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Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept four seater hybrid
The Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept four seater hybrid was unveiled to the world yesterady at the 2009 LA Auto Show. This progressive four seater concept is more efficient that any other car today consuming only 2.44 litres of fuel per 100 Km or the equivalent of 70 mpg/highway thanks to its TDI and electric motor hybrid powering system which is linked to a 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG). The Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept’s aerodynamics also play a major role in keeping fuel consumption at this incredible low level with an overall CO2 footprint of 65g/Km. With its aluminium made body the Volkswagen Up! Lite Concept weights only 695 Kg and under the bonnet the 0.8 TDI…
2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
Official photos and details with the 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta have been released, with the Italian hatchback’s world debut schedulled for the Geneva Motor Show next year. The 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will go on sale in spring on the manufacturer’s home market, and the company says their new car will offer both great agility as well as comfort. A choice of four turbocharged engines featuring a standard “Start&Stop” system will be available for the 2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, out of witch two are petrol (1.4TB – 120 HP and 1.4TB MultiAir – 170 HP) and two are diesel (1.6 JTDM – 105 HP and 2.0 JTDM – 170 HP). The most powerful engine that can be fitted on the 2010 Alfa Romeo is the 1750 TBi developing 235 HP that comes with the Quadrifoglio Verde configuration…
Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line edition
The Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line edition was revealed at a dedicated event for a selected number of customers from the Middle East. Featuring a Matt White ‘ice’ finish, the Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line makes extensive use of carbon fiber and received several functional components that come from the manufacturer’s Corse racing department. Built in an exclusive 12 units edition, the Maserati GranTurismo S MC Sport Line will be assembled in Modena and will sold only to customers from the MIddle East. 12 represents the number of world titles won by the Maserati MC12 in the FIA GT Championships since 2005 and each car will feature an internal plaque with the name…
Volkswagen Amarok Pickup Truck – First Photos
The first official photos with the Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck have been released for witch production is about to start at the company’s factory in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Volkswagen Amarok will be available as a four-door double cab version, with a single cab model to be launched in 2011. In South America the Volkswagen Amaroc pickup truck will hit the market in early 2010 while Europeans will be able to find it in dealerships next summer. Dimensions regarding the Volkswagen Amarok reflect a generous vehicle, with a payload capacity of 1,15 tonnes and a maximum towing limit of 2.8 tonnes. The cargo area, which is 1,555 mm long and 1,620 mm wide is the…
Bentley Mulsanne Price
The Bentley Mulsanne price for UK’s market has been announced, and the British automaker says it already had more that 1,000 private customer previews and the company’s factory in Crewe, England. Production for the Bentley Mulsanne will start in the second quarter of 2010 and apparently customer interest exceeds the company’s expectations. The 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is powered by a newly developed hand-assembled V8 unit featuring cylinder deactivation for reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and as far as exterior and interior options the automaker is offering a wide range of choices. For example Bentley Mulsanne customers can choose from 114 available body colours…
Customized Fiestas at 2009 LA Auto Show
Besides debuting the MY2011 Fiesta the North American automaker has also brought four customized Ford Fiestas at the LA Auto Show witch are meant to spark imagination among people. These customized Fiestas on display are also showing Ford’s Custom Accessories, witch include a rear roof spoiler, body-side graphics plus a 3dCarbon body kit and all these components can be fitted on the car right at the dealership. So to get to the point, the Four customized Fiestas at the 2009 LA Auto Show are the 2011 Ford Fiesta by Ford Racing and Steeda Autosports, the 2011 Ford Fiesta by H&R Special Springs, the 2011 Ford Fiesta by Ford Custom Accessories and the 2011…
2011 Ford Fiesta – Photos and Details
Official photos and details with the 2011 Ford Fiesta have been released as the LA Auto Show opens its doors today. The 2011 Ford Fiesta will go on sale in US next year and available body styles are four and five-door. With over 500,000 units already sold on the European and Asian market the Ford Fiesta is definitely a success and with the 2011 model the Blue Oval promises 15 class-exclusive technologies as well a fuel consumption figure of 40 mpg/highway. Powering the 2011 Ford Fiesta is a 1.6-litre DOCH I-4 engine delivering 119 HP and 109 ft.-lb. of torque featuring Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing…
Volkswagen Golf VI by Caractere
We’ve just seen the Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI that concentrates on boosting power and now its time for a new bodykit, coming from Belgian tuner Caractere giving exclusivity to the German hatchback. The Caractere Volkswagen Golf VI bodykit offers a completely redesigned front fascia, that comes with or without fog lights, headlight washers, PDC and Park assist as well as side sills and rear spoiler that also offers two choices, with or without exhaust. All components included in the Volkswagen Golf VI bodykit by Caractere are manufacturer in PURim or PUR in compliance with the ISO 9000 standard and approved by the German TUV. Besides the very high end finish the Volkswagen…
Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI
The third customized car coming from Wimmer RS in less than a week after the Ferrari F430 Scuderia and the Porsche 911 GT2 is the Volkswagen Golf VI GTI. The Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI has upgraded the stock 2.0 TFSI engine outputting 211 HP by fitting an optimized turbo loader with manifold, a sport CAT, a new fuel pump and injection valves, an optimized intake system as well as an intercooler and a high grade exhaust system. Add the optimized engine electronics and modified TSI-unit into the mix and you get the Wimmer RS Volkswagen Golf VI GTI packing 386 HP and 455 Nm of torque, witch translates into a maximum top speed of 267 Km/h (166 mph). Further improvements on…
Lexus LFA at London’s Lexus Park Lane
The new V10 powered Lexus LFA supercar has arrived at London’s Lexus Park Lane dealership witch was appointed as the centre for all European LFA sales. The Lexus LFA had its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show and only a fraction of the 500 units that will get built will become available to European customers. A bespoke showroom has been prepared for the Lexus LFA within the Lexus Park Lane, and Devshi Varsani is the liaison manager who says that “Since LFA was unveiled to the world last month, we have experienced a strong demand from prospective customers from across Europe”. Starting from March/April next year customers can place their orders for the Lexus LFA in Europe,…