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Peugeot 508 in depth
Considering that the 2010 edition Paris Motor Show will open its doors soon, the French car maker decided to drop in depth details regarding the Peugeot 508 saloon and SW.
The Peugeot 508 will include the new e-HDi with Stop-Start technology among the eight motorisation options (three petrol and five diesel) and as far as transmission, customers will be able to choose between an electronically-controlled 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.
Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari for Massa and Alonso
Formula 1 Ferrari drivers Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso have received two copies Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari at Monza this morning.
The new Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari confirms the link between the Scorpio brand and the Maranello based automaker, and under the bonnet the car features a 1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet engine producing 180 HP and 250 Nm of torque, which is linked to an Abarth Competition transmission.
Toyota Avensis BTCC
Sketched images with the new generation Toyota Avensis BTCC have been released today, and this racing concept is expected to make track debut at this year’s Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, during the last round.
The Toyota Avensis BTCC has been designed and engineered by GPR Motorsport according to the latest BTCC regulations, and in 2011 the pilot behind the wheel will be James Thompson, who is a BTCC double champion.
AC Schnitzer 2011 BMW 530d
We have already seen the visual enhancements performed by AC Schnitzer on the 2011 BMW 5 Series, and now, as they completed the first power upgrade for the 2011 BMW 530d version its time to see what the German saloon is capable of.
The AC Schnitzer 2011 BMW 530d is delivering 286 HP (201 kW) instead of 245 HP (180 kW) like the regular model and we suspect that a remapped ECU is responsible to the additional power gain.
Nissan Townpod Concept
A world premiere just announced by the Japanese car maker, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, will be the Nissan Townpod concept.
Nissan says the Townpod offers a glimpse into how the company’s zero emission vehicle lineup could expand, and even though this teaser image shows only the right side headlight, we should expect this concept to combine ‘eye catching design’ with a ‘spacious and practical interior’.
Mazda Shinari video
The Mazda Shinari is awaiting its debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September, but until you’ll get the chance to see it up-close, the automaker has released the first video which shows their new concept moving through traffic.
The Mazda Shinari follows the company’s new design principles called KODO which means ‘the soul of motion’ and the same stylistic ground will be used on future models like Mazda 2 and Mazda 3.
Video: 2012 Bentley Continental GT
The first video showing motion scenes with the 2012 Bentley Continental GT has been released. The footage also give a glimpse into the design process of the facelift version 2012 Bentley Continental GT, and as usual we get the feeling that quality knows no compromise.
Powered by a tweaked 6.0-litre W12 engine that now produces 567 bhp and 700 Nm of torque, the 2012 Bentley Continental GT can now reach higher top speeds (318 Km/h) while reaching the 100 Km/h mark from a stand still takes 4.6 seconds.
Peugeot HR1 Concept
The French car maker has published three teaser images with the Peugeot HR1 Concept which is set to be unveiled at the end of September at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
The Peugeot HR1 Concept teasers do not reveal much, but if we understand these pictures right, then it seems this new vehicle does not have a windshield, plus there is something that looks like a large rear wing.
Mercedes C63 AMG by MEC Design
The tuners at MEC Design are presenting their latest project, wich consist of visual and performance upgrades on the already sporty Mercedes C63 AGM.
At the exterior the Mercedes C63 AMG by MEC Design received various carbon fiber parts like a front spoiler lip,new air intakes on sides and front bumper, rear spoiler and diffusor, and moving on to the interior the carbon fiber treatment continues with the sports steering wheel, seat shells, various door parts and center console as well as the seat covers.
Caterham Roadsport Monaco review video
The Caterham Roadsport Monaco review video was shot comes from Autocar who wanted to see how this special edition model drives.
Featuring a special colour scheme with a red and wite stripe, plus a black leather interior with various red accents, the Caterham Roadsport Monaco packs 125 HP under its skin that get put to work through a 5-speed manual gearbox.