Car News
2013 Toyota Supra
The British press is reporting that within the next four year Japanese automaker is set to develop the next generation Toyota MR2 and Toyota Supra, which will both be hybrid.
The 2013 Toyota MR2 is expected to feature a 1.5-litre petrol engine while the Toyota Supra, for which development was initially halted, is now being conceived side by side with the FT-86 which will most probably be launched in 2013 as well.
1995 E-ROD Chevy with GM Performance Parts
GM Performance Parts will bring this 1995 E-ROD Chevy at the Barrett-Jackson Orange County auction on June 25-27.
Powered by a 6.2-litre V8 LS3 unit featuring a crate engine package, the GMPP 1995 E-ROD Chevy produces 430 HP and is able to pass California’s emission requirements due to its emission equipment and supporting components.
Jaguar XKR 75
The British car maker said they will bring an exclusive XKR version at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 2nd, and that is the Jaguar XKR 75 which comes to celebrate the company’s 75 anniversary.
With only 75 units to get built the Jaguar XKR 75 will extract power from a 5.0-litre supercharged engine delivering 530 PS and 655 Nm of torque, meaning that accelerating from nought to 60 mph will take 4.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 174 mpg could be reached.
Kicherer Mercedes SLS Supersport Black Edition
German tuner Kicherer has developed a second individualisation program for the Mercedes SLS AMG, which is called the SLS Supersport Black Edition, as an indication a reference to its black on back exterior.
So apart from the matte black foil and the 20 inch RS-1 light alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance tires the Kicherer Mercedes SLS Supersport Black Edition features a carbon fiber spoiler lip and a carbon diffuser. Other elements include new side grilles and a quad pipe exhaust system with large round exhaust-tips.
Switzer E900 Nissan GT-R
U.S. based tuner Switzer Performance is constantly looking for new ways of improving the Nissan GT-R, and their latest customized version of Godzilla packs no less than 900 horsepower and runs on…ethanol.
The Switzer E900 Nissan GT-R runing on E85 is ‘greeer’ than the petrol burning versions and the engine that features a new fuel system to handle ethanol had to receive larger injectors.
Toyota’s chief test driver dies in Lexus LFA crash
Toyota’s chief test driver died in a crash near the Nurburgring race track, and the news has been confirmed by Toyota.
Hiromu Naruse, age 67 was involved in a head-on collision with a BMW which was also driven by a test driver and apparently both cars veered into oncoming traffic lanes before crashing onto eatchother.
Skoda Fabia Greenline II Estate price
The Skoda Fabia Greenline II Estate price for UK was announced, an the most environmentally friendly Skoda ever made will go an sale across Britain starting from next week.
Powering the Skoda Fabia Greenline II Estate is a 1.2-litre TDI CR engine with high-pressure direct injection that outputs 75BHP, thanks to which average fuel consumption is 83.1 mpg (UK rating) with CO2 emissions of 89 grams per Km.
H&R Renault Megane CC
The new Renault Megane CC is ready to hit the showroom floor and suspension specialist H&R has already developed accessories that would enable the topless French coupe to become more dynamic.
The H&R Renault Megane CC is offered with a 35-40 mm lowered suspension that would make the car look a bit more sporty without noticeably detracting from comfort, plus the H&R TRAK+ wheel spacers which are made from high tensile aluminium makes the gap between the wheel arch and the edge of the wing disappear.
2011 Lexus IS facelift
Even though the refreshed version Lexus IS was launched last year, the Japanese automaker has applied a new facelift which will appear in the 2011 version.
The 2011 Lexus IS facelift version will feature LED daytime running lights, new taillights, new fog lamps and a revamped bumper. At the interior the 2011 Lexus IS facelift comes with a new steering wheel, various chrome inserts and aluminium trim.
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee review video
The first 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee review video comes from MotorTrend who tested Chrysler’s newborn SUV on both regular roads as well as some off-road terrains.
The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee benefits from improved steering, and overall better dynamics when compared to the previous generations, while the car’s true capabilities shine when the American SUV is taken off-road, as MotorTrend says it can do anything a Land Rover would do off-road.