Car News
2011 Nissan Murano photos and details
New photos and details with the 2011 Nissan Murano SUV have just been released by the Japanese car manufacturer.
Expected to go on sale in October 2010, the 2011 Nissan Murano is available with eight equipment levels (S FWD, S AWD, SV FWD, SV AWD, SL FWD, SL AWD, LE FWD and LE AWD) and will come with various refreshes at the exterior and interior.
Video: Fisker Karma commercial
We published footage of the 2011 Fisker Karma, which is about to hit the market and now a new commercial video for the North American-built plug-in hybrid has also surfaced.
Gemballa tuning company reopens
The German tuning company Gemballa is back in business with Andreas Schwarz in charge as CEO.
Gemballa reopens its doors after Steffen Korbach, the company’s new creator and investor has purchased rights to the Gemballa name plus some of the old company’s assets and who is starting off with 22 employees.
Citroen DS3 Racing price
The French company has put a price tag on their Citroen DS3 Racing edition which can be ordered starting from September 1st 2010.
Based on the range topping DSport THP 150 version and powered by a 1.6-litre THP engine producing 207 HP and 275 Nm of torque, the Citroen DS3 Racing edition needs 6.5 seconds to sprint from 0 to 62 mph and can reach a top speed of 146 mph.
VW T5 by MR Car Design
MR Car Design is introducing their latest tuning kit for the previous generation VW T5.
The main feature on the VW T5 by MR Car Design is the air chassis (priced at 2,500 Euro) which has been completely reworked and which enables various comfortable adjustments. The VW T5 by MR Car Design also comes with an air spring adjustment unit that features 2 level sensors mounted between the frame and the axle.
2011 Fisker Karma video
This is the first presentation video for the 2011 Fisker Karma, the American-built plug-in hybrid that packs 265 HP and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds.
Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI CR
The Czech automaker is enhancing the Skoda Superb range with a new 1.6-litre common rail engine that will be features on the 1.6 TDI CR model.
The Skoda Superb 1.6 TDI CR will pack 105 bhp with CO2 emission levels of 130 grams per Km, and the two body styles being offered (Hatch and Estate) will be available under the S or SE trim levels.
Volkswagen Race Touareg 3
At the end of last week VW has unveiled their new competitor for the Dakar rally, the Volkswagen Race Touareg 3.
The Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 promises even better performance than the outgoing version, with improvements made to its carbon and Kevlar body work, better cooling systems around the roof plus LED lights at the front and rear.
2010 Mazda2 facelift
The Japanese car maker has published the the first image with the 2010 Mazda2 facelift, as this new version is about to premiere in Europe at the Paris Motor Show next month.
Besides the revamped front end the 2010 Mazda2 facelift will feature and a new automatic transmission, an upgraded chassis and new engines that will make it compliant with the Euro 5 emission standards.
2011 Mercedes CLS
Daimler had dropped official info and a full image gallery with the 2011 Mercedes CLS which enters the automotive scene as a competitor for the new Audi A7, Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte and the upcoming BMW Gran Coupe.
Inspired from the Shooting Break concept seen earlier in 2010, the 2011 Mercedes CLS combines sportiness and refinement, with an expressive front grille, LEDs used on all of the vehicle’s lights functions (as a world’s first), dynamic lines flowing at the back and an elegant, handcrafted interior.