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Abarth Punto Evo price
The Abarth Punto Evo price was also announced, and like the Abarth 500C, the Italian hatch comes with additional features on top of those offered as standard.
So the Abarth Punto Evo comes with 6-airbags, TTC, Eco Gear Shift Indicator (EGSI), performance sport switch, Start&Stop, 17 inch alloy wheels and the Blue&Me system. Also included are the ‘Interscope’ hi-fi system, automatic climate control, rain sensor, and tyre pressure monitoring system.
Abarth 500C price
Pricing for the performance version Fiat 500C, and we talk of-course about the Abarth 500C, was announced.
The Abarth 500C price starts at 17,500 GBP and for that amount you will get a 1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet engine under the bonnet that has been tuned to deliver 140 bhp, which means it can hit 62 mph from a standstill in 8.1 seconds and reach a maximum 127 mph.
Suzuki Grand Vitara new look
The 3- and 5-door versions Suzuki Grand Vitara are now featuring a new look. Both models received a more sophisticated body line with a cleaner design, and the spare wheel that was previously mounted on the rear door has been removed.
This way the Suzuki Grand Vitara has a more urban look, and the overall length has been reduced by 200 mm, but the automaker says the car retains its full off-road capability, with features like electronically switchable high, low gear ratios and differential lock as standard.
2011 Range Rover Evoque video
We’ve seen the 2011 Range Rover Evoque get unveiled yesterday at the Kensington Palace in London in the presence of Victoria Beckham, and now the first promo video, together with footage shot during the compact SUV’s unveil were released by the British car maker.
The 2011 Range Rover Evoque will be the company’s ‘greenest’ model with CO2 emissions below 130 grams per Km and future customers will be able to choose from a two-wheel drive version or a four-wheel-drive.
Porsche GT3 R Hybrid review video
British journalists from Autocar are always among the first to get their hands on the coolest ‘toys’, and in their latest review video they test drive the Porsche GT3 R Hybrid.
As you might already know, the Porsche GT3 R Hybrid features a petrol burning 4.0-litre 6-cylinder engine that produces 480 bhp and two electric motors that are mounted on the front axle and which deliver an additional 120 kW. These two motors are powered by an electrical flywheel power generator that recharges during braking and which can be used as a power booster.
Range Rover Evoque
The British automaker has officially unveiled their new production version Range Rover based on the LRX concept which also marks the company’s 40th anniversary, and the name chosen for it is the Range Rover Evoque.
The Range Rover Evoque will be offeres both as a 2WD and a 4WD and as the automaker says, this new two door compact SUV is the company’s most fuel efficient car, but we are still waiting for the exact figures to get published along with a full photo gallery.
Mercedes C 63 AMG DR 520
It all about special editions and exclusive models lately, as automakers try to go the extra mile by packing more equipment and visual upgrades on their standard models.
This is also the case with the Mercedes C Class DR 520 for which production will be limited to only 20 units and which is based on the C 63 AMG.
Audi A1 Allroad
One of the recent rumors circulating the Internet says that the automaker from Ingolstadt is preparing the Audi A1 Allroad based on the current premium mini-car model.
The 5-door version is already on its way, scheduled to debut in 2011, and if the Audi A1 Allroad get the final ok then production should begin sometime in 2013.
2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5
Tesla Motors is introducing their new and improved version sports electric car, the 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 which coincides with the opening of two new showrooms in Denmark and California.
On the outside the 2010 Tesla Roadster 2.5 features a new front fascia, a new diffuser and new Directional forged wheels, while at the interior the seats are now more comfortable and a new lumbar support system was added plus the level of interior noise was reduced thanks to a new front fender liner material.
Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro
The Ingolstadt based automaker is introducing a new motorisation for the open top version R8, and that is the Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro.
The Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 FSI quattro V8 produces 430 horsepower (316 kW) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft of torque) and is capable of reaching 100 Km/h from a standstill in 4.8 seconds. Maximum speed is 299 Km/h or 195.79 mph and power is put to the ground via a R tronic sequential manual transmission, while the quattro AWD system is standard.