Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR

Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR

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The Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR (Ready to Race) is an in-house project pickup developed by using Toyota parts only, and which will be showcased at this year’s SEMA Show. The only non-Toyota parts fitted on the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR are the traction bars and drive-line shaft.

Power is extracted from a 5.7-litre V8 that sends 504 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque to the wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. Even though the engine is completely stock, the output increase was enabled by a Supercharger Kit from Toyota Racing Development (TRD) who are also responsible for the various other upgrades performed on the Toyota Tacoma X-Runner RTR.

2011 Saab 9-4X

2011 Saab 9-4X

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The 2011 Saab 9-4X has just been revealed through a set of photos that present both the exterior and interior. Public debut for the 2011 Saab 9-4X will take place at the Los Angeles Motor Show in November and the new mid-size crossover will debut on the US market in August 2011.

The 2011 Saab 9-4X extracts power from a 3.0-litre V6 developing 265HP, while a direct-fuel injected 2.8-litre turbo V8 producing 300 HP will also be available. Both engine options will use a six-speed automatic transmission and at this point performance or consumption figures are still unknown.

Video: Chrysler 300C with Viper V10 engine

Video: Chrysler 300C with Viper V10 engine

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18 Oct 2010
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This next video appeared on the North American automaker’s YouTube channel during the weekend, and it features a Chrysler 300C powered by a Dodge Viper V10 engine.

The video description asks ‘What happens when you put a Viper engine into a Chrysler 300?’ and considering that this is pretty much a rhetorical question we’re expecting the automaker to release some performance figures soon.

2011 Volkswagen Passat Price

2011 Volkswagen Passat Price

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18 Oct 2010
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The 2011 Volkswagen Passat price for UK was announced sooner than expected and customers will be able to start placing orders for both the saloon and Estate versions starting from tomorrow.

The 2011 Volkswagen Passat price for the saloon body style starts at 18,470 GBP while the Estate begins at 19,745 GBP.

Available with a wide range of engine to choose from, the entry-level plant fitted on the 2011 Volkswagen Passat is a 1.6-litre TDI developing 105 PS, which enables fuel consumption figures of 65.7 mpg (combined mode / UK rating) and CO2 emission levels of 114 grams per Km.

Toyota Prius MPV video teaser

Toyota Prius MPV video teaser

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18 Oct 2010
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The Japanese automaker will extend its Prius model range with the Toyota Prius MPV which will debut at next year’s Detroit Motor Show in January.

At this point the company has only launched this Toyota Prius MPV video teaser that shows the Mazda5 MPV fighter, hidden behind the current generation Prius. Even though nothing was confirmed yet, the Toyota Prius MPV will most likely offer seating for 7 passengers, in a three-row configuration, while its hybrid powertrain is expected to gain a series of tweaks to cope with the vehicle’s increased size, as well as more lithium ion batteries.

Mercedes C63 AMG Concept 358 and SLS AMG Night Black

Mercedes C63 AMG Concept 358 and SLS AMG Night Black

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18 Oct 2010
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It seems like the most notable news from this year’s Australian International Motor Show involved only special edition models, and the Mercedes stand was no exception, as it showcased the Mercedes C63 AMG Concept 358 and the special edition Mercedes SLS AMG Night Black.

Starting with the Mercedes C63 AMG Concept 358, the car features a designo Pearl Orange body paint, plus, more importantly, it introduces the AMG Performance Package Plus, which raises output to 358 kW.

2011 Subaru Forester S-Edition

2011 Subaru Forester S-Edition

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18 Oct 2010
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Another special edition model launched at the 2010 AIMS in Sidney last week is the 2011 Subaru Forester S-Edition which will go on sale in Australia early in 2011.

The 2011 Subaru Forester S-Edition is based on the turbocharged version Forester XT, but in this case the 2.5-litre engine from under the bonnet produces 193 kW and 347 Nm of torque, which means 24 kW and 27 Nm more than the XT.

2011 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT

2011 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT

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18 Oct 2010
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During last week’s opening of the Australian International Motor Show, the Japanese manufacturer has unveiled the 2011 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT, which will go on sale in Australia next year.

As the name indicates, the 2011 Lexus CT 200h F SPORT comes with a number of upgrades that enhance the car in terms of appearance, and these include redesigned front and rear bumpers, new alloys, the Flame Blue exterior finish together with the appropriate badging.

2014 Lotus Elite video

2014 Lotus Elite video

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18 Oct 2010
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We’ve seen the first footage that got released during the car’s unveiling at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and now the British company has published a new video dedicated to the 2014 Lotus Elite.

Powered by a 5.0-litre V8 that will generate 620 horsepower the manufacturer claims that the 2014 Lotus Elite puts 1650 Kg on the scale and is able to sprint from nought to 62 mph in 3.5 – 3.7 seconds.

The 2014 Lotus Elite video shows the car’s hard top folding behind the rear seats, offering a view of the 2+2 coach cabin.

2012 Nissan GT-R

2012 Nissan GT-R

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18 Oct 2010
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The Japanese automaker has just released details and specs referring to the 2012 Nissan GT-R which will initially go on sale on the company’s home market starting from November 17th.

The 2012 Nissan GT-R is more than just a series of upgrades at the exterior, as the company is introducing two new versions called the ‘Club Track’ and ‘EGOIST’ which means there will be a total of 6 variants available when counting the ‘Pure edition,’ ‘Black edition,’ ‘Premium edition,’ and ‘SpecV’.