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Corniche VEGAS Wheels
A new set of custom wheels named VEGAS coming from Corniche will premiere in Essen this year. The Corniche VEGAS Wheels have a Cosmopolitan design and are offered in 19 and 20 inch sizes. Corniche says the VEGAS wheels are a modern interpretation of the classical five-star wheel, offering a multi-part look with a high-gloss finished rim that reflects the spokes. The Swiss wheel manufacturer will be showcasing the Corniche VEGAS Wheels at the Essen Motor Show on Hall 2, Stand 314. The Corniche VEGAS Wheels cost 280 Euros and are approved by the Technical Control Board…
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe price for UK
The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe price for UK was announced today together with details regarding improvements on the new SUV. The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will cost less than the model currently on the market, and comes with a discrete exterior enhancements, like a redesigned grille, revised headlight clusters, a new front and rear bumper, fog lights, trapezoidal exhaust pipes and newly designed alloy wheels. Style and Premium are the equipment levels for the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe as for motorisation a 2.2-litre direct injection ‘R’ diesel engine will provide 194 BHP and 311 lb-ft of torque. Sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h will take 9.8 seconds and the Korean SUV can return 40 mpg…
Toyota iQ traffic-surveillance car
The Toyota iQ traffic-surveillance car represents a supplier’s initiative to replace the current 45 small-car fleet belonging to the local authorities in Bedfordshire, UK. The company says their Toyota iQ traffic-surveillance car is the perfect choice for Traffic Enforcement Systems of Pulloxhill in Bedfordshire, witch are responsible for traffic regulation and community safety. Inside the Toyota iQ traffic-surveillance car a range of mobile CCTV and GPS…
2010 Toyota Land Cruiser launched in UK
The 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser was launched on the UK market and motorisation, equipment and pricing details have been released. In UK the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will be offered as a five-door model with three equipment grades witch are the LC3, LC4 and LC5, powered by a revised 3.0-litre D-4D engine developing 171 bhp. A 5-speed automatic transmission will be offered as standard on all models while the seven seats at the interior are found on all equipment grades except the entry level version. For the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser LC3 sstandard equipment includes 17 inch alloy wheels, roof rails, fog lamps, climate control, cruise control, Bluetooth and Smart Entry and Start…
Volkswagen Amarok Dakar Rally Support Vehicle
VW announced that the Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck will be the official Dakar Rally Support Vehicle in 2010. Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) witch is the 2010 Dakar Rally organiser will use 20 Volkswagen Amaroks as Supports Vehicles while 15 more will be used as press and shuttle cars. Four of the Volkswagen Amarok from the A.S.O. fleet will get additional off-road conversions plus four Panamerica multivans will also be used. The Volkswagen Amarok will be seen at the Dakar Rally in Argentina for the first time and will then be launched initially in South American markets, followed by Europe…
Dacia Duster Competition Version
Renault announced today that a competition version Dacia Duster will participate at the Trophee Andros ice-racing series in France. Alain Prost will drive the Dacia Duster competition version, who chose this new car due to its simplicity, efficiency and robustness. The Dacia Duster competition version was developed by Renault Sport Technologies and uses a Renault-Nissan Alliance VQ 30 V6 engine with 24-valves that develops 350 HP at 7,500 rpm and 360 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Power is sent to all 4 wheels via a 6-speed SADEV sequential gearbox plus the Dacia Duster has a double wishbone suspension and a tubular steel chassis that brings total weight to 950 Kg…
Hyundai’s first Gasoline Direct Injection engine
Hyundai’s first Gasoline Direct Injection engine was unveiled today at the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference. The event took place before an audience of engineers and it represents Hyundai’s plan of lowering emissions while improving fuel economy and torque. Hyundai’s first Gasoline Direct Injection engine is a 2.4 Theta II GDI unit capable of generating 201 PS at 6300 rpm and 25.5kg.m at 4250 rpm and will initially be used in the 2010 Sonata. Development for the company’s first Gasoline Direct Injection engine involved a budget of 170 billion and 46 months of research. More specific details regarding Hyundai’s first Gasoline Direct Injection engine…
2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan Spy Video
The following footage presents the next generation 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan spied in Germany. This is the first ever video showing the heavily camouflaged 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan in motion and we also get to hear the engine sound coming from what it looks like a new dual exhaust system. So far nothing else can be said about the 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan as it is too early for any technical details. Watch the 2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan Spy Video after the jump…
Ferrari California Crashes Into Bulldozer : Video
Another supercar crash that took place over the weekend involved a Ferrari California. The two Ferrari Californias seen in the video were apparently part of some kind of promotional event in Sofia, considering the stickers that can be seen on them. The problem occurred when one of the two guys driving the Ferrari Californias who was ‘suffering’ from increased levels of testosterone lost control of the exotic supercar as he was trying to show of in a power-slide. He did just the opposite as he ended up sliding into one of the oncoming cars and then into a bulldozer. Watch the video with a Ferrari California Crashing into a Bulldozer after the jump…
20 Years of Land Rover Discovery – Photos and Details
The Land Rover Discovery was first launched on the 16th of November 1989 and today the well known 4×4 is celebrating 20 years of presence on the market. The British manufacturer reminds us that in the 20 Years of Land Rover Discovery the vehicle had fulfilled many duties, from a workhorse to tow car, law enforcer, status symbol, people carrier or mud plugger. 20 years ago the Land Rover Discovery was entering the market as a vehicle that would fill the gap between the Land Rover Defender and the luxurious Range Rover, and by this date over 900,000 units have been sold. The company’s Managing Director, Phil Popham says the Discovery “is truly the best loved SUV the world over”…