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2010 Mercedes E Class Convertible
Full details together with a large photo gallery have been released today by Daimler, presenting their newest addition to the E Class family range, the 2010 Mercedes E Class Convertible. Among the main highlights on the 2010 Mercedes E Class Convertible the automaker is mentioning the AIRCAP automatic draught-stop, the modified AIRSCARF neck-level heating system and the acoustic soft top fitted offered as standard. On the 2010 Mercedes E Class Convertible the soft top can be operated automatically at speeds of up to 40 Km/h, taking 20 seconds to open or fold in the compartment behind the rear seats. Among engine options available for the 2010 Mercedes E Class Convertible…
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
The Japanese automaker has confirmed that a plug-in version Toyota Prius will extend the third generation Prius range. With the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid customers will benefit from a longer range of pure electric driving, meaning less fuel waisted and lower emissions. All this is possible thanks to a set of new lithium-ion batteries that can be recharged from any power outlet and as well as the vehicle’s own hybrid powering system. Around 600 units Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid will be sent to Japan, USA and Europe by mid 2010, most of which…
Bugatti Veyron Sang d’Argent and Nocturne plus Grand Sport Soleil de Nuit
Three special supercars presented at Dubai’s International Motor Show that were developed especially for the Middle East market are the Bugatti Veyron Sang d’Argent and Nocturne plus the Soleil de Nuit based on the Grand Sport version. The five exemplaires Bugatti Veyron Nocturne that were built feature polished aluminium upper body parts as well as a polished aluminium hood, galvanized side windows and special custom rims while at the interior the nanocoated magnesium dashboard and the galvanized Platinum centre console create a futuristic aspect. The Bugatti Veyron Sang d’Argent comes with a two-tone exterior colour scheme, combining silver metallic with polished…
Mazda Premacy Special Edition
A special edition Mazda Premacy minivan has been launched exclusively for the Japanese market. The Mazda Premacy is known as the Mazda5 outside Japan and this special edition model which is based on the 20CS model grade comes with premium features like chrome inner door handles and silver front power window switch panels. There are two engine choices available for the Mazda Premacy Special Edition which include a 2.0L DISI powerplant on the…
ABT Audi A5 Sportback
The stock Audi A5 Sportback offers comfort, elegance and practicality and now German tuner ABT Sportsline wants to make sure it is also dynamic as a sports car. To assure this they have optimized the 3.0-litre TDI engine and fitted it with the ABT POWER package so the ABT Audi A5 Sportback can now produce 282 PS (207 kW) instead of 240 PS (176 kW). With the ABT POWER S package the ABT Audi A5 Sportback produces 310 PS (228 kW) and 610 Nm of torque, meaning it is able to reach 100 Km/h from a standstill in 5.8 seconds. The…
2011 Audi A1 teaser and video
The first teaser images and video with the production version 2011 Audi A1 have been released, with world debut for the first premium subcompact car scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show in March. Before the car will be presented in the flesh in Geneva, fans will be able to see the 2011 Audi A1 at the beginning of February next year when the new German mini car will have its online premiere, with details regarding technology, driving dynamics and efficiency also expected to emerge. The 2011 Audi A1 teaser shows that the company’s new car features bold design with Audi’s single-frame grille…
Mercedes SLS AMG Desert Gold and G 55 AMG Edition 79
Two special models that are showcased at this year’s Dubai International Motor Show are the Mercedes SLS AMG Desert Gold and the G 55 AMG Edition 79. As the name suggests the Mercedes SLS AMG Desert Gold has received a special matt gold silk exterior and every chromed decorative element in the standard version has now been painted black. High-gloss black accents are uses extensively throughout the Mercedes SLS AMG Desert Gold’s exterior and a set of 19/20 inch black-painted alloys featuring a golden ring on the rim’s edge…
TECHART Porsche Cayenne Turbo sets Fullsize-SUV Speed Record
After AC Schnitzer announced that their BMW 3.5d Coupe has set a new record as the fastest diesel car at Nardo-Italy, today it is TECHART’s turn to ‘brag’ about their TECHART Porsche Cayenne Turbo as the fastest Fullsize-SUV on the same circuit. The TECHART Porsche Cayenne Turbo has set the new speed record after reaching 321,2 Km/h (200 mph) on the world’s fastest motor racing circuit that is 12,4 Km long. The TECHART Porsche Cayenne Turbo features Porsche’s Turbo S technology and the engine kit fitted by the German tuner is able to squeeze an extra 130 horsepower from the SUV’s stock engine, meaning that total output is 680 horsepower. An aerodynamic kit and a ‘Sport’…
Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion Price
The Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion price was announced today by the German car maker, and orders for the world’s most fuel efficient 5-seater can be placed. Powering the second generation Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion is a 3-cylinder TDI unit developing 75 PS (55 kW) and efficiency figures indicate that 3.3 litres of fuel are needed per 100 Km while emissions are as low as 87 grams per Km. The Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion weighting 1,150 Kg comes with a Start-Stop system and regenerative braking plus at the interior it features cruise control, leather trimmings and a tyre pressure indicator as standard. Standard equipment at the exterior includes front fog lights, body colour painted exterior mirrors and door handles as well as…
Senner Audi Q7
Senner Tuning has prepared a special treatment for the Audi R8 around two weeks ago and today a set of photos presenting the Senner Audi Q7 based on the V12 TDI version, have been released. As no technical details have been offered together with these images, we don’t know if the Senner Audi Q7 received performance enhancements or this time they just fitted the German SUV with a set of custom multispoke design alloy wheels. Besides the new set of rims we noticed a new exhaust…