Car News
Video: Hennessey Venom GT on track
This short video features Hennessey’s stretched Lotus Elise named the Venom GT during a test drive on an airport’s track.
The car looks fast but we don’t know if its just the video quality or the Hennessey Venom GT is really that quiet. It could also be the fact that this is the 725 BHP variant being tested but we sure do hope the 1200 BHP version Hennessey Venom GT will sound much louder than that.
H&R Maserati GranTurismo S Convertible
A new lowering kit from suspension specialist H&R who chose the Maserati GranTurismo S Convertible to show off their skills.
The H&R Maserati GranTurismo S Convertible is now with around 35 mm closer to the tarmac and even though driving characteristics are slightly improved, the new suspension does not affect ride comfort. Also the new suspension kit does not require any chassis adjustments plus the wheel and tyre combination remain the same.
2010 Volvo C30 STCC
A couple of days ago the Swedish manufacturer was offering information with the S60 BTCS and now their are presenting a new race car, this time the 2010 Volvo C30 STCC.
The 2010 Volvo C30 STCC will start in this year’s Swedish Touring Car Championship with Robert Dahlgren behind the wheel, and the automaker has extended its agreement with Polestar until 2012.
Hamann ANNIVERSARY EVO wheels
Well known German tuner Hamman is introducing the ANNIVERSARY EVO wheels designed to bring exclusivity to the BMW and Range Rover models.
The Hamann ANNIVERSARY EVO wheels are approved by TUV (Technical Control Board) and are available in 22 inch size for a price that starts at 865 Euro.
Audi sells more than Mercedes
Audi announced their best ever global sales figures for the first quarter of 2010, with 264,100 cars sold between January and March.
This figure indicates that Audi has sold more vehicles than Mercedes who manage to sell 248,500 units in the same period of time.
Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Video
This video was taken at the New York International Auto Show where journalist Matthew K. reveals his impressions on the new Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 .
He makes comments on the Mercedes SLS AMG GT3’s exterior and interior and we have to agree that Daimler’s motorsport division has prepared a competitive contender for the 2011 GT3 season.
Fiat 500 by Diesel price
The Fiat 500 by Diesel price was just announced today as the well known clothing and lifestyle brand will enter the Japanese market starting from next week at the Fiat Cafe in Aoyama, Tokyo.
The Fiat 500 by Diesel price starts at 18,000 Euro and Italy will be the first to ge the limite-edition cabriolet starting from May. The automaker says they have allready sold 6,500 exemplars Fiat 500 by Diesel ans the car will be marketed worldwide.
Ferrari 599 GTO video
The Italian company has released the first Ferrari 599 GTO video in which they give extensive details on their fastest road car ever.
The company’s officials say that the Ferrari 599 GTO is not only about speed and better lap times but is also about daily driving pleasure. Some of the features that have been improved on the Ferrari 599 GTO are lateral steering as well as aerodynamics, considering that the vertical load force has been doubled without affecting aerodynamic drag.
2011 Volkswagen Touran
Photos and details with the facelift version 2011 Volkswagen Touran have just been released as the compact MPV has just premiered today at the Auto Mobil International in Leipzig.
The 2011 Volkswagen Touran will hit the market with a range of eight petrol end diesel engines, with the Touran TDI BlueMotion (105 PS / 77 kW) as the most efficient version, promising CO2 emission figures of 121 grams per Km and 4.6 litres of fuel needed per 100 Km.
2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD price
GM has just announced the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD price today which will be sold in LT and LTZ trim levels.
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD comes equipped with the improved Duramax diesel engine that produces 397 horsepower and 765 lb-ft and also features new technologies like trailer sway control, smart exhaust braking and hill start assist.