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Hyundai Venga coming to Frankfurt
The all new Hyundai Venga, which is the production version of the No 3 concept introduced earlier this year in Geneva is coming to Frankfurt in September. Featuring an unusually long wheelbase of 2,615 mm the new Hyundai Venga is 4,068 mm long and 1,600 mm high, offering interior space levels typical to a C-segment vehicle within the B-segment. A choice of two 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol and diesel engines with power ranging from 75 PS to 115 PS will be available for the Kia Venga, and as far as emissions the car will be Euro 5 compliant. The Kia Venga will hit the European market later this year while in UK the car goes on sale in early 2010…
Lexus Premium Compact Concept Teaser
Lexus released an official teaser presenting the company’s new concept car that will be showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The Lexus premium compact concept will most certainly feature a range of fuel efficient engines, and it’s hatch like design brings competitors like the Audi A3 or Volvo C30 to mind. At this point we don’t have any further information on the Lexus premium compact concept, so we’ll have to wait until official press conference at 15:45 , September 15 at IAA…
Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder unveiled
Another exclusive vehicle unveiled this weekend was the Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder, which is the topless version of the sports car introduced at Geneva back in March. Using the same 400 HP Audi sourced powerplant generating 354 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 rpm, the Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder comes with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard, with an optional automatic also available for the first time. Accelerating from 0 to 60 mph takes 4.5 secodns and the Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder top speed is 187 mph (300 Km/h). The electric/hydraulic or manually operated soft-top available on the Spyker C8 Aileron Spyder can be ordered in 8 different colors and folds under an aluminium tonneau…
2010 Bentley Mulsanne
After a long series of teaser images and videos the 2010 Bentley Mulsanne was officially revealed today. The car is being showcased at the 2009 edition Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in California and it represents the company’s new flagship grand tourer. The 2010 Bentley Mulsanne is inspired by the 8-litre model introduced back in 1930, a vehicle developed by none other that the company’s founder W.O. Bentley, and uses classic sporting, styling cues in a package that will scream exclusivity. The 2010 Bentley Mulsanne will be present at this year’s edition Frankfurt Motor Show while sales will start mid 2010. Motorisation and powertrain details for the 2010 Bentley Mulsanne…
2011 Infiniti M photos and details
Official photos and details with the 2011 Infinit M were released, marking today’s virtual debut using video mapping technology, at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Featuring a completely redesigned body the 2011 Infiniti M will come equipped with a range of V8 and V6 engines that will correspond to the M56 and M37 badges. The most powerful version is expected to output over 400 HP and for Western Europe the 2011 Infiniti M56 will be sold with a diesel burning V6 under the…
Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu
A new special edition Bugatti Grand Sport was presented at this year’s edition Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This new version is the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu, and rather than just offering o new color scheme, the company says they have concentrated on using a combination of materials this time. So the materials that the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu uses are royal blue carbon fibre and polished aluminium, with the rear airscoops tinted in the same blue tone for a more dramatic view when seen from above. The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Roadster inspired rims feature a two tone finish while inside the Sang Bleu the Italian supercar maker uses Guacho leather…
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…