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Top Gear filming season 14 episode in Romania
For their future episode part of season 14 that will be aired in November, the crew from Top Gear was spotted filming in Romania. With the local authorities closing the Transfagarasan Road in the Carpathian Mountains the famous Top Gear trio were able to do their “stressful routine” job on Dracula’s land. If compared to any other Romanian road the Transfagarasan is the one with more tunnels and viaducts offering a stunning scenery and plenty of twists and turns that would bring out the best in a true sports car. And speaking of sports cars…
Bentley Mulsanne promo video
The new promo video launched by the British car maker presents the process of building the Bentley Mulsanne luxury sedan. As you will see the Bentley Mulsanne promo video concentrates on the fact that most of the work is done manually, with an array of interior choices that surclasses mass production vehicles by far. In fact the company mentions that the Bentley Mulsanne witch takes more than 2 months to get buit represents “the opposite of mass production”. The engine powering the Bentley Mulsanne is a 6.75-litre V8 that packs 505 horsepower and 1020 Nm of torque linked to an 8-speed automatic transmission…
New Mazda direct injection gasoline and clean diesel engines to premiere in Tokyo
This year at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda will introduce their new direct injection gasoline and clean diesel engine lineup as well as the next generation automatic transmission. The new Mazda SKY-G direct injection gasoline powering unit features a newly developed engine block that helps reduce friction and improves the air-fuel mix plus a new set of injectors and a better variable valve timing mechanism. These changes enable the Mazda SKY-G gasoline engines to offer not only an increased level of power but also reduced fuel consumption. The Mazda SKY-D clean diesel units also received a redesigned engine block that helps in optimizing…
2009 Renault Megane Sport in Need for Speed Shift
The French automaker announced today that the Renault Megane Sport will be incorporated in the latest edition Need for Speed Shift. The popular racing game went on sale on September 17th and features a total of 70 cars witch are considered to be the most iconic models of the last 35 years. The company says Renault And Electronic Arts worked together for almost a year developing the virtual Megane making it as realistic as possible with a lifelike feel. First introduced in 1994, Need for…
2010 Toyota 4Runner Venza Prius Land Cruiser and Tacoma price
Pricing details on the 2010 Toyota 4Runner, Venza, Prius, Land Cruiser and Tacoma have been released. The 2010 Toyota 4Runner SUV price starts at 27,500 USD for the SR5 grade 4×2 with a 4-cylinder powering unit going up to 39,800 USD for the Limited grade 4×4 V6. Each 2010 Toyota 4Runner model is priced 1,000 USD less than the current ongoing version and dealership arrival is scheduled for early November for the V6 4Runners and early January 2010 for the SR-5 models. For the 2010 Toyota Venza crossover price starts at 27,025 USD that will put the 4-cylinder FWD version in your driveway reaching 29,550 USD for the AWD V6 version…
2010 Toyota 4Runner gets more power and better MPG
Photos and details with the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner MY 2010 have been released today. With the first model launched in 1984 the Toyota 4Runner has been a true success with more then 1.5 million units sold through the years. The 2010 Toyota 4Runner is as expected still close to its roots, returning better mileage in a package that contains more power, also offering more comfort and versatility than ever before. The 2010 Toyota 4Runner is now taller, wider and longer and will be available in 3 models which are the Limited, SR5 and Trail. As for drivetrain configurations the 2010 Toyota 4Runner includes a rear wheel 4×2, part-time…
Geiger GTS Corvette ZR1
German tuner Geiger decided to customize one of the American sports car icons, the Corvette ZR1. Their project was named the Geiger GTS and besides packing even more power under the hood, the ZR1 is also a real eye catcher through a series of exterior modifications that have been applied. Compared to the stock version that develops 647 horsepower and 823 Nm of torque through its 6.2-litre V8 LS9 engine, the Geiger GTS Corvette ZR1 can unleash no less than 710 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 918 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm…
TECHART Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 997
The well know tuner TECHART presented a new customization proposal for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S at the Frankfurt Motor Show this last week, featuring exterior and interior modifications as well as minor performance upgrades. The TECHART Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 997 received a TUV-certified aerodynamic kit composed of a new front spoiler, a set af side sills, a roof spoiler and back pressure air vents integrated in the rear wing. Decorative carbon made exterior mirrors trims have also been fitted along with decorative headlamp surrounds and a rear diffuser that integrates the new exhaust system. This new flap-controlled exhaust system is available as a “Sport” version or as…
Land Rover LRX to be produced
The British auto maker announced today that the Land Rover LRX will make it into production in 2011. Based on the Concept that was showcased in Geneva earlier this year the Land Rover LRX will be the company’s smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient vehicle ever. Assembly will take place at the Halewood site in Mereyside and the Land Rover LRX is intended to reach the markets of 100 countries. Further details regarding the Land Rover LRX are expected to be released next year…
Bentley Mulsanne Coupe and Convertible
One of today’s rummors speculate about Bentley planning to develop a Coupe and Cabriolet version of the recently debuted Mulsanne model. The Bentley Mulsanne Coupe and Convertible would enter the market as the number one competitors for the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe and Drophead Coupe and as far as motorisation they would both probably use the company’s supercharged 6.75-litre V8 developing 505 horsepower and 1020 Nm of torque. As a confirmation to today’s rumor, Bently’s executive director Ulrich Eichhorn explained that the Mulsanne model will be used as a platform in the luxury segment that replaces the old Arnage…