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Carlsson Mercedes E Class Coupe
German tuner Carlsson presents a new kit available for the Mercedes E Class Coupe, and so far performance figures were left untouched. The Carlsson Mercedes E Class Coupe features a sport lowering kit priced at 239 Euros that can lower the car with approximately 30 mm. Complete wheel and tyre sets are also available for the Carlsson Mercedes E Class Coupe. For 3969 Euros the company offers the 20 inch 1/5 REVO design set, or the 19 inch 1/11 Evo Brilliant Edition priced at 2499 Euros…
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS unleashed
The German car maker unleashed the 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, packing more power, weighting less, with a faster gearbox and improved suspension. The 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RS received a naturally-aspirated 6-cylinder 3.8-litre engine that outputs 450 HP which not only is sporty packing more than 118 bhp / cylinder but it is also practical for everyday use. On the Porsche 911 GT RS Model Year 2010 the automaker replaced the conventional lead battery with a lithium-ion that reduces the overall weight by 10 Kg, and for the first time the sports car now uses a purpose-built and specially set up PASM…
Video : Rally Car hits horse
This shocking footage was filmed during the Argentinian Rally race over the weekend. The 40 year old pilot driving the Mitsubishi Evo X was coming out of a turn when two horses suddenly appeared in front of the car. What happens next is simply disturbing, as one of the horses ends up getting hit at full speed and sent flying into the air. We just hope the poor horse was put out of his misery shortly after the sad incident. Watch the video with the Rally Car hitting horse at full speed after the jump…
Video : First Bentley Mulsanne sold for 500.000 dollars
The video below features the Bentley Mulsanne chassis number 1 being auctioned at the Gooding & Company where an anonymous buyer purchased the luxurious drand tourer for 500,000 dollars. The Bentley Mulsanne was presented in California at the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance over the weekend and sales are expected to start in mid 2010. The Bentley Mulsanne is named after a corner at the Le Mans circuit and this Arnage successor is expected to receive a version of the company’s V8 that will be able to develop around 500 HP. Watch the video with the first Bentley Mulsanne beeing sold for 500,000 dollars…
Koenigsegg will buy Saab
GM announced that a stock purchase agreement has been signed today by Koenigsegg Group AB who will buy 100% of Saab’s Automobile AB shares. Details regarding the transaction should finalize in the following months and a series of closing conditions will be imposed. Some of these condition include funding commitments with the Swedish government and transitional assistance from GM. Also during a set period of time, GM and Saab will continue to share technology and services. Christian von Koenigsegg said that “Our plan is to transform Saab into a stand-alone vibrant entrepreneurial company and make it ‘sustainable’ by making it profitable.We will revive Saab’s Swedish heritage…
2011 Hyundai ix35 teaser
Teaser images with the 2011 Hyundai ix35 have been released, and the company says the new addition to the brand’s SUV lineup will replace the Tucson model in the C-segment. The 2011 Hyundai ix35 will be premiered at this year’s IAA Frankfurt along with the faceliftedSanta Fe and both these models are scheduled to hit the showrooms during the next 6 months. As far as design the 2011 Hyundai ix35 looks alot like the ix-onic concept showcased in Geneva in…
Honda Civic Si announced
Honda announced that a new version Civic 5-Door will hit the market starting from September under the Si badge. All new Honda Civic Si models will be available with three motorisation choices, which are two petrol engines – 1.4-litres or 1.8-litres and a 2.2-litre diesel unit. The Honda Civic Si price for the 1.4-litre i-VTEC equipped with a manual transmission starts at 15,800 GBP, and in this version customers will be able to achieve 47.9 mpg while CO2 emissions are as low as 135 g/Km. The Diesel version Honda Civic Si 2.2 i-CDTi also fitted with a manual gearbox will return even better fuel consumption figures, offering 53.mpg and holding a 18,305 GBP price tag. Among…
Fisker Karma PHEV driving debut
Almost a year and a half after being introduced as a concept, the Fisker Karma PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) had its driving debut during the Historic Automobile Races at Monetery 2009.
Peugeot RCZ official photos and details
Official photos and details with the Peugeot RCZ were released today by the French automaker, ahead of it’s public debut scheduled for this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. A choice of three powerplants will be available for the Peugeot RCZ, with the most powerful being the petrol burning turbocharged 1.6-litre THP that can unleash 200 HP at 5,000 rpm and 188 lb-ft of torque at 1,700 rpm. This engine, which is paired to a 6-speed manual transmission, enables the Peugeot RCZ to sprint from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds, while fuel consumption figures indicate that 7.1 litre of fuel are needed to cover 100 Km (33.1 mpg US) and 175 grams of CO2 are released per Km…
Vauxhall Corsa with VXR racing stripes
As a special deal this summer for the 3-door version Vauxhall Corsa owners, the company is offering a number of VXR accessories that will spice up the small hatch. For 150 GBP the Vauxhall Corsa 3-door can get a pair of VXR racing stripes available in black, white or silver, and if you add 299 GBP more then a rear roof spoiler can be fitted to the car as well. The Vauxhall Corsa can be further customized with a a set of 15 inch alloys priced at 369 GBP while for those that really want to take the company’s hatch to a new level then the VXR Styling Pack is offered. The Vauxhall Corsa VXR Styling Pack includes the rear roof spoiler…