok, unfortunately this is not an actual comparison test, is more of a teaser video from Road and Track who has brought two of today’s best exotics side by side.
As with all supercars like this, deciding on what to whoose between the two is no easy task, but either way, weather it is the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, you will definitely have very little to complain about.
Gogogear Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai is offering a preview of the Gogogear Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe which is going to be presented at this year’s SEMA Show.
Gogogear Racing wants to showcase the tunability of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and as they say, the aim is to get the 3.8-litre V6 from under the hood to produce 330 HP and 280 lb-ft of torque. In order to achieve this, the list of mechanical enhancements performed on the Gogogear Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe will include an AEM air intake, a Magnaflow exhaust system, ARK Performance headers and a Moroso accumulator.
2011 Dodge Journey
Chrysler has revealed the 2011 Dodge Journey, with photos and details that point out major improvements when compared to the previous generation.
The interior is now more refined, and uses better quality materials while the exterior features a more aggressive front end, LED taillights and 19 inch alloys.
The 2011 Dodge Journey will extract power from the new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine that outputs 283 HP and 260 lb-ft of torque, which means a 20 percent boost when compared to the V6 engine it replaces.
Lamborghini LP 640 by JB Car Design
A new upgrade program from JB Car Design for the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 640, this time called the Bat LP 640.
At the exterior the Lamborghini LP 640 by JB Car Design is adopting the Reventon look with a body kit made out of carbon fiber, which is limited to 75 pieces worldwide and which includes redesigned front and rea bumpers with side air intakes and outlets, a carbon spoiler lip, new side sills, a carbon diffuser and a two piece carbon fiber rear spoiler.