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2010 Jaguar XJ price for US
The 2010 Jaguar XJ price for US was announced while the luxury saloon had its public debut at the 59th edition Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. There are three 5.0-litre V8 powerplant choices that can equip the 2010 Jaguar XJ, which can output 385 HP and 380 ft-lb of torque as a naturally aspired engine or 470 HP with 424 ft-lb of torque and 510 HP with 461 ft-lb of torque respectively when using superchargers. The 2010 Jaguar XJ price starts at $72,500 while the top of the line Supersport version goes on sale for $115,000, and both standard and long wheelbase models will hit the market. Standard features available for the 2010 Jaguar XJ include a 12.3 inch high-definition…
Vorsteiner BMW M3 E90 GTS3
A special list of modifications have been developed by the Vorsteiner tuning engineers available for the BMW M3 E90 and E92 under the GTS3 named badge. The Vorsteiner BMW M3 E90 GTS3 features a new front spoiler with an extended centre air intake mouth for increased air-flow towards the radiators, a carbon fiber front lip, an air vented bonnet, side skirts, and a power dome. Customers will have a choice when considering…
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series and X6 Video
The Bavarian car manufacturer released the first videos with the newly introduced BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series and X6. The two models are the company’s first hybrid drive vehicles that are powered by systems composed from a regular combustion engine and one or two electric motors.
VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X
The German automaker is experiencing great success with their VW Sportline van range, with sales for 2009 predicted to pass 2008 by 30 percent, so they decided to launch the VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X. Only 150 units VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X will be produced, offered as a short or long wheelbase panel van or short wheelbase kombi, and among special features, the vehicle is equipped with black Dakar 18 inch alloy wheels, chrome grilles and side skirts, leather seats and new front and rear spoilers. The VW Transporter Sportline Limited Edition X price is 500 GBP over the regular versions T30 short and long wheelbase and TDI PD kombi, which are…
2010 Audi S4 A5 and S5 price for US
The 2010 Audi S4, A5 and S5 price for North America was announced today with the S versions expected to hit the dealership floor in August while the A5 Cabriolet will be available starting this Fall. The 2010 Audi S4 comes with a 3.0T V6 FSI direct injection supercharged unit under its skin that packs 333 HP and 325 lb-ft of torque. With this engine the 2010 Auto S4 equipped with a manual gearbox can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9, making it 0.4 seconds faster than the previous generation. The 2010 Audi S4 price for US starts at $45,900 and the S tronic version is $1,400 more. As for the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet price starts at $42,000 while the sporty S5 version goes on sale…
Nissan GT-R Firefighter
The Nissan GT-R Firefighter is a car that is specially designed for fast response in case of emergency calls at the Nurburgring track.
The Nissan GT-R Firefighter is equipped with a fire extinguishing system that has water and foam plus a hose pipe that is accessible trough the boot. Designed to offer the quickest response time possible the Nissan GT-R Firefighter has lapped the Nurburgring circuit in 7 minutes 26 seconds 70 and even with all the equipment that weights close to 200 Kg this special vehicle managed to go around the track in less than 8 minutes. The Nissan GT-R Firefighter packs 485 PS, with a 50-litre water tank replacing the rear seats, and all modifications…
Toyota Prius Hi-Tech Option Pack
A new Hi-Tech Option Pack is now available for the Toyota Prius. What made the company add these new features was the fact that customers kept asking for these options since the hybrid car’s launch. What are these features ? Well the Toyota Prius Hi-Tech Option Pack consists of new LED lighting as well as dusk-sensing function and washers. It also includes auto-dimming rear view mirror and water-repellent treatment on side window glass. The new Toyota Prius Hi-Tech Option Pack is available on the T Spirit version and starts at 895 GBP…
Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX
The latest model to receive Opel’s ecoFLEX efficiency treatment is the nine-seater Vivaro Combi. Equipped with a diesel burning 2.0-litre CDTI engine that can output 114 HP which is linked to a 6-speed manual transmission, the Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX will need only 7.4 litres of fuel per 100 Km with CO2 emissions as low as 194 g/Km. These figures are impressive considering the Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX weights 2.7 tons. Some of the measures that were taken to achieve this level of efficiency include fitting the Opel Vivaro Combi ecoFLEX with special injection nozzles as well as an optimized engine management, and the car is offered in 6 basic versions. The Opel Vivaro Combi…
2009 Hartge BMW X5 E70 body kit
A new body kit is now available for the 2009 BMW X5 thanks to the German tuners from Hartge. The 2009 Hartge BMW X5 E70 body kit features a new front spoiler, rear skirt, side sills, and a stainless steel rear silencer with oval exhaust tail pipes. All these custom body parts for the 2009 Hartge BMW X5 E70 are made from PUR-RIM, primed and with ABE …
2010 Nissan Sentra and Sentra SE-R price
The 2010 Nissan Sentra and Sentra SE-R price for North America was announced today, along with details referring to the interior and exterior enhancements. For the 2010 year model the Nissan Sentra received a Navigation Package that includes a 5 inch color display and XM Real-Time Traffic Info with subscription sold separately plus leather-appointed seating, iPod and Bluetooth controls as well as Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) that are offered as standard on the 2.0 SL model. The 2010 Nissan Sentra price starts at $15,420 for the 2.0 version that uses a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine packing 140 HP linked to a six-speed manual transmission while…